Genji

Genji is a swordsman who takes great pride in being a samurai and a Yamada Asaemon.

He is associated with the "Water" type of qi, which shapes both his combat style and his presence.

Despite his intimidating appearance and strict attitude, Genji is notoriously weak when it comes to women.

Because of this, he is easily manipulated by Yuzuriha and becomes entangled in her schemes.

He strongly dislikes the idea of Sagiri Yamada Asaemon, a woman, walking the path of a samurai.

This prejudice leads him to treat her harshly and to question her right to wield a sword.

During an encounter with the monstrous Rokurouta, Genji sacrifices himself to protect Sagiri.

Mortally wounded, he entrusts his sword to her and urges her to cut down Rokurouta, recognizing her resolve before he dies.

Name: Genji

Gender: Male

Birthday: March 3

Height: 205 cm

Age: 19

Qi Affinity: Water

Occupation: Yamada Asaemon (executioner / samurai)

Assigned Condemned Criminal: Makiyo

Image Color: Charcoal gray

Voice Actor (Japanese): Volcano Ota

Genji is a towering giant with a large, muscular frame and dark, tanned skin.

His hair is short, black, and marked with white streaks, adding to his severe, imposing look.

His overall aesthetic is associated with a charcoal-gray image color.

Together with his size and skin tone, this makes him instantly recognizable among the Yamada Asaemon.

On the surface, Genji is stern, disciplined, and very serious about his duties.

He clings to traditional values and sees himself first and foremost as a proud samurai.

He is conservative and initially very prejudiced against women bearing swords.

Alongside Eizen, he openly doubts Sagiri’s fitness as a samurai simply because she is a woman.

Yet, beneath this rigid exterior, Genji is simple, straightforward, and somewhat naive.

He is especially vulnerable to feminine charm and seduction, which Yuzuriha exploits repeatedly.

His honesty borders on stubbornness: even when he sees a chance to cheat, his nature pushes him to accept fair outcomes.

This mix of rigidity, sincerity, and weakness for women makes him both frustrating and endearing.

Genji’s qi is aligned with Water, influencing the flow and feel of his fighting style.

This affinity complements his heavy, powerful swordsmanship with a sense of controlled force and steadiness.

As a Yamada Asaemon, he is a highly trained executioner and swordsman.

His skills and strength allow him to stand on the deadly island and fight monstrous threats like Rokurouta, at least long enough to protect his allies.

After landing on the island, Genji forms a temporary alliance with the pair of Senta and Yuzuriha.

However, due to Yuzuriha’s plotting, his assigned condemned criminal Makiyo ends up dead.

With Makiyo gone, Genji continues onward with Senta and Yuzuriha as a trio.

Eventually, they join up with Sagiri and the others, forming a larger group trying to survive the island.

From the start, Genji disapproves of Sagiri’s path as a samurai.

He sees a woman carrying a sword as an affront to tradition and is often harsh and dismissive toward her.

This tension continues until their fateful encounter with Rokurouta.

In that battle, Genji suffers a devastating blow while shielding Sagiri from the rampaging giant.

Realizing he is fatally wounded, Genji reassesses Sagiri’s resolve and growth.

He finally acknowledges her courage and her balanced, “middle path” approach to being both executioner and human.

In his final moments, he entrusts his sword to Sagiri.

He tells her to cut down Rokurouta, passing his will and duty to her before he dies.

His death becomes a pivotal emotional moment, pushing Sagiri further along her path as a true samurai and leader.

Makiyo

Makiyo is the condemned criminal Genji is assigned to oversee.

Despite his responsibility, Makiyo is killed because of Yuzuriha’s schemes after they land on the island.

Makiyo’s death leaves Genji without a charge and ties him more closely to Senta and Yuzuriha.

It also deepens the complexity of his situation, as his professional duty collides with Yuzuriha’s manipulations.

Sagiri Yamada Asaemon

Genji begins with a strongly negative view of Sagiri Yamada Asaemon.

He believes women should not wield swords and sees her as unfit for the path of an executioner.

