Powerful neighboring monarch with political and spiritual interests in Siddhartha's path.
Parent of a struggling junior high student, reflecting family dynamics.
Local police officer, often interacts with the kids and handles minor crimes.
A famous ikebana artist associated with an exhibition, a book-release celebration, and the revelation about Itsuki's family background.
Gouda Hidehisa is a general of the Imperial Japanese Army who declares Giryu a criminal and orders his arrest. He confronts Giryu in an open field and threatens to shoot him if he refuses to surrender. Taiken intervenes, knocks Gouda unconscious, and then challenges Giryu to the final duel.
Shin'ya Ohwada has 57 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Bayside Shakedown Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Magistrate Woman Prison Collection II, Curse of the Dog God, Deeper Than Blue. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 6 universes
