Character Relationship Map: Three Gamblers

Characters

• Naojiro Oshima (played by Koji Tsuruta) — protagonist

  Skilled gambler and loyal ally who journeys across Asia to rescue his family.

• Kansuke Sugiyama (played by Kyōsuke Machida) — supporting

  Trusted gambler and strategist who aids the trio on their Asian journey.

• Kunitaro Nagano (played by Ryō Ikebe) — supporting

  Veteran gambler providing wisdom and combat skills to the trio.

• Shorin O (played by Tatsuo Endō) — supporting

  Experienced fighter and strategist in the gambling trio.

• Kichinosuke Koizumi (played by Tōru Abe) — supporting

  Strategic gambler and ally navigating the trio's Asian adventures.

• Sato (played by Sanae Kitabayashi) — supporting

  Trusted yakuza operative assisting in family operations and disputes.

• Denpo Cho (played by Hōsei Komatsu) — supporting

  Experienced gambler and strategist in the trio's Asian journey.

• Toyomatsu Inoue (played by Akitake Kōno) — supporting

  Loyal yakuza member assisting in family operations and disputes.

• Kyuroku Akune (played by Takashi Ebata) — supporting

  Veteran fighter and strategist in the gambling trio.

• Tatsuma Okamoto (played by Kenji Kusumoto) — supporting

  Trusted operative involved in family politics and street enforcement.

• Noboru Koizumi (played by Shigeyoshi Fujioka) — supporting

  Strategic advisor and loyal subordinate in yakuza operations.

• Sumiko (played by Ryūko Azuma) — minor

  Female associate navigating underworld politics and family ties.

• Osue (played by Yoshiko Yamada) — minor

  Family member caught in yakuza crossfire and political shifts.

• Prison Guard (played by Takuzō Kawatani) — cameo

  Correctional officer overseeing inmate activities and prison order.

Story Analysis

A tightly knit trio travels across Asia to overcome hardships and rescue a friend's family from danger.

Plot Progression

1. The Gamblers' Pact
2. Trials Across Borders
3. Shadows in Macao
4. The Rescue Mission