Kunihiko (played by Masaya Katō) is a protagonist in Agitator.
Leader of the Kenzaki Squad within the Higuchi Gang. He successfully assassinates Shirane Kozo but suspects internal betrayal. Later, he captures Muroi to obtain a confession tape, disbands his unit, and kills Mizushima. He engages in a fatal shootout with Numata over Sakuraba, losing several loyal men before killing his rival. He survives the climax and escapes the yakuza headquarters with dynamite. Tsuchiya (played by Taisaku Akino) is a protagonist in Agitator.
A high-ranking member of the Yokomizo Family. He collaborates with Mizushima to eliminate Shirane Kozo and facilitates a brotherhood pact under Kaito's orchestration. He withstands Kunihiko's blackmail over Muroi's confession, trading Muroi for money before ultimately inviting the Higuchi Gang back into the Yokomizo fold. Muroi (played by Kenichi Endo) appears in Agitator.
A conspirator within the Shirane Group who allies with Mizushima to overthrow their leader. He hires an outside attacker and later participates in a treacherous plan to have Shirane Kozo killed. Captured and coerced by Kunihiko, his taped confession becomes a pivotal tool for blackmail before he is exchanged for cash. Numata (played by Hakuryu) appears in Agitator.
A freelance assassin hired to eliminate key yakuza figures. He murders Yokomizo Takanori and Yoichi Higuchi. Driven by a past grievance against Kunihiko, he kidnaps Sakuraba to lure Kunihiko into a deadly woods shootout, ultimately killing Sakuraba and Yoshio before being executed by Kunihiko. Yokomizo (played by Mickey Curtis) appears in Agitator.
Leader of the Yokomizo Family. He is targeted by the hired assassin Numata on Mizushima and Muroi's orders. Despite reprimanding the Higuchi Gang for their actions, he remains a central figure in the syndicate power struggles orchestrated by Kaito.
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Characters
Kunihiko
(played by Masaya Katō) — protagonist
Leader of the Kenzaki Squad within the Higuchi Gang. He successfully assassinates Shirane Kozo but suspects internal betrayal. Later, he captures Muroi to obtain a confession tape, disbands his unit,...
Tsuchiya
(played by Taisaku Akino) — protagonist
A high-ranking member of the Yokomizo Family. He collaborates with Mizushima to eliminate Shirane Kozo and facilitates a brotherhood pact under Kaito's orchestration. He withstands Kunihiko's blackmai...
Muroi
(played by Kenichi Endo) — supporting
A conspirator within the Shirane Group who allies with Mizushima to overthrow their leader. He hires an outside attacker and later participates in a treacherous plan to have Shirane Kozo killed. Captu...
Numata
(played by Hakuryu) — supporting
A freelance assassin hired to eliminate key yakuza figures. He murders Yokomizo Takanori and Yoichi Higuchi. Driven by a past grievance against Kunihiko, he kidnaps Sakuraba to lure Kunihiko into a de...
Yokomizo
(played by Mickey Curtis) — supporting
Leader of the Yokomizo Family. He is targeted by the hired assassin Numata on Mizushima and Muroi's orders. Despite reprimanding the Higuchi Gang for their actions, he remains a central figure in the...
Key Relationships
Tsuchiya → Numata
(Conflict Unwitting Pawn)
Muroi → Yokomizo
(Conflict Betrayed Associate)
Kunihiko → Yokomizo
(Professional Rival Gang Leader)
Numata → Yokomizo
(Conflict Target)
Kunihiko → Tsuchiya
(Conflict Blackmailer)
Tsuchiya → Yokomizo
(Power Loyal Subordinate)
Tsuchiya → Muroi
(Alliance Co-conspirator)
Muroi → Numata
(Professional Employer)
Kunihiko → Numata
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Kunihiko → Muroi
(Conflict Kidnapper)
Story Analysis
A ruthless syndicate leader manipulates rival factions through assassinations and betrayals, triggering a fatal vendetta.
