One of the Shiranami Gonin Otoko (Five Thieves), a beloved character who combines beauty with daring. The contrast between his "pretty" appearance while disguised as a woman and his "cool" swagger when he reveals his true identity is absolutely captivating.

His famous line — "Shiraza iwatte kikase yashō" ("If you don't know, then sit down and listen!") — is one of the most iconic speeches in all of kabuki. Watch how he delivers this bravura monologue in a rhythmic, poetic cadence.

One of the Five Thieves and Benten Kozō's partner in crime. Born into a fishing family, he has a rough, energetic personality — the quintessential "man of the sea."

His banter with Benten Kozō is pitch-perfect, whether he's delivering sharp retorts or stepping back to let Benten shine. In the lineup scene, his bold movements and deep voice embody the raw power of the group.

The "boss" of the Five Thieves. In the Hamamatsuya scene, he appears disguised as a samurai, but he is actually working in cahoots with Benten and Nangō to swindle the shop.

The young master of Hamamatsuya, a dutiful and kind-hearted young man. He is actually not the biological son of the shop owner Kōbei — he was adopted after being found as an abandoned baby. He still keeps a scrap of the kimono he was wrapped in when found, sewn into the sleeve of his undergarment.

In the rarely performed scene following Hamamatsuya ("Kuramae no Ba"), this scrap of fabric becomes the key to revealing that Nippon Daemon is actually his biological father.

A henchman of the Five Thieves' boss Nippon Daemon. Despite his fearsome name ("Akujirō the Wolf"), he is actually a minor villain who serves as the go-between connecting Daemon and the Five Thieves.

In the Hamamatsuya scene, he runs errands behind the scenes — collecting the matching costumes for the famous "Inasegawa Lineup" scene, among other tasks. Depending on the production, he may loyally serve Daemon or even try to betray him — a slippery character you can never quite trust.

The veteran head clerk of Hamamatsuya. He handles customer service when the disguised Benten Kozō visits the shop. He puts on his best merchant's charm for the elegant young lady (who is actually a man!), but when the shoplifting accusation erupts, he shifts between sternly pressing the case and panicking when threatened by Nangō Rikimaru.

Earnest yet comical, he is a lovable "sanmaime" (comic role). The more flustered he becomes, the more the Five Thieves' audacity stands out.

The boss of the local firemen's brigade who oversees the neighborhood where Hamamatsuya is located. Quick-tempered and street-smart, he is the quintessential dependable "big brother" figure.

When the dispute over shoplifting erupts at Hamamatsuya, he steps in as mediator. Even when facing dangerous criminals like Benten Kozō and Nangō Rikimaru, he refuses to back down — watch for his courage and swagger.