The Red Whales strategist, who was once a direct retainer to the Chousokabe clan. Kusama appears to place a great deal of trust in him, though Reijirou suspects he has ulterior motives. Unlike most of the other Red Whales, he wears traditional Japanese clothes. He is described as a man of impressive vigor and intensity, with a look of keen and penetrating intelligence.
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Iwata Eikichi (岩田永吉)
Eikichi, one of the leaders of the Red Whales, is described as being short and monkey-like. He was a member of the Ichiryou Gusoku. He loves humor, parties, and alcohol.
Nevertheless, he is sharp and a merciless taskmaster.
Kada Reijirou (嘉田嶺次郎)
Deputy head of the Red Whales, Reijirou is described as having slanted eyes and a strong-willed, harsh expression—not unlike that of a bandit. He was a member of the Ichiryou Gusoku. He appears to be more spiritually-sensitive than Kusama.
Katsuragi Ichizou (葛城一蔵)
A possessor spirit who stalks Naoe in Tokyo with the intention of feeding his essence to his magic flute, Kasumimaru. He prefers to take possession of young men.
He learns that Naoe is Uesugi and later joins forces with him.
Referenced from: Mirage: Sabaku Junkyou, Mirage 22
Kuroki (黒木)
A young information trader who is Murauchi Senzou's protégé. He meets with Naoe at a club in Shinjuku and impresses him with his work ethic. Naoe hires him to search for Takaya.
Referenced from: Mirage: Sabaku Junkyou, Mirage 22
Kusama Seibee (草間清兵衛)
The leader of the Tosa Red Whales, whose demeanor is described as "deeply serious and sincere". He wants to resurrect Chousokabe Nobuchika to lead the Red Whales'.
Mutou Ushio (武藤潮)
A young man who befriends Takaya while backpacking in Iya. He lost his memories after falling off a cliff five years ago. His name was given him by the doctor who treated his amnesia, Dr. Mutou. His first name, Ushio, means "ocean tide". He likes photography and fishing, and is friendly and outgoing.
Takaya recognizes that he is kanshousha, and because of that he is hounded by the Tosa Red Whales to join their group.
Nakagawa Kamon (中川掃部)
The Red Whales' doctor, who mainly treats spirits and succeeds in creating medicine and contact lenses to suppress Kihachi's poison. He is described as a thin delicate-looking young man with a gentle personality. He and Kusama Seibee come from the same village. He also serves as the Red Whales' spymaster.