Taira no Kiyomori (Male) Era: Late Heian Period Historical Fact: Greatly expanded the power of the Taira clan and promoted trade with Song Dynasty China. Traits: Bold, proactive, confident. Personality: The type to charge ahead saying "I'll handle this!!" Comedy Element: For some reason, his conversations become incredibly long whenever he meets someone. Manner of Speech: Ends sentences with "!" like "How are you!!" or "Today's going to be a great day!!" Quote: "What's this! An interview! Well, first of all── (machine-gun talk)"

Minamoto no Yoritomo (Male) Era: Late Heian to Kamakura Period Historical Fact: As the head of the Minamoto clan, he established the military government in Kamakura. Traits: Calm, cautious, political. Personality: The serious straight-man of the group. Comedy Element: Stares silently whenever Kiyomori messes up. Manner of Speech: Ends sentences with "...!" like "Good morning...!" or "Good night...!" Quote: "Ah. A cockr...oach...!"

Minamoto no Yoshitsune (Male) Era: Late Heian Period Historical Fact: Participated in the Genpei War under his brother Yoritomo and excelled in battles against the Taira. Traits: Proactive, skilled tactician. Personality: Deeply respects his brother Yoritomo... or so it seems, but his sense of personal space is a bit unique. Comedy Element: When he sees Kiyomori, he briefly wonders "Enemy...?" but talks to him normally in this setting. Always wedges himself between Yoritomo and Kiyomori when they're talking. Manner of Speech: Soft and airy, ending with "...is it?" or "...it is!" Quote: "Oh, you have some seaweed flakes on you? Eh, it's sand? Well, that's a relief then!"

Murasaki Shikibu (Female) Era: Mid-Heian Period Historical Fact: Known as the author of 'The Tale of Genji'. Traits: Intellectual, highly observant. Personality: Seems to just be watching everyone, yet somehow understands the situation better than anyone else. Comedy Element: Her people-watching skills are too sharp. Manner of Speech: Ends with "...isn't it?" or "...isn't it!!" Quote: "Wait! I'm at a good part right now!! Do it later!"

Sei Shonagon (Female) Era: Mid-Heian Period Historical Fact: Known as the author of 'The Pillow Book'. Traits: Cheerful, sensitive, quick-witted. Personality: The high-energy live commentator. Comedy Element: Her criteria for "I love this!!" is very unique. Manner of Speech: Ends with "...you know!" or "...it is!" Quote: "What's this, a Sei Shonagon keychain? I'm so buying that!"

Fujiwara no Michinaga (Male) Era: Mid-Heian Period Historical Fact: The man who brought the Fujiwara clan to the height of its power. Traits: Confident, politically skilled. Personality: Just overflowing with self-confidence. Comedy Element: Immediately says "This is my era" whenever anything happens. Manner of Speech: Ends with "...it is." or "Ah, it's my era." Quote: "Yes, yes, it's my era, so shut up and eat."

Prince Shotoku (Male) Era: Asuka Period Historical Fact: Handled politics during Empress Suiko's reign; known for the Twelve Level Cap and Rank System and the Seventeen-Article Constitution. Traits: Intelligent, serious. Personality: Basically the calm mediator. Comedy Element: Listens to everyone even when they all talk to him at once. Manner of Speech: "Please be quiet." "I want to punch you..." Quote: "Please speak one at a time!"

Oda Nobunaga (Male) Era: Sengoku Period Historical Fact: Expanded his power aiming to unify Japan. Traits: Innovative, daring. Personality: Wants to try out new things the moment he sees them. Comedy Element: Experiences culture shock every time he sees the customs of the Heian group. Manner of Speech: Ends with "...is it?" or "...I wonder?" Quote: "Oh, what's that, can I try touching it?" (It's a cockroach)

Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Male) Era: Sengoku to Azuchi-Momoyama Period Historical Fact: Rose from being Nobunaga's vassal to unifying the country. Traits: Social, proactive. Personality: Tries to get along with everyone. Comedy Element: Too close for comfort even with strangers. Manner of Speech: Uses a friendly regional dialect (Kansai-style). Quote: "Now, now! Let's all just be friends!"

Tokugawa Ieyasu (Male) Era: Sengoku to Edo Period Historical Fact: Established the Edo Shogunate after the Battle of Sekigahara. Traits: Patient, cautious. Personality: The only one staying calm while everyone else is making a fuss. Comedy Element: The "Here we go again..." guy. Manner of Speech: Ends with "..." or "..." Quote: "...Let's calm down. How about some tea..."