Jigokuraku: Hell’s Paradise: Discover the Main Characters of This Exciting Anime Series
Jigokuraku: Hell’s Paradise is an anime that takes its fans on a mysterious adventure on an equally mysterious island. Although not as hyped as Oshi no Ko, this new series from MAPPA is equally captivating because of its story background and its very own legends. As fans continue to explore the intriguing legends of this anime, they would also be introduced to a great cast of characters.
The series story revolves around Gabimaru, a shinobi and a former assassin who has been sentenced to death. In order to gain forgiveness for his crimes, Gabimaru joins an expedition team to the mysterious island to find the Elixir of Life for the shogun in his region. Under the supervision of Yamada Asaemon, the team sail across the sea and explore the island, which is hiding its horrors behind its beauty.
Jigokuraku boasts of an amazing cast of characters, and most of them are criminals. As a result, the series is action-packed with lots of interesting fights between skilled warriors. Let’s get into the main characters of Jigokuraku: Hell’s Paradise.
1. Gabimaru
Gabimaru is a 16-year-old shinobi who is famous for his killing skills. He is the main character of the series and was previously a brutal assassin who used any means possible to kill his enemies. Gabimaru’s real name is Tsuki, and throughout his life, he didn’t experience emotions, feeling like he was emotionless. However, after marrying Yui, everything changed and he became more gentle, able to feel emotions. He was then falsely accused and sentenced to death, but he remains resilient and determined to live with his wife. Aside from his outstanding physical abilities, Gabimaru has a ninjutsu that produces strange fire energy that can incinerate his enemies with a single hit.
2. Sagiri Yamada Asaemon
Sagiri is a 17-year-old Asaemon ranking 12th in the Yamada clan. She is the daughter of the former clan leader and one of the characters escorting Gabimaru on the mysterious island to find the Elixir of Life. As a keshogunan executioner, she has a sense of responsibility and justice. Sagiri is also the only female Asaemon assigned to the mysterious island. Throughout the story, she comes to understand who Gabimaru really is and find herself.
3. Tamiya Gantetsusai
Gantetsusai is one of the prisoners who embark on the mission to find the elixir of life. He is a former samurai with incredible swordsmanship abilities, thanks to his exceptional size giving him great strength and an advantage both in attacking and defending. Despite his rude personality, Gantetsusai has an unwavering determination, and his giant sword can almost slice through anything. He becomes a valuable ally for Gabimaru.
4. Yuzuriha
Yuzuriha is a kunoichi who has been sentenced to death for attacking Sagawa’s castle. She comes off as somewhat manipulative and selfish at first, often using her charm to achieve her aims. Yuzuriha is also a shinobi with incredible speed and agility. Despite appearing to be selfish, she is a valuable ally for Gabimaru and Sagiri in Shinsekyou.
In summary, Jigokuraku: Hell’s Paradise has an interesting background with a captivating legends-filled storyline that complemented a great cast of characters. The series is a must-watch for fans who love action-packed anime with captivating plot twists.
