Protagonist from a humble background attending Eitoku Gakuen. Initially tries to avoid attention, especially from the F4, but steps up to defend her friend against Tsukasa. This act makes her a target but also sparks Tsukasa's interest, disrupting her peaceful life as she develops feelings for Rui.
Matsuno is Kyuzo Miyabe's wife and the grandmother whose funeral begins Kentaro's investigation into his family's wartime history. She receives Miyabe's promise that he will return alive and later believes he kept it by preserving worthy lives and ensuring that Kenichiro could become a loving husband and father.
Yi Hwa is one of the sisters in the family behind Yakiniku Dragon. She is supposed to marry Tetsuo, but their wedding plans collapse when he tears up the marriage permit. She remains part of the complicated history linking Tetsuo and Jung Hwa, as the sisters face difficult personal choices amid the town's upheaval.
The protagonist, a black cat from Gifu who gets separated from his home, befriends stray cats in Tokyo, learns literacy, embarks on a journey back to Gifu, and ultimately chooses to settle in Tokyo with his new companions.
Natsu is Hisako’s daughter and Keiko is her teenage granddaughter, linking the wartime tragedy to the present-day framing story. They sort through family belongings, discover the fruit-drop tin, and confront the lasting emotional scars of Yokokawa Seita and Setsuko’s deaths.
Tomboy princess who runs away to live as a commoner, brave and compassionate.
Miki Shirono is a cosmetics company co-worker of Noriko Miki. She disappears on the same night Noriko is murdered and is reportedly last seen running toward the train station shortly afterward. Her disappearance makes her the central mystery Yuji Akahoshi tries to unravel.
Tsukushi is Tsukasa’s fiancée and the emotional center of the story. She travels with him across Nevada, Las Vegas, Hong Kong, and an island while investigating the stolen tiara, questioning their marriage, and confronting the deception surrounding it. She ultimately marries Tsukasa and reveals that her dream has come true.
Central protagonist abducted as an infant by Kiwako. Returned to her biological family after Kiwako's arrest, she struggles with unresolved inner turmoil. As an adult, she has an affair and becomes pregnant, prompting a journey to Shodoshima to confront her past. There she uncovers a shocking truth and makes a pivotal life decision.
Mayu is Takuma’s childhood friend and first love, and the daughter of his cardiologist. She refuses to let Takuma distance himself because of his illness, follows him to an elite school, and openly maintains their relationship. She supports him through Teru’s death, the donor crisis, and his final illness, ultimately holding his ashes and fulfilling their childhood wedding promise.
Human girl who befriends Kitaro, often involved in yokai incidents and mysteries.
Momoka discusses the town’s vacant houses and the departure of younger residents. Her late husband built the house that has been lent to Nishio, and she is upset that someone else is living there. Her interactions with Nishio attract notice, while several local men who confessed their feelings to her and were rejected remain attached to her.
Mao Inoue has 34 screen credits in a career dating back to 2004. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Anmitsu hime - Saga with 2 titles. Signature works include BOYS OVER FLOWERS, The Eternal Zero, Yakiniku Dragon. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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