The Twilight Samurai - Characters & Cast

Driven by an unwavering love for his daughters and a desire to provide them with a life of dignity despite their low social standing.

Initially resigned to a life of poverty and ridicule, Seibei finds the strength to reclaim his dignity not for his own sake, but to protect those he loves, eventually accepting his lethal skills as a tool for securing his family's future.

Seeking a life of genuine connection and kindness away from the cruelty of her high-ranking ex-husband.

Escaping a domestic nightmare, she seeks refuge in Seibei’s household, evolving from a victim of her status to a vital pillar of support for Seibei’s family.

Survival and a weary, cynical defiance against a clan that treats him as a disposable "errand boy."

A high-ranking samurai who has lost everything and refused to commit seppuku. He serves as a dark reflection of what Seibei could become: a man destroyed by the very system he served.