A core member of the Oni-masked gang who participated in the initial ambush and subsequent attacks. Serves as one of the henchmen targeted by Sakata during his revenge spree.
Royal executioner enforcing harsh justice with low morality.
Taiji Kugayama assists Yuji Kudo at Aihara Reservoir while Yuji investigates a vehicle and a hidden body. His practical involvement helps advance the search connected to Hajime Oda, whose apparent death initially complicates the case. Taiji functions as a supporting participant in Yuji's effort to uncover what happened and locate the missing money.
Tony is connected to the armed group searching for the hidden goods and recognizes Takuma Toshiro from BIRTH. His recognition links the violent island encounter to Takuma Toshiro's earlier career and confirms that the filmmaker is not an unknown target to the attackers. He is present among the professional killers confronting Takuma Toshiro and Akira.
Takimoto is the private investigator hired by Futaba to locate Kazuhiro after he leaves the family. He later returns with news that Futaba's own mother has finally been found and takes Futaba to Tokyo to see her. His investigative work connects Futaba with both the estranged husband and the unresolved relationship from her childhood.
Community elder offering brief advice to protagonists during street scenes.
Background figure in the historical village setting, adding atmospheric depth to the narrative.
Takimoto is the host who announces and oversees the Cinderella Game, in which contestants search for cards and compete in potentially fatal matches. He later reveals that the contest is broadcast to paying subscribers and explains that Sari was disqualified as the previous year's champion. He begins the final match between Sari and Sana.
A minor figure connected to the romantic and family circumstances at the hot spring inn.
Taro Suruga has 57 screen credits in a career dating back to 1995. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Unfair Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Demon City, Yumeji: A Spurt of Love, Listener. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
