Harumi Kiyama

Developer of "Level Upper" and the mastermind behind the experiments

AIM diffusion field researcher and developer of "Level Upper". As a mad scientist-like existence, conducts various illegal experiments behind the scenes in Academy City.

Quotes

  • Even if illegal, the progress of science cannot be stopped.
  • Level Upper is merely a tool; beyond it lies human potential.
  • Abilities evolve; no one can stop that.

Trivia

  • Her characteristic prominent dark circles under the eyes are due to fatigue from consecutive days of experiments.
  • Her habit of undressing is, per her own words, "because it's hot," leaving those around her perplexed.
  • Feared by students as a mad scientist.
  • The true form of "Level Upper" is a music file that manipulates brainwaves.
  • One of the extremely rare science-side antagonist figures in the series.

Alternate names

Harumi Level Upper Developer AIM Diffusion Field Researcher

Tags

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
A woman with wavy chestnut-colored long hair and prominent dark circles under her eyes. Good proportions but exudes a dark atmosphere.
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Prominent dark circles under her eyes
  • Wavy chestnut-colored long hair

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Dark
Detailed personality
Does not adhere to common sense, casually undresses even in front of others, and is a cold-hearted scientist who does not shy away from unethical human experiments. Known as a mad scientist.
Keywords
  • Cold-hearted
  • Ruthless
  • Scientist
  • Research enthusiast
  • Dark
  • Mad Scientist
Talents
  • Theoretical knowledge of AIM diffusion fields
  • Advanced scientific analysis capabilities
  • Ability to design complex experiments
Skills
  • Development of "Level Upper"
  • Execution of human experiments
  • Hypnotic brainwave network control
Motivation
Aims to enhance esper abilities in Academy City by constructing the "Level Upper" network and executing ability evolution plans.
Habits
Casually undresses even in front of people, exhibiting inconsiderate behavior.

History

Backstory
Harumi Kiyama is an AIM diffusion field researcher in Academy City and the developer of \"Level Upper\". Known as the mastermind who created this device affecting numerous espers, she secretly conducts multiple human experiments behind the scenes, realizing \"Multi-Skill\"—the ability to use multiple powers simultaneously on the network—as a byproduct. She bears the moniker of mad scientist due to her unethical experimental stance.
Debut date
2007-11
Work title
A Certain Scientific Railgun
Media type
Manga

Development of Level Upper

Significant event
Development of Level Upper
Description
Developed "Level Upper", capable of instantly raising ability levels in Academy City. Secretly distributed it to espers.

Revealed as mastermind of the serial bombing incidents

Significant event
Revealed as mastermind of the serial bombing incidents
Description
"Level Upper" users fell into comas, and through the incident investigation, revealed as the mastermind. Confronted by Mikoto Misaka.

Demonstration of Multi-Skill

Significant event
Demonstration of Multi-Skill
Description
Manifested Multi-Skill, a side effect of "Level Upper", bringing great chaos to Academy City.

Relationships

Researcher

Researcher: unknown

Level Upper Project

Level Upper Project: leader

Media appearances

A Certain Scientific Railgun

Manga / Supporting

April 2007 issue -

A Certain Scientific Railgun (anime)

Anime / Supporting

October 2009 - March 2010 (Season 1)

Voice cast and creators

Atsuko Tanaka

Voice actor
Atsuko Tanaka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version

Kazuma Kamachi

Creator name
Kazuma Kamachi
Role
Original author

Motoi Fuyukawa

Creator name
Motoi Fuyukawa
Role
Illustrator

Kiyotaka Haimura

Creator name
Kiyotaka Haimura
Role
Character designer

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