Akito SUDOU

Akito Sudou is a high school student who is a member of the Chihayafuru club. He is a talented karuta player who is known for his closed eyes and blonde hair. He is also a bit of a troublemaker, but he is ultimately a kind and caring person. Akito's story begins when he is a young child. He is introduced to karuta by his father, who is a passionate player. Akito quickly takes to the game and shows great potential. He is also a natural leader, and he quickly becomes the captain of his school's karuta club. As Akito grows older, he becomes more and more dedicated to karuta. He trains hard and studies the game extensively. He also travels to tournaments all over the country, competing against the best karuta players in the world. Akito's hard work pays off. He eventually becomes one of the top karuta players in Japan. He wins numerous tournaments and is considered to be one of the best karuta players of his generation. Despite his success, Akito remains humble and down-to-earth. He is always willing to help others learn the game, and he is always willing to give advice to his fellow players.