The matriarch of the Nakamura clan
Proprieter for Banzai Izakaya who builds bonds between Nonogawa's townsfolk
Lithe, grey suited man with a bowl cut and a scowl
Former Yakuza (mobster). Tries to keep a low profile as he's starting over, but Nakamura Hisako has it out for him when his secret gets out.
Cashier at TaniMart. Friends with Mie Sumika. Can't figure out Umeji Tatsuya - but there's a connection to him.
Ghost who is the head of the PSIA Paranormal Division in Okayama Prefecture
The man known as the father of the Meiji Restoration and one of Japan's greatest teachers.
Only a lower ranked samurai, but his choices made impacts far and wide.
A samurai who became a Kobe based politician in the Meiji Era
Samurai and member of the Isshin Shishi
Samurai and member of the Isshin Shishi
Poet, tea master, feudal lord of Hikone and later Tairo (Chief Minister or Regent) to the Shogunate.
An ancient messenger fox
Umeji Tatsuya's father
Prefectural Police Inspector that works closely with the PSIA
Son of Suzuki Chiyo. Thinks Umeji Tatsuya has all the answers to his problems with bullies.
Mother to Suzuki Sojorou. Terrified to find her son admiring Umeji Tatsuya, when his tattoos are revealed.
Seventy-six-year-old head of the Hiragi Clan
Umeji Tatsuya's volunteer parole officer. His past doesn't let him trust others easily.
Umeji Tatsuya's old mob brother and mentor. His secret will change all of what Umeji knew about their time in the Yakuza.
Mother of Ohno Suzu. Healer. Retired from her branch of healing early, because it took a toll on her.
Ohno Suzu's dad. Healer. Determined to never let his family be chased from their home again.
The middle child of the Ohno clan and one of the town's biggest charmers
Ichiro is the older of the Ohno brothers and the one with the strongest direction to his life
An ancient and powerful kitsune
Cashier at TaniMart and friends with Ohno Suzu. Has it out for Umeji Tatsuya, because of a loss from her past.
Assistant manager at TaniMart. Wants to start his own dojo. Doesn't let on about his heritage.
A man who lost his son first to the mob
Charismatic owner of TekMagi a magic driven security company.
Umeij's little brother in the mob
Nonogawa's protective busybody. Has many secrets!
Updates on the call for beta readers for Rise
The Nonogawa Times rookie reporter corners Umeji
Why is the Nonogawa Times reporter bugging Nakamura?
Inspiration for the town of Nonogawa + a short tour
Want to know the inspirations behind Rise?
The dream eating spirit beast
Who keeps the line between yokai and mortals?
Yakuza clan headquartered in the Tokyo area
A pet plant who is semi-sentient
A ki draining semi sentient slime
All aboard for the Rise Book Tour!
!cake, raffles, AMA, games (that you can play along at home via WA), book signings, Japan tour pictures, and more!
On Coming of Age Day, Ohno Yasu saves the daughter of a rich business owner from falling and ruining her beautiful kimono. He tries to put her out of his mind. Little does he know their fates are intertwined.
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