is a high school graduate who had failed the college entrance exams twice. Minato's known family consists of: his mother Takami, his grandmother (whom Minato's mother stated could live another 100 years) and his younger sister Yukari. After meeting Musubi at the start of the series, he becomes an Ashikabi. Over the course of the story, he "wings" several Sekirei and they share a residence in Izumo Inn where he has his own room. Originally he has a passive and somewhat cowardly personality, but over time, due to the kindness, trust and love of his Sekirei and his desire to protect them, he becomes more confident. He often places himself in danger to protect his Sekirei from harm and avoids situations that pose a high risk of danger to prevent his Sekirei from fighting needlessly. Although many of his Ashikabi peers consider these actions cowardly, Minato finds that these traits endear his Sekirei to him even more. It is later revealed that Hiroto Minaka, MBI's chairman and founder, is Minato's natural father.
