Asato Ichijo

Asato Ichijo (一条麻遠, Ichijō Asatō) is Takuma's grandfather and head of the Vampire Council. He's the head of the most distinguished clan of aristocrats and one of the oldest vampires on the council. Asato made the Ichijo Group so large that today all human business transactions involve his company.

He wanted to become Kaname's guardian after the death of Kaname's parents, but Kaname did not accept. He has allowed Takuma to attend Cross Academy for the purpose of spying on Kaname. His age and demeanor brings fear to many vampires, though Aido and Ruka openly confront him when Asato implies his desire to drink Kaname's blood. Many people call him Ichiō-sama (First Elder).

Though appearing to be a cold and cruel man, he showed some concern for his grandson Takuma, and said that he had wanted Takuma to be his successor in the Council. He also expressed intense dislike for the purebloods, due to fear of their power over other vampires.

He was killed by his grandson, Takuma after opposing Kaname. It is implied that Sara Shirabuki had been planning to make him 'give' Takuma to her for her own ends.

Trivia

 * Ichijo can mean a "ray" or "streak". Asa means "hemp" or "flax" and tou means "far off"
 * His nickname Ichiou is a combination of ichi or "one" and ou which can be used as an honorific when referring to an older man
 * In the official fanbook it is stated that his taste in women is classy yet mischievious