Yakuza Graveyard

A police investigator born in Manchukuo who aggressively pursues the Nishida and Yamashiro yakuza. His rough methods frequently bring him into conflict with superiors and Internal Affairs. He uses danger and manipulation to try to control the turf war, even as his personal life grows more tangled with Keiko.

Widow of a man Kuroiwa killed who squeezes him for money to open her own bar. She becomes a conflicted symbol of independence and dependence, later helping Kuroiwa with funds but also escalating their volatile relationship. Her heroin use and fearlessness reveal a rough, self-reliant survivor in the underworld.

A high-ranking police figure who offers money to Kuroiwa and coordinates with Nishida interests. He embodies the corrupting temptations of power and is involved in schemes that blur lines between law and crime. His actions contribute to the tense game of influence among rival families.

New acting boss of the Nishida family, announced during a pledge of brotherhood. He participates in high-stakes decisions, including stopping Kuroiwa from touching Keiko and engaging in displays of strength. His leadership marks a volatile shift in Nishida dynamics.

A senior Nishida figure who pushes for peace with the Yamashiro family but remains capable of ruthlessness. He instructs his men not to fight the Yamashiro, and he is willing to cut ties with Kuroiwa when it serves the larger strategy. His balancing act reflects a pragmatic gangster’s mindset.

Kuroiwa’s old friend from police academy, assigned to the Nishida task force. He represents the friction between loyalty and duty, and he ultimately becomes a threat to Kuroiwa by pursuing internal investigations into his affairs. His presence underscores the personal costs of the conflict.

A Yamashiro-gumi figure who extorts debt and manipulates legitimate fronts to enrich the Yamashiro faction. He embodies the intertwining of crime with business and politics, complicating the Kuroiwa-led crackdown. His actions push the war between families toward a more entrenched corruption.