Relative of the Mizunuma family, provides backstory on the curse.
Shoko is Hamako's young daughter, whom Hamako claims was fathered by Kadota. After Hamako dies, Saiko adopts her and becomes her mother. When Saiko is dying, she asks Shoko to burn her diary, but Shoko reads it instead and is shocked by its contents, lamenting the sad and terrible world of adults.
Recurring ally and medical expert who assists the protagonist in his dangerous missions.
Maiku's mother, whose return unsettles the family and whose past is connected to the powerful White Man.
Maiku and Akane’s mother, whose return unsettles the family. Maiku learns that Lily had a deep connection to the White Man and had loved him; she had also begged Maiku not to meet him. Her past links Maiku’s family to the dangerous riverfront world at the center of his investigation.
Haruko Wanibuchi has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1952. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Maiku Hama Private Eye Trilogy with 2 titles. Signature works include Greater Tokyo Yotsuya Ghost Story, The Story of a Geisha, Kono sora no aru kagiri. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
