Akira Vasily Ignatov (煇・ワシリー・イグナトフ Akira Washirii Igunatofu) is the older brother of Kei Mikhail Ignatov. He is an agent of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Coordination Bureau. He infiltrates the Peacebreakers under the name of Kai Mikhaylov.[1]
Appearance[]
Ignatov is a Russian male of average height and build, with blue eyes and short blond hair as an adolescent.[2] He is first featured in a flashback, where only the back of his head is seen. As an adult, he has medium-length blond hair. A distinctive feature of his appearance is a half-charred face. He is usually seen wearing a green army jacket, wide pants in a darker shade of green, and brown boots.[1]
Personality[]
Little is known about him except the fact that he shows extreme dedication to his mission. Indeed, he burnt half his face to protect his identity before enrolling in the Peacebreakers, a mission for which he volunteered.[1]
Personal Background[]
- December 2112 - Ignatov is forced into conscription by the Russian government.
- He is either discharged or deserts the army.
- Enters the the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Coordination Bureau (MFAOCB).[1]
- Enlists into the Peacebreakers as part of an undercover operation.[1]
Relationships[]
Kei Mikhail Ignatov[]
Kei is Ignatov's younger brother. It is shown that they are close as Kei is willing to do anything to discover the truth behind his murder.
Maiko Maya Stronskaya[]
Stronskaya is Ignatov's sister-in-law.
Trivia[]
- There is a photograph of Ignatov atop a cabinet in Kei's home.[3]
- His alias Kai Mikhaylov can also be spelled Kai Mikhailov. This may be in homage to his brother's name, Kei Mikhail Ignatov.
- He possesses high close combat abilities, as illustrated when he defeats Shinya Kogami.[1]
- Moments before his death, his crime coefficient is read at 101.57 and then 301 by Akane Tsunemori.[1]
- His birthday was celebrated with a limited edition cologne in 2024.[4]
References[]
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- See also his seiyū on Animenewsnetwork.