Yukito Yanagi

Yukito Yanagi (八凪幸人, Yanagi Yokitou) is the main protagonist of the Ayaka anime series. He is the missing Water Dragon,

Profile
A boy who grew up in a local child welfare facility returns to his hometown of Ayaka Island after ten years. He possesses the power to manipulate water, but he loses control of it, putting the children at the facility in danger. As a result, he distances himself from others and gives up on joining social circles. However, deep in his heart, he still strongly yearns for a connection with others.

Appearance
Black hair, blue eyes, wears blue jacket

Etymology

 * The name 八凪幸人 (Yanagi Yukito) can be interpreted as follows:


 * The surname 八凪 (Yanagi) suggests a connection to the number eight and the calmness or tranquility of still water. It may symbolize a sense of abundance or prosperity in a peaceful and serene manner.


 * The given name 幸人 (Yukito) combines the kanji characters for "happiness" or "fortune" (幸) and "person" (人). It implies someone who embodies or brings happiness and good fortune to others.

History
Yukito was initially raised by his father Makoto Yanagi in Ayaka until the age of 5 when his father died. Sanji Inou became his guardian and carried out Makoto's instructions to have Yukito raised in mainland Japan until the age of 15. Sanji expressed that he felt it was wrong for Yukito to be removed from his home and everything familiar to him after the boy lost his father, but Jingi said that Makoto would not have made such a request unless it was very important.

Yukito is raised in a child welfare facility in mainland Japan until his graduation from middle school. On that occasion, he receives a letter from Inou with invitation to return to his hometown. Jingi comes to Yukito's school to pick him up and transport him back home.