Ichiro Inuyashiki (played by Noritake Kinashi) is a protagonist in Inuyashiki.
An elderly man mistreated by his family and work life who is killed by a crashing alien force. Reconstructed as a cyborg with flight, offensive, and healing powers, he uses his abilities to save the terminally ill and ultimately defeats Hiro Shishigami. Hiro Shishigami (played by Takeru Satoh) is a protagonist in Inuyashiki.
A teenage schoolboy reconstructed into a cyborg in the alien crash zone. After killing an innocent family and attempting to murder Ichiro, he descends into madness following his girlfriend's death, randomly attacking people until Ichiro defeats him. He later escapes and reconnects with Ando. Naoyuki Ando (played by Kanata Hongo) appears in Inuyashiki.
A young friend of Ichiro who knows about Hiro's powers. He helps Ichiro understand and hone his abilities. Despite his fear of Hiro, he considers him a friend and shares a quiet moment with him before Hiro departs. Shion Watanabe (played by Fumi Nikaido) appears in Inuyashiki.
Hiro's girlfriend and the only person close to him. Her murder triggers Hiro's violent rampage across Japan. Mari Inuyashiki (played by Ayaka Miyoshi) appears in Inuyashiki.
Ichiro's wife. She is part of the family unit that treats Ichiro poorly, contributing to his isolation before his transformation. Tecchan [Classmate] (played by Atomu Mizuishi) appears in Inuyashiki.
Takeshi Inuyashiki (played by Nayuta Fukuzaki) appears in Inuyashiki.
Ichiro's son. Mentioned as part of the family that mistreats Ichiro, highlighting his unhappy home life. Marie Inuyashiki (played by Mari Hamada) appears in Inuyashiki.
Ichiro's mother. Referenced as part of the family dynamic that neglects Ichiro, underscoring his loneliness.
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Characters
Ichiro Inuyashiki
(played by Noritake Kinashi) — protagonist
An elderly man mistreated by his family and work life who is killed by a crashing alien force. Reconstructed as a cyborg with flight, offensive, and healing powers, he uses his abilities to save the t...
Hiro Shishigami
(played by Takeru Satoh) — protagonist
A teenage schoolboy reconstructed into a cyborg in the alien crash zone. After killing an innocent family and attempting to murder Ichiro, he descends into madness following his girlfriend's death, ra...
Naoyuki Ando
(played by Kanata Hongo) — supporting
A young friend of Ichiro who knows about Hiro's powers. He helps Ichiro understand and hone his abilities. Despite his fear of Hiro, he considers him a friend and shares a quiet moment with him before...
Shion Watanabe
(played by Fumi Nikaido) — supporting
Hiro's girlfriend and the only person close to him. Her murder triggers Hiro's violent rampage across Japan.
Mari Inuyashiki
(played by Ayaka Miyoshi) — supporting
Ichiro's wife. She is part of the family unit that treats Ichiro poorly, contributing to his isolation before his transformation.
Tecchan [Classmate]
(played by Atomu Mizuishi) — minor
Takeshi Inuyashiki
(played by Nayuta Fukuzaki) — supporting
Ichiro's son. Mentioned as part of the family that mistreats Ichiro, highlighting his unhappy home life.
Marie Inuyashiki
(played by Mari Hamada) — supporting
Ichiro's mother. Referenced as part of the family dynamic that neglects Ichiro, underscoring his loneliness.
Yuko Shishigami
(played by Yuki Saito) — supporting
Hiro's mother. Only implied as part of the family Hiro initially attacks.
Detective Hagihara
(played by Yūsuke Iseya) — supporting
Assistant Anchor
(played by Moeka Koizumi) — supporting
Story Analysis
Power and responsibility explored through two individuals transformed by alien technology
