The Arcane Academy

Name: Ren Kurogawa
Age: 15
Ability: shadow threads
Weapon: dual blade
Pronouns: He/Him
Personality: Quiet, Serious, observant, reserved, disciplined and protective. Ren tends to keep his emotions bottled up because he’s afraid of losing control with his ability and hurting someone again. He can come across as intimidating but he’s actually deeply caring towards people he trusts.
Height: 5’7
Birthday: 17/5
nationality: Japanese
background: Ren once lost control of his shadow threads and accidentally hurt someone. Since then he’s been afraid of letting his emotions take control of him. He became more withdrawn and careful with his ability, determined to make sure it never happens again.
Tone of voice: Calm, Quiet, serious, and slightly guarded, usually speaks in a controlled manner and doesn’t raise his voice often.
Accent: Japanese
Voice type: Medium-low male voice; soft but serious, with a slightly intimidating presence
Love interest: ?

Name: Aoi Tachibana
Age: 15
Ability: Storm Call
Weapon: Spear
Pronouns: She/Her
Personality: Confident, competitive, loyal, energetic, determined, and outspoken. Aoi loves a challenge and hates backing down from one. She can be very competitive, but she respects people who can genuinely challenge her. She has a loud, unapologetic laugh and doesn’t care if it sounds ridiculous.
Height: 5’6”
Birthday: 6/7
Nationality: Japanese
Background: Aoi grew up constantly being compared to her older sibling. This made her fiercely competitive and determined to prove that she could succeed through her own abilities. She wants to become a strong Legend while learning that her worth isn’t determined by whether she’s better than someone else.
Tone of voice: Confident, energetic, expressive, and slightly loud. Her voice becomes especially intense when she’s excited or competing.
Accent: Japanese
Voice type: Medium-high female voice with a bright, energetic quality. Should sound strong and confident rather than overly soft.
Love interest: ?

Name: Haru Minamoto
Age: 15
Ability: Light Manipulation
Weapon: Bow
Pronouns: He/Him
Personality: Kind, calm, supportive, gentle, patient, and thoughtful. Haru naturally looks out for other people and often puts their needs before his own. Despite his strong ability, he sometimes feels useless when comparing himself to the more powerful or combat-focused members of Class Zero.
Height: 5’6”
Birthday: 29/8
Nationality: Japanese
Background: Haru has always wanted to be someone others could rely on. His Light Manipulation makes him extremely useful in combat and support situations, but he struggles to recognize his own accomplishments because he constantly compares himself to his classmates. His character arc focuses on realizing that being valuable doesn’t mean being the strongest person in the room.
Tone of voice: Soft, calm, warm, and reassuring. He rarely sounds aggressive and tends to speak gently even when under pressure.
Accent: Japanese
Voice type: Medium male voice with a warm, gentle quality. His voice should sound comforting rather than overly deep or dramatic.
Love interest: Hinosha Yadako

Name: Kiro Kurogane
Age: 15
Ability: Metal Manipulation
Weapon: Custom metal gauntlets made by Koi
Pronouns: He/Him
Personality: Blunt, intimidating, sharp-tongued, stubborn, easily irritated, protective, and disciplined. Kiro doesn’t sugarcoat what he thinks and can come across as aggressive even when he isn’t trying to be. Despite his rough personality, he genuinely cares about his classmates and will protect them when it matters.
Height: 5’9”
Birthday: 13/12
Nationality: Japanese
Background: Kiro had serious anger issues growing up and was a bully from around age 5 to 14. He deliberately picked on other children because he knew they were afraid of him. At 14, he realized that the way he treated people was completely incompatible with the kind of person—and future Legend—he wanted to become. He changed his behavior and stopped bullying others, although he still struggles with his anger and takes responsibility for the person he used to be.
Tone of voice: Low, blunt, dry, and intimidating. Usually speaks without much emotion and can sound annoyed even when he’s simply stating something. When genuinely angry, his voice becomes noticeably harsher and louder.
Accent: Japanese
Voice type: Medium-low to low male voice with a rough, slightly raspy quality. Should sound intimidating without being excessively deep.
Love interest: Koi Yao

