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Itsuki "Ikki" Minami is the main protagonist from the Air Gear anime and manga.
Prior to the beginning of the series, he was established as the leader of his school's gang, the East Side Gunz. There, he earned the nickname Eastside's Greatest Babyface, which has followed him into the AT world, as his teammates occasionally refer to him as "Our Babyface". Ikki has shown an extreme amount of talent with the Air Treck, to the point of being a genius at it. It has been established that he, from a young age, always wanted to "fly" this fact being most notable when he climbed on his town's tallest monuments in a childish attempt to see everything.
In the AWA fics, Ikki is a student at the AWA Academy and is a part of Class 2.
In the XP4 fics, Ikki debuted in the XP4 Heroes Coalition: Neo-City Diaries.
Appearance[]
tsuki was 15 years old at the start of the series and is still 15, as seven months have passed. His nickname "East Side's Greatest Babyface" isn't a reference to his looks as much as it is his role in the Eastside Guns. He's 167 cm (5' 5") tall and weighs 52 kg (114.6 lbs). He has brownish red eyes and purple hair, which also serves as a nest for a crow. His blood type is AB.
He wears a black high-collared leather jacket with an orange shirt underneath, black jeans with the left one rolled-up to his knee and white sneakers.
Personality[]
Ikki is a very upbeat, zany person, who seemingly is as eccentric as just about everyone else in the universe of Air Gear . He delights in eating meat, a privilege he is often deprived of in the Noyamano household. He is rash, impulsive, and determined to do everything his way, whether for good or bad, in stark contrast to his friend Kazu who is calm, timid and more focused and prefers to stay in the background. In battle, Ikki either comes off as his ordinary crazy and unpredictable personality, or his more serious, cold and steely side, which other characters have described as a rare occurrence, and as an intimidating scene. Ikki is totally hooked onto Air Trekking. He treats his ATs with care to such a standard that even his sisters feel jealous of, and his mind is constantly on Air Trekking; for example, during the Kyoto trip he fails to notice Ringo's affection initially, deadset on figuring out a 'Windmill Theory' that another Storm Rider has revealed to him as the secret behind the Rumble King. Ikki is a self-proclaimed genius and is very proud of himself, in particular his fighting abilities. In truth, he works very hard behind the others' backs, as is revealed when Kuu brings his friends to his secret training area, where the scars left over by his training could be seen in chapter 87. Though his attitude can be described as a lowlife, suitable for his gangster-like persona, and though he likes to go around doing insanely foolish things all the time, Ikki has a tendency to think beyond others' perceivable concept and at several intervals can spout deep philosophy that more often than not will impact others. One such incident was the Pomtemkin brothers' battle, where Ikki's plan caused an initial falling out among the Kogarasumaru, where in fact he had his own solution around that matter. Ikki, though easy to miss the obvious, can be very adept when it comes to spotting small details. In their first Parts War, he alone had noticed that Kazu's ATs were the most worn out among them, a mark of how much he practiced.
There are three main women who have feelings/interests for Ikki first one being Ringo who he had always considered a sister(not blood related) but changed after he battled with her and realized she has feelings for him, Simca she takes a huge interest into Ikki from the moment she met him, at one point wanted to become Ikki's tuner and finally Kururu who begins to develop feelings for Ikki this starting when he was hospitalized later she becomes Ikki's tuner. All three have feelings for him, although recently Ikki has shown signs of love towards Ringo.
Ikki is a detailed oriented guy. Stating that Ikki is very calculating and could easily calculate a counter strike move after figuring out the enemy plans. According to Sora, Ikki had already calculated how to dodge his and Rikia's super move (e.g. God Crusher Gungnir.) and would done so had Ringo not got in the way and got hit. And after saving Ringo together they quickly countered a larger and more powerful God Crusher Gungnir even though their bodies were freezing due to the extremely cold atmosphere.
Ikki is also known to have an unbreakable will. Even when the situation seems hopeless and pointless he never gives in or gives up. Like when he went to save Ringo despite being told to give up because she would die and he would die in attempting to save her and succeeded in doing so, and quickly reflected an enemy attack together with Ringo in extreme cold.
Ikki states if you run you will hit a wall and if you fly you will get shot down. But even so if you give up it's the end and it's because of the height of the wall that he was able to grow strong enough to compete with Sora. And when Ringo says he must have driven crazy falling down again and again on the ground he states because of that he is at his strongest now when is standing up. And proudly states that there is no impossible in his or Ringo's dictionary.
