Supporting martial arts figure in the Karate trilogy, involved in dojo politics and tournament events.
Released from prison, becomes central to coalition politics and betrayals.
Family officer involved in early gang disputes and territorial claims.
Leader of the film crew visiting the mansion to document the artist's frescos. One of the three survivors who successfully appease the ghost by reuniting it with its son.
Veteran martial artist and ally who supports both Bronson and Tadashi during tournaments.
Muraoka Family officer turned sworn brother, navigating shifting alliances.
Military official coordinating with Koga on high-stakes security operations.
The Kinsu sect's boss is a senior figure in the organization that Makoto and Eiji are forcibly recruited into. The two young men follow him into an expensive hostess club after their expulsion and spend their school payment there. Later, when the Asashi sect demands compensation and fingers from Makoto and Eiji, he allows Daimon to try to settle the dispute.
Agile fighter specializing in reconnaissance, ambush tactics, and rapid strike operations.
An influential politician who is insulted by Kintaro at Yamato's anniversary party, helping derail a contract intended for the company. He conspires with Oshima to cancel Yamato's future projects and build a construction conglomerate. Takatska's evidence that he took bribes leads to arrests.
Released officer, joins sworn brotherhoods.
News reporter covering the criminal incidents and riots.
Shingo Yamashiro has 209 screen credits in a career dating back to 1959. Their work spans 28 cinematic universes — most prominently Wolves of the City Collection with 12 titles. Signature works include Confessions of Lady Mantis, The Karate 3, Drifting Clouds. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 28 universes
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