The Beast Shall Die

A clever, ambitious 26-year-old fourth-year student at Kanto University who covertly translates work and pursues foreign study. He is suave and rationalizes his criminal acts as means to achieve a prestigious scholarship, concealing dangerous tendencies beneath his charm.

Date’s girlfriend who pushes him toward pursuing a foreign education. She is a practical counterbalance to his schemes, yet becomes entangled in the consequences of his decisions.

A detective investigating the murder who becomes convinced Date is the killer. His pursuit embodies the tension between professional duty and personal curiosity, adding pressure to Date’s precarious plans.

Date’s professor and mentor who manages his scholarly output and funding prospects. He represents the academic establishment that can both enable and exploit a student’s ambitions.

Date’s girlfriend who is involved in the broader social world around him and influenced by his aspirations. Her presence heightens the emotional stakes of Date’s choices.

A detective who presses Date for answers and whose theories about the case push Date to improvise. His interrogations intensify the cat-and-mouse dynamic of the investigation.

The murdered officer whose death triggers the entire investigation and the central mystery of the film. His absence motivates the detectives and frames Date’s risky maneuvers.

A social figure in Date’s circle, providing a glimpse into the nightlife that intersects with crime and investigation. Her presence underscores the city’s dual allure of charm and danger.

Another Rollita hostess who frames part of Date’s social world and highlights the ordinary lives entangled with extraordinary crime.

The driver who facilitates quick escapes for Date, acting as a crucial support in his flight from law enforcement.

A minor yet recurring figure in social scenes, adding texture to the university-city milieu.

A practical character who manages Date’s living space, providing a functional backdrop for the story’s events.