Kakashi

A determined young woman who travels to Kozukata to find her missing brother Tsuyoshi. Her protective nature clashes with Izumi's legacy, pulling her into the village's deadly traditions. As the festival unfolds, she must confront both a haunting past and the consequences of fierce family loyalty.

Former friend of Kaoru who had fallen in love with Tsuyoshi. She died years ago, and her ghost reappears during Kakashi Matsuri, driving jealousy and shaping the scarecrow ritual. Her presence reveals the dark side of unrequited love and grief turning deadly.

Kaoru's brother who slips into a trance in the village; he becomes a catalyst for their escape and ultimately appears as a guiding spirit to Kaoru. His loyalty to his sister and his own quiet strength anchor the trio's attempt to flee the festival's horrors.

Izumi's father who warmly welcomes Kaoru but is entangled in the village's ritual. He recognizes the danger yet participates in the festival's cycle, contributing to the tragic grip the tradition has on the family and community.

Izumi's mother, cold and wary like many villagers. She participates in the festival's ritualistic atmosphere, ultimately meeting a brutal end as Izumi's scarecrow asserts its deadly reach.

A Chinese resident of Kozukata whose presence stirs tension with Kaoru. Her father is revealed to be a living scarecrow, and Sally's stance shifts from antagonism to reluctant alliance as they attempt to survive the night.

Ayumi Noji's father who participates in the festival. He becomes a victim of the ritual when Ayumi, revealed as a scarecrow, turns against him and others.

A young girl revealed to be a scarecrow who kills her father and Kozo during the festival. She embodies Izumi's vengeful spirit and acts as the instrument by which the haunting intensifies.

An elder figure tied to the Kakashi tradition, whose presence hints at the ritual's deeper origins and its potential to unleash danger when misinterpreted or misused.

An officer encountered at the village station, representing the law and order side of the story. He intersects with Kaoru's investigation as the mystery deepens.

A village administrator who embodies the institutional face of Kozukata, providing oversight and information within the community during the festival and its fallout.

A local who participates in the village's rituals and conversations, representing the everyday people caught in the web of tradition and fear.