💤anka Nijiku !

Species Human Gender Male Male Age 19 Height 178cm (5’10”)[2] Eye color Dark Blue Relatives Unnamed Father Unnamed Mother Kyouka Nijiku (Older Sister) Goka Nijiku (Older Brother)

Biographical Profile Status Date of birth Febuary 3rd[3]

Zanka Nijiku (ザンカ・ニジク, Zanka Nijiku) is one of the main characters in the Gachiakuta manga and anime series. He’s a member of the Cleaners in Team Akuta.

Zanka was born into the prestigious Nijiku Family and was expected to become a respected member of their families company like his older sister and brother. To fulfill this expectation, he was enrolled in multiple prestigious schools in the Kamuatari District as a trainee, where he quickly rose to the top of his class. However, his dominance was short-lived when another trainee, Hyo, joined[7] and surpassed his abilities. Zanka realized that he couldn’t hope to compare to a genius like her.[8] Disheartened, Zanka snuck off and met Enjin, who inspired him to do what he wishes and live his own life as he pleases, and not his family.

Appearance Zanka is a tall, slender teenager with dark brown hair slicked back into a mullet and accented with blond streaks that complement his piercing navy blue eyes. His unique look is further defined by his eyebrows, which are shaved into a pattern resembling three distinct lines, and his pierced ears, from which hang long, dangling tassel piercings.

Zanka typically wears long fitting clothes that covers most skin aside from some of his neck, face and hands. Zanka's clothes typically consist of fancier threads than most due to his families large amount of money.

On the surface, Zanka maintains a calm and composed exterior, a stark contrast to the chaotic, emotional turmoil he often experiences within. While he strives to present a placid demeanor, his volatile inner state of anger, disgust, or excitement can erupt in sudden, exaggerated outbursts. Despite his efforts to suppress emotions, he frequently gets caught up in the antics of his more whimsical teammates, momentarily dropping his serious, no-nonsense facade. His friend, Tomme Mima, acknowledges Zanka's grounding influence, crediting him as one of the few who can "knock any sanity" into their eccentric friend group. Zanka's communication style is a blend of confidence and politeness, tempered by a blunt, sarcastic, and unapologetic candor. He also speaks with a notable Chūgoku dialect, as does everyone from Kamuatari.

As a member of the noble Nijiku Family, Zanka carries a strong sense of pride without displaying overt arrogance. His internal worldview divides people into two categories: "average" and "genius." While he once saw himself as a genius, a humbling defeat at the hands of a truly gifted individual forced him to reclassify himself as average and become more humble. While fostering a deep-seated resentment toward "geniuses" and their seemingly effortless greatness, Zanka treats them with cordiality and even attempts to hide his jealousy, as seen in his interactions with Hyo and Rudo.

Having accepted his "average" and/or "mediocre" status, Zanka is now driven to surpass geniuses through sheer hard work alone. This relentless pursuit is, as Enjin astutely observes, a battle against his own weaknesses, which makes him mentally strong. Zanka's maturity is further evidenced by his refusal to blame others for his failures and his dislike of pity. His keen observation skills and critical thinking makes him a smarter member of the friend group. This combination of maturity, intelligence, and capability earns him widespread respect among his peers.

Great Intellect: Zanka also proved to have a sharp, tactical, and keen mind.

Likes: Foods with flavor, people who work hard to achieve their goals[16] Dislikes: Bitter foods, geniuses, people who think they’re geniuses[17]

Kei Urana's mother thought Zanka was a woman at first. Zanka's accent in Japanese is the Chugoku dialect, but in the manga's English translation he has a Southern accent. In a popularity poll hosted by Kodansha's K Manga app, Zanka placed third with 998 votes.[18] In a popularity poll hosted by the Shounen Magazine Pocket app, Zanka won first place.[19] According to Kei Urana, Zanka's body odor smells like incense.[20][21] On days off, Zanka spends his time studying

Zanka : "yer s'posed ta not do that. What happened to manners?"