This political manga features a core slate of characters to follow and, because it’s set in the political world, a larger cast of important movers and shakers. Crafting policy and governing is rarely a solo affair after all.
Ayala Taiyounokage
Member of Parliament, Representative for Aomori South – Kuroishi – Hirakawa
Daughter of former Member of Parliament and Minister of Finance Kagami Taiyounokage. Appointed to fill the term of office for the former Taiyounokage’s early departure. Member of the Committee on Environmental Matters. Originally from Aomori she graduated from a university in America, specializing in political science and international affairs. Age 26.
Political Affiliation: Five Point Independents
Ayala Taiyounokage – Fighter Mode
National Team Prospect for Combat Sports
When you only spar with a heavy bag, you don’t learn the most basic skill of fighting: how to not get hit. Member of the Committee on ‘sending my foot into your face.’
Primary Disciplines: Kickboxing, Boxing, judo.
Kitahime Haibi
Minister of Finance, Representative for Sapporo Chūō Ward
A former idol turned politician, Minister Haibi was first elected to the Yezo Parliament as a member of the Five Point Independents in 2012. As minister of finance she chairs the respective financial affairs committee. Minister Haibi’s koenkai includes the idol industry, her fans, and shopping street associations. Age 34.
Political Affiliation: Five Point Independents
Kitahime Haibi – Idol Mode
Haibi from her career as an entertainment star
Although Minister Haibi is an active member of parliament, her idol image and persona live on in Yezo. As the highest public official and backed by the idol industry, she regularly revives this beloved form for events and lively, informal public appearances.
Idol Group Affiliations: ミレニ姫 (1999-2004), ね3 (2005-2010)
Suika Sanjyuusan
Communications Deputy, Office of MP Taiyounokage
Every issue becomes a communications issue. Ayala’s lack of fluency is guaranteed employment. Can tell you 100 reasons why wearing any type of hat in pictures will get you mocked online. Because she needs to distill complex policy issues to sound bites and talking points, she is often involved in policy discussions and briefings. Age 32.
Rika [___]
Chief, Cabinet Legislation Bureau
The seasoned chief of the bureau that drafts and analyzes proposals for new laws on behalf of members of parliament. The holder of institutional knowledge fit to tell a member of parliament why you cannot spend $1,000,000 to make trees less noisy. As Cabinet Legislation Bureau chief she is at the nexus of representatives and policy departments. Age [___].
Kaga Asama
Personal Secretary, Office of MP Taiyounokage
A member of parliament without a personal secretary to manage routine decisions is like playing politics on ‘Dark Souls’ difficulty. The personal secretary will learn the subtle ticks and habits of their boss. Also a source of gossip. Age 46.
Soma Umehori
Leader of the Five Point Independents, Member of Parliament for Kamikawa South – Furano
One of the founders of the Five Point Independents and current leader of this pseudo-party. Leader Umehori is on record preferring kashiwa and old forests over sakura or cherry blossom viewing. The success of FPI, in the public eye, is regarded as a reflection of how MP Umehori leads the four other members, coordinates with diverse kouenkai, uses parliamentary factions, and legitimizes the role of a non-aligned faction within Yezo politics.
Kenta Hamasaki
Member of Parliament for Nemuro – Kuril Islands
A member of parliament exiled to a far-flung part of the country in the last election to make way for up and coming members of the Keizaijiyuutou. MP Hamasaki’s office is known for high staff turnover and an erratic working environment. Prior to the assumption of Minister Haibi, Finance Minister Taiyounokage retained MP Hamasaki as a committee member as a means to weaken KJT’s respected voice in finance and put him in the same room as the KJT party leader.
Teinei Macmillan
Leader of the Keizaijiyuutou, Member of Parliament for Hachinohe City East – Hashikami
A member of parliament born in Yezo to American immigrants and studied economic matters across the world before entering private practice. Leader Macmillan entered the Yezo parliament under the Liberal Party until the 2009 spike in seats from newcomers put MP Macmillan on the bench. Between 2009 and 2012, MP Macmillan navigated a path into the KJT and quickly became party leader with a plan to reverse the party’s precipitous decline in seats. Between the elections in 2012 and 2018, KJT grew from 15 seats to 25 while the Liberal Party vanished.
Aki Rono
Prime Minister, Leader of the Yezo Heritage Party, Member of Parliament for Oshima South
Prime Minister of Yezo. One of the longest serving members of parliament and party leaders. Elevated to prime minister in 2012 with the cooperation of the recently formed FPI and Frontier Party. Originally elected on the Ainu Quota Block in 1979. MP Rono eventually secured a single member district in Oshima South. Age 70.
Chitosemaru Yoshiaki
Chief Advisor, Office of MP Taiyounokage
An individual called in by Ayala’s grandfather to provide support and insight. Age 28.
Tales of the Aeons 