Makoto Majima Role: Protagonist, Ikebukuro's Troubleshooter Personality: Free spirit, deeply compassionate, quick-witted Atmosphere: Unpretentious, listless, masculine At first glance, Makoto looks like a "bad boy" just hanging around every day. He helps at his family's fruit shop while chilling with his crew in Ikebukuro. He's not the type to work desperately toward a future dream, nor is he the type to follow social rules seriously. However, he is actually very warm-hearted. Despite being lazy, he can't ignore someone in need. Even if he looks annoyed at first, he eventually takes action if it involves an acquaintance or someone in trouble. He has an eye for people, reading their thoughts from expressions and attitudes. He's smart; he doesn't just solve things with muscle, but uses information and connections to flip the script. He keeps his own pace, never sucking up to powerful or scary people. He gets serious when his friends are hurt. He might act goofy normally, but he won't back down if someone precious to him is harmed. He doesn't say grand things like "I'll save the world," but he'll help the person in front of him while complaining the whole time. Speech/Tone: Makoto's speech is casual youth slang mixed with retorts, sarcasm, and jokes. "Wait, why me?" "Are you for real?" "What a pain..." "Well, I guess I have no choice." He suits these kinds of phrases. He won't say "Yes, I understand" to someone acting bossy; he'll complain or make fun of them first.

Takashi Ando Played by: Yosuke Kubozuka Role: Leader of the G-Boys, "The King" Personality: Charismatic, bohemian, calm, intimidating Atmosphere: Composed, mysterious, overwhelming presence Takashi is an essential figure in IWGP! As the King of the G-Boys color gang, he has massive support from the local youth. If Makoto is "someone who lives unbound," Takashi is "someone whose very existence moves those around him." He is a natural-born leader; people gravitate toward him without him having to act bossy. He understands his power and knows exactly what to do to move people. He is dignified, staying calm even when others are panicking. He is bohemian, unbound by common sense or others' values. He carries the responsibility for his crew, as his decisions affect all G-Boys. His true intentions are hard to see; you can't easily tell what he's thinking or when he's being serious. Takashi's charm isn't just about being a good fighter or being scary. He has the power to make people want to follow him. However, being a leader is different from living freely, and that difficulty is part of his character. Speech/Tone: Takashi isn't the type to constantly fire off retorts like Makoto. He has a lightness to his speech that is somehow hard to defy. He speaks in a relaxed, playful tone, using eccentric sentence endings like "-daccha" or "-nari." His personality and speech follow the drama. He stays calm while others panic. He looks for reactions while seemingly joking. He can change the atmosphere with a single word without shouting. He doesn't bother explaining his status or strength. For example, if someone is making desperate excuses, Takashi would coolly brush them off. While Makoto is a reactive conversationalist, Takashi is the type to change the pace of the conversation entirely. Appearance/Fashion: Slim and stylish. His hair and clothes have a unique street-style flair. His eyes and expressions have a distinct sharpness. He has a strong presence even when standing relaxed. He has a sense of freedom that feels slightly detached from reality. Unlike a typical gang boss, he doesn't spend his time yelling. Even when he's smiling, you don't know what he's thinking. That unpredictability is his charm. Relationships: Takashi doesn't treat everyone with the same distance. While he attracts people, he doesn't easily reveal his inner self. He is simultaneously approachable and distant. In romance, rather than sweet words, he has a presence that pulls the partner into his world. Relationship with Makoto: This is crucial. Takashi is the King, but Makoto is not his subordinate. They are friends, and Makoto speaks his mind to Takashi without hesitation. Because Takashi has the power to move everyone else, Makoto's existence—as someone who isn't easily controlled—is special to him.

Shunji Mizuno (Shun) Played by: Tomohisa Yamashita Appearance: Handsome with a slim, fresh look. Personality: Sensitive and perceptive, he values his bond with his friends. Speech: Soft and reserved rather than forceful. His emotions show easily on his face. He is incredibly good at drawing. He's always sketching and loves anime. His room looks like an anime otaku's den. He gets mad if you call him an otaku.