XP4 Fanfics[]
Ikki is part of the Heroes Coalitions and is a member of the Universal Guardians. He also attends the Vanguard Academy as a student.
XP4 Heroes Coalition: Neo-City Diaries[]
In Chapter 144, Ikki is declared as an official member of the Universal Guardians.
Abilities[]
Ikki is the Storm King of the Hurricane Road. Initially, he initally rode on the Wing Road, but Sora's betrayal inspired him to overcome its weaknesses and develop his own Road. Ikki has been adept at using many of Sora's tricks. It's likely that the Storm's Infinite Atmosphere will incorporate the Rumble and Wind abilities. Ikki's R.E.A.D. battle level, as of the battle with Sleipnir, is 117. By the time of his battle with Sora and Rika, his R.E.A.D. battle level is now 350.
Ikki started his Air Treck career using a standard pair of Air Trecks. Ikki would used and maintain throughout his Air Treck career, even during his brief tenure as Wind King. He would customize and maintain these Trecks to accommodate his style and riding. As Ikki succeed the title of Wind King, his Air Trecks were briefly customized with a King's Regalia: the Wind Road's Regalia: Moonstruck Drop Bagram. Unfortunately, this version of the Regalia (assembled by Hako) was only a prototype which collapsed after two Infinite Atmosphere. Ikki would then return to using his regular pair until Kururu completed the Storm Regalia using the DG-27 from the Rumble Regalia core and the Regalia itself. Unfortunately, the part suffered irreparable damage due to bullet-fire during transport. Luckily, Kururu was able to repair and completely upgrade the damage Storm Regalia from the cores of the Thunder, Gem, Fang, and Flame Regalia. This version was so advanced that, according to Dr. Minami, it equals the Sky Regalia itself. Interestingly enough, Ikki would never actually wear the Storm Regalia, instead equipping them to Ringo's Regalia. Ultimately, the Storm Regalia would be destroyed along with the Sky Regalia.
God of the Wind: AT Typhoon - Ikki spins around rapidly and adds centrifugal force to his punch, this makes the force and strength of his punch many time greater, even as Bando's Crushing Hammer.
Wing Road - Ikki is able to ride on the surface of the wind, known as the Wing Road, giving an appearance of the user having wings sprouting out from their feet, and an ability to fly. This ability was first accidentally used during the battle with the Rez Boa Dogs, and Ikki was able to use it at will upon his battle with Ringo. When coupled with the Wind Regalia, Bagram, Ikki was able to utilize the full extent of this trick, being able to ride on surfaces normally impossible with normal ATs.
Wheel Spin Drop - Ikki accelerates his AT while standing in a stationary position and uses the rip start as momentum to attack his opponent with a high speed dropkick to the face.
Ikki 1800 Wall Ride - This technique is basically Ikki's version of Buccha's Overbank 1800. Ikki puts his own style to the move by alternating skating backwards while traveling up the wall at a wider arc.
Upper Soul 23 Roll - A move combining the momentum from a wall jump and executing a "Soul Grind" on any vertical rail surface nearby, Ikki uses so much forward momentum that he literally corkscrews up the entire rail. He uses this move on the school flagpole during the challenge against Buccha. Considered a S class move by Spitfire.
Method Air to Spin That Grab "Moonride" - A move in which the rider jumps at full strength and applies power to his rotational axis shifting his center of gravity back allowing the rider to jump farther than normal. A side effect of this trick is that it creates a heavy air pressure, causing winds to occur. Ikki used this move in the battle with Sable Tiger leader Natsumi Iriya. He used this trick again as he raced down the tower.
Twin-Cam - A double team move used by Ikki and Agito. Ikki executes a 360 degree spin while holding Agito and then Agito executes a flying hook kick using the force from the spin. It was used in the fight against Udou Akira of the Behemoth.
Air Line - A grind along a power line that creates an electric discharge that reveals Rising Road's illusions. First used against Nue's team Black Crow.
Pile Tornado- Ikki gathers the wind in his hands and then turns them in a circular motion making something that looks like a small tornado, he then kicks the air with his A-Ts sending a powerful, horizontal tornado. He used this move in his fight against Kazu. This is one of Ikki's Infinity Atmosphere tricks. 
