Aoi Umenokoji

Aoi is a practitioner of Aiki-jūjutsu & the eldest child of a dojo owner in Kyoto. She is Akira Yuki's childhood friend. As children, they would spar against each other. After seeing him compete in the World Fighting Tournament, she resolves to enter it herself and prove her fighting ability. After losing in the 1st round of the 3rd tournament, Aoi went back home training in other martial arts besides Aikido and Kobujutsu. Her study has allowed her to more effectively counterattack and parry, as well as increase her repertoire. Aoi would later develop a rivalry with Brad Burns after her defeat to him in the 4th tournament.