Military judge overseeing tribunal proceedings.
Japanese military or intelligence figure, possibly connected to the case.
Keizo Horio is a wealthy, middle-aged business owner who gives Makoto a ride. Unlike the drivers targeted in the couple’s scheme, he makes her feel happy, and she does not initially exploit him. After Makoto sleeps with him, Kiyoshi confronts him and takes money by presenting him as another target of Makoto’s seduction.
A colleague or acquaintance linked to the boss's network, representing the mid-level professional class and social connections influencing marriage prospects.
Okada is an elderly researcher who provides clues during the investigation and claims to be Yoriko’s uncle, saying he raised her after her parents died. As the struggle over the journal and evidence develops, suspicion falls on him; the women pursuing the treasure say he killed their family, and he seeks to seize the hidden gold.
A low-level yakuza member briefly involved in the protagonist's underworld investigation.
Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi has 127 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently The Rambler Series with 2 titles. Signature works include Mysterious Dwarf, Kaikyo no same, Asakusa no hada. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 8 universes
