Rampaging Dragon of the North

A fisherman's son who returns home to avenge his family and defend his village. He keeps his true plans secret from his mother and threads a careful path between honor and vengeance, gathering a band of men to confront the Ashida clan.

The ruthless boss of the Ashida clan who wields power through fear and the threat of violence. He uses his rifle and brutal force to subdue the village and crush any challenge to his authority.

Gen's bodyguard who shifts sides to help Jiro and the villagers. He reveals his loyalty to the fishing families, but is fatally shot by Gen after stopping him from shooting Jiro, and he had previously killed Gen, paying the ultimate price for treachery.

Childhood friend of Jiro and daughter of the village's fishing boss, Aida. She supports Jiro and helps reveal the pressures placed on the village by the Ashida clan.

Reiko's father and the boss of the fishermen who negotiates with the Ashida clan. He embodies the burden of leadership in a village where profits depend on the sea and where outsiders threaten their livelihood.

Jiro's younger brother who dies after being shot during a festival by Gen's men. His death deepens Jiro's resolve and the villagers' desire for unity against Ashida.

A young fisherman who offers to help Jiro, joining the effort to overthrow the Ashida clan. He contributes to the village's collective gamble against their oppressors.

A neighbor who aids Jiro, providing support and helping the villagers recover after violence and destruction.

Another neighbor whose presence signals the village's resilience; she aids in sustaining the community through the chaos.