God Eater

Shinji is a teenage boy with short black hair and green eyes.
His first outfit is a blue Fenrir formal uniform with a white shirt underneath, a black glove in his left hand, black pants with two pockets, and short dark gray boots.
His signature outfit is a black and green version of Fenrir formal uniform.

In spite of his impatience and eagerness to go on a mission, Shinji is very cautious, always prepared and thinks twice before he acts. He also respects the higher ranked God Eaters, notably Lindow , Sakuya and Soma .


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Shio is an human-like Aragami that possesses pale white skin and white hair. Her eyes are yellow. She is initially found wearing a torn Fenrir flag. After some time, she replaces that costume with a long, white dress made specially for her by Licca .
In the final epilogue, she retain her appearance from before except now her eyes are now blue.

Shio has a very innocent nature and likes to sing. She is also shown to be very curious and, due to her Aragami nature, very voracious as well.


God Eater

His original appearance as a generic character features him with small green eyes. His hair is fiery red with a white headband over his head. His clothing is a Red short-lengthed sleeveless-jacket reaching over his stomach and a black around his neck, a red wristband, knee-length shorts and shoes with dual-color Red-Black theme.

Shun has a somewhat laid-back, childlike, and reckless personality, he tend to fall asleep while standing by after a mission.


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Silva is a young teenage boy with black, spiky short hair, highlighted with silver, and blue right eye. He wears an eyepatch to hide a slightly disfigured skin area and his yellow left eye.
He wears a white jacket with right sleeve rolled up, sleeveless black leather shirt, a pair of black gloves, black leather pants and leather shoes.

Silva has a delinquent attitude and usually causes trouble for others by skipping mission briefings. He is generally self-centered but cares for his allies. His sole ambition is to destroy all Aragami.


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Soma is a young man with smooth platinum blond hair, blue eyes and brown skin. He wears a dark blue hoodie, underneath of which he wears a half tucked yellow shirt with a black tie. He wears blue boots and black cargo pants with some type of chain attached to it.

Being so taciturn, Soma dislikes interacting with others; this standoffish attitude he takes to those around him causes others to view him as anti-social. He believed he was above rules, breaking them often and arrogantly thinking they don't apply to him. He shares a bond with Shio , as he considers himself a monster, which makes him the counterpart of Shio, one of the few things he feels he has something in common with.
He eventually grows out of his tactiturn, anti-social behavior after Shio takes Nova to the moon, though shades of his old self show through from time to time out of annoyance at the things his peers say. In God Eater 2 , he smiles and shows emotion more often in his Character Episode.  He appears more down to earth, mature, relaxed and even talkative.
He seems to be interested in reading/studying historical or mathematical books as evidenced by his free-time moments and character episodes in Resurrection and God Eater 2: Rage Burst ; this is likely because of his new position as a researcher, and is thus a way for him to spend his downtime.


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Tatsumi's appearance is almost the same as Ryo Kagami , except his face is rather serious and his eyes are red.

Tatsumi is a very serious and strict leader of the 2nd Unit. He shows no gratitude if his team members try to help him.


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Teruomi looks similar to his brother, Haruomi . He wears an operator uniform that consists of a white shirt, a red tie and a navy blue vest. He also wears dark brown pants and gloves.

Despite being new to his current job, Teruomi proves to be efficient as an operator, thanks to his experience as a field mechanic alongside Cradle. He separates work from private matters, referring to Haruomi as "Captain Haruomi" during missions. In general, Teruomi seems friendly and at times playful, yet supportive as shown in the event with Urara.
He is evidently similar to his brother in the way that they express their overwhelming passion; however, it is about the God Arcs in his case. His gushing session over a God Arc's charming parts rendered the protagonist speechless twice and the way he worded the question uncannily resembled Haruomi's when he quested for a lady's most charming part.


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Tsubaki is an attractive woman with mid-back length black hair that has bangs that covering the right side of her face, light green eyes and a mole under the lower side of her lips.
She wears a white Fenrir sniper uniform which exposes a large amount of cleavage, and her pants reveal part of her thighs. Lastly, she wears black high-heel shoes.
In anime, her outfit is slightly different as she wears a teal color collar, her blazer also has a part light pink, part dark purple corset and her pants don't reveal her thighs at all.

Tsubaki is first shown to be a very authoritative and strict woman who shows no distinction between rookies and veterans, so many characters consider her scary. However, this does not mean she is emotionless as she is distraught when Lindow Amamiya goes missing, although she doesn't show any of it outside privacy. She is dedicated to her position, even telling the God Eaters not to focus on finding Lindow, instead focusing on normal routine.


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Urara is a girl with long dark purple hair and purple eyes. She wears an operator uniform that consists of a short sleeved white dress, a small red ribbon and a corset type vest. She also wears a black pantyhose and a pair of red mary jane shoes.

Urara is shown to be nervous in the presence of the people she's meant to support, most especially Karel and Shun; she fares better with the Protagonist, however, moreso during their conversations in the Operator Episodes.
During one of the later missions in the Operator Episode, she's also shown to be resourceful, making use of one of the Link Support Devices in a pinch situation. She eventually grows out of her nervous shell, learning from her experiences and becoming more confident.


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Yuno has long light brown hair and brown eyes.She is seen wearing a dress.

Yuno seems to have a kind heart. She loves children, especially the ones who've been affected by the Black Plague. Her singing voice makes every person's fear go away.


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Yuu is a teenage boy with a light brown short hair (blonde in The Summer Wars ) and turquoise eyes. He wears a blue Fenrir formal uniform with a white shirt under the jacket, a black glove in his left hand, black pants with two pockets, and short dark gray boots.
In the first and second chapters of God Eater: The Summer Wars , Yuu is shirtless and only wearing white swimming trunks. In the 3rd chapter, he is seen wearing a hooded jacket.

As can be taken from the actions of the Protagonist from the original game and Yuu's own appearances in the light novel and manga spin-offs of the series, he is shown to be a kind, courageous and dependable young man who values the life of his comrades and can be somewhat reckless at times.  In the The Summer Wars manga, he also has a teasing side to his character as seen where he laughed at Alisa when she confessed her inability to swim.


Gods' Games We Play

He has the appearance of a typical teenage boy. He boasts a well-groomed head of neat black hair, paired with a pair of striking deep blue eyes.
Despite his youthful look, Fay carries himself with a sense of confidence and poise. When he enters the gods ' games, Fay can often be found dressed in his Apostle uniform, a symbol of his status as one of the few selected to participate in the challenging events of the gods.

He teams up with Leoleshea in order to win the Gods' games and find the whereabouts of the long lost ‘Onee-san’ who taught him the basics of games. Fay who likes games and seeks to use reason to find the secrets and goals is often depicted as analytical, curious, and strategic. He is not as focused on winning as other characters, but instead, he approaches games with a scientific mind, seeking to understand the rules, mechanics, and hidden objectives of the game.
He is often patient and persistent, and he enjoys using his intellect to solve puzzles and uncover the secrets of the game. He is also often introspective, and enjoys thinking deeply about the meaning and purpose of the games he plays.


Gods' Games We Play

The Giant God Titan is an imposing figure, resembling a massive stone golem. Its rough exterior and blank expression exude power and intimidation, striking fear into those who behold it. Despite its massive size, the Titan is agile and fluid in its movements, showcasing its immense power and grace.

Titan doesn't show much personality but he is just like most other gods who really like games.


Gods' Games We Play

Leoleshea has a beautiful appearance that gives off a vibe of a teen-like girl. Her hair is a vibrant shade of vermilion, her eyes are both adorable and captivating, with a glint that radiates a sense of confidence and charm.

Leshea has a playful and lighthearted personality, with a love for games that shines through in everything she does. Despite not being bound by human concepts of common sense or gender, she still identifies as a female and refers to herself as such.
Despite her playful nature, she is also cautious, as evidenced by her question to Fay about his motives for approaching her. This combination of playfulness and caution makes her a unique and intriguing character, who is always surprising those around her with her unpredictable actions.


Gods' Games We Play

Pearl is a very beautiful young woman with blonde short hair. She is wearing a pinkish ribbon and her eyes are blue.
She has a slender figure and is voluptuous.
She wearing a white school uniform with a blue bowtie.

She is also a bit playful with the protagonist specially her teleport abilities, her hobbies are making balanced food, rich in nutrients.


Godzilla

Adam is depicted with a pale complexion, blonde hair, and blue eyes. His body build is average.

Adam's personality was briefly explored in the film, and he was shown to be generally positive, having expressed a positive reaction to the anti-Godzilla thesis, even in spite of all the skepticism regarding its efficiency.


Godzilla

She appears to be a slender young woman with dark blue hair and wears makeup. Connie's attire changes throughout story mode. Her most known is a blue suit she wears on the main menu and final battle.


Godzilla

Daichi took on the appearance of an elderly man who's nearly bald, with his appearance mostly being shrouded by his space suit. In a small flashback sequence involved Haruo and Daichi, Daichi possesses more hair.

Daichi's personality wasn't thoroughly explored in the film, however, he was adamant in wanting to get off the Aratrum, alongside his elderly friends. He also comforted Haruo in spite of his rash actions.


Godzilla

Daisuke, much like Kyohei Yamane , spent most of the film donning a white, scientific laboratory coat, while occasionally utilizing black gloves. Serizawa also wore an eyepatch as a result of injuries sustained during World War II.

Serizawa - once again much like Yamane - subscribed heavily to the cause of science. This pursuit of knowledge led to his creation of the Oxygen Destroyer ; however, he also acknowledged the severe risk his creation could pose were it to become yet another weapon in humanity's arsenal, and thus remained steadfast in his desire to avoid using it against Godzilla.
In the end, Serizawa's fear of the consequences for weaponized use of his oxygen studies pushed him to destroy all of his notes and commit suicide. Mainly because he felt that as long as the blueprints to said studies remained in some way, shape, or form, even mentally, he could be coerced into using them again, something he couldn't morally allow.


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During the events of the 1954 film, Emiko was seen wearing casual attire at home. Only following Godzilla's attack does she wear nurse's attire upon helping those who're wounded or dying.
In Godzilla vs. Destoroyah , she, again, wears casual clothing in the form of robe-like attire.

