TV-Series
Description
Akira Nishio, a second-generation Fafner pilot and twin to Rina Nishio, lost both parents during the Zero Fafner's first test. This trauma initially rendered him unable to speak, leading him to communicate non-verbally through gestures and written notes.
He pilots the Mark Zehn, a Nothung-model Fafner specializing in long-range combat equipped with the "Dragon Tooth" sniper rifle—a choice reflecting his admiration for fellow pilot Maya Toomi. The Mark Zehn retains its original Nothung configuration due to Akira's extended deployment away from Tatsumiya Island with the expeditionary force. He also co-pilots the massive Zero Fafner, originally intended for his parents, with Rina. This unit features hand-mounted energy cannons and later receives the Canon System upgrade to enhance its Synergetic Code capabilities.
During *Exodus*, Akira displays increased confidence and resumes verbal communication. He assists Kazuki Makabe in the Rakuen restaurant, competitively naming his curry dish "Akira Curry" after the tradition of creators naming their dishes. His interactions show respect for Kazuki and a desire to work with Maya. In combat, Akira coordinates with peers like Hiroto Douma, but sustains severe injuries when a Festum penetrates the Mark Zehn's arm, requiring surgical disconnection and pulse treatment.
Akira distrusts the Human Army and openly opposes their island presence. Despite Rina's objections, he volunteers for the expeditionary force with Hiroto and Maya, leading to prolonged separation and heightened combat. During a critical battle, he pilots the Zero Fafner with Rina, absorbing her physical and mental burden during an assimilation attack. This self-sacrifice results in his assimilation by the Festum.
Following his assimilation, the repaired Mark Zehn is reconfigured into the Mark Zehn Kai "Achilles" and later assigned to Kazuki Makabe. It undergoes further modification into the Salvator-model Fafner Mark Alles. Rina inherits Akira's amulet, a keepsake from his time with the Human Army, and wears it in subsequent operations.
Akira's name means "shine" or "light" (暉), while Nishio combines "west" (西) and "tail" or "ridge" (尾).
He pilots the Mark Zehn, a Nothung-model Fafner specializing in long-range combat equipped with the "Dragon Tooth" sniper rifle—a choice reflecting his admiration for fellow pilot Maya Toomi. The Mark Zehn retains its original Nothung configuration due to Akira's extended deployment away from Tatsumiya Island with the expeditionary force. He also co-pilots the massive Zero Fafner, originally intended for his parents, with Rina. This unit features hand-mounted energy cannons and later receives the Canon System upgrade to enhance its Synergetic Code capabilities.
During *Exodus*, Akira displays increased confidence and resumes verbal communication. He assists Kazuki Makabe in the Rakuen restaurant, competitively naming his curry dish "Akira Curry" after the tradition of creators naming their dishes. His interactions show respect for Kazuki and a desire to work with Maya. In combat, Akira coordinates with peers like Hiroto Douma, but sustains severe injuries when a Festum penetrates the Mark Zehn's arm, requiring surgical disconnection and pulse treatment.
Akira distrusts the Human Army and openly opposes their island presence. Despite Rina's objections, he volunteers for the expeditionary force with Hiroto and Maya, leading to prolonged separation and heightened combat. During a critical battle, he pilots the Zero Fafner with Rina, absorbing her physical and mental burden during an assimilation attack. This self-sacrifice results in his assimilation by the Festum.
Following his assimilation, the repaired Mark Zehn is reconfigured into the Mark Zehn Kai "Achilles" and later assigned to Kazuki Makabe. It undergoes further modification into the Salvator-model Fafner Mark Alles. Rina inherits Akira's amulet, a keepsake from his time with the Human Army, and wears it in subsequent operations.
Akira's name means "shine" or "light" (暉), while Nishio combines "west" (西) and "tail" or "ridge" (尾).