Akiyama Mizuki (2024)

"I'm still me, but is that ok?"

―Akiyama Mizuki

Akiyama Mizuki (暁山瑞希) is a second year student at Kamiyama High School. They are the animator of the underground music circle 25-ji, Nightcord de., going by the alias "Amia".

Background

Mizuki is an animator and video maker who uploads music videos online. They were captivated by Kanade's music upon listening to it, and made an MV for the song. Kanade invited Mizuki to 25-ji, Nightcord de. after seeing this video.

Since Junior High, Mizuki was treated as an outcast for dressing and acting oddly. Mizuki expresses confusion over their criticism, seeing nothing wrong with wanting to dress cute. It's implied they do not attend school regularly due to the negative attention from their classmates. Because of this reputation, Mizuki spent their time on the rooftop, where they met Rui, one of their only friends before becoming part of Nightcord.

Mizuki's older sister is a fashion designer living overseas, and inspired Mizuki's love of fashion.

As a first year, Mizuki was classmates with An in class 1-A. As a second year, they are classmates with Toya in class 2-B.

Appearance

Mizuki has light pink eyes and hair, slightly curled and worn in a side ponytail tied with a ribbon. Two even strands of hair are let loose, framing their face. They have pale skin and wear pink mascara. Their voice is powerful androgynous. In their unit outfit, they wear a black sailor uniform. The collar of their uniform is light gray with a black-and-pink ribbon. They wear a gray striped skirt, ruffled with frills and lace on the hem of the skirt. The outer layer of the skirt is held at the left side with a ribbon, exposing the inner layers of the skirt. They wear thigh-high black socks, as well as strappy black heeled shoes.

Their casual outfit consists of a knee-length blue-gray pleated skirt with two frills on each side and suspender straps, leading to a loose, off-white, button-up, peasant top. Their hair is held up with a black bow, and uses a similar-looking ribbon as a bow tie, with the brand "CubeRouge" written along one of the strands in gold.

Personality

Mizuki is a moody person, and Kanade thinks they only act on their own principles. They tend to get frustrated and upset when ridiculed, and strongly desire to express themselves freely, without holding back or being made fun of.

Despite their energetic, carefree, and sometimes childish demeanor, Mizuki is often shown to be the most mature member of their circle, as Ena admits.^[2] They often assume the role of mediator in arguments, breaking things up between Mafuyu and Ena. Mizuki has a strong desire to express themselves freely, without holding back or being made fun of. They have an obsession with cute things, expressing it through their hand-altered fashion.

Mizuki is great at understanding the emotions of others, and is able to sense changes in tension and atmosphere in the group. Despite this, Mizuki tends to keep their distance, keeping their true feelings and secrets hidden from even their close friends. They have a strong recognition of the struggles their fellow members face, yet fear that they won't be accepted if they're too open about themself. It seems that they stay secretive, to an extent, from an understanding that everyone has things they want to keep hidden.

Etymology

Akiyama (暁山): Aki (暁) means "dawn, sunrise", and Yama (山) means "mountain".

Mizuki (瑞希): Mizu (瑞) means "congratulations", while Ki (希) means "hope". It is a unisex name.

Mizuki's username, Amia, comes from the villain of a magical girl anime Mizuki likes, named Mia.^[3]

Game Interactions

A list of characters that Mizuki interacts with in the game.

Relationships

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Yoisaki Kanade: Fellow circle member. Mizuki is grateful towards Kanade for accepting them as they are. Although Mizuki initially considered not meddling in Kanade's matters, they eventually help her out in her quest to find the flowerbed from her memories. During their search, Mizuki ends up admitting that Kanade's songs helped them when they were going through a rough patch. Later on, Mizuki thinks to themselves how Kanade is an incredible person because of how caring she is, and how her songs are the reason why Mizuki was able to keep going.^[4]

