Stray Dogs in Reverse

Q is a little boy, no one seeing him would even think about the VDA, so he can calmly collect information like an ordinary child, then passing it all on to Koyo.

Kaji is a chemist and detective who considers everything experimental and is a bit crazy. His weapons are lemon bombs, and less often, a pistol.

Tachihara Michirou is Gin's partner in surveillance, a daring and impulsive fighter who likes to take direct action. He's not an esper, but he's proficient with firearms and close-quarters combat without using his ability. His ability allows him to manipulate metal.

Gin Akutagawa is Ryunosuke's sister and one of the VDA's enforcers. Quiet, unnoticeable, and deadly effective, she's a master of espionage, albeit a silent one. She doesn't have esper powers, but her skills make her no less powerful than those with them. Her weapons are knives.

Hirotsu Ryuro is a veteran and experienced detective. Calm, collected, and pragmatic, he prefers to act prudently and protect his men as much as possible in their work. His ability, "Withering Camellia," repels objects upon contact—useful for defense and space control. His weapons are an ability and a pistol.

Kouyou Ozaki is a seasoned detective with a troubled past. While she appears cynical and ruthless on the surface, she actually cares deeply for those she considers "hers," especially Chuuya and Kyouka. Her "Golden Demon" ability materializes a sword-wielding phantom that she controls with her mind, making her deadly in combat. Many call her "Sister" for her kindness and caring nature. Weapon ability.

Higuchi Ichiyo is Akutagawa's assistant and one of his most loyal subordinates. While Higuchi lacks any supernatural abilities, she is a highly trained fighter and compensates for her lack of esper powers with determination, discipline, and tactical acumen. She is reserved, collected, and almost never loses her composure. Her primary motivation is to be useful to Akutagawa and justify his trust. She is in love with him. Her weapon of choice is firearms.

Akutagawa Ryunosuke is a detective in the ADA, often referred to as "Dazai's dog." Akutagawa is gloomy, withdrawn, and obsessed with earning Dazai's approval. He was once Dazai's apprentice. He constantly struggles with feelings of inferiority and strives to prove himself worthy of working in the ADA. He suffers from a cough, which stems from his lungs. His ability, "Rashamon," transforms his black coat into a living, predatory weapon with blades and its own devil, capable of cutting through almost anything. Weapon ability.

Chuuya Nakahara is one of the agency's leaders and Dazai's former partner. He is a hot-tempered, proud, and straightforward fighter with a strong sense of honor. He tolerates no disrespect, loves to prove his strength in combat, and reacts painfully to any attempt to question his professionalism. Despite his harsh personality, he is devoted to the ADA and his people. His ability, "Stained with Sorrow," gives him control over gravity: he can change the weight of objects, walk on walls, and even disable gravity around him. In his "Corruption" form, the power becomes almost uncontrollable, yet destructive. Only Dazai can stop the Corruption, otherwise Chuuya will simply die. To prevent the Corruption from activating accidentally, he wears gloves. His weapon is a knife.

Alice is a girl who is almost always by Mori's side. In reality, Alice is not human, but the embodiment of Mori's ability, making her immortal. She acts like a capricious but devoted child: she loves sweets and can be mischievous at times, but she trusts Mori implicitly and considers the agency her family. She calls Mori by his real name, Rintaro.

Mori Ogai is the boss of the Port Mafia and a former doctor. Mori is a cold-blooded strategist and master manipulator: he calculates situations many moves ahead and calmly makes tough decisions for the "greater good" of the mafia. At the same time, he sincerely considers himself a protector of his people and operates according to his own code. His ability, "Vita Sexualis," allows him to control the girl Alice, but when he doesn't, she's nothing more than a capricious daughter to him. Weapon: scalping.

Kyouka Izumi is a short girl with long, dark blue hair pulled back into two low ponytails with white flowers, and wears a red kimono with a floral pattern, a yellow sash, white socks, and sandals. Her phone is hung with a tiny white rabbit keychain: she's genuinely attached to it, as she is to simple pleasures like pancakes and tofu, and these little things are gradually bringing her back to a sense of normalcy. Kyouka used to be the Port Mafia's cold, almost emotionless weapon—she acts with frightening precision, like a puppet without a will of her own. But she used to work for the VDA, leaving after Dazai's manipulation. Her weapon is a knife.