Name: Koi Yao
Age: 15
Ability: Technology
Weapon: Technology / custom technological equipment
Pronouns: She/Her
Personality: Completely emotionless, logical, intelligent, observant, blunt, honest, and highly analytical. Koi says exactly what she thinks without trying to soften her words. She doesn’t intentionally act cold or intimidating—she simply doesn’t naturally experience emotions the way the other students do. Despite this, she deeply values her family, friends, and classmates.
Height: 6’1
Birthday: 12/5
Nationality: Japanese
Background: Koi was raised in a loving family alongside four brothers, her sister-in-law, and nephew. Her father, Maoata Yao, is the retired Tech Legend Cyberfist, while her mother, Ibuki Yao, named Koi after the Taisho Sanke koi fish, which she associates with strength, determination, intelligence, and perseverance. At nine years old, Koi decided she wanted to become a Legend after being inspired by her father.
Tone of voice: Extremely calm, flat, and controlled. Almost completely monotone regardless of the situation. She doesn’t raise or lower her voice much because of emotion.
Accent: Japanese
Voice type: Medium female voice with a smooth, neutral quality. The performance should be restrained and emotionless without sounding robotic.
Love interest: Kiro Kurogane

Name: Mika Hoshino
Age: 16
Ability: Illusion Magic
Weapon: Spell Cards
Pronouns: She/Her
Personality: Mysterious, perceptive, guarded, intelligent, reserved, and observant. Mika notices things that other people miss and rarely reveals everything she’s thinking. She can seem distant at first, but she becomes deeply caring toward the people she trusts.
Height: 5’11”
Birthday: 1/1
Nationality: Japanese
Background: Mika’s Illusion Magic allows her to create incredibly convincing illusions, including visions of possible futures. Some of those visions have shown her losing people she cares about, which made her extremely cautious about becoming emotionally attached. Her connection with Chai becomes especially important because Mika knows that some possible futures involving her end in tragedy, yet she continues spending time with her anyway.
Tone of voice: Quiet, composed, mysterious, and slightly distant. Mika rarely raises her voice and tends to speak thoughtfully, as though she’s constantly analyzing the situation around her.
Accent: Japanese
Voice type: Medium-low female voice with a smooth, mature quality. Calm and controlled, with subtle emotional changes rather than dramatic shifts.
Love interest: Chai Reshikawa

Name: Sora Amamiya
Age: 16
Ability: Wind
Weapon: Twin Daggers
Pronouns: She/Her
Personality: Energetic, reckless, chaotic, funny, impulsive, confident, adventurous, and playful. Sora loves doing things just to see what happens and often acts before thinking. She can turn almost any situation into a joke, but she genuinely cares about her classmates and will step up when they need her.
Height: 5’7”
Birthday: 1/2
Nationality: Japanese
Background: Sora has always been naturally adventurous and has a tendency to throw herself into situations without fully considering the consequences. Her Wind ability perfectly matches her free-spirited personality and unpredictable fighting style. Over time, she learns that being brave doesn’t always mean rushing ahead—it can also mean knowing when to slow down and think.
Tone of voice: Bright, energetic, expressive, and playful. Speaks quickly when excited and can become extremely loud when she gets an idea. Her voice should noticeably shift when something genuinely serious happens.
Accent: Japanese
Voice type: Medium-high female voice with a youthful, lively quality. Very expressive and capable of going from playful to serious when the scene demands it.
Love interest: None

