is Nagisa's father, and the husband of Sanae. With her, he runs Furukawa Bread, where he bakes the bread that actually sells. He enjoys baseball, and frequently plays with neighborhood kids in the park across the street from the bakery. He acts as a father substitute for Tomoya, though he hates to be reminded of the fact. Formerly an actor, he and Sanae gave up on their dreams following their negligence nearly resulting in Nagisa's death. Though often depicted to be harsh, Akio is in fact a very loving father.