Emiko's personality wasn't greatly explored during the events of the 1954 film, however, she was depicted as compassionate towards her patients in the hospital following Godzilla's raid. She was also shown to have been one to bottle up her emotions, as she ends up breaking down in the film's final act under the pressure of Serizawa's secret about the Oxygen Destroyer , alongside the other stresses of the scenario.
Following Serizawa's death, she remained steadfast in her objections against the recreation of the Oxygen Destroyer, out of a moral obligation due to its danger.


Godzilla

Haruo held the appearance of a young man, possessing a pale complexion. His eyes were a light shade of brown, and his hair was a dark grayish blue. His body build was average.

Haruo was initially depicted as reckless in the film's intro, willing to put the Aratrum's entire population at risk over his idea that the Central Committee was seemingly willing to kill the elderly for the sake of resource conservation.
His reckless nature was shown again when he attempted to kamikaze Godzilla Filius with his hovercraft to activate its shielding, before being stopped by Eliott Leland 's actions. He would later be saddened by Eliott's subsequent death and would acknowledge how Leland gave up his own life for the information that'd lead to Godzilla's defeat.
Haruo was also shown as revenge-driven over Godzilla's actions, as they killed his parents (don't worry. His parents survived, and helped save Mothra's egg). His drive for revenge changed during the film's events, where his want to stop Godzilla extends past himself, as he shifts to wanting to stop Godzilla for the sake of humanity, and all they lost, over just his own personal gain.
In spite of his recklessness and revenge-driven natures, Haruo also showed compassion and care for his allies, and even in dangerous operations, tried to ensure their safety. This was prevalent when Haruo ordered the pilots of diversionary landing craft to abandon ship provided they were targeted by Godzilla. This would later be seen again as Haruo would attempt to distract Godzilla Earth so others could escape.
In addition, during City on the Edge of Battle , Haruo's drive for revenge against Godzilla would be dampened by the larger threat of the nanometal .


Godzilla

Ogata was very formal in appearance, having generally been seen wearing suits and professional clothing. When on board any ships, he donned a sailor's cap.

Ogata was rather stoic in personality, being straight forward, and sometimes brash in his mannerisms. This was displayed more so upon Ogata's confrontation of Serizawa, where the two broke out into a scuffle over the Oxygen Destroyer, and only after Ogata was wounded, did he begin to speak on why Serizawa should consider its use.


Godzilla

During Godzilla , Yamane is almost always dressed in formal attire, typically wearing suits to the various meetings he attended throughout the film. At home, he was also seen wearing white laboratory coats. For many parts of the film, he also wore glasses.

Yamane was portrayed as a faithful adherent to the cause of science, his intelligence placing him at the forefront of any scientific investigation into Godzilla throughout the film. However, this unwavering dedication to the field also worked to his own detriment, as seen when he carelessly handled a trilobite - which was later revealed to have been doused in Strontium-90 following Godzilla's movements through the area - with his bare hands.
Despite the risks Godzilla presented to society, Yamane expressed great distress once plans to kill it were put into motion, believing that the creature should be studied rather than destroyed.
Yamane maintained a stringent opposition to nuclear weaponry, believing continued testing and use of such equipment could awaken another Godzilla .


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Being identical to her twin sister, Dr. Ling has black hair and brown eyes. But unlike Ilene, Ling's hair is long and styled in a manner reminiscent of the Shobijin .

In May 2008 , Ling became a third-generation Monarch operative in her family, after her mother and grandmother. With her twin sister Dr. Ilene Chen, Dr. Ling would continue a family legacy of making some of mankind's greatest evolutionary discoveries in the agency. In 2009 , Ilene and Ling received word about a group of loggers in China 's Yunnan Province reporting strange "singing" from the rainforest. Connecting recordings of the sounds to local myths of singing forest spirits, the sisters led Dr. Emma Russell and her team through the surrounding mountains, which led to the discovery of the roughly 12,000-year-old Temple of the Moth and a giant chrysalis containing Mothra . [1]


Godzilla

Lucy Casprell is very slender in build a thin face. She has brown eyes, black hair, and pale skin. In Volumes 1-3, she had shorter hair, and in Volumes 4-6, she has longer hair.

Lucy Casprell displayed a charismatic nature. She was also friendly to those whom she met. On numerous occasions, Lucy Casprell made bold actions, like breaking from the grasp of some Chinese military terrorists and typing in random numbers in an attempt to set Gaira loose, thus helping them escape. Another example was when she attempted to video Zilla when he attacked Honolulu. She demonstrated a great deal of knowledge about kaiju as well.


Godzilla

Maina bears a striking resemblance to her sister, essentially being identical in design and aesthetic.

Maina is more cautious of humanity, a stark contrast to her more curious sister. She is also more aggressive, with her expressive nature being noted by Haruo Sakaki , who used it to differentiate the duo.


Godzilla

Masaji's appearance consisted of tattered and ruined clothes following the Eikou Maru 's sinking. While at home, he wore robe-like clothing.

Masaji's personality was largely unexplored in the events of the film.


Godzilla

Metphies holds a basic, but elegant design, wearing a full, white priest-like robe. Around his midsection is a purple, shawl-like piece of clothing, which is attached to his neck by a purple collar. His footwear shares the same aesthetic as his robes, being a simple white.
Metphies' eyes, when shadowed, appear to be very dark green. But when shone in the light, they became a translucent emerald green. His hair is a very light blonde in coloration.

Metphies is shown to be very lowkey in nature, maintaining a calm, monotone voice whenever he speaks, even in the event of Godzilla Earth's awakening, or during a confrontation, as shown when he stands his ground against an increasingly angered Eliott Leland .
He also shows a slightly devious side in leaking forbidden data on Godzilla to Haruo Sakaki , before then leaking that to the population of the Aratrum nearly anonymously.
However, this devious stunt also displays Metphies' abilities in both coercion and foresight, being able to utilize Haruo's thesis and the Committee's desperation as a means to both push Haruo to success, while succeeding in the primary objective of stopping Godzilla.
After the reveal of his race's plans and agenda, Metphies like the surviving priests are nihilistic zealots who blindly serve and obey their god Ghidorah's destructive ways, going to planets and using their people to unleash him upon their world and destroy it. Metphies however unlike his fellow priests is very manipulative and amoral, grooming and conditioning Haruo all his life in order to be the chosen figurehead and messianic figure for mankind as well as spurred on his hatred for Godzilla. He shows no real love for his disciples and no remorse when he sacrifices them to Ghidorah.
While he does appear to have some fondness for Haruo, it's mainly because he wants to unleash his hatred and use him to act as a bridge for Ghidorah to invade their universe through.


Godzilla

Miana's appearance is a stark contrast to most of the film's main cast, featuring unique, white paint designs across her face, and body. She possesses white hair (the bangs of which look remarkably similar to feathers), and green eyes, alongside a more tanned complexion.
Her attire consists of some light fabric, and she possesses a mask that covers most of her face. Her full design reveals that she wears brown sandals as well.

Miana was shown to be much more curious and explorative with the new humans in her and her sister's presence. When presented with a wrist-mounted display, she inquisitively stared, while her sister scoffed at her and seemed more withdrawn. Haruo Sakaki was able to discern Miana from Maina by her facial expressions, which were significantly less aggressive than her sister's.


Godzilla

Being twins, Minette and Mallorie have an identical appearance. The girls are pale-skinned and have short black hair. Their eyes are pure white, which glow when they use their powers.

As opposed to their benevolent counterparts, the Shobijin , Minette and Mallorie are vengeful and vindictive of humanity. Even as children, they were punitive to even the slightest of perceived disrespect, such as summoning a smaller kaiju to attack another boy that accidentally hit them. Combined with an ambitious lust for power, the two are willing to use their powers on humans and kaiju to get what they desire. Despite being aligned with Battra, the twins care little for the kaiju, seeing him as nothing more than a means to their conquest.
Due to their psychic abilities, Minette and Mallorie are mentally linked with one another, and as such, they only communicate through telepathy. The two choose to isolate themselves from others and prefer each others' company, often presenting themselves as though they are a single individual.


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Mulu's physique took a detour from previous characters, with his body build being much thicker and muscular in comparison. His skin was also much darker than most other cast members, with his hair being gray, and his eyes being brown.

Galu-gu's personality was briefly explored in Planet of the Monsters , which showed him as slightly dismissive of humanity's want to give up searching for a new planet to return to Earth, compared to Metphies , who sympathized with the species.
When Galu-gu spoke on Haruo Sakaki's thesis on defeating Godzilla, he showed not only a great interest, but also thought higher of the Captain as a result. When most others showed fear of the nanometal and its assimilation properties, Galu-gu hoped that Haruo and his determination would make him different from the others.
During City on the Edge of Battle , Galu-gu, alongside his associate Rilu-elu Belu-be showed great excitement at the nanometal and its propagation, showing an almost patriotic sense of emotion to it.
While normally calm, Galu-gu would have a slight change of tone with his nanometal assimilation, which would have him becoming irritated easier, as seen with Metphies' intervention.


Godzilla

Noriko has medium-length dark brown hair throughout the film. Her clothes vary a lot through the film because of the time-skips at the start. The first time we see her, she is wearing a brown sweater over a black shirt, but she can be seen wearing a white top with black vertical lines running down, a knee-length apron, and black pants later.
During the Ginza attack, Noriko wears a grayish turquoise button-down sweater over a oriental blue and white shirt.

Noriko has a bold, caring personality. She can be seen smiling towards Akiko as she blows a flower-spinner, and comforts Kōichi as he wonders if he's still alive or not. She also worries a bit when Kōichi tells her about the job he earned as a minesweeper. She also acts fast in moments of desperation, as seen when she hands Akiko to Kōichi out of nowhere, or when she shoves Kōichi into an alleyway to save him before being blasted by the explosion caused by Godzilla.


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Pelops II's appearance is that of a dog. This is because Mei Kamino used to have a dog named Pelops , though it is implied in the anime that Mei only likes dogs. It initially resembled Yung when Mei first downloaded its software.

Unlike Yung , who has a more reserved personality, Pelops II has a jubilant, energetic nature. It often generates comical images in front of Mei Kamino , in addition to being its profile picture when Mei is texting to Yun Arikawa .


