Akane Kowata

Akane Kowata (木幡 茜, Kowata Akane) is one of the major characters of Flying Witch, she is a full-fledged witch of immense talent and the older sister of Makoto Kowata.

Appearance
Akane is a light brown-skinned young women with light grey hair that reaches shortly below her shoulders and green eyes.

Her eyes and expressions bears a resemblance to Makoto Kowata.

Personality
Akane is a kind and outspoken young woman who radiates an air of casual carefreeness while taking on a mentor position to some of the characters.

History
Akane's first appearance is in the second segment of ep 3, were she came him after a long trip from the desert

When around, she occupies all possible napping spots around the Kuramoto house and sometimes teaches and performs bizarre and possibly troublesome magic acts, because of personal interest or because she finds it amusing.

Makoto Kowata, Keiji Kuramoto, Nana Kuramoto, Kei Kuramoto & Chinatsu Kuramoto
Akane loves her sister and other family very much that she goes out of her way to frequently visit her and Chinatsu is her student.

Inukai
Inukai is Akane's good friend and drinking buddy.

Kenny
Kenny is Akane's cat and familiar who frequently acts very cat-like herself, in her expression and habits.

Etymology

 * The name Akane means "deep red, dye from the rubia plant" (茜).
 * Akane's surname Kowata means "tree, wood" (木) (ko) and "flag" (幡) (hata/wata).

Trivia

 * When Akane is not visiting, she is traveling the wide world where she is sometimes shown on her travels.
 * Akane is striking similar to Julie, a character from the anime action show, Bakugan, as both have light brown skin and white colored hair.
 * Akane is shown to be very cat-like, as she sleeps a lot.
 * Akane is the only character in Flying Witch to wear sandals, all the other main characters wear shoes and/or boots.