Minor associate appearing in background gang meetings.
High-ranking yakuza elder navigating faction politics.
Fellow warrior who joins Ichibei in defending the farmers against Lord Ozeki.
Shimofusaya Sobei is a pawnshop owner who gives Shinichiro refuge. Shinichiro pretends to be respectable and succeeds in winning Sobei's trust; Sobei then offers him a future marriage to his young daughter. His trust makes the pawnshop a significant part of Shinichiro's attempt to secure an easier life.
Refers to the head of the prominent criminal family. Orchestrates the campaign to crush Tsurugi after his betrayal, dispatches goons and mercenaries, and is confronted at the harbor during the film's climax.
Minor gang member involved in early territorial disputes.
Bronson's training partner and tournament competitor in the first film.
Traditional dojo master defending Japanese karate traditions against foreign masters.
Political figure who challenges the group to prove the existence of vampires. He selfishly sacrifices Mrs. Neal to the hijacker, hides inside the plane, and is ultimately drained of blood by the possessed Professor Sagai.
Eizō Kitamura has 64 screen credits in a career dating back to 1964. Their work spans 18 cinematic universes — most prominently The Viper Brothers Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include The Fang in the Hole, Story of a Nymphomaniac, A Scarred Life 2: Blood Will Tell. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 18 universes