Godzilla

Shinkichi's attire was casual for the island he was living on, consisting of a simple t-shirt and pants.

Shinkichi's personality wasn't thoroughly explored during the events of Godzilla . During the events of Godzilla vs. Destoroyah , Shinkichi would've apparently been unhappy with his children's occupations, as he apparently expected great things of them, over the implied mediocrity coming from their current occupations, casting him in a slightly judgmental shadow.


Godzilla

SSS9 dresses distinctively in a pinstripe suit with a full beard and aviator sunglasses, and is shown to have remarkable aim as a sniper.


Godzilla

Takeshi's appearance is relatively bare, being that of an older man. He wears the basic uniform of the Aratrum, and also wears glasses.

Takeshi was shown to be fearful of Godzilla's presence, upon learning of his survival, trying to dismiss his roar as thunder, upon hearing it.
Additionally, he was easily agitated, constantly yelling at his cohorts, be it during disagreements, or in a panic.


Godzilla

Yuko held a much slimmer appearance in comparison to the rest of the film's cast. Her complexion was similarly pale to Haruo Sakaki, and her hair and eyes were both brown in coloration.

It's stated that Yuko has a complex about her body, mainly centering around her physical strength. The extent of this is not yet known. She's also apparently fond of weapon design and modification.
In the film, Yuko's presented as curious, but also as someone who won't overstep boundaries, as shown while she speaks to Haruo for the first time. In addition, she's shown to be more lowkey in nature, and maintains a rather cool, calm, and collected demeanor, only breaking it when Haruo puts himself in harm's way.


Godzilla

Yung's avatar is quite plain; it appears as a gray box with two vertical slits as its eyes and a horizontal bar as its mouth.

Yung has a formal and reserved personality, possessing a prompt relationship with Yun and capable of organizing efficiently.


Gokurakugai

Alma, a young man of average height, initially appears to possess a slender build beneath his loose Tangzhuang top. However, in reality, he boasts a well-defined and athletic physique. His unique appearance includes long, pointed fangs, which could be attributed to his Half-Maga nature. His striking features comprise disheveled red hair adorned with pointed bangs at the front, complemented by relatively large blue-gray eyes. On the manga cover, a touch of maroon tints his hair.
In the serialized edition, slight adjustments were made to Alma's design. His red hair maintains its unkempt style with front-pointing bangs, and his eyes continue to be distinctly large and blue-gray. A reddish hue, somewhat maroon, adorns his hair in a color reminiscent of the one depicted on the manga cover. Attired in a unique fusion of a red and black hoodie adorned with numerous pins and patches, Alma draws inspiration from Tangzhuang attire, though his outfit leans towards a slightly looser fit. The emblem of the Saragi, symbolized by a snake, graces the back of his hoodie and the left sleeve. His pants and shoes echo the style observed in the Oneshot.
Notably, to facilitate swift access to his concealed Maga weapon—a crucial tool tethered by the Karmic Stake within his chest—one button knot on Tao's hoodie has been intentionally omitted near his chest area. [8] [9]
At the core of Alma's chest lies the Karmic Stake, featuring a handle that, when drawn, transforms into a blood-infused weapon akin to a cleaver. The spike is linked to the blade through a structure resembling bone and vertebrae, with the spike itself resembling the weapon's hilt. Upon extraction of the Karmic Stake, his left eye's white portion darkens, while his iris lightens, acquiring a cat-like appearance. Emitting a smoke or flame-like energy, his eye undergoes a noticeable transformation. [8] [9] The cleaver, utilized as needed, is then seamlessly returned to its place within his chest. [10]
Interestingly, Alma's fangs play a part in his transformation. They become more prominent as he employs his Maga abilities, visible even when his mouth is closed while transformed. Notably, these fangs appear to grow when his Maga skills are activated, an effect that contrasts with their discreet positioning when he is not in his transformed state.

Alma, Chapter 1's colored panel Alma, pulling out the Karmic Stake emerged within his heart Alma's half-maga transformation Alma's full Maga transformation

Tao, who serves as both Alma's colleague and guardian, carries herself with a composed and earnest attitude, standing in stark opposition to Alma's vibrant nature. Alma often indulges in playful and innocent actions, concealing a perceptive aptitude for noticing and comprehending subtleties that might elude others. Notably, he possesses an extraordinary talent for detecting lies through scent in serialization and through the person'a eyes, a capability that occasionally frustrates him when he identifies falsehoods driven by inconsequential motives. [11]
Alma harbors a profound gratitude for Tao, who has embraced the role of caregiver in his life. He expresses camaraderie by playfully sharing common dislikes, aligning his feelings with Tao's. As a sign of deference, he addresses her as "Ms. Tao" and seeks her approval when tasks are accomplished, with successful completion of missions often rewarded with meat treats.
Operating in tandem with Tao, Alma contributes through his vitality and martial skills, handling the physical aspects of their endeavors. This division of roles bolsters his self-assuredness in martial arts and combat prowess. With a knack for foreseeing swift resolutions in battles, he approaches opponents with fervor, often anticipating the engagements to be brief. [12]
In sharp distinction from his colleague and present guardian, Tao, Alma comes across as a vibrant and spirited individual. He consistently approaches circumstances with a sense of playfulness and innocence, despite this demeanor concealing his ability for keen observation. Even when appearing nonchalant during conversations, he adroitly grasps overlooked particulars and effortlessly recollects insights gathered from casual dialogues.
Alma's tastes in food are modest, evident in his readiness to participate in shared meals. On one occasion, he conveyed his openness to undertake missions even without financial compensation, as long as food is provided as a form of remuneration. [13]


Gokurakugai

Dara is a woman of average height with mature features. She has black, shoulder-length hair with an undercut and dark eyes. Her ears are pierced, but she doesn't wear earrings, and she also has a pierced navel.
Dara's outfit is similar to Yoki's, with a light jumpsuit featuring knot buttons and a black drawstring at the waist. The jumpsuit is open in the front, revealing a black tank top and her belly button piercing. She wears a black trench coat with the Saragi logo on the back and has aviator-style goggles on her forehead. [2]


Gokurakugai

Isato is a tall young man, likely standing at around 6 feet (approximately 182 cm) or a bit more. He's a bit shorter than Tao and has a slender physique. His hair is short and dark, with untidy bangs that hang in front of his slightly rounded dark eyes.
During their initial encounter at Meito Shrine, Isato wore an informal attire consisting of a dark changshan as his top, loose light-colored pants, and white loafers.
In a flashback involving his father, Isato was dressed in a long-sleeved collared shirt with sizable pockets on each side of the upper abdomen area. He paired this with a dark shirt underneath and light-colored pants.

Isato's character is marked by a gentle and compassionate demeanor. His actions and interactions reflect kindness and concern towards others. He engages in meaningful rituals, such as lighting candles and offering prayers for his deceased grandfather, showcasing his deep familial respect and affection. Despite facing adversities like an abusive father and a tough upbringing, Isato exhibits remarkable resilience. He perseveres through difficulties, working diligently to accumulate funds for his grandfather's potential medical expenses.
Initially, Isato hesitates to openly share his personal history with Alma and Tao. When he eventually does divulge sensitive details about his family's past, he briefly pauses, revealing a reserved facet of his personality.
Isato's empathy towards his late grandfather is evident as he grapples with regrets about not standing up for himself and feeling responsible for his grandfather's well-being. Despite the familial challenges he's encountered, Isato maintains a profound emotional connection to his grandfather's memory and holds his legacy in high regard.


Gokurakugai

Kanata had a petite stature and a slender physique. Her short hair fell just past her chin and possessed a slightly disheveled appearance, with her bangs hanging across her face, partially obscuring her left eye.
During her initial encounter with Alma, Kanata was dressed in what appeared to be the uniform of Izumisawa High School. She combined this attire with a lengthy, dark hoodie jacket. Around her neck, she had a tassel resembling a necktie. Her ensemble was completed by a modest skirt featuring knife pleats. She had covered her legs entirely with long, dark stockings and paired them with dark shoes.

Possessing a gentle and compassionate nature, Kanata was able to maintain a cheerful demeanor even during moments of personal difficulty. She chose not to respond in kind to instances of bullying, instead demonstrating a patient and composed attitude.


Gokurakugai

Luka possesses a compact stature, gentle facial features, slightly larger eyes, and short, curled hair complemented by extended bangs.
While he is currently enrolled in school, his typical attire comprises a conventional school uniform—a buttoned shirt paired with a tie, akin to formal wear. This is coupled with knee-length pants and a bag that resembles a portfolio, complete with a detachable sling for versatile backpack-style carrying.
During more relaxed occasions, as observed when he encountered Alma in the vicinity of the Troubleshooter's Office, Luka donned an ensemble that included a shirt reminiscent of a qipao, layered beneath a V-neck sweater. His pants were stylishly cuffed just above his ankles, and he completed the look with boots.

Luka displays a certain level of authority and outspokenness, attributed in part to his status as the offspring of a renowned zaibatsu, which affords him a degree of influence. Despite harboring apprehension towards Tao's composed yet intimidating demeanor, Luka possesses a grounded nature, particularly in matters concerning his sole confidant, Yuki.


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Nei is a youthful girl of average height, boasting waist-length light-colored hair neatly tied into a ponytail using a ribbon hair tie adorned with a tassel.
Her attire seems casual yet distinctive. She wears a mid-thigh-length light-colored cheongsam outfit with puffed sleeves, featuring a decorative golden ornament as a chest button. This cheongsam is complemented by a Japanese-style corset, similarly adorned with a golden button that serves both functional and decorative purposes. Adjacent to the corset, she has a katana holder adorned with a small tassel decoration on its lower part. Adding to her ensemble are plain, light-colored loose arm sleeves on both arms, with a floral ornament gracing the lower edge.
Completing her attire are sporty, dark shorts and high-heeled, dark-colored boots. On her left leg, she sports a mid-thigh-length sock, showcasing the emblem of the Saragi Organization on its side as a design element.
Her daily routine involves carrying two katanas with her at all times, essential tools for vanquishing disasters during her missions. She securely places them in a katana bearer attached to her corset on the left side.

