Saburo is named in Yukihiro Takemoto's recovered note as someone who arrived late at the deserted island. Rikako connects a woman's frantic call for him to Takemoto's decision to go to his rescue, tying Saburo to the old island tragedy.
Yasuaki Makihara is a detective drawn into the investigation of the killings and Junko Aoki's increasingly violent attacks. He works with Chikako Ishizu, but his role is complicated by a mysterious grudge against Junko. His investigation contributes to the revelation that the violence is part of a larger and more dangerous cycle.
Civilian suspect with an alibi that requires verification during the investigation.
Ryuji Harada has 73 screen credits in a career dating back to 1994. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Japan Yakuza History Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include 虎の流儀 旅の始まりは尾張 東海死闘編, Road to Retribution, Conqueror of Shura 2. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 6 universes