Karakter & Staf

Mugen

Utama

Male · Umur 19

Height: 180 cm (5'11") Eye Color: brown Hair: black Weapons: Double-Edged Tsurugi (often mistaken for a Katana) and Tanto (concealed in the hilt of the scabbard) Sword Style: "Champloo Kendo" Mugen is rude, vulgar, and often thinks highly himself. Much of his past is a mystery. He was born on the Ryukyu Islands, never knew his parents, and was a former pirate. After an incident forced him to fake his death, he became a vagabond. But things changed after he met Jin and Fuu. Though very rough around the edges, he has a mutual understanding with Jin and cares for Fuu more than he lets out, considering he usually ends up going after her whenever she gets kidnapped. His fighting style is described as a "champloo", which means "mix". It combines all sorts of martial arts, unorthodox swordplay and break dancing. He relies on instinct and reflex to surprise his enemies. His style of clothing represents the future, whereas Jin's represents the past. His black hair is usually untidy, and is similar in shape to an afro.

Kazuya Nakai

Jin

Utama

Male · Umur 20

Height: 5'10" - 5'11" Weapons: Katana, Wakizashi Sword Style: Mujushin Kenjutsu, Jujutsu Jin is a mild-mannered vagrant ronin who carries himself in the conventionally stoic manner of a samurai of the Tokugawa era. Using his waist-strung daishou, he fights in the traditional kenjutsu style of a samurai trained in a prominent, sanctioned dojo. Jin wears glasses, an available but uncommon accessory in Edo era Japan. Jin seldom talks and Fuu seems to prefer him to Mugen. He is reputed to have killed his dojo master and his history is shrouded in mystery.

Ginpei Satou

Fuu Kasumi

Utama

Female · Umur 15

The girl that brought Mugen and Jin together. Her mother dead, and her father missing for years, we first see her as a teahouse waitress. When the teahouse gets burned down, she takes it as a sign to begin her quest to find the sunflower samurai. Hidden somewhere in her clothes is Momo-san, her pet flying squirrel, to sometimes help her out of a jam. Fuu is brave, determined, and when she has to improvise (mostly when they're hungry), she uses her wits to reach the goal.

Ayako Kawasumi

Matsunosuke Shibui

Pendukung

Male

Debut: Episode 1 "Tempestuous Temperaments" The local magistrate first seen ordering Jin and Mugen's execution. In flashback we see him extorting taxes from the local populace, having his Yagyuu guards defeated by Jin, and arresting and torturing Jin and Mugen for a crime they did not commit. (Source: Neko-san's Guide to the Characters of Samurai Champloo)

Daisuke Gouri

Tomonoshin Shibui

Pendukung

Male

Debut: Episode 1 "Tempestuous Temperaments" The magistrate's spoiled-rotten son, first seen in the teashop. His bleached hair is distinctive, and anachronistic. (Source: Neko-san's Guide to the Characters of Samurai Champloo)

Masahito Yabe

Ryujirou Sasaki

Pendukung

Male

Ryujiro was part of Tomonoshin Shibui's gang and were patrons in the teahouse in episode one.

Otoya Kawano

Seizou Kasumi

Pendukung

Male

The samurai who smells of sunflowers.

Kouji Nakata

Oniwakamaru

Pendukung

Male

Oniwakamaru is a large man with a misshapen face that frightenes most people. Oniwakamaru is haunted by memories of being chased out of a village by a torch wielding mob, and is what motivates is defensive violence. He wields a large double bladed weapon and is strong enough to knock a defending fighter off their feet. In episode 2, Ryujiro frees Oniwakamaru from jail and manipulates him into becoming his bodyguard while Ryujiro exacts his vengance upon Mugen, Jin, and Fuu. Ryujiro "controls" Oniwakamaru's action by bringing up his past, for instance saying that the prefectural police who are after Ryujiro are actually going to hurt Oniwakamaru like the villagers did, causing Oniwakamaru to kill both officers in a blind rage.

Seiji Sasaki

Hotaru

Pendukung

Female

A Russet-haired beauty who the trio encounters while traversing a forest in Episode 2. She has full lips and burgundy lipstick. Mugen fixes her broken sandal strap and she entices him to a nearby shack. They make out, but before going further Mugen pulls away, realizing he has been poisoned. Hotaru informs him that his drink and her lipstick both contain a toxin called "one Night's Mushroom" (a mushroom known as Hitoyo-take, C. curtus; related to C. atramentaria), which is normally benign, but which, since it was consumed with alcohol, would kill him by morning. She reveals that she is working for Ryujiro and he has the antidote. With time running short, Mugen spares her life and rushes off. This is the last we see of her. (Source: samurai-champloo.com)

Masako Katsuki

Rikiei Nagatomi

Pendukung

Male

Leader of the "Nagatomi gang" and operator of a gambling den. He swindles gamblers out of their money and belongings. He hires Mugen to become one of his bodygaurds.

