Akechi Kanna (明智神凪)

Akechi Kanna (明智神凪), born 1972, is a Japanese nawashi in the Kanna-ryū.

Era: 1990s

NAWASHI · TEACHER

Japanese nawashi born 1972 in Asakusa, Tokyo. Started BDSM activities as Mistress Kanna in 1998 with a focus on SM rather than bondage. First met Akechi Denki in 2000 and trained under him, debuting on stage by his side; describes Akechi Denki as their only master/shishō. Active as Nawashi Kanna from December 2010. Public Kanna / Kagura workshop biographies describe Akechi Kagura as Kanna's long-term partner, exclusive kinbaku model since 2006 and a crucial collaborator in stage performances, workshops, Kannawa Kinbaku salon and events. Established Kannawa-kai in October 2011 and presides over Kannawa-kai and Phantom-no-kai. Founded the Kanna-ryū instructional lineage; first official instructor Raymond (February 2018), second Sparks (February 2020). On September 11, 2022, officially assumed the Akechi name as Akechi Kanna (明智神凪), with support of those connected to Akechi Kikaku and the Akechi Denki legacy.

School: Kanna-ryū

Teachers / direct apprenticeship lineage: Akechi Denki.

Students / direct apprentices: Yagami Ren, Sparks.

Certified / licensed instructors: Mango.

Influences (mutual or directional): Osada Steve, Nawarei, Avalon, Hebari, HaruTsubaki, Felix Ruckert, Hajime Kinoko, Ash Snare, Soptik, Pedro Cordas, Nuit de Tokyo, Yulia Vasileva, Renée de Sans, Asiana, Andrea Ropes, GoodMostTimes, BondageOtter, Ebi McKnotty, SweetZephyr, Nawa Kenshin, Shin Nawakiri, Alfil Barcelona, Soguita.

Influenced by: Salt City Kinbaku.

Collaborators: Goku, Akechi Kagura.

Associated venues, magazines, films and performances: Kannawa-kai / Phantom-no-kai, Place des Cordes, Jyo-mon / 縄門, Helsinki Shibari, The Bindery, Espacio Nos, Shibari Sydney, Shibari Adelaide, Devil Mask Studio, Jyowa / Rope Stories.