Asuka Kami (Japanese: 神扇アスカ , Asuka Kamiogi) is a character appearing in the anime series, Cross Fight B-Daman. He is North city player, whose B-Daman is Drift Jaku.
Appearance
Asuka is a tall and fair-skinned orange-haired young man sporting a Japanese-style clothing. He is notable for his androgynous features and graceful mien; all of which are ideal for his job as a model. He is also always seen carrying a folding fan.
Personality
Asuka first came out as an egoist and narcissist but after losing to Kakeru, he warmed up to him and acknowledged him as his "eternal rival." Asuka would later aid Kakeru and his friends with his share of fortune such as when he gave a luxurious hotel accomodation for them in the North City and when he gave a plane ride to Reiji, Ouga and Gun.
Asuka is also enamored with Natsumi's enthusiasm and poetic skills.
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Trivia
- His given name "Asuka" means Flying Bird and his family name "Kamiougi" means God and Folding Fan. This suits him considering that his B-Daman is a peacock and he is always seen with a fan accessory.
- His androgynous looks and traditional Japanese leitmotifs are aesthetically similar to the character Ryutaro Fukami from Metal Fight Beyblade.
- His hairstyle resembles that of Asuka Langley from Evangelion.