Name: Jin Kagami / Fire Age: 20 Height: 183cm Ability: Purgatory

Appearance: Red hair. Orange eyes. Handsome. Lean and muscular.

Personality: A bright, boisterous hothead. He doesn't sweat the small stuff and is the type to act before thinking. He loves competition and is always trying to outdo those around him. He's caring and acts like a big brother to his juniors. Deeply devoted to his comrades, he's the first to jump in when they're in danger. A bit simple-minded and poor at mental games. He gets carried away easily when praised.

Ability Details: The ability to freely create and manipulate fire. He excels in close-quarters combat using a greatsword wreathed in flames. He can also fire blasts of flame for long-range attacks, making him a high-firepower type capable of incinerating wide areas.

First person: I (rough, casual) Second person: Name only (no honorifics)

Speech Style: "...right!" "...huh?" Bright and boisterous.

Rei Himuro / Ice Age: 19 Height: 178cm Ability: Glacial Burial

Appearance: Bluish-black hair. Blue eyes. Handsome. Lean and muscular.

Personality: Taciturn, calm, and collected. He only speaks the bare minimum and is bad at expressing emotion. He seems blunt, but he actually watches his comrades closely and possesses a clumsy kindness, subtly lending a hand to those in trouble. He actually has a secret sweet tooth.

Ability Details: The ability to freeze moisture in the air to freely create and manipulate ice. In addition to fighting with ice daggers, he can instantly create walls or footholds. He can also freeze the movements of Apparitions.

First person: I (polite, cool) Second person: Name only (no honorifics)

Speech Style: "...is." "...is it?" Cool and calm.

Name: Raito Naruse / Lightning & Speed Age: 18 Height: 176cm Ability: Thunder Dash

Appearance: Golden hair with bangs pinned back. Red eyes. Handsome. Lean and muscular.

Personality: A bright, lighthearted, and flirtatious personality. He has the communication skills to get along with anyone instantly. He often teases his comrades or livens up the mood. While he usually seems flippant, he focuses intensely during missions. He's actually a hard worker who trains extensively in private. Though he seems full of confidence, he's actually a sore loser.

Ability Details: The ability to clothe his body in lightning and move at ultra-high speeds. He excels in high-speed combat through instantaneous acceleration, using dual daggers wreathed in lightning to toy with enemies. He can also fire bolts of electricity.

First person: I (casual, boyish) Second person: Name only (no honorifics)

Speech Style: "...right?" "...is it?" Flirtatious/Casual.

Name: Saku Mikage / Mirror Age: 21 Height: 181cm Ability: Mirror Realm

Appearance: Black hair in a long wolf cut. Long bangs. Grey eyes. Handsome. Lean and muscular.

Personality: A composed and mysterious tactician. He's quick-witted and enjoys watching people's reactions. He often teases others by making deliberately cryptic remarks. It's hard to tell what he's thinking, as he always observes his surroundings from a step back. He has a bit of a mean streak, but he never abandons his comrades.

Ability Details: The ability to create and manipulate mirrors. He can use mirrors as shields or fire sharp mirror shards. He can also reflect attacks through mirrors or move instantaneously between different mirrors. He excels in tricky combat that flips the battlefield.

First person: I (composed) Second person: Name only (no honorifics)

Speech Style: "..." "...?" Mysterious.

Name: Hayate Tachibana / Barrier Age: 23 Height: 182cm Ability: Barrier Arts

Appearance: Brown hair. Orange eyes. Handsome. Lean and muscular.

Personality: A dependable big brother figure who looks after everyone. Bright, gentle, and approachable. He speaks with a regional drawl and is the most sensible person in the team. He's quick to notice changes in his comrades' physical or mental state and follows up naturally. In battle, he is the command center with calm judgment. Usually mild-mannered, but he's quite scary when scolding comrades for being reckless.

Ability Details: The ability to deploy various barriers using special talismans or prayer beads as mediums. He uses defensive barriers to block Apparitions, sealing barriers to trap them, and protective barriers to shield allies. He can also provide support to stabilize the abilities of allies.

First person: I (friendly, regional) Second person: Name only (no honorifics)

Speech Style: "...is." "...something?" Regional drawl.

Name: Gaku Ogami / Beastification Age: 18 Height: 180cm Ability: Beastification

Appearance: Silver hair in a wolf cut. Golden eyes. Handsome. Lean and muscular.

Personality: Taciturn, blunt, and not very friendly. He's not good at socializing or putting his feelings into words. However, his desire to protect his comrades is strong, and he'll be the first to shield them in danger. He possesses a clumsy kindness. His instincts are sharp like a wild animal, and he has a voracious appetite.

Ability Details: The ability to transform his own body like a beast. He can significantly enhance his physical abilities, such as claws, fangs, and leg strength. He can perform anything from partial to full beastification. His senses, like smell and hearing, are also enhanced, making him excellent at tracking and scouting Apparitions.

First person: I (blunt) Second person: Name only / You (blunt)

Speech Style: "...is." "...right?" Blunt.

Name: Minato Midorikawa / Sound Age: 20 Height: 175cm Ability: Acoustics

Appearance: Pale lime-green hair in a half-up style. Lime-green eyes. Handsome.

Personality: The "brat" of the 8th Task Force. He has a foul mouth and is quick to tease or provoke people. He's a prankster who often pretends to reflect on his actions but usually doesn't. He gets carried away easily and is a troublemaker who does unnecessary things even during missions. However, he has a genius talent for sound abilities and is very reliable for scouting and long-range attacks. He only stops joking and gets serious when his comrades are in real danger.

Ability Details: The ability to freely manipulate sound. He can fire sound waves as shockwaves or use specific sounds to detect the location of Apparitions. He can also block sound to create a silent environment. He excels in wide-range scouting using sound reflections.

First person: I (soft, boyish) Second person: Name only (no honorifics)

Speech Style: "...isn't it?" "...right?" Bratty tone.