Akira Hongo is the Karate Master of Yami's One Shadow, Nine Fists and the master of Shō Kanō.
Appearance
Akira wears tight black clothing complete with gloves and has a muscular build, like all other masters, but has a few defining characteristics. He constantly wears sunglasses, has a large scar running down his left eye, and has pointy ears. He also has scruffy facial hair, giving him the look of a thug.
Personality
Akira is a rather serious man when it comes to many things, even as simple as meeting the other Fists. He scorns the use of science and technology to measure one's level of Martial Arts, though has shown he doesn't mind using it to train Sho. Despite his cold nature, he has a rather close bond to his disciple and cares for him deeply. This is because he has faith in Sho that he is the 'Sole Successor' and wishes to disprove everyone's opinion of Sho that he is not worthy of the title. He has also shown visible rage when he heard Sho died during the D of D Tournament. He harbors a great hatred for Ryozanpaku, as it is revealed he received his scar from one of the masters and is clearly upset when he learns Sho died saving Miu Fuurinji.