Kogoro Katsura represents Choshu in talks with Yoshinosuke Saigo, arranged by Ryoma as part of his effort to unite Choshu and Satsuma. Their first meeting ends in strained silence, and Katsura prepares to return home. Ryoma nevertheless continues pursuing an agreement between the two sides.
A high-ranking Edo elder and primary antagonist in the fourth installment. He orchestrates a clandestine succession plot within the Kishu domain to install his concubine's offspring as lord, demonstrating ruthless political ambition that directly threatens domain stability and forces the protagonist into confrontation.
Shinsuke Mikimoto has 74 screen credits in a career dating back to 1956. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Starman Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Three Female Robbers, Beyond the Hills, Judo Queen. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 7 universes
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