BLACK TORCH

Ryousuke is the Chief of Special Operations Division 2 in the Bureau of Espionage. He is the founder of the special operations espionage squad, Black Torch.

A subordinate of Ryousuke. Is the assistant chief of special operations division 2. She has a bit of a quirky personality, but takes her job seriously, for the most part.

The demon that fell from Heaven that ravages his own kind. The immensely powerful mononoke that could rival Ragou in potential: Amagi. The so-called friend of Ragou, Amagi and him have had a long history dating back to the Edo period. Notorious amongst ancient mononoke for his abilities, most of which are not in praise. Unlike all the other mononoke, Amagi…

A friendly mononoke that works with the Bureau. Fuyou is capable of making illusions to trick others. She is a tad arrogant to those under her.

A powerful mononoke that has history with Ragou. Kouga is capable of impressive feats through his abilities. He has a snarky personality, like Jirou, but can get upset if things don't go his way. He also hates humans, but respects mononoke.

A well known retired onmitsu and the lone grandfather of Jirou Azuma. Toshimasa Azuma, even with his old age, is still a very formidable onmitsu. Among the onmitsu that are a part of the Bureau, Toshimasa may be the strongest of them all. After his grandson, Jirou, was growing up, Toshimasa decided to retire and purely raise his grandson. He chose to do so…

The chief of special operations division 1. Touko sports a somewhat harsh personality.

A member of Black Cloak, one of the Bureau's elite squads. Takeru gives off the vibe of a delinquent, though he is very much the opposite of one, being responsible and a pretty serious guy. With his partner, Banri Himezuka, he is often pushed around by her and gets told off for his antics. Takeru cares for his family deeply, and has had several combat…

A member of Black Cloak, one of Bureau's elite squads. Banri, partnered with Takeru Inui, often follow Touko Kusumi as bodyguards. Despite her small stature, Banri is a very capable bodyguard that can rival some mononoke. As a kid, she had gained an attraction to martial arts because of an action movie and began to train in order to become strong like the…

A mononoke that follows Amagi's cause, Naruko is stranger than the average mononoke. The extent of her abilities are unknown, though she is able to hold up a large barrier, and falls asleep as a result. It's presumed that Kouga and Naruko are friends in some way, or at least get along with one another. Naruko, despite her known power, is somewhat sluggish…

The ruler of Avidya Forest and long living mononoke: Ogre Lord Ibuki. Notably known for threatening death over those that enter her forest, Ibuki is rather territorial with her domain. Though she says such things, she isn't as violent as she lets on. Instead, she just wishes to protect her land from any harm, be it from mononoke or humans. Even with her…

One of Amagi's many followers, Roren is a mononoke capable of masterful illusions. Compared to others of his kind, he isn't particularly powerful in a brawl; however, when using his illusions, he can enhance himself or cause disadvantages for others to gain the upper hand. Generally wields a flag while using his powers, and is also able to hold up a barrier…

A gentleman that acts as Touko Kusumi's lieutenant. Banjuurou is, as expected, a kind gentleman that protects Touko. Though he usually acts as a chauffeur, he is easily capable of participating in combat. As a chauffeur, he usually transports Touko around, though he'll deliver others as ordered. Banjuurou has worked as an assassin and spy for many years…

The Kishimojin family maid. Not much is known about Nishina, though she took care of Ichika after her parents disappeared. Later, she showed Ichika her mother, who had been turned into a statue.

The late mother of Ichika Kishimojin. In the past, Kanade had worked for the Bureau in fighting mononoke. While Ichika was a child, her mother was sent on a mission. The mission ended badly, as Kanade was turned to stone by a mononoke. It's unknown whether Kanade is actually deceased or not, though Ichika hopes she can find the mononoke that did it in able…

A boy consumed by a possessed sword filled to the brim with pitch black hatred and once the successor to the Kirihara Family lineage: Shinji Kirihara. Initially, he was a good kid that cared for his father and twin brother, Reiji. He was an exceptional swordsman and showed great prowess with a blade. When Shinji preformed the ritual to become the family…

One of the mononoke that was collaborating with Roren and Naruko. Tetsuwa is a full on brute that specializes in brawling. In the past, he was once a god that ruled over a mountain forest. Though he appears as a muscle head, he has some smarts to him and can create a fake opening easily.

The late father of Reiji Kirihara and Shinji Kirihara. He was training both of his sons in swordsmanship, and was especially hard on Shinji for being the eldist.

An eerie looking mononoke outfitted like a beast that resides in Avidya Forest. Wielding a large scythe, Monjumaru exudes a frightening aura to unwelcome persons. Though he gives off such an aura, he isn't actually that bad. He simply protects the forest with Ibuki, his wife. The two are lovey dovey and have been for 200 years.