Aoi Bungaku Series

Youzou Ooba

Wealthy congressman's son, rebellious artist, joins resistance, fails, attempts double suicide.

Portrayed by Miyano Mamoru, Sakai Masato

Kandata

A merciless, sadistic bandit who finds joy in killing, Kandata's greed ultimately dooms him in the afterlife.

Portrayed by Miyano Mamoru

K

Independent monk, studying religion, commits suicide after unrequited love.

Portrayed by Koyama Rikiya

Akiko

A manipulative, demonic beauty who controls Shigemaru through cruelty and insatiable desires, demanding gruesome acts for her amusement.

Portrayed by Mizuki Nana

Sensei

Portrayed by Sakai Masato

Takada

A playwright haunted by a past trauma, Takada struggles to adapt a Greek tale, his memories hindering his creative process.

Portrayed by Kiuchi Hidenobu

Yoshihide

Celebrated painter Yoshihide defies a king, depicting the people's suffering in his final masterpiece.

Portrayed by Sakai Masato

Shigemaru

Reclusive mountain bandit, Shigemaru, lives with seven wives, robs travelers, and believes cherry blossoms cause madness.

Portrayed by Sakai Masato