I love Akitas, had 3 growing up. IME they create an incredible bond with one person, everyone else they just tolerate. If I was single and had no plans for a family I would get one, most loyal dog I have ever owned.
I had adopted an Akita once, had her for a couple months. She got loose and almost killed the neighbor's dog. So I have her to my cousin, who is a truck driver, and is now on the road all the time. She is the only solid black Akita I've ever seen.