Nei's introduction in Chapter 5 Nei explaining Alma's weakness on him Nei being proud of herself after receiving a compliment from Alma Nei, explaining why she wanted to be the best in everything

Nei possesses a lively and eccentric personality that includes a flair for dramatics. While she may come across as self-assured and even boastful regarding her speed and decapitating skills, she readily abandons this attitude in more sensitive situations. An example is when she and Alma were tasked with investigating the Sakaemachi Shopping Street, known to have roaming disasters, based on Tatsuomi's guidance. Nei's pursuit of excellence is evident; Yoki describes her as a diligent worker due to her swift task completion, while Alma deems her a dedicated workaholic. Her diligence stems from a desire for consistent recognition and praise for her accomplishments.
Beyond her skilled swordswoman persona, Nei demonstrates a somewhat immature and childlike nature. She remains attuned to her age and responds with despondency or aggression if not treated in accordance with her seniority. Maintaining a playful yet occasionally competitive rapport with Alma, she often engages in teasing and mutual jesting despite their underlying friendship.
There are instances, particularly involving the Yomi incident, where Nei shoulders a sense of responsibility even when she is unable to make an impact. This compels her to overexert herself, channeling her frustrations into combating Magas. This stems from her persistent need to achieve results in all her endeavors, indicating her dissatisfaction unless she can deliver substantial outcomes. [5]


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Ryu possesses a well-defined physique and stands tall in stature. His long hair, though somewhat disheveled, suits him well. Notably, he has am untrimmed beard and mustache that is still growing. On more casual occasions, he opts for a black samue outfit, a traditional Japanese attire often associated with Buddhist monks and temple workers. This attire is characterized by its simple and functional design. Ryu pairs this with a long robe and casual, loose-fitting black pants that feature a drawstring waist for easy adjustment. His choice of footwear consists of black sandals. His overall appearance appears somewhat untidy, possibly influenced by his alcohol consumption.

Ryu's personality is a blend of indifference, aggression, practicality, determination, and a complex set of motivations driven by his strong feelings against Magas. He exhibits an indifferent attitude, particularly at the beginning of his interactions with Alma, seeming unconcerned about societal norms and displaying an unconventional approach to teaching. His initial behavior towards Alma is aggressive and provocative, as he encourages confrontations and challenges Alma to overcome his fears and hesitation.
Despite his unorthodox methods, Ryu has a practical and goal-oriented approach to training Alma, aiming for him to harness his unique Maga blood power and become self-reliant. Additionally, Ryu is seen consuming alcohol during their training sessions and emphasizes the importance of practical combat experience and mastering the use of Maga blood independently. He is also open to conversations about Alma's condition and the reasons behind his inability to remove the restraint stake. Lastly, Ryu's motivations and past connections appear to be complex, as indicated by his interactions with Yoki and Dara, hinting at a history related to Tao and Nei that adds depth to his character.


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Tao is a tall woman with mature features and a well-proportioned body. Her platinum blonde hair has subtle pale purple highlights, and a small mole rests under her left eyelid. She sports black fingernails and typically wears her long hair in a braided style, draping it on her left side.
Her attire includes an off-white coat with rolled-up sleeves, layered over a black sleeveless jumpsuit reminiscent of a qipao, along with a white waist belt. Complementing her ensemble are black high-heeled boots that contrast with the wide-leg design of the jumpsuit's pants. The coat features patches on the front, a prominent Saragi Anti-Maga Organization logo on the larger back section, and a smaller one on the left sleeve. When at the office and in a relaxed state, she may be seen wearing the jumpsuit with sleeves pushed up and pants down, devoid of any embellishments, signifying a comfortable look for the day.
Tao's accessories consist of round lavender-colored sunglasses for outdoor outings, a black glove with a gold knuckle that adorns her left hand, and an ethnic-inspired golden earring with a small black tassel hanging from it.

Tao's left wrist tattoo

When Tao was younger, her father handed her over to a Beastman at the age of fifteen to pay off his debts. At that time, she had a tattoo on her left wrist—a small square with three increasingly smaller circles inside. Though she still had her left wrist, she endured relentless beatings from the Beastman and his associates. Tao realized that asking for release was pointless as her days blurred into a continuous nightmare, reinforcing her desperate need to return home.
Determined to escape, Tao made a bold decision to fight back. Trapped by heavy chains, she took extreme measures, sacrificing her own arm to break free and killing the man who was beating her that day. With adrenaline pumping, she sprinted home, only to find a devastating scene: her house destroyed and her father's lifeless body at the entrance.
Because of her self-inflicted injury, Tao now uses a prosthetic hand, likely created by Yoki, which she conceals under a black leather glove. [6]

Tao, Chapter 1 cover image Tao in Chapter 5's Side Story Tao, smoking Tao, introducing what their job really is to Luka

Tao's initial introduction presents her as composed, seated at her desk with the tendrils of a cigarette blending into her commanding presence. During her interaction with a recent client, she displays a firm demeanor, confidently managing the discussion about the agency's fees. Her way of speaking and carrying herself combines an air of charismatic toughness with a steady feminine essence. While her character's foundation might draw parallels to earlier shonen series, Tao breaks new ground by representing a strong female figure. Beyond her evident qualities of strength, resolve, and her role as the agency's leader, Tao also exudes genuine kindness and takes on a nurturing role with the young Alma. Although her character remains somewhat enigmatic, the story hints at an undisclosed history that could bring added depth to her persona.
Tao possesses a calm and composed manner; [5] she concentrates on new information, especially if it piques her attention. She upholds her own values as she goes about her actions. Her commanding nature is apparent in how she often corrects Alma and in her dealings with their first client, Mr. Cho, who finds her intimidating, a feeling echoed by Luka. Beneath her seemingly unemotional exterior, she has a compassionate side that prompts her to assist those in need without expecting anything in return.
Within their organization, Tao, as an adult, occasionally steps into the role of an older sister for Alma and Nei due to their comparative youth among their colleagues. Their decisions often require Tao's approval, emphasizing the reliance placed on her judgment.
Despite her outward appearance of detachment, Tao reveals a compassionate side, occasionally intertwined with her interest in financial matters. This is highlighted in the oneshot, where she takes on the case of Nene, a girl with limited resources, stirring memories of her own challenging past. Tao's generosity extends to cases that warrant significant aid, sometimes even foregoing fees. Nevertheless, symbolic payments are occasionally accepted; for instance, she engages in conversations with Isato about his problems in exchange for cigarettes, underscoring the empathetic stance of the troubleshooters. As Alma's guardian and senior colleague, Tao's influence is evident in Alma's behavior.


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Tatsuomi is a young, tall, and slender man with fair skin and shaggy hair that often covers his forehead and eyes. He wears moderately sized hoop earrings and typically dresses in a black samue outfit for casual occasions. This traditional Japanese attire, often worn by Buddhist monks and temple workers, is simple and practical. His top is a wrap-around jacket with a kimono-style collar and wide sleeves, providing comfort and ease of movement. His pants are loose-fitting with a drawstring waist for adjustability. Notably, the sleeves of his samue feature cloud patterns, and he wears a Tangzhuang undergarment. He completes his outfit with a pair of comfortable sandals.

Tatsuomi has an exceptionally warm and cheerful demeanor, often showing a positive outlook, especially around women. He feels comfortable and positive in these interactions. His friendly nature is consistent in various situations, but he is particularly jovial when engaging with the opposite gender.
Tatsuomi's playful side shines through, especially when he encounters charming or attractive women, including Tao. Despite his generally open and cheerful nature, he adds a comedic touch to his behavior in these moments. This ability to mix humor into his interactions showcases his adaptability and brings moments of levity to the team dynamics.


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Utsuro's long wolf cut is both striking and unique, blending wildness with elegance. Her hair is layered, with dark-colored shorter pieces framing her face and gradually getting lighter and longer towards the back. The top layers are slightly messy, giving her a rugged look, while the longer strands flow down her back in soft waves, reaching just below her chest. The combination of choppy, textured layers and smoother, flowing lengths creates a dynamic and edgy style that matches her strong and wild personality.
Utsuro's modern long-sleeved cheongsam blends classic elegance with a contemporary twist. The dress fits snugly, made from a smooth fabric that highlights her figure. Instead of regular buttons, the dress has tassel ties on each side. The long, fitted sleeves complement the sleek silhouette, while the split sides with tassels offer flexibility and style.
She pairs the cheongsam with short pants, adding a practical touch without sacrificing fashion. The pants are tailored to match the dress's sleekness, enhancing her modern look. To complete her outfit, Utsuro wears high boots that nearly reach her knees, also adorned with tassels that mirror the cheongsam's design. This ensemble captures her bold style, combining traditional Chinese fashion with contemporary elements in a distinctive and chic manner.

Utsuro has faced deep emotional struggles, including past suicide attempts and feelings of isolation. Her meeting with Yomi represents a significant change, where she feels understood and cared for, contrasting with her previous hardships. Because of her past experiences, Utsuro sees relationships through a distorted lens. She often misinterprets Alma's actions and words, reacting violently as a result. In intense moments, she displays manic behavior, with sudden mood swings and erratic actions. This unpredictability is evident in her interactions with Alma and others.
Despite her erratic behavior, Utsuro yearns for meaningful connections and care from others. Yomi's reassurance and Alma's presence brought her comfort, though her attachment becomes obsessive. She shows possessive behavior towards Alma, marked by her fixation on a ring, and seeks to control him to prevent abandonment, sometimes resorting to violence. [3]


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Yaya is a young girl likely in her teens. She ties her hair up into twin buns with a straight fringe and has two longer strands shaping both sides of her face. Her work uniform consists of her wearing a short Cheongsam dress with a black waist apron, black thigh highs and Tai Chi shoes.

Not much has been revealed about Yaya's past.


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Yoki resembles a canine-like beastman, particularly inspired by a border collie, towering over 2 meters in height. His fur combines light and dark shades in a pattern reminiscent of this breed. He's notably taller than Alma, standing at least two head-lengths above him. Yoki's dog-like appearance is further emphasized by his sharp fangs and long, pointed claws.
He wears a lightweight jumpsuit with knot buttons and an open front, revealing a black shirt underneath. His sleeves are rolled up to his elbows, and he ties the jumpsuit at the waist with a black drawstring fashioned into a bow. Additionally, he wears goggles on his forehead.