Asahina Mafuyu: Fellow circle member. Mafuyu thinks they're overly obsessed with cuteness, while Mizuki thinks that what Mafuyu is going through feels personal to them due to both dealing with issues regarding their identities.^[5] Mizuki also feels a bit envious seeing Mafuyu doing her best to try find herself and not giving up, while Mizuki is intent on not telling their secret to anyone.^[6] Eventually, Mizuki manages to give Mafuyu advice that helps her stand up against her mother.^[7]

Shinonome Ena: Fellow circle member. Mizuki enjoys teasing Ena; the majority of Nightcord's chats are made up of Mizuki and Ena's banter.^[8] When Ena notices Mizuki acting more distantly while enjoying a mystery tour, Ena plans a picnic in attempt to help Mizuki open up. By the What lies behind. What lies ahead. event story, Ena reaffirms to Mizuki that she's willing to wait for Mizuki to tell her what's on their mind, even if it meant she would have to wait forever. Mizuki is grateful for her support, though they feel guilty for not being able to tell her their secret.

Tenma Saki: Friends since Slapstick cafe ●REC!!. They work together to make orders in the cafe. They share the same kind of energy as well as praise for others such as Airi and the need for perfection on little parts.

Hinomori Shiho: Friends who met in Next to the Unchanging Warmth. Mizuki recognises her due to Shizuku always talking about Shiho, and bond over finding clothes for Shizuku. Shiho admires their knowledge of fashion.

Momoi Airi: Mizuki and Airi became friends during the What's On Your Mind? Exciting Picnic! event. While participating in one of the events in the highlands, Airi voices out her gratitude for Mizuki becoming friends with Ena, and encourages them to talk to Ena whenever something is bothering them.^[9]

Hinomori Shizuku: Mizuki knew of Shizuku as an idol, but met through Ena during the What's On Your Mind? Exciting Picnic! event story. With Airi, they bond over makeup and fashion.^[10][11]

Azusawa Kohane: Mizuki briefly met Kohane at the Kamiyama School Festival before they ran off, not wanting to interrupt Kohane and An's time together.

Shiraishi An: Classmate from 1-A and a close friend. The two enjoy talking about fashion, and Mizuki often teases An with horror stories. An seems acutely aware of Mizuki's struggles, inviting them to the Kamiyama School Festival, knowing Mizuki wouldn't stand out among everyone wearing costumes, and sensing Mizuki's discomfort, talks about their grades and attendance when Ena asks what they are like at school^[12] - Mizuki is grateful for their consideration.^[13]

Shinonome Akito: Knowing him firstly as Ena's little brother, Mizuki calls him "li'l brosef"(弟くん), to his embarrassment. The two met during the Kamiyama School Festival.

Aoyagi Toya: Mizuki met Toya during the Kamiyama School Festival. Mizuki, Toya and Akito all go together to watch Tsukasa perform; Toya is happy to see Mizuki enjoy the performance.

Tenma Tsukasa: Mizuki first saw Tsukasa in his class' play "Romeo and Juliet: Battle Royal" during the Kamiyama School Festival. They found Tsukasa's play hilarious, but admire his dedication and passion to performing.^[14]

Kusanagi Nene: Another old friend. The two became acquainted through Rui's intervention to help them both.^{[citation needed]}

Kamishiro Rui: "An old friend".^[15] The two bonded over being outcasts in middle school, hanging out on the roof together. Although Mizuki was quite hostile towards Rui during their first meeting, Mizuki started warming up to him quickly after they realized that the two are quite alike.^[16] After Rui graduated, Mizuki was left all alone and they realized how painful it feels to be actually lonely.^[17] Mizuki is happy to see that Rui's made friends since then. Mizuki was the one who created Rui and Nene's stage outfits,^[18] after they ran into Rui working on Robo-Nene and found it totally uncute.^[19]

Hatsune Miku: VIRTUAL SINGER and friend.

Kagamine Rin: VIRTUAL SINGER and friend.

Kagamine Len: VIRTUAL SINGER and friend.

Megurine Luka: VIRTUAL SINGER and friend.

MEIKO: VIRTUAL SINGER and friend. Despite MEIKO keeping her distance, Mizuki believes she understands how they feel more than their fellow group members.^[20]

KAITO: VIRTUAL SINGER and friend.

