Yuuzou Kaieda

Yuuzou Kaieda is a former competitor in the KOK A-League and the chairman of the 62nd Seven Stars Sword Art Festival steering committee.

Appearance
Kaieda is an old man with a bald head.

Personality
Kaieda is an experienced man, who has witnessed much during his life.

History
In his youth, Kaieda was a competitor in the KOK A-League and was triumphant in the competition, being considered one of Japan's strongest Blazers, along with Yoshikazu Kiba. He eventually retired from active duty. He also joined the 62nd Seven Stars Sword Art Festival, as a chairman of the steering committee.

The Star Takes the Stage
After Stella arrives late into to the Festival, Kaieda announces that her late arrival will be forgiven, and her match will be held immediately. Stella's opponent Mikoto Tsuruya though disagrees with this and demands a penalty for Stella. Though Kaieda doesn't agree with this, Stella accepts it and says that for her penalty she should fight against all the participants of her block. Kaieda and the steering committee accept this and so Stella will fight against Mikoto, Rinna, Yui, and Hiraga. Despite being outnumbered Stella easily wins the match.

Seven Stars Sword Art Festival Third Round - Beginning
Kaieda is later seen spectating Ikki's match against Sara Bloodlily, along with Ikki's father Itsuki Kurogane. He remarks that only about five people in Japan could compare to Ikki, in terms of martial arts skills.

Seven Stars Sword Art Festival Final Match
Kaieda provides commentary during Ikki and Stella's match in the tournament final. He is shocked to see Ikki's "awakening" as he has no idea what it is. Kaieda later presents the awards to Ikki and Stella, who are the champion and runner-up, during the awards ceremony.

Abilities
Lightning Manipulation: Kaieda's main ability as is manipulating red lightning, utilizing it for overwhelming offensive power and speed. The lightning he uses is so powerful, that any when it pierces his enemies, they "carbonize" with unusual joule heat, turning them to dust.

Device
Vjaya (scarlet thunder god): Kaieda's device which takes the shape of a spear.