Wicked City

A salaryman by day who doubles as a Black Guard when needed. He struggles to balance corporate duties with his darker mission, and his growing bond with Makie compels him to protect both worlds. His courage is tested as he faces assaults from Radical forces and shocks about his own role in the peace effort.

A beautiful Black Guard member who also works as a fashion model. She believes in the need for peace between the two worlds and has a complicated past with the radicals. Her relationship with Taki grows under fire, and she ultimately plays a pivotal role in securing the treaty.

A dwarfish, centuries-old mystic who acts as signatory for the interworld treaty. He shelters his bodyguards and manipulates the events from behind the scenes, revealing that his true motive is to ensure the new peace through their success. He ultimately aids Taki and Makie with his power and knowledge.

A Radical operative who relentlessly pursues Taki and the team. He embodies the violence and cunning of the Black World radicals who seek to derail the peace pact. His confrontations push the protagonists toward decisive actions.

Leader of the Radicals who uses psychic projection to torment Taki and test the couple’s resolve. He is the primary antagonist whose schemes threaten to destabilize both worlds. His downfall comes at the hands of a determined duo and unexpected help from Mayart.

A spider-like doppelgänger from the Black World who embodies seduction and danger. She represents the threat of infiltration and the price of interworld contact. Kanako’s actions intensify the stakes for Taki and Makie as they navigate trust and betrayal.

The hotelier who provides refuge and imparts a worldview about what Taki will protect. He emphasizes the value of protecting the bond between worlds and the people in it. His guidance shapes Taki’s understanding of duty and personal stakes.