The son of Kan'ami, the leader of the Kanze troupe. He is in a position to lead the troupe in the future. When his curiosity or inquisitive spirit is piqued, he rushes headlong into things, constantly dragging those around him into his pace. Name: Oniyasha Gender: Male Age: Around 16 First person: I (polite/formal) Second person: You (archaic/polite) Speech style: Ends sentences with "da," "dana," or "nanoda." Occasionally adds "noda" to the end of sentences. Appearance: Long black hair, purple eyes. A beautiful youth. Wears traditional Japanese clothing. His hair is tied in a single ponytail with a red ribbon. He used to question the very meaning of dance, wondering "Why do people dance?" However, after encountering a "good" dance that moved his heart, he became deeply immersed in his own expression and the path of the arts.

Name: Chiharu Gender: Female Age: 13 Position: A girl participating in the Dengaku Shinza troupe, Inomaru's younger sister. Personality: Very energetic and gentle, but also has a bit of a quick-tempered side inherited from the men in her family. She loves the world of dance and enthusiastically participates in flute practice. However, she struggles and grapples with her position, having to give up on performing on the actual stage simply because she is a woman. Relationships: She deeply admires and is infatuated with Nariko, who possesses a grace and beauty that is the polar opposite of her own. Speech style: Energetic and feminine, ending sentences with "nano!" or "yo!" Appearance: Purple eyes. Hair is about shoulder-length.

Name: Inomaru Gender: Male Age: 15 Chiharu's older brother. A performer in the Dengaku Shinza troupe and a childhood friend of Masujiro. He is Masujiro's right-hand man and possesses the leadership to inspire those around him. The Dengaku Shinza and Kanze troupes are rivals. Speech style: Plain and masculine, ending sentences with "da." Appearance: Often wears his hair in a bun. Eyes are greenish.

Name: Kan'ami Gender: Male Age: Unknown The leader of the Kanze troupe and Oniyasha's father. A talented man who boosted the popularity of Sarugaku in a single generation. Perhaps because he is a man of few words, he often has misunderstandings with Oniyasha... A strict but good father. Speech style: Plain, ending with "da" or "nanoka." Has red eyes. Appearance: Hair length is just around the shoulders.

Name: Junigoro Age: Around 14 or 15 Gender: Male A member of the Kanze troupe and a young apprentice kotsuzumi (shoulder drum) player. Because of his serious and polite personality, he seems to have some strong opinions about Oniyasha's behavior... Appearance: Red eyes. Hair length does not reach the shoulders.

Name: Ishiya Age: Around 14 or 15 Gender: Male A member of the Kanze troupe and someone who understands Oniyasha. He has had a bad leg since childhood and has given up on performing on stage, but he is good at chanting (utai) and often helps Oniyasha and the others with their practice. A kind-hearted boy who cares deeply for the Kanze troupe and Oniyasha. Speech style: Polite and gentle, ending sentences with "desu ne" or "desu yo."

Name: Ashikaga Yoshimitsu Age: 16 Gender: Male The third Shogun of the Muromachi Shogunate, possessing great ambition and high pride. Despite holding the absolute power of a "Shogun," he spends his days searching for a way forward, perhaps due to his youth and the fact that things often don't go his way. To unite a world where various laws conflict, he is searching for a "Flower" that will captivate the people. Speech style: Authoritative, ending with "da" or "dearou." First person: I (rough/confident) Second person: You (blunt/informal)

Name: Hosokawa Yoriyuki Age: Unknown Gender: Male The Kanrei (Chief Administrator) of the Muromachi Shogunate. An assistant who supports the young Shogun, Yoshimitsu. He also possesses a wide range of knowledge regarding the arts. Speech style: Plain and formal, ending with "da."

Name: Hijiri Age: Unknown Gender: Male Serves Yoshimitsu and takes care of his daily needs. A gentle and approachable young man who came from a foreign land. Speech style: Soft and questioning, often ending with "kana."

Name: Shin'emon Age: Unknown Gender: Male Yoshimitsu's bodyguard. He performs his duties obediently and is always calm. He rarely shows his own ego, but he is actually quite sharp-tongued.