Servant of Lord Yamato who steals the samurai sword. His theft is driven by Lord Yamato's opposition to the Convention of Kanagawa and the isolationist faction's goals.
Blind samurai swordsman employed by the triad boss.
Key rival figure or antagonist instigating the boatmen-railroad conflict.
Corrupt military officer colluding with Ishikiri.
Leader of Central Export, orchestrates kidnappings and drug operations
Minor gang operative.
A supporting character in the gambling series, likely involved in key events.
A supporting character in the Red Peony Gambler series, possibly a rival or ally in the yakuza underworld, connected to the Tokumasa clan.
Local enforcer and clan competitor
Clan associate involved in trade negotiations
Shogunate official or warrior assisting in the arms deal prevention mission.
A secondary participant in the rivalries and negotiations surrounding the threatened railroad construction.
Bin Amatsu has 145 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 29 cinematic universes — most prominently Tales of Japanese Chivalry Collection with 8 titles. Signature works include Yukyo-retsuden, Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's Obligation, Detour to Love. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 29 universes
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