Battles Without Honor and Humanity

A war veteran who becomes a central yakuza figure, Hirono navigates a brutal postwar underworld with a mix of pragmatism and stubborn loyalty. His decision to take matters into his own hands marks him as both protector and danger to those around him. He faces the dilemma of honoring his past while shaping his own path in a world that rewards power over principle.

Patriarch of the Yamamori Family, he wields influence through political and criminal networks. He is calculating and composed, using deals and threats to extend his empire while maintaining a public image of stability. His leadership blends strategic restraint with ruthless decision making.

A sworn brother to Hirono, Wakasugi embodies loyalty and tragedy. His commitment to the alliance collides with the brutal realities at the top, leading to a fatal cycle of vengeance. He becomes a symbol of the costs of staying true to one’s boss in a world that thrives on betrayal.

An ambitious officer within the Yamamori faction, Sakai embodies strategic cunning and a willingness to rethink loyalties for power. His calculated moves threaten the status quo, culminating in violent confrontations with rival factions.

A pragmatic figure who navigates factional lines, Kanbara is both an ally and a volatile adversary. His ambition and willingness to take risks reveal the volatile nature of the yakuza world.

A high-ranking member who plots with others against rivals, Shinkai embodies ruthless pragmatism that makes him dangerous to allies as well. His schemes and alliances set in motion a chain of killings and shifting loyalties.

A subordinate who handles the drug trade within the Yamamori orbit, his actions escalate violence and expose the fragility of loyalties within the family. His involvement helps trigger a broader conflict that reshapes the power structure.

A minor gang member aligned with Shinkai's faction, Mizutani Bunji participates in operations that influence events. His presence illustrates the layered, sprawling nature of postwar yakuza politics.

A blood relative of the Okubo family, Ueda is a key figure in the shifting alliances that define the postwar underworld. His death signals the high cost of factional violence and the volatile balance of power.

Patriarch of the Okubo Family, he represents a politically connected faction whose influence intersects with both Yamamori and Doi. His strategic mind and network of alliances help steer the underworld’s power dynamics.