Honestly, Akane just makes me think of a younger, female, Commissioner Gordon.
In other words, almost unflappable and virtually incorruptible (and believe me, Joker did his level best there).
I wouldn't be shocked if Gen went a darker route with Akane (I mean, it's Gen
), but I'm honestly not expecting it either. I can buy her as that "special" protagonist that just has the right head on her shoulders for what the plot is going to throw at her. In this vein, she reminds me a bit of Kaname Madoka. Like Madoka, she's just gradually soaking up the information all around her, and cautiously evaluating her more impulsive partners while not being impulsive herself.