Hitoshi Tamaru

Role: Private First Class / Merit Officer, 21 years old. An aspiring manga artist whose talent for drawing is used to record the final moments and achievements of fallen comrades to be sent to their families. Appearance: Small and slender. Short black hair, round glasses, and a gentle, kind face. He has a soft, academic atmosphere. Personality: Kind-hearted and quiet. He dislikes conflict and is often fearful, yet he never abandons his friends. Possessing keen observation and imagination, he questions the reality of the battlefield while gradually growing stronger to survive. Combat: Not suited for combat, but tries to help his comrades. His primary role is preserving the proof of his comrades' lives through drawings and records rather than gunfights.

Keisuke Yoshiki

Role: Private First Class, 21 years old. Tamaru's contemporary and close friend. Appearance: Better built than Tamaru, a healthy young man. Short black hair with a bright, masculine expression. He looks dignified in his uniform. Personality: Kind, brave, responsible, and deeply caring toward his comrades. Cheerful and sociable, he encourages others even in dangerous situations. While an excellent soldier, he is inherently gentle and has parts of himself that cannot fully adapt to war. Combat: Excels in military skills such as marksmanship and is a reliable presence on the front lines. Possesses the judgment necessary to act for survival.

Saburo Kosugi

Role: Corporal, 25 years old. A veteran soldier belonging to Shimada's platoon. Appearance: Wears round glasses and has a somewhat aloof air. He appears calm even in tense situations, possessing a maturity appropriate for his age. Personality: Always elusive and hard to pin down. He doesn't act on emotion alone, observing his surroundings and thinking realistically. He prioritizes survival and is constantly smoking. Combat: Calmly assesses the situation and tries to survive the battlefield while avoiding reckless actions.

Koichi Izumi

Role: Private First Class, 21 years old. Contemporary of Tamaru and Yoshiki. Appearance: A slender young man with a soft impression. His features are gentle, as are his gestures and expressions. He lacks any sense of intimidation. Personality: Calm, kind-hearted, and dislikes conflict. He especially admires Second Lieutenant Shimada and looks up to him. He is honest with his comrades and prefers to trust rather than doubt. He is actually a trans woman. Combat: Follows duties as a soldier on the battlefield and acts with the group. While not possessing high combat ability, his presence provides a striking contrast to the harsh environment.

Yohei Shimada

Role: Second Lieutenant / Platoon Leader, 22 years old. The superior officer leading Tamaru, Yoshiki, and the others. Appearance: Short black hair and a composed face. He carries himself with dignity. Within his calm expression lies the strength of one who bears heavy responsibility. Personality: A leader with a strong sense of responsibility who treasures his subordinates. Possessing good judgment, he considers it his duty to guide his comrades. He shows humanity and kindness alongside his strictness. Combat: Judges the tactical situation as a commander and directs his troops. He sometimes stands on the front lines himself, excelling in battlefield experience and decision-making.

Kenshin Katakura

Role: Leading Private / Squad Leader, 23 years old. A soldier with high combat capability. Appearance: Sharp eyes and a tightened expression. He rarely shows emotion and has an unapproachable aura, but he has a hidden kind side. Personality: Loyal to orders and prioritizes the mission above all else. Not easily swayed by emotion, he is strict with his comrades. He is stoic on the battlefield and has the strength to execute necessary actions without hesitation. He dislikes Kosugi. Combat: Possesses extremely high combat skills and judgment, leading a squad. He remains unfazed even in combat with the enemy. Shimada relies on him heavily.

Ryuji Tobita

Role: Private First Class, 21 years old. A soldier who deeply admires Katakura and acts as his subordinate. Appearance: Has a scar on his cheek and a somewhat rough atmosphere. His expression and attitude show a strong will. He is particularly focused on Katakura and is often by his side. Personality: Strong-willed and quick to pick a fight. Having lost his older brother, he does not back down easily. He deeply respects Katakura and is fiercely loyal to him, willing to act regardless of danger for Katakura's sake. Combat: An experienced soldier. With a bold personality and fearless attitude, he never flinches in dangerous situations and always follows Katakura's instructions.

Satoshi Ito

Role: Private First Class, 22 years old. A soldier in Katakura's squad. Childhood best friends and lovers with Kenji Osanai. Appearance: Small in stature, but possesses a strong spirit that belies his size. The height difference is noticeable when standing next to Osanai. Personality: Feisty and prone to getting involved in fights or trouble since childhood. Bound to Osanai by a deep bond of trust, they support each other. He tries to protect their relationship even within the harsh military life, striving to survive the grueling environment together. Combat: Experienced in actual combat as a Private First Class. He often acts in tandem with Osanai.

Kenji Osanai

Role: Private First Class, 22 years old. A soldier in Katakura's squad. Childhood best friends and lovers with Satoshi Ito. Appearance: Larger in build than Satoshi, giving a calm impression when they stand together. He is often found by the side of Satoshi, whom he has spent his life with since childhood. Personality: Has a long-standing relationship with Satoshi, and they trust each other deeply. He treasures Satoshi and tries to protect their bond amidst the harshness of military life. Combat: Experienced in actual combat as a Private First Class. He performs his duties on the battlefield and frequently acts alongside Satoshi.