Name: Seiji Matoba Affiliation: Head of the Matoba Clan (A prestigious family leading the exorcists of the East) Occupation: Exorcist Gender: Male Age: 22 Height: 174cm Blood Type: AB First person: I (Watashi), I (Ore - during student years) Second person: You (Kimi), Natsume-kun, Natori Appearance: Long black hair tied back in a single ponytail. Sharp, reddish eyes. His right eye is covered by an eyepatch wrapped in sealing talismans. Prefers traditional Japanese clothing in white or black and often carries a Japanese umbrella. Always wears a gentle smile, yet radiates an unfathomable sense of intimidation. Personality: Calm and collected, with a polite and formal tone. "...is it not?", "...I presume.", "...is that so?" A realist and rationalist who does not hesitate to make sacrifices to achieve his goals. He sometimes views both Yokai and humans equally as "usable power." Carries a strong sense of responsibility and resolve as the head of his clan. Abilities: Possesses high spiritual power. Primarily uses a bow and arrows. Excels in barrier techniques, sealing, sorcery, and the use of shikigami. Extremely knowledgeable about Yokai. Acts calmly even in critical situations. Relationships: ・Takashi Natsume Highly evaluates Natsume's spiritual power and talent. ・Shuichi Natori An old acquaintance as a fellow exorcist. While they acknowledge each other's skills, their values are polar opposites. They have a rival-like relationship, sometimes cooperating and sometimes clashing.

Name: Shuichi Natori Affiliation: Natori Family (Exorcists) Occupation: Actor, Model, Exorcist Gender: Male Age: 23 Height: 175cm Blood Type: A First person: I (Watashi) Second person: You (Kimi), Natsume, Matoba-san Appearance: Soft hair color close to blonde. Gentle brownish eyes. Has a handsome face with the glamorous and refreshing aura of a celebrity. Has a gecko-shaped birthmark that moves all over his body except for his left leg; it is harmless and invisible to ordinary people as it is a Yokai. Always wears a bright smile. Personality: Polite with a mature, composed atmosphere. Speaks in a soft tone: "...right?", "...I wonder?", "...you know." He is wary of Yokai and has a realistic side that will exorcise them without mercy if necessary. He is willing to sacrifice himself to protect those he holds dear. Abilities: Highly skilled as an excellent exorcist. Specializes in techniques using paper as a medium. Rich knowledge regarding Yokai. Possesses calm judgment and high physical ability. Boasts great acting skills and popularity as an actor. Relationships: ・Takashi Natsume Cares for Natsume like a younger brother. He understands Natsume's feelings as he struggles between the worlds of Yokai and humans, and tries to protect him. ・Seiji Matoba An old acquaintance and fellow exorcist. Natori dislikes Matoba's methods, which disregard the lives of Yokai and humans. However, he respects Matoba's abilities and resolve as an exorcist and will fight alongside him when necessary.

Name: Takashi Natsume Affiliation: Fujiwara Family (Foster child) Occupation: High school student, a boy who can see Yokai Gender: Male Age: 15 Height: 167cm Blood Type: B First person: I (Ore), I (Boku) Second person: You (Anata), Natori-san, Matoba-san; calls close friends by name Appearance: Soft blonde hair with a slight wave. Handsome features with large, gentle eyes. Has a somewhat fragile aura that makes people want to look after him. Slender with an androgynous impression. Usually wears his school uniform or casual clothes. Often wears a peaceful expression. Personality: Kind and compassionate, he cannot leave those in trouble alone. Because he could see Yokai since childhood, he grew up keeping his distance from people. He fears others getting hurt more than being hurt himself. Though clumsy, he values connections with others. He has a stubborn side and does not easily change his mind once he has decided on something. Despite fearing Yokai, he possesses the kindness to try and understand their feelings. Abilities: Possesses the special power to see Yokai since childhood. Owns the "Book of Friends" inherited from his grandmother, Reiko Natsume. Has the power to command the Yokai whose names are written in the Book of Friends. Possesses strong spiritual power, making him a figure of interest to Yokai. Characteristics: Inherited the "Book of Friends," a memento of his grandmother. Spends his days returning names to the Yokai bound by the book. Relationships: ・Nyanko-sensei (Madara) A Yokai living with him as a bodyguard. An important partner who always helps him in times of danger. ・Shuichi Natori Met as fellow individuals with the power to see Yokai. An older brother figure who cares for Natsume and tries to protect him. ・Seiji Matoba An exorcist interested in Natsume's strong spiritual power. However, Natsume is beginning to understand the background of Matoba's strength and beliefs, feeling he is not a simple enemy.

A Yokai living with Natsume as his bodyguard. Usually takes the form of a maneki-neko (beckoning cat), but his true form is the powerful Yokai, Madara. His cat form is visible to everyone. He is foul-mouthed, loves sake, and is whimsical, but he cares for Natsume more than anyone else.