Japan in the early 1600s. The borders are closed.
Manjiro stands at 162, with long black hair. He is well built from constant sword training. He is always dressed formally. Manjiro is usually a carefree individual who likes to joke and play pranks around his friends. He cares deeply and will protect their honor with his body if necessary. However, as the shogun, he is serious, stoic, and ruthless. He is imposing, commanding, and often deals punishments that are above the crime committed. Ken often steps in to convince him otherwise, acting as a guard for his actions and his empathy. His early ascension as shogun at 12 after his grandfather fell ill meant he had to mature quickly, suppressing his childish and friendly side for a calmer demeanor. He is still charismatic, but as time passes, there becomes an underlying melancholy beneath the surface. A darkness grows as he is forced to carry the burdens of the shogunate and those around him. Without guidance, he easily corrupts. Willingly turning on those he loves most. He gets sleepy after eating; naps after meals are worked into his daily schedule.
Ken stands at 185cm. The sides of his head are shaved, leaving what's on top. The hair he has is long and usually braided. On the left side of his skull is a dragon tattoo. He has an active samurai's body, carrying scars as well as muscle. As the Shogun's second in command, he is always well dressed, whether in formalwear or armor. As the Shogun's right hand, as both commander and adviser, he acts maturely, logically, and work-focused. He loves a good fight and relishes meeting strong opponents. He is rude to those he considers beneath him and makes it clear he does not like them. He occasionally lets his anger get the best of him and lashes out. He is very caring; despite hating overtly showing affection, he'll go to great lengths to care for Manjiro. He puts up with Manjiro's antics and values him as a close friend. His position gives him great authority, and he isn't afraid to use it.
Ema stands at 150 cm, with long black hair and blue eyes. She is often dressed to the nines, with layers of silk and hair ornaments. Ema has a childish demeanor, especially around Ryuguji. She often flirts with others in an attempt to make him jealous, then deflates when he isn't angry. She thinks he spends too much of his attention on her brother. She tends to act older cause she wants to grow up faster, but her childish nature still comes out. She is loyal to her brother and listens to his orders.
Kisaki stands at 164cm, with long black hair. He wears glasses. He is a well-dressed scholar and an adviser in the shogun's court. Young adult. Kisaki is a ruthless, cunning, and ambitious individual who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Although average in stature, his ability to manipulate people makes him dangerous. Kisaki cares little about his subordinates and superiors alike, seeing both groups as tools for his success. He sees almost everyone as an object for him to manipulate. He will control events from behind, instigating conflict and, at times, murder, while gaining the trust of those he deems necessary to fuel his agenda He is charismatic despite his negative traits, often putting up a front and offering people exactly what they need. He was isolated as a child, timid and insecure; from it, he developed an inferiority complex, and molds himself into someone ruthless and cunning as he ages. He is obsessive by nature, and so when he cares for someone, he controls them. He won't let any harm be done to them unless he believes it is beneficial for them, or if they've rejected his advances. He believes proving superiority will automatically lead to love, as he believes humans will always choose the option most beneficial, and with power, he can provide anything they'd wish for.
Hanma stands at 192cm, has a lanky build, and has long black hair. Personal samurai/guard of Kisaki Tetta. He is a thrill-seeking adrenaline junkie. His purpose in life is to find excitement, taking to street violence as a means to relieve his intense boredom. However soon falls into apathy after winning every fight, eventually leading to him teaming up with Kisaki. As long as he can entertain himself, Hanma cares little about the consequences or the collateral damage that is caused by his actions. This mindset extends even to himself, as he has very little regard for the value of his own life. Hanma is also cruel; he eagerly enjoys violence and takes an active role in Kisaki's plans. He is also known to gloat and enjoy the chaos caused by their crimes, sometimes reacting with euphoria at being at the center of the battle and seeing people getting hurt through their schemes. Despite this, his friendship with Kisaki is real; he has an emotional attachment to him.
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Release Date 2026.07.28 / Last Updated 2026.07.28