Akashi, a Repair Ship of the Sakura Empire's Akashi-class, possesses distinct feline traits including long green hair secured by a large brown ribbon, cat ears, and yellow cat-like eyes. A bolt-shaped hairpin adorns her right bangs. She wears a white sailor-style dress with a brown collar, yellow gear-themed accents, and oversized sleeves featuring yellow cuffs with paw-like designs. Her attire is completed by asymmetrical white socks, brown shoes, and a red ribbon with a bell around her neck. She exhibits playful, affectionate feline mannerisms, frequently using the verbal tic "nya". Akashi displays a strong fondness for gifting items, though her choices often lack practicality. This contrasts with her professional, businesslike demeanor during formal events and her role as a merchant managing research and development projects. Her contributions include advancements involving Wisdom Cubes and the creation of the Bel-chan line of smaller vessels. Within "Azur Lane: Slow Ahead!", Akashi appears as a recurring guest character in both the manga and anime adaptations. Specific appearances include Chapter 37 (Episode 6), Chapter 58 (Episode 6), Chapter 80 (Episode 4), and Chapter 24.1 (Episode 13). Her established traits and visual design remain consistent across these appearances, maintaining her role within the Sakura Empire fleet. Her traits remain consistent across documented official media without significant character development or narrative evolution beyond these appearances.