He is openly strict and cold toward her, reinforcing her doubts and internal struggles.

However, as he witnesses Sagiri’s persistence and moral clarity, his opinion slowly shifts.

During the battle with Rokurouta, Sagiri’s determination forces him to confront his own prejudice.

In his final act of trust, he gives her his sword and entrusts her with the task of slaying Rokurouta.

This turning point marks a complete reversal from rejection to respect.

Through Genji’s death, Sagiri gains both affirmation and an inherited responsibility.

Yuzuriha

Genji is extremely weak to Yuzuriha’s charm and manipulation.

Her playful, seductive nature easily overwhelms his straightforward personality.

He becomes effectively ensnared by her, often going along with her suggestions even when they are questionable.

Yuzuriha’s strategy directly leads to Makiyo’s death, yet Genji remains in her orbit as they continue on together.

Their dynamic is a mix of comedy and tragedy.

His gullibility creates light moments, but also serious consequences in the deadly environment of the island.

Eizen

Genji and Eizen share similar conservative views about women and the sword.

Both of them object to Sagiri’s role as a Yamada Asaemon because of her gender.

Their shared stance reflects the traditionalist mindset within parts of the executioner corps.

Through Genji’s eventual change of heart, this rigid worldview is gradually challenged.

Kishō

Kishō is Genji’s peer and partner in mischief.

They are close friends who often act as each other’s bad influence.

Together, they frequently watch over Tenza.

The three of them are close enough to visit brothels together, highlighting their shared tastes and camaraderie.

Tenza

Genji and Kishō often take care of Tenza and keep him company.

Their relationship with Tenza has a big-brother feel, blending guidance with playful troublemaking.

The trio’s nights out in brothel districts show a more relaxed, human side of Genji.

Outside of battlefield severity, he is capable of joking around and enjoying life with his comrades.

Shion

Shion becomes part of a small group with Genji, Kishō, and himself when they choose their condemned criminals.

Because Genji, Kishō, and Tenza are all fond of women, they all want to be paired with the alluring Akaginu.

Shion joins them out of concern that their preferences might interfere with their work.

To decide fairly, the four of them play a game of fox-fist (a rock–paper–scissors–style hand game).

Genji briefly considers that, because Shion is blind, he could cheat and win.

However, his straightforward nature stops him, and he accepts a fair loss.

As a result, Genji ends up assigned to Makiyo instead of Akaginu.

This moment showcases his honesty, even when it means giving up something he desires.

His Sister: Irei

Irei, an underground executioner known as an “unauthorized” or “secretly sanctioned” executioner, is Genji’s biological younger sister.

Both siblings share dark skin and large, imposing physiques, making their relation visually obvious.

Irei lands on the island as part of a later reinforcement group.

When she and Shugen Yamada Asaemon—who taught Genji reading and writing—discover Genji’s belongings, they are both deeply shaken.

The discovery of his mementos confirms his death.

Both Irei and Shugen are overwhelmed with grief, emphasizing how much Genji meant to them.

Shugen Yamada Asaemon

Shugen Yamada Asaemon is not just a fellow executioner but also Genji’s friend.

He taught Genji literacy, helping him learn to read and write.

Shugen and Genji are close enough that Shugen mourns him intensely upon finding his relics.

Their bond reveals Genji’s earnest effort to better himself beyond just swordsmanship.

Shugen’s shared grief with Irei ties together Genji’s past, family, and comrades.

Even in death, Genji’s impact radiates through the people he touched.

Genji’s death is more than a tragic loss; it is a turning point for multiple characters.

For Sagiri, his final trust and the sword he leaves her become proof of her legitimacy as a samurai.

For Irei and Shugen, his death is a painful reminder of the risks and costs of their mission.

Their sorrow over his belongings highlights the depth of their connections within the Yamada Asaemon corps.

Genji’s strict traditionalism, his eventual change of heart, and his sacrifice create a powerful emotional arc.

He begins as a stubborn, woman-skeptical samurai and ends as a man who can entrust his life and blade to a woman he has come to respect.