A physics professor and outspoken non-believer in magic, Jiro offers money to anyone who can prove supernatural powers are real. After being impressed by Naoko Yamada's tricks, he enlists her to investigate a local cult and other spiritualists. His reputation for solving supernatural cases depends largely on her reluctant assistance.
Shinsuke Kuwano is a successful forty-year-old architect and the story's central character. He enjoys living alone, designs wonderful houses, and is notoriously rude and socially awkward despite often meaning well. After a health incident brings more people into his life, he gradually changes his habits and begins appreciating those around him.
Ryota is the surviving son of Kyohei and Toshiko, a recently married art restorer who struggles to find steady work. He resents his parents' favoritism toward their deceased eldest son, defends Atsushi's troubled family member, and gradually recognizes how resentment and duty shape his relationship with his parents.
A former Japanese envoy and witness to the Mawei Station Mutiny who deeply admired Lady Yang. Though deceased, his diary provides crucial historical clues that help Bai and Kukai uncover the truth about the emperor's conspiracy and the cat's origins.
The central protagonist of the pentalogy. His journey spans from his prequel slaver-protector arc, his defense of villagers against Souther, to the climactic final battle with Raoh where he ultimately inherits the mantle of Hokuto Shinken's successor.
The central protagonist and successor of Hokuto Shinken. His journey spans from his childhood meeting with Yuria, his prequel struggle as a captured slave who chooses to protect others, his battles against Souther, and his pivotal rivalry and final victory over Raoh.
Ryota is a once prize-winning author who now works as a private detective but wastes his earnings on gambling, struggles to pay child support, and sometimes exploits clients for extra money. He wants to reunite with his ex-wife and remain close to their son, but gradually recognizes that he must take responsibility for his life.
Government official opposing GPN's independent research.
Japanese yakuza boss and Zin's lover. Leaves Thailand for Japan at Zin's request. Receives a letter from Moom, abandons his criminal organization, and returns to Thailand for the final battle. Comforts and adopts Zen after Zin's death.
Roman architect who time-travels to modern Japan to discover innovative bath designs.
A Roman architect and thermae engineer who discovers modern Japanese bath technology and applies it to improve Roman baths.
Buddhist exorcist and demon hunter for Ura-Kōya, primary field operative against evil.
Hiroshi Abe has 140 screen credits in a career dating back to 1987. Their work spans 13 cinematic universes — most prominently Trick Collection with 7 titles. Signature works include Vivant, Trick, He Who Can't Marry. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 13 universes
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