Nambaka

Jūgo is prisoner number 15 and an escape artist who can pick locks but cannot remove his own shackles.

Uno is prisoner number 11, an inveterate gambler who was sent to prison because of underground casinos.

Rock is prisoner number 69, loves food and fights, has escaped from all prisons.

Nico is prisoner number 25, a drug dealer with multiple health issues and a passion for pop culture.

Liang is prisoner number 2 and is proficient in the art of qigong.

Upa is prisoner number 58, also a qigong practitioner, and quite silent.

Qi is prisoner number 71, a doctor and pharmacist.

Hani is prisoner number 82 and is an excellent darts player whose hair can turn into arrows.

Trois is prisoner number 3 and is obsessed with guns and explosions.

Musashi (Musashi) - Prisoner #634, capable of breathing fire from his hands.

Tsukumo is prisoner number 99 and is known for his eccentric behavior.

Height: 169 cm, weight - 51 kg.Hair
: black, wavy, with red strands.
Eyes: heterochromia - the right eye is purple, the left eye is green; When the shackle power is activated, both eyes turn red.
Special marks: the identification number "15" is tattooed on the right cheek, there are other tattoos (including a barcode and black stars), scars. He wears silver hoop earrings and has black nails.
Clothing: traditional prison overalls with black and white stripes (torn due to shackles), walks barefoot.
Attribute: Thick black shackles on his wrists, neck, and ankles.
Personality
Jūgo is an impulsive, confident, but at the same time rather apathetic guy: he quickly gets bored, does not show enthusiasm for the holidays, and is rarely really passionate about anything at all. At the same time, he is compassionate and sincerely cares about his friends, although he himself does not always understand why he is so important to them. He tends to blame himself for various things, but he becomes more confident around his friends.
Abilities and skills
Picking locks and solving puzzles. Jūgo can open almost any lock, including an electronic one, and solve any puzzle - this is his main talent.
The power of shackles. The shackles on his body are not just a limitation: when activated, they turn Jūgo's limbs into powerful, sharp blades. It was with their help, for example, that he deprived Musashi of his second eye.
Can't take off the shackles. Jūgo himself is unable to get rid of the shackles; it is believed that only the "Scar Man" - the one who put them on him - can do this.
Important details of
the biography Jūgo was born in prison and spent almost his entire life in prison, repeatedly escaping from different prisons.
His father was a prisoner of No 610.
Jūgo's main personal goal is to find and deal with the very guard ("Scar Man") who put shackles on him.
In "Nanbe" he is kept in the 13th building, in the 13th cell, his prison ID is 1315.

Uno's
appearance is a young man above average height (177 cm), well built. He has long (ankle-length) blonde hair with dark pink strands - it is braided into a thick braid, his face is framed by short disheveled bangs. The character has fair skin, blue eyes, long eyelashes, and thick eyebrows.
From the details of the image:
piercing studs in the ears;
dark blue tattoos (including the number "1" on the back of each hand - together they form his identification number "11");
blue nails;
a prison jumpsuit with white and blue stripes: the top is unbuttoned, the sleeves are tied around the waist, under it is a black T-shirt;
a blue and white striped wristband on his right arm and a cap in the same palette with gold letters folding into the number "11";
a necklace with a large silver token;
dark boots;
identification license plate on the left side of the chest.
Personality
Uno is proud of his appearance and considers himself attractive and popular - he spends a lot of time grooming himself and likes to emphasize his "showiness". Sometimes he is tactless and arrogant, but at the same time he is not selfish: he is sincerely attached to his friends, accepts them as they are, and is ready to support them.
He is an extrovert, loves gambling and dating, loves to compete and often cheats, relying on honed intuition. For all his bravado, Uno is quite shy (for example, he is very frightened by mysticism and creepy dolls), but for the sake of friends, he is able to challenge even authoritative opponents.
Abilities and skills
Observation and reading body language. Because of his passion for gambling, Uno learned to notice the smallest details: nervousness, habits, subtle movements. This helps him to "see through" his opponents and predict their actions.
Logical thinking and puzzle solving. Able to quickly understand complex tasks.
The ability to cheat and win games. Experience in underground casinos made him a dangerous opponent in any competition.

Escape skills. He has repeatedly escaped from prisons, including by picking locks - in the past, this was often associated with plans for visits.
Brief history and facts
Uno is an inmate of Nanba Prison (Building 13, Cell 13), who got there due to frequent visits to underground casinos.
He was born and raised in the UK.
He is friends with Jūgo, Rock and Nico - they have run away together more than once.
His favorite color is blue; He does not like sports, mysticism and the paranormal, he cannot stand when his hair is touched.
He knows how to solve the Rubik's Cube, plays uta-garuta well.

