One of the two young sons who plays truant, attempts to eat sparrow eggs for strength, confronts his father about workplace humiliation, and initially desires to become a lieutenant general.
Tomio is Kihachi's young son and a successful elementary-school student. After receiving money from Kihachi, he overeats sweets and develops acute enteritis, causing serious concern among Kihachi and Otome. His illness motivates the financial decisions and sacrifices that shape the final part of the story.
Zenko is one of Kihachi's young sons and helps catch stray dogs so the family can collect reward money. He spends his bounty on a desired officer's cap, and later quarrels with his brother as they lose the family's bundle. Kihachi eventually leaves him in Otsune's care.
The neighbor's son who is injured by a horse. Ryōsuke rushes him to the hospital and gives away their remaining family funds to cover his medical bills.
Tomio Aoki has 127 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Stray Cat Rock Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Five Siblings, Kokumin no chikai, Forget Love for Now. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
