Character Relationships in Taboo
Toshizo Hijikata (played by Takeshi Kitano) is a protagonist in Taboo.
Sozaburo Kano (played by Ryuhei Matsuda) is a protagonist in Taboo.
Hyozo Tashiro (played by Tadanobu Asano) appears in Taboo.
Isami Kondo (played by Yōichi Sai) appears in Taboo.
Okita Sōji (played by Shinji Takeda) appears in Taboo.
Spy (played by Susumu Terajima) appears in Taboo.
Samurai Tojiro Yuzawa (played by Tomorowo Taguchi) appears in Taboo.
Narrator (played by Kei Satō) appears in Taboo.
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Character Relationship Map: Taboo
Taboo (1999) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Toshizo Hijikata
(played by Takeshi Kitano) — protagonist
Sozaburo Kano
(played by Ryuhei Matsuda) — protagonist
Hyozo Tashiro
(played by Tadanobu Asano) — supporting
Isami Kondo
(played by Yōichi Sai) — supporting
Okita Sōji
(played by Shinji Takeda) — supporting
Spy
(played by Susumu Terajima) — supporting
Samurai Tojiro Yuzawa
(played by Tomorowo Taguchi) — supporting
Narrator
(played by Kei Satō) — supporting
Key Relationships
Sozaburo Kano → Isami Kondo
(Power Subject)
Toshizo Hijikata → Samurai Tojiro Yuzawa
(Professional Superior)
Narrator → Sozaburo Kano
(Narrative Observer)
Spy → Toshizo Hijikata
(Alliance Informant)
Toshizo Hijikata → Hyozo Tashiro
(Professional Senior)
Samurai Tojiro Yuzawa → Sozaburo Kano
(Conflict Victim)
Okita Sōji → Sozaburo Kano
(Conflict Competitor)
Toshizo Hijikata → Isami Kondo
(Professional Subordinate)
Sozaburo Kano → Toshizo Hijikata
(Professional Trainee)
Sozaburo Kano → Hyozo Tashiro
(Conflict Rival)
Story Analysis
A samurai epic exploring tradition versus individuality in feudal Japan
Plot Progression
The Samurai's Code
The Rising Star
Breaking Point
Aftermath
Directed by Nagisa Ōshima
Taboo (1999) · 6.6/10 · drama, history, thriller
Content sources
Related entry on
Wikidata
(Q1190796), public domain (CC0).
