A man with a physical tic who constantly defends his aggressive and bullying wife. He becomes enraged when others criticize her, insisting that she has always stood by him despite her harsh demeanor, highlighting a complex and strained marital dynamic.
Supporting character in Fortune and University, often involved in schemes and interactions with the protagonists.
Spiritual practitioner dealing with curses and rituals.
Muraki, car shop owner, is connected to the local underworld and takes 300,000 yen from an old man. When Rika confronts him, he demands that she undress, while Mari intervenes. He then threatens to exchange both women for Boss Ohya's land deed, making him a major antagonist.
Manga character interacting with popular 1960s pop culture tropes.
Supporting character in Chinese Restaurant, likely a staff member or associate in the restaurant.
A notable supporting character in a 1965 ensemble comedy set around a university and station-front community.
Foreign diplomat entangled in palace politics and supernatural events.
Officer assisting with evidence collection.
Supporting character in Lunchbox, an entrepreneur and childhood friend of the protagonist.
Supporting character in An Urban Affair, likely a family member or associate of the protagonist.
School authority figure managing student behavior and comedic situations.
Junzaburō Ban has 222 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Their work spans 13 cinematic universes — most prominently Ekimae: A Series in Front of the Station with 16 titles. Signature works include This Love Costs 50 Million Yen, A Comedy in Front of the Station: Fortune, The Unbalanced Wheel. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 13 universes
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