Characters
((in order of appearance))
Genichirou Izayoi – the father of Kyoya Izayoi, the first to face Rebi Ra – getting himself killed in the process. In the novel he didn't fight Rebi Ra, but trained his son and ended up dying of a fever.
Rebi Ra – the dark lord who desires to gain power and conquer the world; destroys Shinjuku
Kyoya Izayoi – the hotheaded hero and a big flirt and pervert at times; Genichirou's son; studies the art of Nempo
President Kozumi Rama – the World President, in charge of world peace; father of Sayaka Rama
Sayaka Rama – the daughter of the World President; pleas with Kyoya to save the world
Aguni Rai – the Nempo sensei to both Genichirou and Rebi Ra; protector of the World President
Old Woman – sells information in Shinjuku, for a stiff price only to be devoured by the spider demon
Spider Demon – one of three major demons summoned by Rebi Ra; uses raw physical force
Young Man – a young ally that aids the main characters on their journey
Mephisto – a strange, cloaked man of unknown power who sits idly by to watch fate unfold
Kuro – a mutated, two-headed dog belonging to the young man
Illusory Demon – one of three major demons summoned by Rebi Ra; uses illusions and water
Lady Demon – one of three major demons summoned by Rebi Ra; uses acid and strangulation
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