Name: Yuna Shira
Age: 15
Ability: Healing Arts
Weapon: Staff
Pronouns: She/Her
Personality: Gentle, patient, caring, friendly, compassionate, and calm. Yuna naturally looks after the people around her and tries to keep everyone safe. She can be surprisingly determined when someone she cares about is in danger.
Height: 5’5”
Birthday: 1/9
Nationality: Japanese
Background: Yuna became a healer after experiencing the pain of being unable to save someone important to her. She promised herself that she would never again be unable to help someone when they needed her. Her Healing Arts allow her to heal wounds quickly, but she must have bandages nearby to use her ability effectively. Over time, she learns that being a healer doesn’t mean she has to carry everyone’s pain alone.
Tone of voice: Soft, warm, gentle, and reassuring. Usually calm even during stressful situations, but becomes noticeably more urgent when someone is seriously hurt.
Accent: Japanese
Voice type: Medium-high female voice with a warm, soothing quality. Should sound youthful and gentle without being overly childish.
Love interest: Itsuki Mori

Name: Kazuki Hayashi
Age: 15
Ability: Earth Armour
Weapon: Hammer
Pronouns: He/Him
Personality: Friendly, protective, supportive, determined, dependable, hardworking, stubborn, and extremely driven. Kazuki naturally puts other people before himself and feels responsible for keeping everyone safe. He has a strong protective instinct and can push himself far beyond his limits if someone he cares about is in danger.
Height: 6’3”
Birthday: 8/8
Nationality: Japanese

Background:
Kazuki grew up under the expectations of his mother, Shiji Hayashi, the current Number 1 Legend. Watching her protect people inspired him to become a Legend himself, but it also gave him a fear of failing the people who rely on him. He became extremely dedicated to training and often pushes himself too hard because he believes being strong means being able to protect everyone. His Earth Armour allows him to create powerful protective armour from surrounding earth and stone, making him one of Class Zero’s strongest pure combat fighters.

Kazuki has known Nagi Haruto since Grade 3 of elementary school, and the two eventually fell in love during their first year of middle school. Their long friendship is a huge part of Kazuki’s life, and Nagi is one of the few people who can tell when Kazuki is pushing himself too far.

During the war, Kazuki’s biggest lesson is that protecting everyone does not mean carrying everything alone. He has to learn that letting other people help him isn’t weakness.

Tone of voice: Warm, confident, energetic, reassuring, and protective. Can become very firm when someone is in danger.

Accent: Japanese

Voice type: Medium-low male voice; warm and steady, with a strong protective presence. Becomes louder and more intense during battle scenes.

Love interest: Nagi Haruto

Name: Nagi Haruto
Age: 15
Ability: Ice Creation
Weapon: Katana
Pronouns: He/Him
Personality: Reserved, logical, observant, intelligent, calm, dry, dependable, and quietly caring. Nagi tends to think through situations before acting and rarely panics. He has a very dry, deadpan sense of humor and can casually say something brutally blunt without even realizing how funny it is. Despite his reserved personality, he deeply cares about the people around him and is especially protective of Kazuki.
Height: 5’8”
Birthday: 16/8
Nationality: Japanese

Background:
Nagi used to act before thinking, and one of his impulsive decisions resulted in someone getting hurt. Since then, he became extremely careful and analytical, believing that thinking everything through will prevent him from making another mistake. He eventually became one of Class Zero’s most strategic members.

Nagi has known Kazuki Hayashi since Grade 3 of elementary school, and the two fell in love during their first year of middle school. Their relationship developed from years of friendship, making Kazuki one of the people Nagi trusts most.

During the war, Nagi pushes himself far beyond his normal limits by creating enormous amounts of ice to protect his teammates and control the battlefield. His biggest struggle is realizing that he doesn’t always have to make the perfect decision or handle everything himself. He has to learn when to stop and allow others to help him.

Tone of voice: Calm, quiet, controlled, and slightly dry. Rarely raises his voice unless the situation is genuinely serious.

Accent: Japanese

Voice type: Medium-low male voice; smooth, calm, and slightly monotone, with a subtle deadpan quality.

