Last Samurai Standing — Characters & Cast

To save his sick wife and child. This grows into keeping Futaba alive and facing what he used to be.

He starts as a haunted man who enters the game only to pay for his family's survival. Over Season 1 his role as Futaba's protector and his run-ins with his past bring back the warrior he tried to leave behind. The season ends with his journey unfinished, and Season 2 will continue it.

To survive the game with her own reasons intact.

A teenager who is out of her depth when the game begins. Under Shujiro's protection she learns to survive in a world run by violence.

Survival, and settling old bonds with Shujiro.

A female warrior who grew up training alongside Shujiro. Her return ties the present game to their shared history.

The pleasure of killing.

A killer who seems to simply enjoy slaughter. Fan discussion of the finale notes that he is not dead, which sets up a future rematch with Shujiro.