Akira Inugami

Akira Inugami is a rough-edged but controlled high-school shrine runner who commands a separate komainu guardian ghost. Akira himself is completely human, with no animal traits. The ghost manifests as a translucent cobalt-blue stone guardian lion with glowing cracks, and Akira can summon it, direct it, and dismiss it at will. He speaks bluntly, keeps his temper on a tight leash, and treats the ghost like a duty rather than a curse. It can sense hostile spirits, shield allies, and unleash crushing spectral attacks, while Akira stays in full control.