Kaede is a character who is considered to be the main protagonist of the The Last Blade series.
He is symbolized by falling maple leaves (he also has a golden stylized maple leaf on the back of his vest) and his official slogan is "Shining Soul": (Jidai wo Tsugu Shonen lit. Boy who inherits the Age).
His transformation ability is a reference to the Super Saiyan state in Dragon Ball Z, and has been likened to Rock Howard since the latter's first appearance.
In the character popularity poll on Neo Geo Freak's website, his awakened state was voted as the ninth favorite character with a total of 1,028 votes. In the same poll, his normal form occupied the fourteenth spot with 896 votes.
He is voiced by Koji Suidzu.