Creditor demanding repayment of Gondo's loan after his buyout fails.
Factory manager overseeing the illicit counterfeit shirt production.
Swordsman or official opposing Itto's path.
Scientific colleague consulted by Dr. Hidaka regarding Gamera's behavior and defensive strategies. He also helps track down Toshio after the boy runs away and relays news of his safety to Nobuyo.
A shrine caretaker who learns that Reimon Tajimaya has acquired the shrine property and plans to demolish it for a brothel. Gohei protests that the shrine belongs to the town, but Tajimaya’s men claim approval was obtained. Gohei later dies, prompting a tenant to consider confronting Tajimaya.
A dangerous and perceptive biwa priest who claims to be blind, though Zatoichi realizes he was not born blind. His unusual hand calluses suggest skills beyond those of a masseur or musician, and he advises using festival drums against Zatoichi.
A medicine peddler who takes Orin, a blind girl, to a community of goze. This brings her into the traveling group where she learns to sing and play the shamisen. The later police questioning refers to a medicine peddler's killing, but the summary does not establish that Saito was the victim.
Ushimatsu's father belonged to a family subjected to discrimination because they were burakumin. Before his death, he urged Ushimatsu to keep their family background secret. He dies after being gored by a bull, and the memory of their last meeting weighs on Ushimatsu as he struggles with whether to obey that demand.
Logistics coordinator managing equipment and safe houses.
Martial arts instructor and strategist advising Oichi on combat tactics.
Jun Hamamura has 209 screen credits in a career dating back to 1954. Their work spans 19 cinematic universes — most prominently Ginza Mite Guy Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters, The Burmese Harp, Lost Love. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 19 universes
Related entry on Wikidata (Q3811234), public domain (CC0).
