Seton Academy: Join the Pack! - Characters & Cast

Initially, Jin's sole motivation is to create a peaceful school life for himself and get closer to Hitomi Hino. He joins the Cooking Club under duress. However, his motivation evolves into a protective instinct for the members of his pack. He is driven by a hidden sense of responsibility and a desire to solve the absurd problems they encounter, even if he complains the entire time.

Jin begins the series as a vehement animal-hater, completely isolated and only interested in the other human student, Hitomi. His arc is one of gradual softening and acceptance. Forced into Ranka's pack, he constantly complains and acts abrasive, yet he consistently uses his knowledge to solve the club's problems. Over the 12 episodes, he moves from outright hostility to reluctant tolerance, and finally to genuine, albeit unadmitted, affection for his pack members, especially Ranka. He never loses his grumpy exterior, but by the end, he's a dependable leader who actively protects his diverse group of friends.

Her primary motivation is to overcome her loneliness by creating a strong, diverse pack where everyone is welcome. She has an unwavering belief in interspecies friendship and is driven by a deep-seated desire for companionship and belonging. She is also fiercely loyal and protective of those she considers part of her pack.

Ranka starts as a lonely wolf desperate to form a pack of her own, believing that different species can coexist peacefully, a conviction born from a childhood memory involving Jin. Her arc is about turning that ideal into a reality. Initially naive and impulsive, she learns through her experiences with the Cooking Club what it truly means to be a leader and a friend. She develops from seeing Jin simply as a potential mate for her pack to genuinely valuing the friendship of all its unique members, becoming the emotional heart of the group.

Hitomi is motivated by a simple desire to make friends and enjoy her school life. She enjoys cooking and sees the club as a perfect opportunity to connect with others. Her motivation is rooted in kindness and a genuine curiosity and acceptance of the different animal species around her.

Hitomi begins as the 'normal' human girl, serving as a gentle and kind counterpoint to Jin's cynicism. Her development is subtle; she grows from a somewhat passive character who enables Jin's plans into a more assertive and integral member of the group. She becomes the diplomatic core of the Cooking Club, often smoothing over conflicts with her kindness and open-mindedness. She also develops a wide range of friendships with the female animals, showing her own capacity for interspecies connection independent of Jin.