Professor Akadama

One of the great tengu. He once wielded immense power governing Mount Nyoigatake, but after the "Demon King Cedar Incident," he fell from grace and was driven out by the Kurama tengu, now living in seclusion in an apartment behind the Demachi Masugata Shopping Street. He used to teach tanuki, and the four Shimogamo brothers, their father, mother, and the Ebisugawa family were all his students, with Sōichirō being a particularly close ally. He is extremely arrogant and constantly looks down on others, but he is infatuated with Benten and has been waiting for her return. He has given all his tengu tools to Benten, much to the dismay of those around him. Although he maintains a haughty attitude towards Yasaburō, who looks after him, he secretly likes him. The name "Professor Akadama" comes from his fondness for drinking Akadama port wine. Since losing his divine powers, he can no longer fly, and his combat abilities are nearly nonexistent, but he can still use tengu tools proficiently. He had a falling out with his son, the Second, but in the latter part of 'The Second's Return,' he offers warm words.