Akiko Suzuki

Akiko Suzuki was one of the survivors of the outbreak. A college student on vacation in Las Vegas with her boyfriend Daisuke Ito, Akiko admits to him that she misses the familiar environment of college campus. It is mentioned that Akiko is a techie geek. Akiko faces tragedy along the way when Daisuke is killed, though her pain is short-lived as she is accidentally shot and killed by Ashley Ashcroft in a panic during a zombie invasion in the middle of a rainy cornfield.

Pre-Outbreak
Akiko is mentioned to have origined from Japan. She is in her early twenties and has a strong relationship with her boyfriend Daisuke Ito, whom she attends college with. It is unknown when, where or how they met. They eventually decided to go on vacation in Las Vegas in July of 2009.

In their hotel room the night of the outbreak, Akiko mentions to Daisuke that she misses college. Daisuke asks if she wants to leave early, but she decides not to because she recognizes this is what Daisuke wants. The two kiss, eventually leading to sex. They go downstairs following this to gamble.

The Outbreak (July 2009)
When a zombie crashes through the hotel, Akiko and Daisuke are separated for a few short minutes until they reunite. They join Charles' party. Daisuke sacrifices himself to save Akiko during a shark attack in the zoo as they make their way through it to get to the other side of the city. Akiko is left grieving, and doesn't speak much. She does open up to Cindy and the two bond.

During a zombie attack in the middle of a cornfield, the group panics and spreads apart. When Ashley feels threatened in the middle of the cornfield all alone and hears noises nearby, she pulls the trigger out of instinct. Akiko stumbles out of the cornfield, a bullet in her chest. Akiko collapses in Chloe's arms and dies there. In guilt, Ashley buries Akiko with Charles' assistance. Akiko's death leads to a change in perspective for Ashley, who loses her "every man for himself" philosophy in exchange for a more open personality that gives her a sense of destiny for her life and the lives of others.