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Aku Aku (also spelled Aku-Aku)
Aku Aku (アク アク)
Classification: Spirit
Gender: Male
Kind: Good

Many centuries ago, Aku Aku was a great benevolent witch doctor. He cared for the well-being of his fellows and his home islands. Today he is no longer a "living" being in flesh, so to speak, but his spirit is still present to protect the planet he loves. Aku Aku communicates and acts through the aid of a special mask, which represents his entity as a form of incarnation. Ever since Crash Bandicoot was created, Aku Aku has always been around to protect him, like a sort of sidekick. 

Because of his mystical powers and vast wisdom, Aku Aku is a strong ally in the fight against Dr. Neo Cortex and, moreover, Uka Uka, who is Aku Aku's younger evil twin brother. It was him who locked up Uka Uka a long time ago, after he tried an attack against him and the other guardian spirits.

Aku Aku is kind, caring and helpful, and his experiences over the ages have given him a strong sense of intuition. He is always present whenever the World is in danger, and he does his best to protect it. He also obeys to the rules of superior entities referred to as "The Ancients", though he is never seen communicating with them, nor do they ever show up before anyone. Aku Aku resides in Wumpa Island, living with Crash, Coco and Crunch, to whom he plays a sort of fatherly role.

Aku Aku can materialize in most places he wants when he has enough energy, and also concentrate that energy to create beams, small explosions or simply get a hold of things. Additionally, he has the ability to shape-shift so that he can fit onto someone's face. When latched onto a person's face, he is able to control that person's mind (an ability called Jacking). Aku Aku can also be used as a slide-board.

Trivia: His name may or may not be derived from Easter Island's expression "Aku-Aku", meaning "spiritual guide" (something that would describe him perfectly).

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