Kizuna Rank

Character	Rank 5	Rank 26	Rank 46
	I'll Teach You How To Be Cute(カワイイを教えた)	Cat's Cradle(あやとりしよう)	Good Distance(やさしい距離)
	Let's Make It Cute♪(カワイくしちゃうぞー♪)	Lonely Silhouette(寂しそうな背中)	All I Can Do Is Be There(ただそばにいるだけしか…)
	Breaking The Status Quo(停滞と破壊)	Serious Even When Playing(遊びでも本気)	Behind The Hidden Door(秘められた扉の奥は)
	Still Can't Talk About It(今はまだ、話せない)	Want Things to Stay The Same(不変という願い)	Secret Distance(シークレットディスタンス)
	My Friends' Friends Are My Friends(友達の友達も友達)	Tempest Of Empathy For Ena(絵名にまつわる共感の嵐)	Hope Everything Works Out(その悩みが晴れますように)
	Sewing Lounge On Days Off(休日、ミシンラウンジで。)	You Remind Me Of My Sister(なんだか妹を見てるみたい)	Blue Embroidery Of Happiness(幸せの青い刺繍)
	Most Compatible Classmates(クラスで一番気が合う)	How Are You Able to Study?!(なんで勉強できるの！？)	Let's Become Second Years Together(一緒に２年になろうよ)
	Retail Workers(ショップ店員ズ)	Non-Negotiable Fashion(譲れないファッション)	Stop Calling Me Li'l Bro(弟くんじゃねえっての)
	Too Pure(ザ・ピュア)	Confidently Like The Things You Do(好きなことを堂々と)	The Person I Don't Want To Deceive(誤魔化したくない相手)
	Encounter With Theatrical Farce(笑劇の出会い)	A Whole New Level When Praised(褒めたらいろいろ出てくる)	Choco Maniac And His Helper!(チョコマニアと名助っ人！)
	Rooftop Encounter(屋上の出会い)	Understanding Loneliness(孤独の理解者)	Cherishing What I Have Now(居場所を守るために)
	The Long-haired Life(長髪命)	Music/Video(ミュージック/ビデオ)	Still Distant(今はまだ、この距離で)
	Keen Eye(見抜く眼)	Interwoven Threads(絡まった糸)	Unspoken Feelings(言葉にできない想い)
	Let's Make MVs(MVを作ろう)	Because We're Friends(友達だから)	Crossing the Boundary One Day(いつか境界線を超えて)

Songs

Mizuki is featured in the SEKAI version or has an alternate vocal of the following songs:

Trivia

• On the Global server of Project SEKAI, Mizuki is referred to with both "she/her"^[21] and "they/them"^[22][23] pronouns, though it is unknown which Mizuki personally uses. When possible, Mizuki's name is used in place of pronouns entirely.
  • On the Japanese server of Project SEKAI, Mizuki typically uses the masculine first-person pronoun Boku(ボク), which is most often used by immature or young boys, though it is also used by tomboyish girls.
• Mizuki is the one who made Rui and Nene's stage outfits after running into Rui working on NeneRobo, which Mizuki found "totally uncute."^[24]

References

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MORE MORE JUMP!	Hanasato Minori • Kiritani Haruka • Momoi Airi • Hinomori Shizuku
Vivid BAD SQUAD	Azusawa Kohane • Shiraishi An • Shinonome Akito • Aoyagi Toya
Wonderlands x Showtime	Tenma Tsukasa • Otori Emu • Kusanagi Nene • Kamishiro Rui
25-ji, Nightcord de.	Yoisaki Kanade • Asahina Mafuyu • Shinonome Ena • Akiyama Mizuki
VIRTUAL SINGER	Hatsune Miku • Kagamine Rin • Kagamine Len • Megurine Luka • MEIKO • KAITO
Other Characters	Iori • Mai • Nanamin • Samo-chan • Shiraishi Ken • Mita Koutaro • NeneRobo • Seiryuin Sakurako • Otori Kounosuke • Kanade's Father (see all)