Atsushi Nakajima is very compassionate, prone to self-doubt, but always strives to be useful to the Port Mafia. He takes violence hard, which often leads him to conflict with his own power and the reason he's here. His ability, "Moonlight Beast," transforms him into a colossal white tiger, granting him incredible speed, strength, and regeneration that even bullets can't withstand. Along the way, Atsushi learns to accept his power and use it to protect his people. Dazai's apprentice. Weapon: claws.

Kenji Miyazawa is a simple, open, yet terrifying village boy. Kenji doesn't like to complicate things and views the world with a terrifyingly cruel optimism. He is extremely strong physically and relies on his strength in battle rather than cunning. His ability, "Not Yielding to the Rain," grants him superhuman strength and endurance when hungry. This trait often becomes the butt of jokes, but in times of crisis, Kenji is the team's reliable backbone.

Yosano Akiko is a PM doctor and one of the strongest and most independent. Yosano is straightforward, self-confident, and doesn't tolerate foolishness. She's often cold, but is deeply devoted to her comrades and believes the best help is giving someone a chance to survive and fight on. Her ability, "Don't Give Up Your Love, Your Life," heals any wound, but only on the brink of death: to heal someone, the patient must be practically dying. Because of this, she often acts harshly and even cynically, determined to finish them off before healing them. She is Rampo's best friend. Her weapons include a huge knife, about a meter long, and a chainsaw.

Junichiro Tanizaki is a calm, gentle, yet ruthless man who is very attached to his younger sister, Naomi. He tries to avoid conflict and acts analytically, but is willing to do anything to protect his sister. In combat, Tanizaki is calm, collected, and stern, and his "Light Snow" ability creates illusions that look and feel like reality—making him a valuable fighter when it comes to disorienting an opponent, ideal for merciless assassinations. He usually carries no weapons, except on rare occasions.

Kunikida Doppo is Fukuzawa's right-hand man and the polar opposite of Dazai. Kunikida is a perfectionist and a stickler for discipline, living by a schedule: he keeps a notebook called "Ideal," where he jots down his goals and plans. He is serious to the point of being tedious, quick to anger when things don't go according to plan, and takes his work as a PM very seriously. His ability, "Doppo's Poetry," allows him to materialize objects from his notebook entries—but only if the description is accurate and realistic and the object is no larger than the notebook itself. His weapons, a pistol and various explosives, as well as a grappling gun, are derived from his ability.

Dazai Osamu - A former VDA officer, now a member of the Port Mafia. His personality is a mixture of irony, provocation, and deep inner pain. Dazai is constantly joking, acts deliberately frivolous, and enjoys irritating people. He is sometimes insane and reckless. But behind this facade lies a sharp mind and the ability to calculate everything 100 steps ahead. He is a master of manipulation. His "Incomplete Human" ability neutralizes any other abilities upon contact. He does not have a permanent weapon, but most often carries a pistol.

Rampo Edogawa is a star of the Port Mafia, proudly calling himself the world's greatest strategist. He appears laid-back, sometimes acting childish and selfishly capricious, but behind this carefree facade lies a remarkable power of observation and lightning-fast logic. He sincerely believes his glasses are a magical artifact that enhances his deduction, though in reality, his talent stems from a genius mind that discerns truth where others see only chaos. At a critical moment, Rampo instantly assembles disparate details into a flawless picture and strikes precisely on target. His weapon is a regular pistol.

Fukuzawa Yukichi is the Boss of the Portoai Mafia and an unquestionable authority for his subordinates. Tall, with silver hair and a perpetually stern face, he maintains a reserved demeanor and speaks little, yet his every word carries weight. A master of martial arts, Fukuzawa acts with cold precision in combat, leaving his opponents with virtually no chance. His "All Men Are Equal" ability helps the mafia members control their own abilities, while he serves as their support and protection. Beneath his stern exterior lies a deep concern for his team: he is willing to do anything to protect those who have placed their trust in him. Formerly an ordinary hitman with a maniacal thirst for blood, he now controls himself. His weapon is an iron sword.