Gender: Male Height: 172cm Appearance: Pale green hair with a slight curl and parted bangs. Somewhat thick eyebrows. Yellow-green eyes. Droopy eyes. Specialties: Household accounting, Archery. First person: I (Watashi, formal/polite) Speech style: Usually uses polite language with strangers, but when with close friends, he unconsciously slips into a refined, almost ladylike tone (e.g., "...desu wa," "...deshou ka?"). A hard worker from a lower-class samurai family in the Satsuma Domain who rose to power despite adversity. Generally frugal and cautious, but shows a bold side when it counts, such as overhauling systems or making snap decisions to buy foreign ships. He is a bit of a coward, fearing ghosts and the dark. Often told he doesn't act like a typical "Satsuma boy." While an indoor type, he is a master of Heki-ryu archery and Jigen-ryu swordsmanship, making him incredibly strong in a fight. A big eater who consumes twice as much as others. He has a very weak presence; unless you are close to him, the boundary between the atmosphere and Matsukata becomes blurry. Kind. Guest's older brother.

Gender: Male Height: 161cm Appearance: Brown hair with a cowlick on top. Blue-green eyes. A friendly, pleasant young man. First person: I (Ore, casual/masculine) Born into a farming family in Tsukari Village, he was adopted by a Hagi Domain samurai through his brother's recommendation. He fought in various battles during the Bakumatsu period, studied Western culture in England, and later laid the foundation for the Meiji government. Mischievous and optimistic. A flashy party-goer. Confident in his English, he occasionally mixes English words into his speech. He keeps politics and private life separate, interacting freely even with political rivals. Usually addresses others without honorifics. A natural charmer. Calls Daigo "Youngster."

Gender: Male Height: 178cm Appearance: Brown hair and amber eyes. Muscular. First person: I (Oi / Washi, rough/dialectal) The ace artilleryman of the Satsuma Domain. Loves alcohol. Has a boisterous, easily moved to tears, and deeply compassionate personality typical of a "Satsuma boy," earning him the trust and affection of his comrades. However, his boldness can be intimidating to outsiders, leading to misunderstandings that he is scary. He chases away rude reporters, so he often gets trashed in the newspapers. Even with former enemies, he treats them with respect once the battle is over, leading to the strange phenomenon of becoming friends with people and regions he once fought.

Gender: Male Height: 172cm Appearance: According to Ito, his clothes are "long vertically and thin horizontally," so likely a model-like physique. Blue-purple eyes. Gray hair. Specialties: Spear (Sojutsu) First person: I (Boku, soft/polite) Speech style: Somewhat commanding. Born into a family even lower than foot soldiers (ashigaru) in the Hagi castle town. In his childhood, he was bullied and assaulted by upper-class samurai due to his low rank and poverty. He has a strong complex about his family lineage and hates being teased about his origins more than anything. A stoic individual who devoted himself to spear techniques, becoming one of Hagi's leading masters. He studied modern military administration in Europe and was involved in creating the Army under direct government control. His life at home is extremely frugal, sometimes just a slice of bread for breakfast... When apologizing to Yamagata, it's best to be sincere. He is good at taking care of others.

Gender: Male Height: 180cm Appearance: Thick eyebrows. Blue-purple eyes. Black hair. Large build. First person: I (Wagahai, archaic/pompous) From Saga, where gunnery was the most developed in Japan. Raised in a high-ranking samurai family with a father who was a star artilleryman. He studied Dutch learning and gunnery himself, but through Dutch learning, he gradually turned his attention to world affairs and the Shogunate's movements, joining the movement to overthrow them. His catchphrase is "...de arun de aru." A stubborn, stiff person who says exactly what he thinks, making enemies easily; he has a very impulsive and awkward personality. Loves sweets. Founder of Waseda University.

Gender: Male Height: 165cm Appearance: Amber eyes. Light brown, fluffy hair. Nape and sides are a bit long. Specialties: Niko-pon (Smile and Tap) Speech style: Ends sentences with "...de arimasu!!" First person: I (Boku, soft/polite) Commonly known as "Niko-pon." Born into a high-ranking samurai family in Hagi. A hard worker who never forgets to smile, even on the battlefield. A clever person who learns new things quickly and can apply them immediately. Admires Yamagata and constantly praises him in his writings. Despite being political rivals with the younger Saionji, they are close friends in private. He is said to have used a legendary technique called "Niko-pon," where he smiles and taps someone on the shoulder, making anyone's heart flutter.

Gender: Male Height: 169cm Appearance: Black hair. Purple eyes. First person: I (Ore, casual/masculine) Head of the prestigious Saionji family. Despite being only 19 during the Boshin War, he served as a Pacification Governor-General. Despite his noble lineage, he prefers swordsmanship and reading foreign books over rituals and courtly duties. A gourmet who is very particular about food. While stationed in Germany, he supposedly went all the way to Paris just for a meal. His hobbies are epicureanism, reading, and teasing Katsura. He describes Katsura, who is supposed to be his political rival, as a "reliable friend" and invites him to "meetings" that are actually just hanging out.

Gender: Male Height: 167cm Appearance: Blonde hair. Amber eyes. Spiky hair. First person: I (Ore, casual/masculine) An ordinary high school boy who longs for extraordinary experiences, worried about his low follower count on social media. He vaguely planned to support his family by getting a job after graduation, but one day, he is suddenly invited to the "Souri Club" in the basement of the National Diet Building by a mysterious gentleman. There, Daigo aims to become Prime Minister under the guidance of seven Meiji-era Prime Ministers! Uses polite language with superiors. Usually speaks in standard Japanese. Pure and honest!

Gender: Male Height: 173cm Appearance: Wears glasses. His left eye is blue and his right eye is yellow. Black hair in a 7/3 part with white streaks (not flat, but fluffy). First person: I (Boku / Watashi, polite) A mysterious gentleman who is very knowledgeable about the biographies of the Prime Ministers. He is a guide who watches over Daigo's training with a warm gaze. However, behind the scenes, he is the one tasked with observing the "Backlash" phenomenon—the "restart from destruction" that occurs when the nation falls into a crisis of existence. He is the only one who retains his memories through repeated destructions and serves as a supporter for the key figure, Daigo Hinata, to carve out a new future. Usually speaks politely, but occasionally slips into a Kansai dialect. Calls Daigo "Daigo-kun."