An experienced mountaineer who has crossed the mountains in winter. The fugitives force him to guide them through the dangerous terrain, but he falls and is badly injured during the crossing. Nojiri refuses to abandon him, and Honda later questions why the men repeatedly saved him despite having threatened him.
A moderate student turned government prosecutor. He initially courts Yukie but later facilitates her reunion with Noge, vouching for his release and securing him an army position. He later helps free Yukie after her interrogation and mournfully informs her father of Noge's death.
Father of the rival masters, deeply invested in dojo prestige and honor.
A corrupt government intendant who protects criminal exploitation and helps maintain an abusive local power structure.
Minor character with brief but notable appearances in case developments.
A loyal samurai among the six, maintaining the monk disguise to bypass the border checkpoint and evade Shogun-ordered arrest.
Traditional tattoo artist providing symbolic body art for gang members.
A minor named character in the second installment of the trilogy.
Akitake Kōno has 148 screen credits in a career dating back to 1937. Their work spans 14 cinematic universes — most prominently Souls In The Moonlight Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Last Women, Kobushidake denki: Kogane jigoku, Listen to the Voices of the Sea. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 14 universes
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