Akane

Akane is a character first appearing in pop'n music ラピストリア. Akane is the grandmother of Retsu, though she still appears as a young child. She has powers over fire much like Retsu and helps him train to become better with his ability. 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 red-orange 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.
 * 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.