Akane

Akane is a character first appearing in pop'n music ラピストリア. While she has the appearance of a little girl, she's actually the grandmother of Retsu. Much like him, she also has powers over fire, and helps Retsu train to become better with his ability. She's also friends with Minit's, though she seems unaware of the fact that Akane isn't really a child. She's unlocked in MZD and Retsu's story, '''To Lapistoria...! (ラピストリアへ・・・！)'''. In pop'n music ラピストリア, Akane carries the red tear lapis.

Design
Akane appears as a young girl with bright orange hair tied up with a white ribbon and scarlet eyes. She wears a blue and white top with orange tassels over a black kimono and blue pants, with sandals and bandages.

Gallery
The gallery for Akane can be viewed here

Trivia

 * Akane shares her birthday with Rita.
 * Retsu appears in Akane's Win animation.
 * Akane appears in both Minit's' and Retsu's Fever Win animations.
 * Even though her animations are the same, Akane can be selected as a new character under pop'n music 解明リドルズ's character category due to receiving a new portrait.
 * Akane's Change! card shows her wearing the same dress Minit's wears in her Win animation in pop'n music ラピストリア.
 * Akane's name likely comes from the Japanese name for the Rubiaceae family of plants, also known as the madder. The most common species, Rubia tinctorum is used to make brilliant red and orange dyes.
 * According to ちっひ, it was PON's idea for Akane to have the appearance of child.