Akira Nikaido (played by Daisuke Ono) is a protagonist in Monochrome Factor.
Akira is a high school student who begins as a slacker living an ordinary life. After a shadow monster attacks him, he becomes a shin to help restore the balance between the human and shadow worlds. He initially distrusts Shirogane, but later discovers that Aya and Kengo can see them and decides they can help. Kou (played by Katsuyuki Konishi) appears in Monochrome Factor.
Haruka Kujo (played by Mitsuki Saiga) appears in Monochrome Factor.
Shirogane (played by Junichi Suwabe) appears in Monochrome Factor.
Shirogane is a mysterious man who appears before Akira and tells him they share a destiny. He explains that the balance between the human and shadow worlds has been distorted and persuades Akira to become a shin. Shirogane wants to be with Akira and lies that becoming his shadow will let other people see Akira again, angering Akira when he learns the truth. Nanaya (played by Hiroyuki Yoshino) appears in Monochrome Factor.
Monochrome Factor (2008) — Character Map & Story Timeline
Monochrome Factor (2008) interactive character relationship network and AI-powered story timeline. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters across the narrative arc.
AI Narrative Summary
The season follows Akira's transformation from an ordinary student into a participant in a shadow conflict, while trust within the group is repeatedly tested by the Kokuchi and Nanaya's attacks.
Character Network — 5 Characters
Akira Nikaido (Daisuke Ono) — protagonist Akira is a high school student who begins as a slacker living an ordinary life. After a shadow monster attacks him, he b...
Kou (Katsuyuki Konishi)
Haruka Kujo (Mitsuki Saiga)
Shirogane (Junichi Suwabe) Shirogane is a mysterious man who appears before Akira and tells him they share a destiny. He explains that the balance...