Limited Express - Ikki uses Pile Tornado and then jumps into the tornado after he has created it. After this he rides the inner walls of the tornado giving him an extreme burst of speed. This move was used against Kazu and is one of his Infinity Atmosphere tricks.
Wind Barrier - Ikki creates an extremely dense wall of air in front of him. The wall is extremely powerful and durable. He used first used this move during the battle with Inorganic Net.
Moonstruck Numberless Grappler - The Infinity Atmosphere of the Wind Regalia, Bagram. Ikki was only able to use this trick twice before the Wind Regalia broke and was subsequently stolen from him, rendering him unable to use it ever again. It creates an accelerating wall of debris that flies alongside the rider and is capable of penetrating sheet metal due to its speed. Although he doesn't have the Wind Regalia Bagram he is still able to use this trick.
Null Wind - Ikki's first Hurricane Road technique. It utilizes the "ultimate wave" principle, involving conditions similar to a hurricane (a calm center surrounded by destruction). By using the reverberations caused by Kazu and Agito's Grand Fang Firebird striking Buccha's reflective wall, Ikki expands the "ultimate wave" to create a massive circular storm, the center of which has no wind blowing within it. This attack was created to counter Sora Takeuchi's Wing Road. This is technique is somewhat of a double-edge sword as people who follow the Wing Road as well as the Hurricane Road, won't be able to use their Infinity Atmosphere (i.e. Pile Tornado). This trick is a combination of the Wind and Rumble Roads
Kuu Missile - Ikki shoots Kuu out of his head like a cannon.
Moon Drop Missile - Ikki uses the final principle of the Wing Road to interface with the air and moulds the wind into dense air. Ikki's version is similar to Sora's; he creates a dense sphere of air and hammers the opponent with it. It is powerful enough to create a single, large crater on concrete floor and incapacitate human enemies caught in the radius. First seen in Trick 224.
Impact Wind - Using a large amount of his strength, Ikki unleashes a short-range burst of wind around his body. This technique enables him to free himself from entrapping tricks by other riders, like Nue and his wires
Super Extra Velocity- Due to his control over wind, Ikki gathers wind and compresses it and fires it off to fly at extremly high speeds. Similar to two jet thrusters. Ikki can fly at such high speeds not even someone using a jet can keep up with him. When racing down the tower from the highest point with Ringo on his back ikki and Ringo still remained unphased by the powerful wind pressure because of his extreme speed.
Wind Blast - By gathering the wind around his arms thanks to his wind control, ikki can release it as a large lazer blast.
Vaccum Ball: Using the effects of the Over Regalia Ram Jet, Ikki can create a Vaccum Ball of Air to attack. This attack is a similar to the Sleipnir's Wind King Thor's, however Ikki's use of this trick is on much higher scale and in different ways than Thor with far more skill overall. Against Sora Ikki created multiple Vaccum balls that were larger than the standard vaccum ball. He used the balls to interrupt the wind that is made when he moves by being enclosed in the vaccum, that way no one can tell where he is as well as drastically increasing his speed. The trick itself however is a double edged sword as it destroys the users body while being used. move.
Astral Magus: The Infinity Atmosphere of the Storm Regalia, its only effects as shown so far is that it, in a way, recreates the effect of "space" as well as the calm center of a storm - it is noted to be very similar to Null Wind, even referred to be the trick itself. Whether it (the Infinity Atmosphere) is a completely different trick,the perfection of Null Wind, or even the evolution of it (Null Wind) is still not completely known.
Trivia[]
- Ikki is the first character from Air Gear to be introduced in the AWA fics.
- Ikki is said to be able to beat anyone in a street fight (i.e. on the ground)
- Ikki's favorite wrestler is Antonio Inoki
- Ikki likes to shout "Osu!" during a battle.
- Ikki's last name, 'Minami', is the same as that of the enigmatic figure who created the Gravity Children, referred to as 'Uncle Minami' by some. As of Air Gear 295, the enigmatic man revealed himself as Rinta Minami.
- A reccuring plot point in the series is that Ikki's A-T's always need maintanance due to his amazing skills as a rider.
- It is a possibility that Ikki is a Gravity Child or a Brain Charger as he was also given to Rika, when she was about 8, by Uncle Minami.
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