Shizuku's mother residing in Tokyo. She is part of the family that discusses Shizuku's dropping grades and future academic plans.
A woman who accidentally collides with the male protagonist on the street. Though initially described as not conventionally attractive, she is ultimately perceived by him as a perfect match, serving as the central focus of his retrospective analysis regarding their missed interaction.
One of the tavern owners who frequently serves Otani. Along with Kichizo, she visits Sachi to inform her about her husband's severe debts and stolen money, prompting Sachi to seek employment.
Kuniko is one of the women drawn into the effort to conceal Yayoi's husband's death. She participates in the cover-up while trying to continue her ordinary routine amid the risk of discovery. As debt collectors and police increase the pressure, disputes among the women over money and loyalty strain their cooperation.
A supernatural yokai entity operating within the broader universe. While not directly detailed in the provided summaries, exists as part of the ecosystem that Kitaro monitors and occasionally interacts with.
Catherine is a familiar person whose appearance the alien can imitate in order to manipulate survivors. The plot summary does not establish her actions or her relationship with the other characters beyond being someone the creature can make use of as it exploits human memories and fears.
Background establishment staff with incidental dialogue.
Masako Uno is the doctor Kazuo visits after describing his exhaustion, insomnia, forgetfulness, feelings of worthlessness, and thoughts of dying. She diagnoses him with an autonomic nervous system disorder and recommends exercise and rest, providing the initial guidance that leads him to begin running.
Shigeru Muroi has 71 screen credits in a career dating back to 1980. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Kitaro Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Whisper of the Heart, The Celestial Railroad, Amateur Singing Contest. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
