Born in Tokyo in 1965, Akako came to America when she was 15 years old. Her parents were poor emigrants who came to America hoping to improve their lives. Sadly, Akako's parent's were killed in an organized crime incident in the late 90's. Akako, unemployed and alone, was taken in by Mrs. Arugula. Arugula hired Akako as her personal servant and nanny to her daughter, child movie star, Mindy Mint. Akako accompanied Mrs. Arugula and Mindy to Blackport, when a film Midny was acting in began shooting on location at Tudor Manor.