Powerful wizard who avoids war and seeks freedom.
Mahito's father, an air munitions factory owner who relocates his family to Natsuko's countryside estate. He briefly spots Mahito at a magical door but allows him to return, later resuming life together in Tokyo after the war.
A young public prosecutor transferred from Aomori to Tokyo. Known for his casual style and unorthodox investigative methods, he rejects desk work to pursue the truth firsthand. A former high-school dropout who passed the bar after being wrongfully accused, he uncovers coerced confessions, corruption, and political interference. His idealism often clashes with status-focused colleagues but eventually inspires them. His disruptive methods lead to his eventual transfer to Ishigaki Island.
A pianist who shares an apartment with Minami after her fiancé disappears on their wedding day. He develops a romance with Minami, sharing their life struggles. Despite having a crush on his junior Ryoko, he wins a piano competition and proposes to Minami to move to Boston with him.
A passionate ANA first officer who dreams of becoming a captain. He is the central figure of the flight crew and is tested by difficult inflight situations, proving his skill and determination as his relationships with colleagues develop.
Yuddy's friend and fellow drifter in Days of Being Wild.
The ageless immortal protagonist, a former samurai who was healed by sacred bloodworms after being mortally wounded. He reluctantly agrees to protect Rin Asano in her quest for vengeance against the Ittō-ryū, ultimately defeating their leader.
A talented alien racer who initially participates in a fixed Yellowline elimination race but defies his mechanic's orders to win. After being voted into the prestigious Redline competition, he prepares on the EUЯPSS moon, recruits Old Man Mole, and ultimately survives a deadly race across Roboworld alongside Sonoshee McLaren to claim victory.
A Tokyo taxi driver who accepts a long-distance booking for Sumire while facing work strain and financial pressure at home. During their drive, he discusses his work, health, and relationship with his daughter, and tells Sumire about a child in his family who was badly bruised by a teacher. He listens to her memories, forms a bond with her, and promises to visit with his wife.
The mysterious missing son of a pharmaceutical boss. After disappearing in the Philippines to help at an orphanage, he resurfaces in Hong Kong as a vagrant with purported healing powers, becoming the target of both police and organized crime.
Blinded samurai food-taster seeking vengeance for his wife's dishonor.
Famous actor playing a detective who gets entangled in a real murder investigation.
Takuya Kimura has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Hero Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Howl's Moving Castle, The Boy and the Heron, Hero. 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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