Yoki is known for his enthusiastic and open demeanor. He warmly welcomed them upon their arrival at the Saragi Anti-Maga Organization, showing genuine care for their well-being. He often reminds them to be cautious before taking any actions. [3]


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Yomi possesses a fair complexion and slender physique. His light-colored eyes, brows, and eyelashes harmonize with his appearance. His well-structured face is characterized by slim yet masculine features. Notably taller than Yoru, Yomi is inferred to have a relatively tall stature. His hair, medium in length and of a light hue, is fashioned with a lengthy fringe that is casually styled with a slightly tousled effect at the front.
During his introduction, Yomi donned a dark changshan, rolling up the sleeves for improved mobility. This attire was complemented by dark pants and matching shoes. In a pivotal scene where he unveiled himself to Tao and Nei, Yomi appeared after removing the Karmic Stake that functioned as Alma's restraint, an event that led to the unfortunate demise of Kanata. At this juncture, he was attired in a modern, light-colored, long cloak, which he positioned on his shoulders, resembling a cape and reflecting his distinctive fashion choice.

Yomi possesses a consistently composed manner and tends to speak in a calm and collected tone. He maintains his composure, even during an incident when Yoru acted aggressively towards two intoxicated women, resulting in one fatality and the other's transformation into a Maga. This capacity for tranquility is further evident in his interactions with Alma and the manner in which he confidently introduced himself to Tao and Nei. [5]


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Yoru, a man in his twenties, possesses a distinctive appearance. He has long, shaggy black hair with bangs that conceal a prominent scar on the upper right part of his forehead, extending to his eyebrows. His deep-set eyes and noticeable dark eye bags suggest a lack of sleep. He has two small hoop piercings in his right eyebrow. His right ear features a cross earring on the helix, three hoop earrings on the snug, and a thicker hoop earring on the lobe, with the left ear mirroring this arrangement.
Yoru also wears a black choker with visible patterns, hiding a neck scar from a childhood suicide attempt. His attire includes a contemporary collared changshan jacket over a black shirt and loose black trousers, combining modern and traditional elements. Additionally, he wears rings on his index, ring, and pinky fingers on both hands.

Jin Saotome - Teenager Days Young Jin and Tao Yoru's scar in the neck Yoru's scar in the forehead

Yoru's personality also has a darker, more unsettling side. When Alma first encountered Jin Saotome himself at the entrance of Meito Shrine , [4] Jin initially seemed flustered and anxious. He explained that he had been casually exploring and unintentionally ended up at the shrine, which made him appear suspicious and uncertain. Despite this, Yoru showed a sense of honesty and vulnerability, as he was visibly emotional and even shed tears when Alma comforted him. [4]
Altho after that interaction, Jin's demeanor shifted dramatically in different circumstances. Initially, he appeared as a somewhat timid and easily emotional individual who enjoyed sweets despite his age, indicating a softer, almost childlike side to his personality. His interaction with Alma, where he accepted a snack and expressed a liking for sweets, further highlighted this gentler aspect of his character. [4]

Yoru continues to tease her, implicating that she was the one at fault for her brother's death

When Yoru was later approached by Yomi, his behavior took a drastic turn. [5] He demonstrated a cold and ruthless nature, as seen when he used some form of unseen strangulation to harm two inebriated women. [5] His lack of compassion was evident in his actions towards the dark-haired woman, whom he forced to swallow a capsule that transformed her into a distorted creature. This incident revealed Yoru's capacity for cruelty and manipulation. [5]
He also has a very unsettling and manipulative personality, often marked by his creepy and constant smile that makes people uneasy. [6] When Tao meets him at Meito Shrine, he greets her with a smile that reminds her of her dead brother, Jin, and makes mysterious comments about who he is, claiming to be the other Jin that Jin have created within him. Even when Tao questions him aggressively and fires a warning shot, Yoru stays calm and threatening. [6]
Throughout their conversation, Yoru never stops smiling, showing his confidence and enjoyment in emotionally manipulating Tao. [6] He remains calm under pressure and taunts Tao with hints about Jin’s death, revealing his cold and calculating nature. [6] Yoru clearly enjoys causing distress, suggesting that Tao already knows the truth about her brother's death and blaming her for it. [6] His manipulative and cruel behavior is further shown when he tries to strangle Tao while still wearing that unsettling smile. His smooth shift from verbal manipulation to physical violence illustrates his ruthlessness and lack of empathy. [6]


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Luka’s beastman appearance is striking and distinctly feline. He has sleek, cat-like ears perched elegantly atop his head, giving him a sharp, agile look. A long, sinuous tail sways gracefully behind him, enhancing his feline agility and grace. His overall appearance combines human and beastly features seamlessly.
Incorporating details from the missing person notice for Yuki, Luka’s depiction reflects several of Yuki’s notable traits. Yuki is described as having distinctive white hair and beast-like ears, which complement his slender, slightly above 140 cm stature. He often wears dark olive-green gloves and bears a noticeable scar on his left cheek. Yuki is 11 years old, and these features, along with his youthful appearance, are mirrored in Luka's actual appearance. [1]

Yukiharu Nishi, known as Yuki, has a personality characterized by his calm and considerate nature. He is portrayed as a friend who values connections deeply, as seen in his relationship with Luka. When Luka finds him battered and in distress, Yuki urgently warns Luka to stay away, showing his awareness of the danger and his instinct to protect his friend. Despite his vulnerable state, Yuki's priority is to ensure Luka's safety, reflecting his concern for Luka even when he's in a dire situation. His demeanor reflects both his vulnerability and his strength, as he remains protective of his friend Luka, despite his own challenging circumstances.


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Alexander II is a middle-aged man with heavy outlines on his face, balding head with hair that sticks out at the side of his ears and a beard. He also wears a regal military uniform adorned with many decorations.

Not much is known about Alexander II's personality, however he was seen reacting in horror when Wilk threw a bag of explosives into his carriage.


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Toni Anji is an older man of an average build. He has white hair with a round widow's peak and medium length facial hair around his chin. He has prominent cheek bones and wrinkles around his eyes and forehead. Since he is blind, his eyes are depicted with a lighter, blank-looking shade. Since his fight with Inudou , he has a T-shaped scar on his forehead. [2]
He wears a device over his ears, strapped around his forehead. This device has two cup-like situated on both sides of his head to enhance his hearing. One is facing forward, and the other back.
He also wears a dark, chevron vest buttoned at the top with a mandarin-collared, medium tone button down as well as an ammo belt and satchel. He wears darker trousers rolled up at the ankle and waraji . As an Abashiri convict, Toni also has coded tattoo all around his upper torso.

Toni Anji is a very capable man, able to make split second decisions based on intuition. Although he often has the upper hand in his ambushes, he does not kill his victims unless absolutely necessary. However, he holds a large grudge against the mining company that had lead to the loss of his eyesight, as well as Warden Inudou from Abashiri prison, and has no mercy against them.


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Asirpa is a short Ainu girl with a small frame. She has dark hair which reaches the middle of her back, and blue eyes with tints of green, the same eyes her father had.
Asirpa wears a white Ainu robe made from bark called attus , complete with traditional swirling motif at the edges of the cloth over a purple band. Underneath she wears a purple kimono, which is tucked at the back. Asirpa wears dark leggings and deerskin boots called yukker . In cold weather Asirpa puts on a wolf fur mantle to cover herself in the wild.
She also wears a number of accessories, most notably a purple embroidered headband with swirling motif called matanpushi , matching tekunpe hand coverings, and two ninkari earrings that she received as heirloom from her mother . [4] In warmer weather, she can be seen wearing a rekutunpe necklace.
Asirpa carries many items, most notably her longbow and quiver, but also several knives in carved sheathes.

Spoiler warning : Significant plot details about Golden Kamuy finale follow. Three years later, Asirpa is shown to have grown quite a bit. At 16 years old, she is tall enough to reach Sugimoto's shoulder height. Significant plot details about Golden Kamuy finale end here.

Asirpa is an independent and capable young girl. She initially appears cold and withdrawn but that quickly changes once she warms up to the other person and exposes a more jovial and childish side.
As revealed by her uncle Makanakkuru , Asirpa changed after her father died. After being left alone, Asirpa relied on Retar and spent times with him in the mountains. One night, Retar left Asirpa while she begged the wolf to stay. Asirpa broke down in tears, being abandoned once again. Since that day she rarely smiled until she befriended Sugimoto ; Makanakkuru notes that spending time with Sugimoto has given Asirpa back her smile. However, she still struggles with the fear of being abandoned, uncertain whether Sugimoto still stays by her side if they find the gold.
When with her friends and family, Asirpa is a playful and cheerful girl. She enjoys cooking and is enthusiastic about hunting. She occasionally likes to tease others, especially Sugimoto and Shiraishi .
As a hunter, Asirpa is aware of the cruelty of nature. She knows that in the wilderness weakness leads to death and thus is very pragmatic about survival. She acts mature and serious when hunting her prey or discussing the plans of finding the gold. However, Asirpa has strict principles and beliefs, as she refuses to murder people even if her life is at stake.
Asirpa deeply respects the Ainu culture. The Ainu revere nature and consider animals godlike beings kamuy , so Asirpa always honors her prey and everything she uses as gifts from the kamuy . Asirpa will never eat the meat from a man-killing animal, believing it to be a wen kamuy . However, she considers herself a new kind of Ainu woman and occasionally dismisses Ainu customs such as tattooing her mouth or believing in fortune-telling.
More than anything, Asirpa wants to protect the Ainu and preserve her people's independence. After her journey to Karafuto and the many revelations that followed, she has decided to find the gold to assure that the Ainu and their culture will never be erased or forgotten.


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Beniko is a young girl with shoulder length dark hair adorned by a fringe headband, dark eyes and full lips. She wears a floral patterned garment.

Beniko is a kind and compassionate girl that looks out for her fellow performers.


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Chiyo is a young Japanese woman with long curly hair that resembles igogusa (egogusa) seaweed. Occasionally, she would wear her hair in an updo.
Chiyo wears a kimono with flowery pattern, obi, and geta.

Little is known about Chiyo's personality. Tsukishima remembers her as a kind girl who treated him with love and didn't care about the rumors of his father being a murderer. Chiyo doesn't enjoy violence, as she remarks that Tsukishima's tendency to get into fights is the reason people hate him.


