Aoi Sakamoto is Taro's wife and Hana's mother. Taro left assassination, married her, and built a family life with her, while keeping the current danger hidden from her. During the Lab crisis, she calls to ask whether Lu is safe and whether Taro will return home for dinner.
Trained assassin raised in isolation to eliminate warlords, struggles with humanity and love.
The primary assassin raised in isolation. Tasked with eliminating warlords to prevent civil war, she struggles with her cold upbringing as she experiences human connections.
Police officer and Amuro's colleague.
A naturally gifted but untrained classmate who can play a mysterious forest piano barefoot. He initially rejects formal lessons but accepts coaching from Sousuke Ajino to master Chopin and enter a national competition. During the contest, he abandons strict rules to play his own adaptation of Mozart's sonata, leading to disqualification but earning public applause. He leaves town after promising Shuhei to become the best.
Key crew member specializing in navigation and submarine operations.
Modern Japanese professional providing contemporary insights and workplace interactions.
Japanese woman connected to the Yamakoshi family, bridging ancient Rome and modern Japan.
A timid forest fairy introduced in the 2024 film. Initially lacking courage, she undergoes character growth after witnessing Baikinman's bravery. Her narrative arc focuses on overcoming fear and seeking help from established heroes to protect her forest.
A talented cook who learned her craft from her late mother, Oharu marries into the Funaki cooking family and struggles against criticism in the household kitchen. Her skill becomes indispensable when she helps Yasunobu prepare a successful dish, strengthening their marriage and helping restore the family's standing.
Fuji Tanimura is Oshin's pregnant mother, weakened by rheumatism while struggling with the family's poverty. Her desperate decision to send Oshin away is made to secure food for the household, and her risk in the freezing river helps change Oshin's mind. Fuji later welcomes Oshin home and briefly reunites with her at New Year.
Mikaru is Apollo's human companion. When Apollo is affected after downloading the Cipher operating system, she takes him to a doctor for help. She is important to Apollo's story, and he later tells Tomboy to guard her before flying into the sky.
Aya Ueto has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently The Silent Service Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Hanzawa Naoki, Sakamoto Days, Azumi 2: Death or Love. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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