Saeko Sugawara (played by Kasumi Arimura) is a protagonist in Beyond Goodbye.
Protagonist working at a coffee company in Hokkaido. She falls in love with Yusuke through their shared passion for coffee. After Yusuke tragically dies protecting her in a traffic accident, she struggles to cope with her loss until she encounters Kazumasa, who bears a striking resemblance to her late boyfriend. Kazumasa Naruse (played by Kentaro Sakaguchi) is a protagonist in Beyond Goodbye.
A central character who catches Saeko's attention by acting eerily similar to her deceased boyfriend Yusuke. It is revealed that he is the recipient of Yusuke's heart transplant, making him pivotal to the narrative's exploration of grief and connection. Kengo Inoue (played by Eita Okuno) appears in Beyond Goodbye.
Midori Tateishi (played by Ayumi Ito) appears in Beyond Goodbye.
Yusuke Nakamachi (played by Toma Ikuta) appears in Beyond Goodbye.
Saeko's deceased boyfriend and co-owner of a coffee shop. He tragically dies in a traffic accident while protecting Saeko. His death and subsequent heart transplant serve as the emotional core and catalyst for the story. Train Conductor (played by Kanji Furutachi) appears in Beyond Goodbye.
Hiro (played by Tomokazu Miura) appears in Beyond Goodbye.
Miki Naruse (played by Yuri Nakamura) appears in Beyond Goodbye.
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Characters
Saeko Sugawara
(played by Kasumi Arimura) — protagonist
Protagonist working at a coffee company in Hokkaido. She falls in love with Yusuke through their shared passion for coffee. After Yusuke tragically dies protecting her in a traffic accident, she strug...
Kazumasa Naruse
(played by Kentaro Sakaguchi) — protagonist
A central character who catches Saeko's attention by acting eerily similar to her deceased boyfriend Yusuke. It is revealed that he is the recipient of Yusuke's heart transplant, making him pivotal to...
Kengo Inoue
(played by Eita Okuno) — supporting
Midori Tateishi
(played by Ayumi Ito) — supporting
Yusuke Nakamachi
(played by Toma Ikuta) — supporting
Saeko's deceased boyfriend and co-owner of a coffee shop. He tragically dies in a traffic accident while protecting Saeko. His death and subsequent heart transplant serve as the emotional core and cat...
Train Conductor
(played by Kanji Furutachi) — supporting
Hiro
(played by Tomokazu Miura) — minor
Miki Naruse
(played by Yuri Nakamura) — minor
Yuriko Nakamachi
(played by Yuki Saito) — minor
Key Relationships
Yusuke Nakamachi → Hiro
(Professional Associate)
Saeko Sugawara → Midori Tateishi
(Social Friend)
Saeko Sugawara → Kengo Inoue
(Social Friend Of Deceased)
Yusuke Nakamachi → Train Conductor
(Unknown Involved In Accident)
