Early Life[]
Himasora Akane, born Kiyoteru Mizuhara in 1982 in Osaka, Japan, claims to have had a challenging childhood. He asserts that his grandfather was lost during the Siberian internment. From a young age, Mizuhara exhibited high intelligence, which led his parents to push him towards rigorous academic pursuits. He attended the prestigious Todaiji Gakuen Junior and Senior High School but eventually became truant and was expelled after a violent altercation with his father.
Career in Gaming[]
Mizuhara’s passion for online gaming began during his school years, particularly with “Ultima Online.” He claims to have been part of the first team to defeat the “Dark Lord” in “Final Fantasy XI” under the pseudonym “Apos.” After obtaining his university entrance qualification, he attended Kinki University, where he focused on philosophy. Post-graduation, Mizuhara joined Sega in 2007 and later moved to gloops. In 2012, he co-founded the game development company Grani, contributing to the creation of “Shingoku no Valhalla Gate.” He left Grani in 2018 and joined Cygames. Transition to Political Activism Mizuhara’s transition to political activism began with his concept of “Cognitive Profiling,” a skill he claims only geniuses can master. He started using this technique on YouTube, targeting various public figures. His activities gained significant attention in 2022 when he began scrutinizing Yume Nito, the representative of Colabo.
Legal Battles[]
Mizuhara has been involved in several high-profile legal battles. He won a significant lawsuit against Grani, receiving substantial compensation. However, his activities against Colabo led to multiple lawsuits. In 2024, the Tokyo District Court ordered Mizuhara to pay 220 million yen in damages for defamation and to delete his posts. Additionally, his claims against Colabo were dismissed, and his appeals were rejected.
Conflicts with Opposing Factions[]
Mizuhara’s confrontational style has led to numerous conflicts with various organizations, including NPOs, political parties, journalists, and influencers. His aggressive tactics have often resulted in legal and social backlash, but he continues to maintain a strong presence online.
Tokyo Gubernatorial Election[]
In 2024, Himasora Akane ran for the Tokyo gubernatorial election under the name “Himasora Akane.” His campaign was unconventional, as he did not appear in public, use campaign cars, or distribute posters. Despite these unconventional methods, he managed to garner over 110,000 votes5.
Unauthorized Use of Voiceroid Character[]
Himasora Akane has faced criticism for using a character resembling “Kotonoha Akane,” a Voiceroid character owned by AI Inc., without permission. The character’s design and voice are strikingly similar to the VOICEROID character, leading to accusations of unauthorized use6. AI Inc. issued a statement clarifying that their characters do not endorse any political views or activities and urged users to adhere to their guidelines6.