Atsushi portrays a sense of strong confidence as he's the leader of his small group of delinquents. As the leader of the group, Atsushi cares for his friends. He knows that Takuya Yamamoto isn't good at fighting and wished to take his place, so that Takuya doesn't get hurt. He was ready to kill Masataka Kiyomizu in order to save himself and his friends from the slavery as he couldn't see any other way out. In the present after Tetta Kisaki took over Tokyo Manji Gang and the first time jump.