Akinori Sawada
CharacterAkinori Sawada is the late older brother of Honoka Sawada. He passed away roughly a year before the events of Horimiya and appears only in flashback, remembered mainly through his sister's lingering attachment to him.
Appearance
Akinori shares his sister Honoka's coloring: fair skin and short-to-medium hair in a dark blue-black shade. Because he is only ever drawn without visible eyes, their color is never established.
Personality
The story offers little direct insight into him, but the depth of Honoka's fondness suggests he was a warm and attentive older brother during his life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Akinori Sawada in Horimiya?
Akinori Sawada is the late older brother of Honoka Sawada. He appears only in flashback, remembered mainly through his sister's lingering attachment to him.
How did Akinori Sawada die?
The story keeps the details sparse. What is confirmed is that Akinori Sawada died of an unspecified cause about a year before the main events of Horimiya begin.
What does Akinori Sawada look like?
Akinori Sawada shares his sister Honoka's coloring, with fair skin and short to medium hair in a dark blue black shade. He is only ever drawn without visible eyes, so their color is never established.
When does Akinori Sawada appear in the Horimiya anime?
Akinori Sawada appears in Episode 6 of the anime, shown only in a flashback.
What kind of brother was Akinori Sawada to Honoka?
The series offers little direct insight into Akinori Sawada, but the depth of Honoka's fondness for him suggests he was a warm and attentive older brother during his life.
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- Animated byCloverWorks
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