Character Relationship Map: Scarlet

Characters

• Scarlet (played by Mana Ashida) — protagonist

  Princess of Denmark and daughter of King Amleth. After being poisoned by her uncle Claudius, she journeys through the underworld seeking revenge, only to ultimately embrace forgiveness and become the...

• Hijiri (played by Masaki Okada) — protagonist

  A 21st-century Japanese paramedic who died in the living world but remained in the underworld. He acts as Scarlet's guide and protector, ultimately sacrificing his chance to return to life to ensure h...

• Cornelius (played by Yutaka Matsushige) — supporting

  One of the assassins who once served King Amleth. After being defeated by Scarlet, he joins forces with her and Hijiri to oppose Claudius and guide them toward the Infinite Land.

• Claudius (played by Koji Yakusho) — supporting

  The envious brother of King Amleth who usurps the throne and rules with terror. He is the main antagonist who seeks to enter the Infinite Land and sends assassins to eliminate Scarlet.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Claudius → Cornelius (Professional Former Servant) — Cornelius is connected to the violent political forces surrounding the throne.

  Cornelius is described as one of the assassins who served King Amleth, while Claudius later uses assassins to pursue Scarlet.

• Scarlet → Claudius (Family Uncle And Niece) — Their family bond is corrupted by Claudius's betrayal and Scarlet's pursuit of revenge.

  Claudius is identified as Scarlet's uncle and as the brother of her father, King Amleth.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Hijiri → Cornelius (Alliance Combat Partners) — Their relationship shifts from opposing participants in a fight to cooperation against a shared threat.

  Hijiri helps Scarlet defeat Cornelius, and Cornelius later arrives to fend off attackers threatening Scarlet and Hijiri.

• Scarlet → Cornelius (Conflict Former Adversaries) — Their initial confrontation establishes Cornelius as an obstacle to Scarlet.

  Scarlet defeats Cornelius during their first encounter.

• Scarlet → Hijiri (Alliance Companions) — Hijiri becomes Scarlet's principal companion and protector during her underworld journey.

  After meeting Hijiri, Scarlet travels with him while pursuing Claudius.

Story Analysis

A princess travels through the underworld seeking revenge, then transforms grief into forgiveness and a commitment to peace.

Plot Progression

1. The Usurped Crown — Scarlet witnesses her father's execution and grows up under Claudius's terroristic reign. Her attempt to kill Claudius results in her collapse after drinking poisoned wine.
2. Awakening Below — Scarlet awakens in the underworld and learns that Claudius is seeking the Infinite Land. She defeats pursuers, meets Hijiri, and gains information from Cornelius.
3. Storms Of Judgment — Scarlet and Hijiri travel through a dangerous underworld filled with violence and supernatural judgment. Scarlet learns that her father's final word was forgiveness.
4. The Fallen Army — Claudius gathers an army while civilians prepare to attack his castle. Scarlet is captured through a hostage trap, and Hijiri rescues her at great personal cost.
5. Forgiveness Beyond Death — Scarlet reaches the gate to the Infinite Land and confronts Claudius's guilt. After hearing her father's plea, she abandons revenge and survives Hijiri's final sacrifice.