3. Akeno Himejima
Akeno Himejima – Character Bio
Full Name: Akeno Himejima
Japanese Name: 姫島 朱乃 (Himejima Akeno)
Nickname(s): Priestess of Thunder ⚡, Sadist Queen 😈
Anime/Manga: High School DxD
Created by: Ichiei Ishibumi (Author) & Miyama-Zero (Illustrator)
⚡ Basic Information
- Age: Around 17–19 (appearance)
- Race: Half-Fallen Angel, Half-Human (later reincarnated Devil)
- Affiliation: House of Gremory, Occult Research Club
- Rank: High-Class Devil (Rook → Queen of Rias Gremory’s Peerage)
- Occupation: Kuoh Academy 3rd Year Student
- Hair Color: Long Black
- Eye Color: Violet
- Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
🩸 Background
Akeno Himejima is Rias Gremory’s Queen and one of the most powerful members of her peerage.
She’s known for her graceful beauty, deadly lightning powers, and mysterious aura.
Born to a fallen angel father (Baraqiel) and a human shrine maiden mother, Akeno initially struggled with her fallen heritage, feeling deep guilt and shame. However, through Rias’s friendship and Issei’s compassion, she learned to accept and embrace both sides of herself.
💫 Personality
- Calm, mature, and elegant on the outside
- Playfully seductive and teasing — especially toward Issei 😏
- Deeply loyal and caring toward her friends
- Has a sadistic side during battle (and sometimes when teasing others)
- Emotionally complex — hides pain behind her smile
⚔️ Powers & Abilities
- Holy Lightning (Thunder Power): Her signature attack — a combination of holy and demonic energy that creates devastating lightning strikes.
- Flight: As a fallen angel descendant, she can fly with black wings.
- Enhanced Strength & Magic: As Rias’s Queen, she possesses immense magical power and versatility.
- Barrier & Healing Magic: Skilled in defensive and supportive spells.
- Battle Instinct: Calm and strategic even in intense fights.
❤️ Relationships
- Rias Gremory: Her best friend, master, and emotional anchor.
- Issei Hyoudou: Teases him constantly but secretly loves him deeply.
- Asia Argento & Koneko: Treats them as younger sisters.
- Baraqiel (Father): Initially estranged, later reconciles after accepting her identity.
🌹 Trivia
- Akeno’s Japanese heritage gives her traditional elegance — often reflected in her shrine maiden outfit.
- Her “Ara ara~” voice and teasing nature are fan-favorite traits.
- Despite her gentle looks, she can be terrifyingly deadly in combat.
- Famous quote: “Ara ara~ you make such cute noises when you’re scared.” 😈