Akane Kimidori is a central supporting character from Akira Toriyama's manga series, living in Penguin Village at her older sister Aoi Kimidori's Coffee Pot café. Introduced as a 13-year-old middle school student, she exhibits a rebellious, tomboyish personality distinct from Aoi's responsibility. Her rule-breaking nature and enjoyment of pranks, especially against Senbei Norimaki, cement her self-described "bad girl" status. Despite poor academics, she displays unexpected cunning and leadership in group activities, often crafting elaborate schemes that exploit Penguin Village residents' gullibility. Early development reveals her quick temper leading to aggression when angered and an underage drinking habit, carrying liquor in her canteen to school. This caused disciplinary actions and missed adventures, like a time-travel trip due to a hangover, though the alcohol consumption lessened later. Her first meeting with Arale Norimaki occurs in Miss Yamabuki's classroom when Arale becomes her desk partner. Initially annoyed by Arale following her, Akane shifts to respect and friendship after witnessing Arale's strength during an encounter with her cousins, Taro and Peasuke Soramame. Akane evolves into Arale's closest friend and self-appointed manager, founding the "Sukeban Deka Fan Club" and organizing activities like charging admission for club evaluations. A notable early adventure involves trading identities with Arale for a day, unaware Arale is an android. Confusion ensues when Akane experiences Arale's limitations, such as Senbei offering robot fuel instead of food and ignoring bathroom requests. The switch concludes with Akane discovering Arale, disguised as her, defeated local bullies, earning her unexpected school respect. Her romantic storyline with Tsukutsun Tsun progresses from dating to marriage. A "Future Camera" projects her at age 23 and later confirms their married life, though an off-screen death at age 43 occurs during Earth's destruction in Dragon Ball Z before Dragon Ball revival. Appearances in Dragon Ball integrate her into broader continuity. Born in Age 732, she interacts with Goku during the Red Ribbon Army Saga, criticizing the gang's spring break plans. Later, speeding on her moped, she is pulled over by Taro (now a police officer) just before Goku warns of the Red Ribbon Army's approach. Her attempt to ride Kinto'un fails due to impurity of heart. She appears in Dragon Ball Super episode 69, retaining her adolescent appearance despite being chronologically ~49, and in the spin-off manga Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission alongside Taro and Peasuke during a tournament. Her design changed in the 1997 Doctor Slump remake, her blonde hair becoming brunette to match Aoi's. Her skills include the "Cobra Twist" wrestling move, listed as her talent on résumés. She shares similarities with Dragon Ball's Bulma: initial annoyance toward the protagonist (Arale/Goku), a relationship dynamic mirroring Bulma's with Yamcha, and frequent scooter/motorcycle use. A live-action commercial for GU clothing features an actress portraying Akane alongside Peasuke and Taro watching Arale transform.