Noblewoman targeted by political rivals, central to Sanjuro's rescue mission.
A confidant and associate of Yuri. She accompanies Yuri while scouting locations for her new bar, though Yuri remains undecided about the final site.
A reporter who helps Shinji Kikyo as he investigates why assassins are targeting him. She works alongside Shinji and car mechanic Bill Otomo in uncovering that the supposed population-control association is actually an assassination squad. Her role makes her an important ally in the effort to discover the truth behind the attacks.
The widowed sixty-year-old matriarch living under the same roof in Tokyo with her children and their families.
Female lead navigating the cosmetics business romance.
Pon is the messenger of the Goddess of Mercy who appears to the exhausted San Tsang on a mountain after strange music and a ray of light draw his attention. She leads him to the cave where Sun Wu Kung is confined, helping him gain his first disciple and protector for the journey to India.
Tsune Sasaki's grown-up, westernized daughter. Her biological parentage is hinted to possibly be Manbei Kohayagawa, adding a layer of family mystery.
Reiko Dan has 109 screen credits in a career dating back to 1956. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Wakadaishō (Young Guy) Series with 2 titles. Signature works include Red Beard, Camellia Gate, La Fée Diabolique. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 8 universes
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