Love interest: Kazuki Hayashi

Name: Akira Fujimoto
Age: 15
Ability: Fire Manipulation
Weapon: Chain Blade
Pronouns: She/Her
Personality: Passionate, stubborn, dramatic, determined, fiery, expressive, courageous, and fiercely competitive with herself. Akira puts her whole heart into everything she does and absolutely refuses to let one failure define her. She can be incredibly intense when she’s motivated, but that intensity comes from genuinely caring about what she does.
Height: 5’7”
Birthday: 19/4
Nationality: Japanese

Background:
Akira once suffered a major defeat in a tournament that she had worked extremely hard for. Rather than allowing that loss to define her, she decided that one defeat would never determine her future as a Legend. She became even more passionate about training and improving herself.

Her Fire Manipulation reflects her personality perfectly: powerful, energetic, and difficult to contain when her emotions run high. However, her stubbornness can cause her to push herself too far instead of recognizing when she needs to step back.

During the war, Akira’s determination becomes both her greatest strength and one of her biggest weaknesses. She refuses to give up even when the situation becomes overwhelming, forcing her to learn that perseverance doesn’t mean ignoring her own limits.

Tone of voice: Energetic, passionate, expressive, and confident. Often gets louder when excited, angry, or determined.

Accent: Japanese

Voice type: Medium-high female voice; bright, powerful, expressive, and capable of switching quickly between dramatic intensity and genuine warmth.

Love interest: None

Name: Ron Asakura
Age: 16
Ability: Sound Manipulation
Weapon: Bow
Pronouns: He/Him
Personality: Creative, sarcastic, observant, witty, laid-back, perceptive, playful, and surprisingly thoughtful. Ron notices tiny details that other people overlook and often uses humor to keep situations from becoming too tense. He can be incredibly unserious with his friends, but when something genuinely matters, his joking stops immediately.
Height: 5’10”
Birthday: 3/1
Nationality: British-Japanese

Background:
Ron was born in Britain to a British mother and Japanese father. Although he inherited his father’s Japanese appearance and was given a Japanese name, he grew up surrounded by his mother’s British culture, which gave him a distinctly British accent and a habit of using British slang.

He speaks Japanese fluently but still sounds noticeably British while speaking it, which sometimes catches people off guard. His family is also known for their ridiculous mother-son banter, with Ron and his mum constantly having petty arguments while his Japanese father struggles to understand half the British expressions they use.

Ron developed his Sound ability alongside his talent for observation. He learned that listening carefully could tell him things that simply talking never could, making him an excellent analyst during missions. His ability allows him to manipulate sound, but environments with little or no sound can severely limit him.

Tone of voice: Casual, sarcastic, witty, and relaxed. Usually sounds like he’s one second away from making a sarcastic comment. Becomes noticeably more serious and controlled when someone is in danger.

Accent: Strong British accent

Voice type: Medium male voice; smooth, slightly raspy, naturally sarcastic, with a relaxed British delivery.

Love interest: None

Name: Kaito Shimizu
Age: 15
Ability: Water Generation
Weapon: Tachi Blade
Pronouns: He/Him
Personality: Chill, relaxed, humorous, friendly, easygoing, dependable, and calm under pressure. Kaito usually keeps situations from becoming too tense and prefers to stay level-headed rather than panic. He’s the type to make a casual joke in the middle of chaos while still quietly looking out for everyone around him.

Height: 5’9”
Birthday: 3/11
Nationality: Japanese

Background:
Kaito’s ability allows him to generate water, rather than simply manipulate water that already exists. The more he sweats, the more water he is able to produce. The water he generates is completely new water and isn’t recycled sweat.

His ability makes him extremely useful for both combat and survival, but generating large amounts of water requires physical energy. Kaito can drink the water he creates, but he cannot generate food, calories, or nutrients.

Kaito’s calm personality is something he relies on heavily. He believes that staying composed helps everyone around him stay calm too. During the war, however, he becomes separated from Nozomi, Itsuki, and Yuna and ends up isolated on the opposite side of Japan for the entire conflict.

