Shuuji Niekawa



Shuji Niekawa (贄川 周二 Niekawa Shuuji) is a reporter who writes for a magazine called Tokyo Incidents. It features weird events or noteworthy societies in Tokyo. Because of a planned special he comes to Ikebukuro with the intention of researching various topics such as who is regarded to be the strongest on the streets.

His daughter is Haruna Niekawa who believes herself to be the possessor of the original Saika. He is stabbed outside of his house by her and becomes one of the Saika Army. Once he is recovered, Haruna has him attack Anri Sonohara. He is stopped by Kyohei Kadota and his gang, as well as Celty Sturluson and, ultimately, Shizuo Heiwajima. Although taking damage that would otherwise kill a person, he appears to still be alive and have no memory of what happened to him after getting stabbed.

Trivia

 * He is introduced into the anime by stalking, and then conversing with Shizuo, who stands before a theatre looking at an image advertising the movie that his younger brother stars in, when suddenly he attempts to strike a conversation with Heiwajima by talking about the famous idol, Shizuo loses his temper and sends Shuji flying.
 * He is a writer, and is primarily known for his articles pertaining to the strongest men in Japan.
 * Although he is used in the series, he is really of no importance, only connecting to another character in regards to being the father of Haruna.

Voice Actor
Japanese: Rikiya Koyama

English: Joe J Thomas