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Chiyotarou is a young pudgy boy with a dark bowl haircut, thick eyebrows, and cheek blushes. He wears a coat over Japanese style clothings and pants as well as gloves and a scarf to keep warm during the winter. While ice skating, Chiyotarou wears a pair of getas with blades attached to them, called gerori .

Chiyotarou appears to be vain as he ignores Kadokura 's question to ask him what he thinks about his skating. However, he is willing to cooperate when necessary. He dislikes getting bullied by the older children and will make empty threats to ensure that he does not get harmed but does have a sense of moral as he was horrified when his bullies got hurt as a result of his own actions.


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Kumagishi is a middle-aged man with a round face, light hair swept to the side and gaunt cheekbones with a toothbrush mustache. He wears round glasses and due to being a prisoner, wears prison garbs with his hands cuffed together tied by a rope that goes around his waist.
Sometime later after breaking out of prison, Kumagishi's hair had grown longer to shoulder length and he now sports a small goatee. He also began to wear the Ainu clothing as a pretender.

Kumagishi is a timid man who does not seem to know much about prison life, specifically why prisoners should not escape during the daytime. He is willing to work with others if it benefits him and is not afraid to ask for help. Unlike the other escaped convicts in the Ainu village, Kumagishi is not as cold-hearted as he did not want to kill Asirpa and asked her to go get help for the women who were forced to be the convicts' wives.
Kumagishi says that he did not make counterfeit money because he enjoyed it but rather because he was asked to do it. He reveals that he was frustrated with not being able to earn enough money with his regular painting. He wanted to make a real piece of art that with just one look, would be able to change somebody's life forever.


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Choukichi is a young boy with a round face, thick eyebrows, long eyelashes, and dark bowlcut hair with long sideburns. His outfit consists of a dotted long sleeved shirt, dark pants with tabi, and a flat cap.

Choukichi is a mischievous boy that is prone to stealing other people's belongings. He also seem to be proud of his acrobatics abilities as he proclaimed that he is shocked that someone was able to catch up to him.


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Cikapasi is an Ainu boy with long dark hair which he keeps tied in a knot at the top of his head, bushy eyebrows, and big eyes. He wears traditional Ainu attus garment, tekunpe hand coverings, and hoop earrings. Most of the time, Cikapasi tends to go around barefoot, but in the colder weather he wears deerskin boots, or yukker .

Cikapasi is a curious boy that is easily amazed by great feats. However, he is a bit of a loner and doesn't play with the other kids in the village. He has shown an interest in hunting and is eager to help others during their hunts. He is also shown to have a perverted side to him, being interested in Inkarmat and her breasts.


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Eddie Dun is a middle-aged man of American descent. He has light shoulder-length hair, bushy eyebrows, and thick mustache. He dresses in a western manner, preferring suits, shirts and frock coats, as well as accessories like cravats.

Eddie Dun is passionate about collecting  weapons, rare objects and artifacts, including Ainu items. He is shown to be a greedy man, preoccupied with his wealth and possessions.  However, he still cares greatly for his ranch and horses and is ready to negotiate with those who would help him get rid off the "monster".


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Ekurok has shoulder length dark hair which he keeps under an Ainu headband. He has a gaunt face with forehead wrinkles, crow's feet, tear trough and a dark beard. He wears the Ainu clothing as part of a guise.

Ekurok appears to be a friendly person as seen when he welcomed visitors to his village. He is in fact a deceptive person as he pretends to be an Ainu.


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Ekurok's Brother has medium length dark hair that reaches his shoulders. He has big dark eyebrows and a dark goatee and wears Ainu clothing while being barefoot. He has yakuza tattoos on both of his lower legs.

Ekurok's Brother has at least some basic knowledge about the Ainu language to speak a few words of it. He is also a deceptive person who pretends to be an Ainu as seen when he captures and binds Asirpa. He has no qualms about killing a young girl.


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Enonoka is a small Ainu girl with large dark eyes and shoulder length dark hair capped by an Ainu hat. She also wears the traditional Ainu clothings along with mittens and woolen boots with a makiri knife on her left side.

Enonoka seems to be amused by daredevil occurrences as she shouted for Sugimoto to hurry up and cut himself instead of showing nervousness like the rest of the crowd.


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Fina was a Russian woman with light eyes, blonde eyelashes, and blonde hair that she kept tied up in a bun. She wore a flower-printed dress over a long sleeved button up shirt and straw shoes (lapti).
While outside, Fina wore a dark jacket over her dress, leather boots, and a piece of cloth tied over her head. She also carried a large bag which she slung over her shoulder and a handbag.

Fina was a kind and compassionate woman who cared deeply about her family. Upon suspecting her husband might be in danger, she immediately returned to Hasegawa's store to check on him.
She was also quite intuitive, realizing that Zoya isn't interested in learning Japanese. As told by Tsurumi , Fina was also perceptive enough to figure out her husband's real identity. However, she believed in his love for her and never disclosed the truth to the Russia's police.


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Fumie is a middle-aged woman with dark hair, long eyelashes, a gaunt face and wears lipstick.
She wears a long sleeved shirt that is adorned by a cloak that is tied like a scarf.

When it comes to practice for the dance performance, Fumie has a drill instructor like behavior as she would insult someone whenever they were doing poorly. As such, her personality can come across as rather intimidating. Despite it, she is not above giving praises to other people when they have done a good job.
Fumie, who worked alongside Yamada who once served as a spy for the Imperial Army , has no qualms about killing their foes. Her brutal manner of assassination even shocked both Tsukishima and Tanigaki, both of whom are soldiers that fought in war.


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Boutarou is a tall Japanese man of muscular build. He has long dark hair which reaches his knees [3] , distinctive angular eyebrows, sideburns, and long eyelashes. Boutarou's feet are 36 cm in size and his hands are webbed between fingers. [4] He has a typical Abashiri prisoner tattoo on his chest and back.
Boutarou wears a white shirt and light grey trousers with suspenders. Occasionally, he wears a lightly colored fur trimmed coat. Since his modus operandi is swimming, Boutarou prefers to walk barefoot.

Generally, Boutarou displays a friendly, confident, and easygoing persona. He is charismatic and quickly gets under a person's skin with his words and disregard for personal space. He seems to be on good terms with Shiraishi , who in his stead describes him as a "tough one who always went all out" . Boutarou cares about his underlings (who he calls his vassals) and avenges them if they get hurt or killed.
While outwardly charming, Boutarou is a cunning and violent person, capable of murder and betrayal. He is good at noticing how people feel about each other, as well as noticing their weak spots, which he uses to his advantage. He is selfish and ruthless when it comes to making his dream a reality; however, Shiraishi believes that the root of it lies in Boutarou's loneliness. [5]

Spoiler warning : Significant plot details about Chapter 262 and onwards follow. Despite everything, Boutarou still shields Shiraishi with his body from being shot. He sacrifices his life and entrusts what he knew to Shiraishi, asking to be remembered in return and for Shiraishi's children to know of Fusatarou Oosawa, also known as Boutarou the Pirate. Significant plot details about Chapter 262 and onwards end here.


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Tanigaki is a young man of Matagi descent. He is a large man with a muscular body with a lot of body hair. He has dark brown eyes, short black hair, a thin beard along his jawline, and thick eyebrows. After his fight with Sugimoto he received a little scar on his right cheek. [3]
Before leaving the 7th Division, he would wear a typical Japanese military uniform; in cold weather he would also wear a leather vest with fur. Later he is seen wearing a matanpushi on his head and an attush that once belonged to Asirpa 's grandfather on top of the army uniform. [4]

Tanigaki initially appears stern and aloof, saying little and almost never smiling. The loss of his sister Fumi and the search for her presumed killer as well as his mother passing away from grief had turned Tanigaki into a cold, lost person. However, after meeting Tetsuzou Nihei and later spending time with Huci and Osoma who nurse him back to health Tanigaki mellows out. He is a caring man with a strong desire to protect those he loves.
Tanigaki is an honorable man who will repay his debts to the people that have helped him. After learning that Asirpa might be in danger, he joins Inkarmat to find Asirpa and return her back home to safety. Tanigaki possesses a strong sense of righteousness, as noted by Hyakunosuke Ogata .
Tanigaki seems to be somewhat shy when it comes to his body or his dancing abilities, as he would cry when criticized by Fumie Yamada , fearing he is bringing the dance group down.


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Girel is a middle-aged man with short dark hair, deep set eyes, and a thick long beard. He wears round glasses and occasionally sports a cap.

Little is known of Girel's personality as he usually keeps quiet and doesn't talk to others (which could be explained by him being a foreigner). However, he is shown to be diligent and professional at his job as an operator.
Girel has a sharp eye as he recognized Asirpa as the child from the film he recorded years ago.


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Tsukishima is a short but thickset, muscular man, with dark hair shaved in a buzz cut, dark eyes with a slight greenish tint to it, and stubble on his chin. His most significant physical traits are the two lines under his eyes and a short flat nose that he inherited from his mother. [2] Just like the rest of the 7th Division soldiers, he wears the standard Japanese military uniform and a hooded coat over it.
Tsukishima has a scar on his abdomen that he received while protecting Tsurumi from an explosion during the Battle of Mukden.

Tsukishima is a very serious man, known for being diligent and dependable. He dutifully takes orders from his superiors and is unfailingly polite to those of higher rank. Though he is aware of the First Lieutenant's trickery and devilish ways of manipulating others and himself, he is shown to be extremely loyal to Tsurumi. Tsukishima considers himself to be a man whose life has little value. After spending many years assisting Tsurumi in his plans, Tsukishima believes that he is too far gone, so there's nothing left for him but to do his job and watch Tsurumi's plans unfold.
He is brutal and efficient in a fight, willing to put himself into the fray and end the conflict as quickly as possible, whether that means kicking an animal off of his superior's back or just throwing bombs to clear out as many people as physically possible. By Tsukishima's own admittance, he is willing to dirty his own hands in order to get the necessary results that he desires.
Because of his stoic demeanor, Tsukishima often has to act as the straight man as the rest of his group crumbles into chaos around him. Despite that, Tsukishima has shown to care for his comrades, as seen when he offered words of consolation to Genjirou Tanigaki who had been verbally reprimanded, and continued to show concern even when he was unable to address others directly.