Being completely alone for the war pushes his usual calmness to its limits. After the war ends, Kaito remains missing for a week until Koi’s technology detects his life signal. His experience forces him to confront something he normally avoids: he doesn’t always have to handle everything by himself.

Tone of voice: Relaxed, casual, warm, and slightly playful. Usually sounds completely unbothered, but becomes quieter and more serious when genuinely frightened or emotional.

Accent: Japanese

Voice type: Medium male voice; smooth, relaxed, slightly husky, with an easygoing delivery.

Love interest: None

Name: Dai Taguchi
Age: 15
Ability: Plants
Weapon: Whip
Pronouns: He/Him
Personality: Sweet, gentle, protective, caring, patient, thoughtful, soft-spoken, and dependable. Dai naturally looks after other people and has a strong instinct to comfort anyone who is frightened or struggling. He can be cheerful and genuinely happy, but he also carries grief and exhaustion that he doesn’t always show.

Height: 5’2”
Birthday: 6/8
Nationality: Japanese

Background:
Dai grew up in a town where war was a normal part of life. His father, Okero Taguchi, was a soldier who taught Dai about plants and affectionately called him “little sprout.” His mother, Miyako Taguchi, loved gardening and taught him that plants need care and patience to grow.

Both of Dai’s parents died during the war. After losing them, Dai eventually hid inside a bunker, where another frightened girl found him crying and simply stayed beside him. She didn’t need to fix anything—she just stayed. That experience taught Dai how powerful it can be to remain beside someone when they’re scared.

His Plant Manipulation reflects that philosophy. While war is associated with destruction, Dai’s ability allows him to create and control growth. He uses vines, roots, flowers, and other vegetation both offensively and defensively.

Dai’s greatest strength is his ability to stay beside others—but his character arc is learning that he deserves someone to stay beside him, too.

Tone of voice: Soft, warm, gentle, and reassuring. Usually calm and patient, but becomes firm when protecting someone. His voice can become quieter and more emotionally vulnerable when discussing his parents or his past.

Accent: Japanese

Voice type: Medium male voice; warm, gentle, slightly soft, with a comforting quality. Should sound kind without being overly childish.

Love interest: None

Name: Nozomi Kurosawa
Age: 15
Ability: Shield / Barrier Creation
Weapon: None
Pronouns: He/Him
Personality: Responsible, strict, caring, protective, disciplined, dependable, patient, and serious. Nozomi naturally takes charge when things become chaotic and often feels like it’s his responsibility to keep everyone safe. He’s not cold—he genuinely cares about Class Zero—but he can become overly focused on protecting everyone and forget to look after himself.

Height: 6’0”
Birthday: 4/12
Nationality: Japanese

Background:
Nozomi became accustomed to being responsible for others from a young age. His Shield and Barrier Creation ability reinforced that instinct, allowing him to protect teammates by creating defensive barriers around himself, other people, or specific areas.

Although Nozomi is extremely dependable, he struggles with the idea that he cannot prevent every mistake or protect everyone from every danger. His character arc focuses on accepting that sometimes things will go wrong despite his best efforts—and that making a mistake doesn’t make him a failure.

During the war, Nozomi becomes the defensive anchor of his group. He fights alongside Itsuki and Yuna, using his barriers to protect Yuna while Itsuki takes the frontline. The constant pressure of protecting others pushes his ability and his own endurance to their limits.

Tone of voice: Calm, firm, responsible, and reassuring. Usually controlled, but becomes commanding and intense when giving orders during dangerous situations.

Accent: Japanese

Voice type: Medium-low male voice; steady, mature, and authoritative without sounding harsh. His softer moments should reveal how much he genuinely cares about his teammates.