Fumihiko Tachiki

Daigorou

Pendukung

Male

The catalyst for the events that unfurl in Episodes 3 and 4. After a dramatic loss at one of Rikiei's gambling establishments, he is pressured to give up either the deed to his business or his daughter, Osuzu, in order to cover his debt. (Source: Wikipedia)

Katsuhisa Houki

Osuzu

Pendukung

Female

Daigorou's demure daughter; she is quite something to look at. Before she is forcibly procured by Ishimatsu, as an excuse to make up for Sousuke's insolence, she was the latter's tutor. (Source: Wikipedia)

Sayuri

Sousuke Kawara

Pendukung

Male

The 12-year-old son of Heitarou. First appears being tutored by Osuzu, then turns up in fight trying to get the deed to Osuzu's father's store back. Jin saves him from a beating and becomes his bodyguard. (Source: Neko-san's Guide to the Characters of Samurai Champloo)

Mayumi Yamaguchi

Heitarou Kawara

Pendukung

Male

Debut: Episode 3 "Hellhounds for Hire" (part 1) Elderly clan head, known as "The Merciful" despite being a yakuza. First appears listening to Daigorou and Osuzu make their plea. Refuses to hire Jin, saying that it will only lead to more bloodshed. Tries several times to prevent escalation, having seen too much bloodshed in the past.

Hidekatsu Shibata

Ishimatsu

Pendukung

Male

A yojimbo to an influential yakuza boss, Rikiei. His considerable height, dark skin and a string of large Buddhist beads he wears around his neck are distinctive features. (Source: Wikipedia)

Ryuuzaburou Ootomo

Manzou Nokogiri

Pendukung

Male

Also known as "Manzou the Saw", he is an excellent detective and baseball player who is also a master of disguise and accents.

Unshou Ishizuka

Moronobu Hishikawa

Pendukung

Male

A feline ukiyo-e artist with a captivating smile. (He is one of several actual historical personages to appear in Samurai Champloo.) His long fingernails are a sign he does not do manual labor.

Shinichirou Miki

Isaac Kitching

Pendukung

Male

Debut: Episode 6 "Stranger Searching" He claims to be japanese even though his accent and blue eyes suggest otherwise. He tells Mugen, Jin, and Fuu his name is "Jouji". He says he will return Jin's sword if he gives him a tour of Edo, Jin agrees. However, it becomes apparent that he knows more about Edo than all of the other characters combined.

Houchuu Ootsuka

Shinsuke

Pendukung

Male

Debut: Episode 7 "A Risky Racket" Shinsuke is forced to steal to support himself and his mother. He first appears bumping into Fuu on the street, and it is later revealed that he picked her pocket. His next victim happens to be the head of a band of drug smugglers, yielding a packet of opium powder. (Source: Neko-san's Guide to the Characters of Samurai Champloo)

Shigeru Shibuya

Nagamitsu Sakonshougen

Pendukung

Male

Nagamitsu Sakonshougen is a man who believes he's destined for great things and has set out to make a name for himself. A self proclaimed samurai, he travels all over Japan aiming to defeat the best regarded samurai in Japan, eventually hoping to live in Edo castle. He's accompanied by two apprentices; Shinpachi and Ogura Bunta. When challenging someone to battle or making a public scene, Shinpachi will beat-box while Ogura will do various things to make Nagamitsu's appearance more appealing, such as reflecting sunlight onto Nagamitsu to give him a picture-esque appearance. Nagamitsu Sakonshougen is actively pursuing samurai who wear glasses, more specifically Jin. Nagamitsu wants to claim the title of "Undefeated in one thousand duels" originally held by Mariya Enshirō, but now owned by Jin, to further build his fame. Contrary to his claim, Nagamitsu is a sub par swordsman, often surviving duels through dumb luck. Although Nagamitsu hits on Fuu, he actually has children and is married to Budoukiba, whom he calls "Osen".

Kouichi Yamadera

Bunta Ogura

Pendukung

Male

Debut: Episode 8 "The Art of Altercation" Nagamitsu's mirror-holder and flunky, former student of Mariya Enshiro.

Yuuto Kazama

Budoukiba

Pendukung

Female

Debut: Episode 8 "The Art of Altercation". A brunette with dreamy eyes, a penchant for quoting proverbs, and a "Sweet Tooth for Grapes" (the source of her given name, which translates literally as "grape fang"). Although Nagamitsu, her husband, calls her Osen, "Budoukiba" is her name. She first appears in the restaurant scene plying Jin and Mugen with a round of sake. (Source: Neko-san's Guide to the Characters of Samurai Champloo)

Maria Kawamura

Enshirou Mariya

Pendukung

Male

Enshirou Mariya is Jin's sensei, and taught Jin everything he knows about sword combat. Enshirou is a highly skilled samurai, holding the title of "Undefeated in one thousand duels".

Makio Inoue

Sara

Pendukung

Female

Sara is a beautiful and blind woman who meets the trio near the end of their journey. She is a goze: a visually-impaired Japanese woman, most of whom work as musicians. She joins Mugen, Jin and Fuu on their journey for a time, much to the enjoyment of everyone. (Source: Wikipedia)

Sakiko Tamagawa

Kouza

Pendukung

Female

Mukuro's perpetually gloomy younger sister. She has a fondness for Mugen that dates back to their days of piracy, though the feeling is not quite mutual. Koza isn't so much in love with Mugen as she is attached to him. (Source: Wikipedia)

Ai Maeda