About “Kengan Ashura” in a few words:

Kengan Ashura is a Japanese anime series that follows the underground world of corporate-sponsored gladiator fights. In this high-octane world, powerful businesses hire skilled fighters to represent them in brutal, no-holds-barred battles. The story follows the journey of a young fighter named Ohma Tokita as he navigates this dangerous world and rises to the top of the Kengan Association, the organization that oversees the fights. Along the way, he must face formidable opponents, uncover dark secrets, and fight to protect his friends and allies.

Meet the characters from Kengan Ashura

Ohma Tokita

Ohma is that magnetic tornado of a fighter you can’t look away from — equal parts wild animal and weirdly philosophical teen (he’ll punch you then ask if you like sunsets, true story). He’s all raw power and intuitive technique but also annoyingly humble sometimes, like he hasn’t realized he’s basically a legend. Loves to test limits, hates being boxed in, and will probably steal your snack if you turn your back (don’t trust the sandwich). Also there’s this constant low-key mystery about his past that everyone argues about online at 2am — I stan.

Kazuo Yamashita

Kazuo is the flustered salaryman turned accidental anchor for chaos and brilliance, forever clutching a briefcase and somehow also moral clarity. He panics a lot (adorably), but when it counts he’s steady and surprisingly brave — the kind of guy who bumbles into leadership and ends up dependable. Loves routine and tea, hates confrontation (until he doesn’t), and weirdly remembers obscure trivia about vending machines. He’s the warm, exhausted heart of the crew — relatable and oddly heroic, even if he trips over words mid-speech.

Hideki Nogi

Nogi is a mountain of a man who smells faintly of old books and determination, classic boss energy with a fighter’s grin. He runs things with a no-nonsense stare but has this weird soft spot for loyalty — like he’ll crush competitors and then quietly feed stray animals, it’s confusing. Old-school technique, brutal honesty, and a presence that makes rooms rearrange themselves when he walks in (metaphorical furniture, maybe literal). He’s solid, slightly scary, and somehow also the kind of guy who hums while clipping his nails.

Kaede Akiyama

Kaede is sharp as a tack and dressed like she means business even on days she’s secretly two hours late because of makeup mishaps (priorities). She plays the clever game — strategist, whisperer, someone who reads people like open books and still loses bookmarks sometimes. Has a cool, slightly intimidating exterior but collects tiny sentimental things (and denies it, aggressively). She’s the kind of person who organizes chaos into a spreadsheet and then writes a poem about the chaos on the side.

Lihito

Lihito moves like a breeze and hits like a weather warning — fast, technical, and annoyingly graceful, with the sort of smile that hides a tactical brain. He’s quieter than some, but watch him in a fight and the room forgets to breathe; flashy but disciplined? yes and no. Loves simple food (ramen? maybe pancakes??), yet will rant passionately about aesthetics for ten minutes straight. Kind of whimsical and unpredictable, like a cat that studied martial arts in its spare time.

Jun Sekibayashi

Jun is precise and a little theatrical, the kind of fighter who seems to choreograph his punches but will also mess up a handshake in the cutest possible way. He’s disciplined, cool-headed, and borderline obsessive about form — and then suddenly he’ll crack a terrible joke and you’re back to being friends. Obsessed with small rituals (makes sense), but also impulsive in a subtle, dangerous way. He’s the quiet type who leaves huge impressions, like setting down a single, perfectly unbalanced cup on a table and walking away.

Cosmo Imai

Cosmo is flamboyant and unpredictable, performance art in human form — like a walking constellation, if constellations wore training gloves. He loves theatrics, the spotlight, and probably scented oils (don’t let him near your cologne stash), yet has moments of sincere, weirdly profound calm. His style is flashy but there’s actually intense technical skill underneath the glitter; don’t be fooled by the showmanship. He talks in metaphors and collects tiny figurines of things only he understands, which is peak Cosmo.

Setsuna Kiryū

Setsuna is cool, razor-focused, and slightly unsettling in the best way — like a statue that listens and then moves with terrifying efficiency. She (or he — the vibe is very enigmatic) follows a strict code and moves through chaos like it’s a map she’s memorized, but also hums out-of-tune songs when nobody’s watching (weird, I know). Ruthless when needed, oddly sentimental about small traditions, and always three steps ahead while pretending to be bored. She’s the kind of character who can make you root for them even when they’re doing morally grey ninja stuff, which is wild.