Love interest: None

Name: Itsuki Mori
Age: 15
Ability: Wolf
Weapon: Claws
Pronouns: She/Her

Personality:
Wild, fierce, honest, energetic, instinctive, protective, reckless, confident, and extremely loyal. Itsuki tends to act on instinct rather than overthink situations. She is straightforward and rarely hides what she is feeling. Once she considers someone part of her “pack,” she becomes fiercely protective of them and will put herself in danger without hesitation.

Height: 5’6”
Birthday: 9/3
Nationality: Japanese

Background:
Itsuki was born into a family where everyone possesses the Wolf ability. Members of her family can gradually develop their ability from basic wolf traits into more advanced forms, eventually gaining the ability to fully transform into a wolf.

Itsuki grew up learning to trust her instincts and rely on her heightened senses. However, her impulsive nature often causes her to rush into dangerous situations before thinking things through.

During the war, Itsuki reaches a major breakthrough in her ability while trying to protect Yuna. She unlocks her full wolf transformation for the first time. Even after suffering severe injuries, she refuses to back down and continues fighting to protect her friends.

Her character arc focuses on learning that being brave does not always mean charging forward alone. Her instincts are one of her greatest strengths, but she eventually learns to combine them with strategy and trust in her teammates.

Tone of Voice:
Energetic, blunt, confident, expressive, and slightly rough. Usually speaks quickly and naturally, especially when excited or angry. Her voice becomes noticeably more serious and focused when someone she cares about is in danger.

Accent:
Japanese

Voice Type:
Medium female voice with a youthful, energetic quality. Can switch from playful and lively to fierce and commanding during combat.

Love Interest:
Yuna Shira

Name: Hinosha Yadako
Age: 15
Ability: Squirrel
Weapon: None
Pronouns: He/Him

Personality:
Energetic, hyperactive, curious, chaotic, friendly, talkative, unpredictable, playful, easily distracted, and surprisingly brave. Hinosha constantly moves, climbs, fidgets, or looks around for something interesting. He talks extremely quickly when excited and has a habit of interrupting himself because his brain has already moved onto another thought.

Despite his chaotic personality, Hinosha is extremely perceptive and has excellent hearing. He notices things other people completely miss and can sometimes react before anyone else realizes something is happening.

He is also very affectionate and loyal toward his friends, especially Haru. When someone he cares about is in danger, his usual silliness can disappear almost instantly.

Height: 4’9”
Birthday: 14/10
Nationality: Japanese

Background:
Hinosha grew up in a neglected, garbage-filled town where his parents worked as janitors for a nearby morgue. He developed a fascination with anatomy and was curious about visiting the morgue himself.

While travelling there, he was kidnapped, but managed to escape using his squirrel-like agility. Afterward, he became afraid of staying in one place for too long and moved between different places, always believing that constantly moving would keep him safe.

Eventually, Hinosha joins the Academy and becomes part of Class Zero. His hyperactivity and unpredictability make him difficult for enemies to anticipate.

During the war, this becomes especially important against an enemy capable of predicting actions with 99.9% accuracy. Hinosha’s spontaneous and unpredictable behavior creates the tiny margin the enemy cannot account for.

His character arc focuses on learning that he doesn’t always have to keep moving to be safe. Class Zero gradually becomes a place where he can finally stay.

Ability Details:
Hinosha possesses physical traits associated with squirrels, including heightened hearing, exceptional agility, fast reflexes, climbing ability, and a large fluffy tail. His small size makes him difficult to catch and allows him to move through spaces larger opponents cannot.

His biggest weakness is water. When his fur becomes soaked, it becomes heavy and slows him down significantly. Extremely loud environments can also overwhelm his sensitive hearing.

Tone of Voice:
Very energetic, fast-paced, expressive, and excitable. He often sounds like he’s halfway through his next sentence before finishing the current one. When genuinely frightened or serious, his voice becomes noticeably quieter and more focused.

Accent:
Japanese

Voice Type:
High-to-medium male voice with a youthful, bright, energetic quality. Fast delivery, lots of expressive reactions, and a naturally excitable tone.

Love Interest:
Haru Minamoto