Maki Aikawa
Maki Aikawa is the protagonist of the manga series Air Master, celebrated as an undefeated high school street fighter known by the moniker Air Master. Demonstrating unmatched prowess in street battles, she continuously claims victory against all opponents. In the series Toujima Tanzaburou wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai, she resurfaces under the alter ego Tiger Master, a masked female martial artist wearing a pink tiger headpiece who trains Futaba Shimamura through life-threatening sparring sessions.
Overview
Maki Aikawa is the protagonist of the manga series Air Master, celebrated as an undefeated high school street fighter known by the moniker Air Master. Demonstrating unmatched prowess in street battles, she continuously claims victory against all opponents. In the series Toujima Tanzaburou wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai, she resurfaces under the alter ego Tiger Master, a masked female martial artist wearing a pink tiger headpiece who trains Futaba Shimamura through life-threatening sparring sessions.
Appearance
She is depicted wearing a distinctive pink tiger mask to conceal her identity. Additionally, she possesses a well-proportioned, athletic build.
Personality
Maki harbors an intense passion for combat, eventually becoming fully conscious of the battle-hungry instinct within herself. While generally stoic and soft-spoken in daily life, she can also be surprisingly naive. As an instructor, she exhibits a brutal, unforgiving approach, subjecting her pupil to intense and potentially dangerous training.
Abilities
Raised by a martial artist father and a former gymnast mother, Maki underwent gymnastics training herself. She excels in aerial combat, utilizing extraordinary acrobatics to dominate fights in mid-air where no opponent can surpass her. Her formidable physical capabilities make her an undefeated street fighter.
Background
After leaving gymnastics behind, Maki became a legend on the streets by defeating every challenger who faced her. She later served as a police officer, but after single-handedly dismantling a yakuza syndicate, she was forced to resign and became a fugitive wanted by the state. To avoid detection, she assumed the persona of Tiger Master and established a martial arts dojo named Tiger Cub's Den.
Relationships
Maki maintains a close friendship with Mina Nakanotani. At her dojo, she serves as the master to Futaba Shimamura, instructing her through severe physical conditioning.
Trivia
The name of her martial arts training facility, Tiger Cub's Den, is a reference to the infamous wrestler-training organization Tiger's Cave from the series Tiger Mask.
