Shin Asakura is a central character in the series Sakamoto Days. He is an ex-hitman who now works at Sakamoto’s Store and was once a partner and student of Taro Sakamoto. After failing to assassinate Sakamoto, he chooses to join him and his family. As of the JCC Infiltration Arc, Shin is a first-year student at the JCC.
Appearance
Shin is a slim, medium-height young man with blond hair and black eyes. His initial outfit includes an open leather jacket, a plain tee, baggy dark pants, and bright tennis shoes. He frequently wears a collared dress shirt, slacks, and a green apron while at work, though his attire varies throughout the series.
Personality
Shin is characterized as honest, straightforward, and composed. He remains calm in serious situations but can exhibit comical anger or fear in mundane scenarios. He is confident yet not arrogant, analytical during fights, and takes pride in his clairvoyance. His determination, loyalty, and respect for life drive him to fight against overwhelming odds, and he holds Sakamoto in high regard.
Skills and Abilities
Combat Skills
Shin is a skilled hand-to-hand combatant, assessed to be above the average JAA teacher. His training as an assassin has granted him enhanced strength, allowing him to overpower ordinary humans and hold his own against formidable opponents.
Enhanced Attributes
- Strength: Shin possesses significant strength, enabling him to deal powerful blows and perform physically demanding feats, such as retrieving unconscious individuals from underwater.
- Speed and Reflexes: His natural speed allows him to dodge attacks from skilled opponents and evade projectiles, even while blinded.
- Durability: Shin can withstand powerful attacks without injury, demonstrating remarkable resilience in combat.
Clairvoyance
Shin’s primary ability is his clairvoyance, which enables him to read minds within a 20-meter radius. This skill helps him predict enemy movements, although it can be hindered by overwhelming thoughts or fast opponents. His clairvoyance relies on electromagnetic brainwaves, making it ineffective against certain individuals wearing specific gear.
Precognition and Mind Control
Shin can also predict future actions by analyzing brain activity before movement, though overuse leads to pain. Additionally, he possesses limited mind control, allowing him to temporarily command others and alter their thoughts.
Miscellaneous Skills
Shin’s background as an assassin has equipped him with various skills, including martial arts, gun handling, and a degree of poison tolerance.
Equipment
Power Glove
The Power Glove, created by Natsuki Seba, enhances Shin’s strength by disabling his brain’s limiter. This requires him to anticipate his movements, as there is a reaction delay that increases the power of his attacks. Initially, the delay is set to 0.5 seconds.