A kind-hearted samurai traveling to Edo whose personality drastically deteriorates when intoxicated. He struggles with pride over credit for capturing a thief and guilt over being unable to save a girl from prostitution, ultimately leading to his fatal drinking binge and death.
The encounter turns a seemingly ordinary traveler into Kojūrō's captured adversary.
Kojūrō and Genpachi inadvertently capture the notorious thief, who is later revealed to have been disguised as the pilgrim.
Otane's plight awakens Kojūrō's compassion and guilt.
Kojūrō is upset that he lacks the money to save Otane from being sold into prostitution.
Genta combines obedience with concern for Kojūrō's welfare.
Genta travels with Kojūrō as one of his servants and tries to restrain his master's drinking.
Genpachi serves Kojūrō faithfully despite the master's flaws.
Genpachi travels to Edo as Sakawa Kojūrō's servant and spear carrier. He later avenges Kojūrō after the samurai kill him.
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