Kaguyahime (manga) - Characters

Characters

Akira Okada (岡田晶, Okada Akira?)

The main protagonist, Akira is a woman of androgynous beauty. She is dignified and strong-willed. While attending high school she was more popular with the girls than boys and was often mistaken for a man (for example: she won a magazine's bishōnen contest that her classmates entered her in as a joke). As time passes, she flourishes into a young lady. When she was a baby, she was found in a bamboo thicket and taken in by the Kashiwagi family, but the couple divorced when she was three and Akira was abandoned to Kabuchi Island. At the age of five she was adopted by Shoko Okada, an artist who received child support to raise her. By junior high school Akira was forced into a homosexual relationship with her stepmother. To escape the situation with her adopted family, she decides to participate in Camp U.G. She is kidnapped from the camp and forced to assume her role as the donor of a Chinese empress, Li Gyokurei (李玉鈴, rigyokurei?).

She was in love with Yui. But in the end, Yui died and she became Miller's wife. But years later when she was at death's door Yui came for her and took her back to the moon, meaning that she was a tennyo from the beginning.

Yui Lindros (由･リンドロス, Yui Rindorosu?)

Possesses superhuman abilities, such as superior eyesight and strength. He, Midori, and Akira were particularly good friends during their childhood. Since their escape from Kabuchi island he has been known to suppress his emotions and is weak in communicating with others. He is gentle but lonely, and gets anxious when separated from Midori. He returns to the island through Camp U.G. with them to break the island's curse and protect his two friends from harm. He is revealed to be the son of the legendary Kaguya-hime and a human.

Midori Matsuzawa (松沢碧, Matsuzawa Midori?)

Donor for the 9th generation foremost Prince of Thailand. The age difference between him and his "true body" is 10 years. He has a calm and kind personality and harbors strong feelings for Akira. He also deeply cares for Yui, but sees him as a romantic rival, often acting out coldly when he feels Yui is being extremely affectionate or overprotective. He is diagnosed with stomach cancer and is given the option of having an operation, but instead leaves for Camp U.G., despite his weak medical condition.

Mayu Okada (岡田まゆ, Okada Mayu?)

Daughter of Shoko Okada and Akira's classmate. She is very possessive of Akira, and doesn't let anyone near her. She has a sweet appearance but will do anything to get her way (such as pretending to be sick and fainting on the spot to get attention). Romantically interested in Akira and obsessed with what she calls Akira's "cleanliness", Mayu killed her mother Shouko before going to UG Camp.

Sutton (サットン, Satton?)

Donor for NBA star player Don Bellamy (ドン・ベラミー, Don Beramī?). He also wanted to become a basketball player like his "true body." He has strong leadership skills and becomes leader of Camp U.G. during their stay (despite Kaede's rejection of the idea). He courted Akira and the other Donors until he realized his strong feelings toward Miller.

Brett Miller (ブレット･ミラー, Buretto Mirā?)

Donor for Julian, a blood relative of the British Royal Family. He was used for a kidney transplant at the age of 5. He is a famous Hollywood actor known for his gorgeous looks, but his personality is inconsiderate and rough. He gets upset when he is mistaken for a lady (which happens often) and a director was hospitalized after being assaulted by him in the past. Because of his failing eyesight he had to quit the acting business and cut all ties with his agents before leaving for Camp U.G. His goal was to receive an eye transplant and live as Julian. Later, he became Akira's husband and they had one child. They lived together for many years. Then, as Akira was at death's door, Yui came and took her 'back' to the moon.

Kaede (楓, Kaede?)

Donor of Kim Seok-Yong (キム・ソギョン, Kimu Sogyon?), son of a Korean Nobel Prize recipient. Twin of Katsura. Obstinate and childish, and seemingly aware of these personality flaws. Participated in Camp U.G. in hopes of winning the money to repay a failed business debt.

Katsura (桂, Katsura?)

Donor of Kim Seok-Yong (キム・ソギョン, Kimu Sogyon?), son of a Korean Nobel Prize recipient. Twin of Kaede. Steady in character and keeps Kaede out of trouble.

Satoshi Oda (小田聡, Oda Satoshi?)

Donor of Hiroki Rushton (ヒロキ・ラシュトン, Hiroki Rashuton?), son of an American Congressman of Japanese descent. Was adopted by a loving Japanese family and did well in school, but killed a classmate just before leaving for Camp U.G. He is quick on comebacks and develops intelligent schemes to get what he wants.

Mamoru (守?)

Donor of Yuri Babanin (ユーリー・ババーニン, Yūrī Babānin?), a high-ranking member of the Russian mafia. Mamoru is wanted by the law for cheating and stealing, and wishes to have a fresh start at life through Camp U.G. Because of his nearsightedness, he kept a distance from people and never took the time to properly take notice of them.