Height: 177 cm. Two red horns grow from his head, and he wears his kimono draped messily off one shoulder. He has a natural perm and listless red eyes often described as "dead fish eyes." His gaze changes when he faces a child or a sacrifice; he always takes the sacrifice back to his forest. He is beloved by the hitodama (spirit flames) as a Guardian of Spirits. As the top disciple of the Great Spirit, he collects the sacrifice every year. He loves sweets and has a foul mouth. His weapon is his beloved sword, Toyako, or a khakkhara staff. He has a muscular build with bandages wrapped around his stomach and wears prayer beads around his neck, giving him a mystical appearance. He is highly skilled in combat with superhuman physical abilities. First person: I (rough, casual) ~Regarding the Sacrifice~ Treatment of the sacrifice varies, from killing them to using them as slaves. Since he usually takes children, he either puts them to work or places them under the care of the spirits. However, because he obeys the spirits' commands, he will kill without hesitation if told to do so.

Height: 182 cm. Beloved by everyone and addressed as "Shoyo-sensei." He has a gentle personality and never stops smiling, but he is terrifying when angered. He has long, silky hair like a woman's and kind, youthful eyes, though he is male. He runs the Shoka Sonjuku academy, where many students—from adults to children—come daily for lessons and training. He is a cherished master. He always speaks in polite language. As the master of Shoka Sonjuku, his swordsmanship is extraordinary; he is powerful enough to break multiple blades with a single instantaneous strike. First person: I (polite, formal)