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At least ten years prior to the beginning of the series, Heiji had dark hair and a smaller beard.
Underneath his military uniform, Heiji has a small but muscular build.

Heiji has a habit of saying "mosu", something which left a strong impression on his son, Otonoshin.
After the death of his eldest son Heinojou, Heiji never once scolded Otonoshin or showed a smile again. However, upon seeing that Otonoshin is safe after having been kidnapped, Heiji smiles at him, saying that he is proud of him for having fought well.
Heiji is shown to care deeply about Otonoshin, as seen when he rushed in to answer a call from Otonoshin's kidnappers. Despite this, he is willing to sacrifice Otonoshin's life in order to prevent a possible war from happening and saving the lives of millions of innocent citizens. However, after hearing Otonoshin's apology and plead to forget about him, Heiji became determined to save Otonoshin at all cost.


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Heinojou Koito had a pale skin complexion as well as distinctive eyebrows and long eyelashes, traits which he inherited from his mother, Yuki. He had buzzed dark hair and wore the Imperial Navy uniform.

Heinojou's younger brother Otonoshin described him as a really kind older brother who never once angry at Otonoshin despite him teasing and calling him names.


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Huci is an old Ainu woman of great status in her kotan, her age shows in her skin. She has deep wrinkles that crease and shape her face. Her eyelids sag over her eyes barely showing her irises. She has a large mouth tattoo that shows the importance of her husband. She's small and shorter than Asirpa. She wears a wide bandanna around her forehead similar to Aspira's. Clothed in traditional Ainu clothes.

Huci has a very warm and caring personality, feeding other children in the kotan and even Tanigaki when he recovers in the kotan. She's a more traditional Ainu, following old traditions and Ainu beliefs.


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Huci's 13 sister is an old Ainu woman. She has a large mouth tattoo that shows the importance of her husband. She wears a wide bandanna around her forehead similar to Huci's and is clothed in traditional Ainu clothes.


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Huci's Brother wears the customary Ainu clothing over a dark robe that he keeps in place with a sash. His black and white hair is parted sideways and over his ears adorned with big hoop rings. He has a white medium length beard, and like his siblings, his eyes appear to be closed.

Huci's Brother can only speak the Ainu language. He is a hospitable person, as he was willing to let strangers stay in his village.


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Ogata is a Japanese man of average height and muscular build. He has pale skin, black hair that is shaved at the sides and back in an undercut fashion, a thin beard, angular staple-like eyebrows, and dark catlike eyes, the latter two being inherited from his father. While with the 7th Division, Ogata had a typical military buzzcut, which he later grew out to an undercut after going rogue and betraying Lt. Tsurumi . The changes in his appearances are explained by him feeling liberated. [3]
Ogata sports two symmetrical scars on his face that he acquired after falling from a cliff and having his jaw broken while running from Sugimoto . [4] He loses his right eye after being hit by Asirpa 's poisoned arrow. [5] Afterwards, Ogata's been wearing a bandage, covering his missing eye, but later he is shown to have a prosthetic eye. [6]
Ogata wears a navy-blue uniform with red and yellow details, along with white gaiters and military boots. He is often wearing an off-white hooded button-up cloak.

Ogata is analytical and coldblooded, a proud sniper who is used to examining things from afar in order to best take advantage of them. Even when the circumstances are dire, Ogata keeps his nerve and takes the most efficient course of action.
Ogata is known for his marksmanship, a skill he honed since his childhood. He is ruthless and doesn't hesitate to kill, although he is aware that wanton slaughter is counterproductive and would rather escape a fight he can't win than throw himself into it impulsively.
On the surface, Ogata is capable of acting amiable and polite; in order to achieve his goals, he can lie and deceive others. He is prone to caustic remarks and may openly look down on some people. Ogata also likes to snark about any perceived absurdity and incompetence, especially if it comes to warfare and keeping one's gun safe.
Although he is generally emotionless and indifferent to others, Ogata seems to be a very proud man who doesn't like to be doubted. If challenged, he would attempt to do a task that someone says would be difficult for him.
Due to his upbringing, Ogata considers patricide to be a rite of passage to adulthood. He has also adopted an unusual and twisted philosophy, believing all people must be remorseless killers like him. Meeting anyone who contradicts that worldview triggers Ogata to experience a cognitive dissonance. Ogata's inability to empathize with others has caused him to misinterpret other people's actions, which often led to unforeseen and unfortunate consequences.


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Komiya's most distinctive feature is his bulbous nose. Other than that, he wears the standard Japanese military uniform and hat, and is armed with a rifle as well.

Not much is known about Komiya's personality as he appeared for a very brief moment, but he is not loyal to Tsurumi and his group. When he is exposed as a traitor by Kouhei Nikaidou , he panicked easily and tried to deny his words.


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Ilya is a middle-aged man with sharp eyes and a light beard. He wears a dark ushanka hat, a waistbelt coat, dark gloves and a scarf. He also carries binoculars, a rifle, and a bag aruound his shoulder.

Ilya is a man who is committed to carrying out his mission, however he can get too excited which can leave him wide open for attacks. He is also reasonable enough as he allowed his partner, Vasily to continue with the mission while he is injured.
Ilya is also loyal to his country as he is willing to hunt his emperor's assassin and tells Kiroranke that Russia hasn't forgotten about him.


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Inkarmat is a young Ainu woman with red-tinted brown eyes and dark, shoulder length reddish hair. Over her hair she wears a navy blue matanpushi headpiece. She wear appears to wear makeup and sports a traditional Ainu mouth tattoo. The beads on her ninkari earrings are colored red.
Inkarmat wears a piece of traditional Ainu clothing called cinciri , or ciciri . It is dark red with intricate patterns and long sleeves which end at her wrists. She dons a pair of leather boots and a full fox skin around her neck along with a tamasai bead necklace. She wears a sash bag on her left side.

Inkarmat is a sly and cunning woman who often uses people's perceptions against them. Using quick deduction and her spiritual knowledge she is able to make 'predictions'. She is assertive and confident, comfortable with using her looks and spiritual prowess to get what she wants. She enjoys fortune telling, and may even find it to be a source of comfort, as she drops the jawbone many times before the Abashiri Prison break to reassure herself of the fate of Asirpa's father. She enjoys using fortune-telling as a source of income, since she can easily swindle people out of their money and have enough left over to spend it on lavish things for herself, and later on, for Tanigaki and Cikapasi .
Though her methods may seem outlandish or deceitful, Inkarmat cares deeply about the fate of the Ainu people. She also wants to make sure that Asirpa is well taken care of. Despite being somewhat self-serving, she has also shown fierce loyalty to those few she has attached herself to.


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Kondou's whole face has not been revealed, but it can be seen that he has a big square face with heavy cheekbones. He wears a haori over his suit.

Not much is known about Kondou's personality, but it is known that he clashed often with Shinpachi Nagakura and would've made him cut his own stomach open if not for Toshizou Hijikata defending him. Despite that, he seems to hold Nagakura highly as a comrade as he offered him to be his personal retainer.


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Kaeko is a young Japanese woman with fair complexion, long dark hair adorned with a ribbon, stern arched eyebrows, and full lips with a defined cupid bow. She wears a kimono decorated with butterfly patterns.

As noted by Kikuta , Kaeko has a stern personality, which is why it was difficult for her to get married while she studied in the Peeress' School. Kaeko is in fact a stubborn and determined person, however, she is not as strict as her looks might suggest.
Kaeko is quite talkative and enjoys humor. She prefers when others listen to her and nod to what she says — a quality that most men she met before Sugimoto lacked. When it comes to love affairs, Kaeko cares greatly about appearance and looks of her possible mate, even more than she does about their social standing.
Kaeko is very passionate about things she wants. She has shown to be resourceful in trying to achieve her goals. However, she is also rather naïve and can be overtaken by her emotions. When Kaeko found out about Sugimoto's real identity, she still wanted to marry him and reassured him that his wealth or status don't matter to her at all as she has fallen in love with him.
Kaeko's maid Hamako Yamamura believes that Kaeko's wish to marry a handsome man is explained by her lost self-esteem. By getting a hold of a handsome man, Kaeko wants to prove herself to everyone and her school friends who left before graduating to get married. Hamako thinks that Kaeko is a great student at both scholarly and athletic ability and a wonderful woman, too. Kaeko's kind and caring personality is further confirmed by Kaeko's work with the women's association and helping injured soldiers and war widows.


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Kasahara had a long thin face with a pointed nose and arched eyebrows. He had black hair which high temples, a widow's peak, and sideburns. He wore a white shirt, a dark hanten jacket over a robe, tied with an obi, as well as white trousers, and leg warmers that reached up to his calves.  To keep himself warm in winter, he had his hands wrapped with only his fingers exposed.
Kasahara's Abashiri tattoo covered his entire upper body and parts of his arms.

Kasahara was a very cautious man, as he believed he could not trust anyone, especially after witnessing his fellow prisoners murdering each other. He appeared to not like direct confrontation, as he would sneak around and rather kill people in their sleep. He didn't seem to hold himself in high consideration either, as he just called himself a "small time punk" compared to his fellow prisoners.


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Ienaga is generally seen as extremely beautiful and captivating woman with black hair that was tied off in a bun with hair strands hanging on either side, long defined eyelashes, full red lips, and a mole on the right side of her lower lip.
Due to the amount of work she put into her appearance, she enchants various men with her looks alone.
She is commonly seen wearing a long black Edwardian dress with a collar and white embroidered flowers, complimented with a necklace. While undressed, she is shown to have a flat chest with a typical tattoo of an Abashiri convict.
Ever since confronting Saichi Sugimoto and hearing that her youth is the result of her self-delusion, she gained wrinkles around her eyes, implying that her pristine exterior started to crack.
After Ienaga was captured by the 7th Division , she often appears in a white medical coat.

Ienaga is formal, put together and polite, especially around the hotel guests, and addresses others respectfully. She uses her medical background in order to carry out dismemberment and torture on those whose looks she wants to obtain. She is extremely narcissistic and puts appearance above everything, to the point of torturing and eating 'attributes' she desires to possess. She doesn't feel remorseful over her actions and believes to have found the answer to staying young and beautiful forever. She acts extremely cold towards her victims, only caring about what she can take from them.
Ienaga is also a longtime fan of the arts.


