Cold, masterless leader of the Oniwabanshu seeking redemption for his fallen comrades.
Strategic gambler and ally who helps Kaiji navigate Teiai's deadly debt system.
Leader of the Oniwabanshū, seeks redemption after his men's deaths.
Koyata is a hunter rescued by the assassins after they lose their way in the mountains. He guides them to Ochiai and volunteers as the thirteenth assassin, fighting with stones and sticks rather than a sword. Despite severe apparent injuries, he survives and leaves to elope with his lover.
Cold and disciplined leader of the Oniwabanshu seeking redemption.
The First Blind Man is a young professional who suddenly loses his sight while stopped at an intersection, seeing only a white field. His blindness begins the chain of events that brings the condition to public attention. He is taken to the Doctor for examination and later confined with the other victims.
Tetsuya Azuma is the central protagonist, a soldier who is killed during the war after murdering civilians and later resurrected through the Neo Cells. He adopts the identity of a protective deity, battles the Neo-Sapiens and military forces, seeks to protect Luna Kozuki, and ultimately kills his father to save her.
Charismatic and highly skilled Genji clan leader who challenges the protagonist to a duel. He deflects multiple bullets with his katana but is finally killed by a concealed Derringer.
A former student who becomes a yakuza boss. He is deeply in love with Matsuko but repeatedly exploits and physically abuses her, causing her significant suffering before eventually confessing to the police and meeting a violent end.
Josuke's uncle and experienced Stand user who introduces the concept of psychic manifestations. He demonstrates his time-manipulating Stand, Star Platinum, warns Josuke about the killer, aids in the battle against Aqua Necklace, and later reconnects with Josuke to discuss protecting Morioh.
An elderly man who lives alone and depends on a helper, Ayumu is eccentric and difficult to care for, yet welcomes Narisu when she takes the job. He grows attached to her, shares his love and dreamlike view of life, and asks her to marry him. His diary reveals a long history of heart disease and unrealized hopes.
Katsuya Kita is one of the Kaiten pilots serving alongside Koji Namiki. During the attack on an enemy transport, he is selected to pilot the first craft, but it fails to launch. After the submarine calls off its search, Koji asks Katsuya to exchange boats with him, leaving the result unresolved.
Yusuke Iseya has 55 screen credits in a career dating back to 1999. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Rurouni Kenshin with 3 titles. Signature works include Kaiji 2: The Ultimate Gambler, Tekkonkinkreet, Casshern. 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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