Ayaka Saito
CharacterAyaka Saito is a character exclusive to the live-action Assassination Classroom films. Written as a childhood friend of Nagisa Shiota, she keeps a caring, watchful eye on him from the sidelines after he is demoted to the outcast Class 3-E.
Appearance
Ayaka is a Kunugigaoka Junior High student portrayed on screen by Wakana Aoi. The source material provides no further detail about her physical design.
Personality
Ayaka is defined chiefly by her devotion to Nagisa. She holds him in real affection and prefers to back him quietly rather than out in the open.
History
A creation of the live-action adaptation, Ayaka grew up alongside Nagisa but drifted apart from him, seemingly once he was sent down to Class 3-E. Even after losing regular contact, she goes on caring for him and offers encouragement discreetly from the margins of his life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ayaka Saito in Assassination Classroom?
Ayaka Saito is a character exclusive to the live-action Assassination Classroom films, written as Nagisa Shiota's childhood friend who quietly watches over him.
Is Ayaka Saito in the anime or manga?
No, Ayaka Saito appears only in the live-action film continuity; she has no counterpart in the original anime or manga.
Who plays Ayaka Saito in the live-action films?
Actress Wakana Aoi portrays Ayaka Saito in the live-action Assassination Classroom movies.
What class is Ayaka Saito in at Kunugigaoka?
Ayaka Saito is a student in Class 3-B at Kunugigaoka Junior High School.
How does Ayaka Saito support Nagisa Shiota?
Though she drifted apart from Nagisa Shiota after he was sent down to Class 3-E, Ayaka Saito continues to care for him and offers encouragement quietly from the margins of his life rather than openly.
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