Reporter covering the kidnapping case and the police-planted false story.
Amiable but clumsy samurai who dies heroically protecting the village in Seven Samurai.
Compassionate Buddhist monk who seeks truth and redemption in Rashomon.
Yoshiaki Miki is a samurai commander, childhood friend of Taketoki Washizu, and the father of Yoshiteru Miki. After the prophecy, he receives command of the first fortress. Although Noriyasu Odagura and Kunimaru Tsuzuki warn him about Washizu's treachery, Yoshiaki refuses to believe them. Washizu later orders his murder and is haunted by his ghost.
One of two cowardly and greedy peasants who initially join the Yamana clan. After discovering hidden gold, he partners with Matashichi to guide General Rokurota and Princess Yuki across enemy territory. His selfish actions repeatedly endanger the group, but he survives the journey. At the end, he is arrested for arguing over the lost gold, receives a single ryō from the princess, and laughs at his ironic fortune.
Fishing vessel crew member.
The landlord of the apartment Okuyama rents under his new identity. His mentally challenged daughter is one of the few individuals who recognizes Okuyama despite the mask.
Pilot who sacrifices himself to help freeze Gigantis
Jinzo Takesue is a valued customer of the House of Yugiri. The Madam introduces him to Yuko Katagiri and asks him to act as a protective surrogate father for her. His role in the story is therefore connected to the house’s effort to shelter Yuko as she begins working there.
A destitute tenant who claims descent from a samurai family, but his claim is publicly refuted by others in the tenement.
Supporting character who ferries Musashi across the water to Ganryu Island for his final duel, symbolizing the transition to his ultimate destiny.
A secretary who initially agrees to marry Taeko for a 600,000 yen dowry but is ultimately swayed by his secret love for Ayako and Akama's financial threat.
Minoru Chiaki has 139 screen credits in a career dating back to 1949. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently 20 Duels of Young Shingo with 3 titles. Signature works include Ikiru, Seven Samurai, The Hidden Fortress. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 9 universes
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