Mysterious classmate with time travel knowledge, central to Makoto's journey.
Kim warns Nori not to go to Bukuro as Tokyo’s danger grows. The warning connects Kim to Nori and to the threats surrounding the tribes, but the excerpt does not explain Kim’s background, affiliation, or involvement in the fighting that follows.
Teenager transported to parallel world where his surname is hunted.
A determined teenager who returns to a parallel universe while confronting a deadly threat against people named Sato.
Takako's half-brother and a fellow student whose relationship with her becomes a central source of tension during the festival. He concealed their shared father because he was ashamed of the family circumstances, not because he hated Takako. She learns the truth from Junya and realizes You has been watching over her, though their bond remains unresolved.
A member of the Mountain Rescue Corps who joins Sanpo in the dangerous effort to reach a climber trapped in a crevasse on Mt. Okuho. He works as part of the rescue team alongside Sanpo, Shunichi Ando, Moriya, and other rescuers.
A member of the Azure Dragon and a prominent Horumo player, Mitsuru earns praise after the team wins a contest. His relationship with Kyoko and his performance on the field provoke Koichi Takamura's resentment. Akira also confronts him, making Ashiya central to the personal tensions surrounding the team.
The Volleyball senior is one of the older members of the boys’ club who helps support Kazuki Jo after Kazuki becomes alienated from the team. Alongside Ikuo Hirata and the other players, this senior contributes to the solidarity that persuades Kazuki to return and continue working toward the tournament.
Shinji Akutsu is a younger subordinate caught between loyalty and fear during the conflict surrounding Toshiyuki Fujita. An opposing group uses him as an informant and involves him in a trap against Fujita. Akutsu eventually rejects the betrayal, helps expose the ambush, and becomes central to the confrontation that follows.
Saijo is one of the students involved in the group’s confrontation with the local police. His personal history becomes important when the officer explains that Saijo’s mother raised him alone after Saijo’s father died, adding emotional weight to their rivalry and showing that the officer understands the students’ lives beyond their pranks.
Brief crossover appearance referencing the original CW protagonist.
Takuya Ishida has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 2005. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Chasing World Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, The Chasing World 2, The Chasing World. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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