Legendary Shinsengumi captain known for his exceptional swordsmanship.
A troubled former ally whose actions and loyalties are tied to the gang's painful internal history.
Yakuza family member navigating internal power struggles and police investigations in Hiroshima.
Former Toman member with a tragic past, struggles with guilt and redemption.
Akira is one of Hiromi's roommates and friends. Together with Aya, Akira calls her the “Secret Bitch,” a nickname for Hiromi's habit of seeming sweet while drawing men into affection and then abandoning them. The summary establishes Akira's relationship to Hiromi, but does not describe any further actions or personal details.
Takashi Hayama is a high school student beginning his final summer break and worrying about his future. After meeting Azusa Oribe, he falls in love with her, follows her into her world, and refuses to accept when everyone else claims she never existed. His promise to remember Azusa drives his search through recordings, photographs, and recovered memories.
Tooru is a young kendo student who brings Kengo a letter from Kengo's old master and later meets him in the dojo. Though initially able to strike Kengo, he is taught to control fear and broaden his focus. His disturbing request to learn how Kengo killed his father precedes a confrontation in which Kengo injures him.
Genzo is Toichi's young neighbor. As the new bridge threatens Toichi's work, Genzo suggests destroying it before it is completed. He later visits Toichi's hut, where he confirms Toichi is away and brings the girl inside. When Toichi returns, he finds Genzo dead with his throat slit; the summary does not identify who killed him.
A member of the Hasukabe family who receives much of the family’s attention and resources, leaving Beni feeling overlooked. Senri is killed in an incident involving a drone disguised as a demon dog, one of the crimes that revives the island’s black-dog legend and deepens the investigation into Beni’s actions.
Shota Ashihara is Taira Ashihara’s younger brother. He realizes that Taira has disappeared, searches for him, and recalls his difficult childhood without dependable parents or relatives. Although he is confronted by police and reporters, Shota denies being involved and angrily rejects the suggestion that he cared about Taira.
Nijiro Murakami has 43 screen credits in a career dating back to 2014. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Tokyo Revengers Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning, Still the Water, Vintage Violence. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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