Machiko (played by Keiko Matsuzaka) is a protagonist in Lovers Lost.
A former geisha and bar owner in Dotonbori who becomes Kunihiko's romantic interest. She supports Masao financially out of pity, eventually returns her bar to her former patron to gain freedom, and reunites with Kunihiko before searching for her lost dog. Kunihiko Yasuoka (played by Hiroyuki Sanada) is a protagonist in Lovers Lost.
A 19-year-old aspiring painter who works at his boss's tearoom. He develops a romantic connection with Machiko, lies to her for money to help his friend Masao, and later works as a billboard painter. His life intertwines with the local pool gambling scene, culminating in him witnessing a fatal confrontation. Tetsuo Takeuchi (played by Tsutomu Yamazaki) appears in Lovers Lost.
Also known as Mr. Takeuchi, the tearoom owner and Kunihiko's boss. A former pool shark who confesses his gambling addiction contributed to his wife's suicide. He challenges his son Masao to a high-stakes final match and promises to repay debts to Machiko. Yuki (played by Mariko Kaga) appears in Lovers Lost.
Kaoru (played by Maki Carrousel) appears in Lovers Lost.
A transgender performer and surrogate mother figure to other performers. She is abused by her lover, confides in Kunihiko about escaping to Tokyo, and tragically dies after accidentally stabbing her lover during a street fight Kunihiko witnesses. Satomi Matsumoto (played by Yuki Furutachi) appears in Lovers Lost.
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Characters
Machiko
(played by Keiko Matsuzaka) — protagonist
A former geisha and bar owner in Dotonbori who becomes Kunihiko's romantic interest. She supports Masao financially out of pity, eventually returns her bar to her former patron to gain freedom, and re...
Kunihiko Yasuoka
(played by Hiroyuki Sanada) — protagonist
A 19-year-old aspiring painter who works at his boss's tearoom. He develops a romantic connection with Machiko, lies to her for money to help his friend Masao, and later works as a billboard painter....
Tetsuo Takeuchi
(played by Tsutomu Yamazaki) — supporting
Also known as Mr. Takeuchi, the tearoom owner and Kunihiko's boss. A former pool shark who confesses his gambling addiction contributed to his wife's suicide. He challenges his son Masao to a high-sta...
Yuki
(played by Mariko Kaga) — supporting
Kaoru
(played by Maki Carrousel) — supporting
A transgender performer and surrogate mother figure to other performers. She is abused by her lover, confides in Kunihiko about escaping to Tokyo, and tragically dies after accidentally stabbing her l...
Satomi Matsumoto
(played by Yuki Furutachi) — minor
