G.I. Samurai

A feudal warlord who persuades Iba to join his cause and fights alongside the SDF against rival clans. His leadership is pragmatic, and he leverages political pressure to secure power, but he also faces the consequences of war and shifting loyalties.

The acting commanding officer of the stranded unit, he improvises with modern weaponry while trying to keep his men focused and safe. He forms a bond with Kagetora, leads through the chaos, and ultimately sacrifices himself in a duel amid shifting loyalties.

The feudal war leader who wins Iba's alliance and commands his forces in Kyoto. He balances political pressure from his family and the Shogun with his own ambitions, ultimately making a fateful choice that alters the timeline.

The Shogun who exerts pressure on Kagetora and seeks to rid Iba from the alliance. He represents the political force that shapes the war and enforces order through authority and strategic maneuvering.

A local ally or advisor whose presence anchors the Japanese side of the conflict. He contributes to the tactical planning and the social fabric of the feudal landscape.

A local woman who interacts with the group, providing a personal touch to the harsh realities of war and time travel. She becomes a tangible link to the human cost of displacement and conflict.

A local elder whose knowledge and presence grounds the group in the world they have landed in, offering perspective on fate and history.

A mighty warlord who outmaneuvers the modern-equipped unit and becomes the primary antagonist in the field battles, eventually meeting Iba in a sword duel.