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2020

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Athlete, whose real name is never explicitly revealed, is a central character in the anime series Other (stylized as Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales). He is primarily featured in the "Yotsuya Ghost Story" arc.

He is a skilled and charismatic ronin, known for his impressive swordsmanship and physical prowess. Athlete becomes entangled in the tragic lives of Oiwa and Iemon, a poor married couple, through a series of unfortunate events and cruel manipulations by Iemon.

Athlete is portrayed as initially detached and driven by his own goals, but he develops a growing sympathy for Oiwa and becomes determined to protect her from Iemon's treacherous schemes. His sense of justice and his skill with a blade place him in direct conflict with Iemon, culminating in a dramatic showdown.

While not the central figure of the overarching narrative, Athlete plays a vital role in the Yotsuya Ghost Story, embodying the themes of honor, vengeance, and the consequences of betrayal.