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Kantarou is an average-looking man in his early 20s, with dark hair tied back and dark eyes. Defining features include thick eyebrows and dark lower lids. He wears a happi coat- which indicates his former allegiance to the Hidoro family- over a mandarin collar shirt.
He wears a vendor disguise during the hunt for Jack the Ripper . Jack the Ripper later cuts him on his forehead leading him to wear a bandage for the rest of the hunt for gold. Sometime after the Battle of Hakodate Kantarou has removed his bandage and wears the same happi he did before, with it now saying Okuyama, no longer showing an allegiance to the Hidoro family.

Relatively ordinary compared to the rest of the cast, Kantarou still has the desire to prove himself and become his own man.


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Inaba is a middle-aged man with short black hair swept to the side, wide arched eyebrows, big round eyes, and visible wrinkles on his face.
Inaba wears a shirt, trousers with suspenders, and a patterned scarf. While outside, he wears a coat and mittens. Inaba also carries a backpack on his back, presumably with filming equipment.

Inaba is a professional filmmaker who cares greatly about his work. As a producer he prefers to be in charge of the filming process and is mostly interested in revenue. However, he still has a sentimental side, as he showed Asirpa the film reels of her family they recorded years ago.


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Henmi is a short man with black hair stuck to right and eyes of the same color, with thick eyebrows. He had a normal build with the tattoo around the torso and a "Kanji" on the nipple straight. After leaving the prison he is seen wearing a dark blue kimono over a military collared shirt, pants in a lighter shade, socks to the cinnamon, an orange scarf on the neck and a cloth tied on the head.

Henmi used his mannered and sociable characteristics to approach his victims. According to prison guards, killing is as natural to him as breathing. His desire to kill and be killed surged when he witnessed the brutal death of his little brother. Since then, the very thought of suffering the same fate has gotten him sexually aroused.
Upon meeting Sugimoto and hearing his story about how he killed out of necessity and that in the end he would not have a quiet and gentle death, his desire to be killed increased, and he decided to try to kill him. Just like his brother, he wanted to fight until hope erased in his eyes, and as such, "shine" to the very end.


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Maeyama is a fairly plump man with with oval eyebrows, long eyelashes on his dark eyes, a round nose, and fat lips. His head is shaved and he has a mustache with a small tuft of beard on his chin. Other than that, he wears the standard Imperial Japanese Army uniform and cap.

Maeyama is dutiful to First Lieutenant Tsurumi , and he would rather prefer that people actually work on their duties instead of wasting time on activities they are not supposed to do.


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Sakamoto was a Japanese man. He has dark eyes, Long slicked black hair, A thin stubble and a sharp eyes. He also has tattoed map on his upperbody. He always running barefoot, so the soles of his feet became as thick as an elephant's hide.

Sakamoto was a vicious man. Despite his viciousness, he's deeply loved with his wife, O-gin. He will kill anyone who slept with his wife.


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Ueji has long, dark colored hair styled into braids, and is always seen wearing a hat with a pom pom at the top. He wears a coat with floral patterns, striped pants, white gloves, and long socks with Geta on his feet. A white sheet of either cloth or paper is draped over his face like a mask, which has two holes for his eyes (this seems to be tied around his head with a thin string). His eyes are dark in color, with a single vertical white line running through the middle of his irises (present as an adult and only during his second childhood flashback, possibly as a way to mark a before and after in his broken mental state. It's important to note the author seems like adding and substracting eye details for certain characters when something changes inside of them). He is usually carrying a box that is tied with a rope around his neck, in which he carries a puppet for his performance.
His most iconic characteristics are the several tattoos present on his face and neck, which he later explains were tattooed onto his skin by himself. His teeth look different than most character's, enough to give the intial impression to have been filed down to appear purposefully different, but it's confirmed they had been much the same even in childhood. He has dark circles under his eyes that rather than look like tattoos themselves, look like they're part of his natural skin. Curiously enough, these circles are present in both the current events and the flashback of his time in Abashiri prison (adulthood), but aren't present during his childhood flashback.

He was described by Boutarou the Pirate as "a weird guy (...) whose favorite thing in the world is to see the look on someone's face when they're disappointed".
Ueji is a trickster that enjoys pranking others and lying to them in order to get a laugh out of their resulting disappointed facial expressions. The sight of a disappointed face seems to bring him an abnormal amount of joy, which is something that greatly contrasts with how bizarre the very source of his laughter is.
He also seems to be a very negative and pessimistic person despite his tendency to never miss the chance to lie and crack a joke, as was seen in chapter 244, when he explains to a child that "(...) this world... every minute of every day... is full of nothing but disappointments". It's unclear if when he says this he finds this "fact" to be a good thing because it amuses him, or if he considers this to be something bad. Prior to saying this, he had been telling the child about how he did his own facial tattoos, and how through bearing the pain, he started to think they made him stronger. He says "It's like you can paint over your entire self, and transform into a stronger person".


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Aoyama has a square face with a long nose and eyebrows shaped like triangle and soft eyes. He has stubbles on his chin and his head is shaved with a widow's peak. He wore the Matagi clothes with a hood tied to his neck to keep his head warm from the cold winter.
As a member of the Imperial Japanese Army , Aoyama wears the standard military uniform and cap.

Aoyama is a friendly person with whom Genjirou Tanigaki got along well and joked with. He married Tanigaki's sister, Fumi, and loved her dearly that he did not want her to die a lonely and painful death and he was also willing to die alongside her. After Fumi's death and leaving Ani, Aoyama has always carried an enormous sense of guilt and wanted to apologize to the Tanigaki family for what happened to their sole daughter.
Aoyama was also a fearless man who would not hesitate to sacrifice himself for the sake of his comrades as he willingly threw himself at a Russian suicide bomber during battle.


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Mishima has big eyes and keeps his head clean shaven. He wears the standard Japanese military uniform and hat, with a cloak over it to keep him warm during the Hokkaido winters, as well as light gloves on his hands and is carrying a rifle.

Mishima is loyal to First Lieutenant Tsurumi as he has been following his orders to keep a watch on Ogata and Kouhei Nikaidou , who has betrayed him. He also trusts Genjirou Tanigaki and believes that he is not a traitor despite him being away from the platoon for quite some time.


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As a Yakuza boss, Wakayama had tattoos on his chest, shoulders and back. He had another set of tattoos on his legs as well, which came from his time in Abashiri Prison.


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Kirawus is a man of average height, with dark hair tied back by a matanpushi (traditional Ainu bandana) that covers his eyebrows and forehead, and sideburns that extend past his jaw. His age is not specified, but he has visible crow's feet and eye bags which may infer that he is middle-aged. He wears Ainu robes with his knife tucked into the cloth around his waist, and is usually seen carrying a rifle when he's traveling in the open. 10 years after the Battle in Hakodate, Kirawus looks nearly identical, though his face is slightly more gaunt.

Kirawus is practical and logical, first questioning Asirpa as of why she was using a bow rather than a gun given that a gun is stronger and more powerful rather than anything else. When with Kadokura, Kirawus also often questions what they are doing and why, sometimes providing other options. He does seem to hold some belief of/in luck, however he also seems to take reason as the priority.
He is also, like most of the Ainu throughout the series who receive screentime, very devoted to following the Ainu traditions, beliefs, and cultural values.


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Kiroranke is a tall muscular man. He has a typical male Ainu haircut, with his hair reaching his shoulders and only the top of his head and the area around his ears being cut short. Satoru Noda said he based it on an old photograph of a Sakhalin Ainu of that time. [4]
Kiroranke has blue eyes with defined eyelashes, angular eyebrows, and a thick beard. He has a muscular physique and a hairy chest. He wears a traditional Japanese army uniform with an Ainu garment called ruunpe on top of it. Kiroranke also wears swirling earrings in both of his ears.

Kiroranke is a person who upholds strong ideals. While typically laidback and easy to approach, Kiroranke is a man of conviction who greatly cares about the ethnic minorities of Far East of Russia, as well as the future of the Ainu . Believing in his goal being just, Kiroranke is ready to take extreme measures to achieve what he deems necessary for the liberation of the oppressed nations. He is shown to be capable of lying and deceit, manipulating Asirpa into remembering the code to the Ainu gold.
However, Kiroranke is never cruel and instead shows hesitation when it comes to directly hurting or killing others. Some time after their first meeting, Hasegawa compared Kiroranke to Takayoshi Kido , who he described as "...cheerful, rational, and flexible man who stood up against a massive political power." [5]
Kiroranke has a soft spot for horses and enjoys caring for them. When he found out that the horses at Naganuma Racetrack were abused by the yakuza, Kiroranke decided to forsake his agreement with the bandits and win the race, even though it meant risking his own life. Kiroranke often displays bravery, rescuing Shiraishi from drowning [6] and coming to his aid when the latter was captured by the 7th Division [7] , as well as saving an Orok man at the risk of being shot by a sniper [8] .
Kiroranke expresses a lot of admiration and love for his guerilla comrades, Wilk and Sofia . While Kiroranke had romantic feelings for Sofia, she always saw him as a younger brother. Still, years later Kiroranke continues to care for Sofia. After discovering that Wilk had changed, Kiroranke was greatly distressed and upset with his friend, who he thought abandoned their ideals. However, when seeing Wilk's dead body, Kiroranke broke up in tears, mourning his comrade, showing that he still cared deeply about Wilk. Years later, Kiroranke once again showed Wilk kindness by killing him, comparing it to how the wolves that Wilk admired so much would kill their weak [9] .


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Suzukawa has medium length light hair that covers his ears and goes down to his shoulder with the middle part being bald. He has heavy eyes with crow's feet and a white moustache and goatee. He bears the tattoo of the Abashiri Convicts on his back as well. As an Ainu pretender, he wears the Ainu clothes and goes barefoot. Upon joining Sugimoto's Group, he begins wearing a coat. He somewhat resembles Shinpachi Nagakura as other people are startled that they can hardly tell them apart.

Suzukawa is a shrewd man who was able to easily deceive many people with his scams. He values his own life and is willing to give out valuable information to others to preserve himself. As a con artist, Suzukawa's pride is his intellect and does not like being lumped in with savages who only use brute force to steal what they want.