Niko is an inmate of Nanba Prison with a prison ID of 1325. Originally from America, he grew up in the slums, where he was used as a drug courier and guinea pig for medicines. Due to numerous escapes from other prisons, he was eventually transferred to Nanbu.
Appearance
Height and complexion: below average height, rather fragile.
Skin: dark.
Hair: bright lime (bright green), disheveled, reaching the waist.
Eyes: dark red; The right eye is covered with bandages, the eyelashes are green and long.
Special details: bandages are also on the neck, arm and leg; the number "25" is tattooed on the tongue; The nails are painted bright green.
Clothing: orange long-sleeved prison overalls, chest partially exposed; simple black shoes; Attached to his right ankle is a large iron ball on a chain. On the left side of the chest there is a numbered badge.
Niko's personality
is carefree and childish, rarely taking anything seriously. He loves anime, manga, and video games, and loves zombies and monsters. At the same time, he has many health problems and sensitivity to various substances (for example, an allergy to buckwheat).
Niko has a second, aggressive personality: it manifests itself when the effects of the drugs end. In this state, he speaks of himself in the third person, ceases to feel physical limits and can cause serious damage to himself and others.
Abilities and features
Copy techniques. Niko is able to copy almost any combat move, but it is very harmful to his body. For example, he was able to reproduce a complex qigong strike that he had learned from Upa.
Resistance to poisons and drugs. Because of the illnesses he has suffered, his body reacts in a special way to toxins.
Dependence on medications. In order to restrain the second personality, Niko must take medication regularly (in Nanba, it is given in the form of candy). If he remains without them for a long time, an abstinent state begins and control passes to an alternative personality.

Physical weakness. Despite his fighting skills, Niko doesn't have much muscle and often relies on an iron ball as a weapon in battle.
Interesting Facts
Favorite colors are yellow and green.
Laughs in his sleep.
He claims that he does not know how to make money.
Before getting to Nanbu, he almost did not play video games.

Appearance Rock is a
tall young man (186 cm tall) with a muscular build. He has slightly tanned skin, tousled purple hair with a red mohawk in the center; one strand falls between the golden eyes. Her hair is decorated with green, red, and yellow beads, as well as white and red feathers.
A characteristic detail is a large scar on the nose. On his right forearm, Rock has his number tattooed - 69. The nails are painted purple.
He wears an orange prison jumpsuit with short sleeves, almost completely unbuttoned, so that his chest is visible; on the left side of the chest there is a badge with a number. On his feet are dark brown boots.
Personality
Rock is impulsive, loud and proud, loves fights and often solves problems by force. At the same time, over time, he becomes calmer and warmer towards friends. The main weakness and at the same time the joy of Rock is food: he perceives it as something social and capable of giving happiness. Because of his love of delicious food, Rock even stopped seeking to escape from Nanba Prison - the food there is better than in other places where he was imprisoned.
Among the funny details: Rock loves cats, loves donuts, snores loudly in his sleep and sometimes talks to himself.
Rock's history and abilities
were arrested for organizing a riot in a town gang. In the past, he was very aggressive, often escaping from prisons and getting into fights - including over bad food. In the juvenile prison, he was abused until he was met and helped escape by Jūgo. It was after that, when Jūgo treated Rock to a hamburger, that he developed a special affection for food.
Doom's main strength is his great physical strength: he is able to break stone walls and compete with the guards. He does not have any special supernatural abilities - he relies on brute strength and a large physique.

Age: 19 years old.
Height: 170 cm, weight: 59 kg.Status
: prisoner of Nanba Prison, building 5, cell 8.
Identification number: 0502 (tattoo in pink on the right shoulder).
Origin: A Chinese former member of the Chinese mafia, he used to be a student at a martial arts temple.
Liang's appearance
is androgynous, which is why he is often mistaken for a girl - this greatly annoys him.
Hair: black, reaching to the waist; braided into a thin braid, which is bifurcated approximately in the middle. He used to wear a ponytail.
Eyes: dark pink, with pink eyeliner.
Special details: three pink dots are vertically drawn on the forehead; nails are painted pink; He wears long green earrings.
Clothing: A standard red prisoner's jumpsuit with a high collar, a green ribbon on the collar, simple black boots in the style of kung fu shoes.
Personality
: Ambitious and obsessed with strength: he considers training to be the main priority, and food is only a means to keep fit. He is very proud and does not like to admit weakness either in himself or in others.
Hot-tempered and touchy: easily excited, quickly holds a grudge, perceives strong opponents as personal rivals.
He softens after the defeat: after losing to Roku at the New Year's tournament, he becomes noticeably friendlier, begins to show trust and care for his comrades.
He does not know how to communicate with girls: due to the fact that he grew up in a church, where women were forbidden to enter, he feels awkward in their presence.
Abilities and Skills
Master of Martial Arts: Masters kenpo and other styles honed in the temple.
Knowledge of Qigong: is well versed in Qigong techniques, actively uses the principles of internal energy in battle.
High discipline and endurance: he is used to tough training and is able to fight even on the verge of exhaustion.

Background and Important Plot Points
The Temple and the Mafia: Liang was a talented student at the martial arts temple, but after being attacked by the mafia boss Hachiman, he was forced to join the gang. In the mafia, he worked together with Upa and Qi, while trying not to kill victims, but to immobilize them.
Prison and Guards: Prior to Nanba, Liang was imprisoned in a Chinese prison, where he encountered the brutality of Enki Gokuu. In Nanbe, he respects Samon Gokuu and sees him as a mentor.
New Year's Eve Tournament: fought against Rock and lost, but this fight was a turning point: Liang stopped obsessing about revenge and began to appreciate camaraderie.
Mutiny in the 5th Corps: participated in the events of the mutiny, tried to help Samon and fought strong opponents, showing loyalty to his friends.
Interesting Facts
The name "Liang" in Chinese (两, liǎng) means "two" - this is a reference to his prison number.
Does not like coconut milk.
Nico once remarked that Liang "kicks hard."

Upa is a prisoner from the anime Nambaka, held in Building 5 (Cell No 8), prison ID 0558.
Appearance
Height: 135 cm, weight: 36 kg.
Hair and nails: turquoise. Eyes: gray.
Special details: red angular spirals near the eyes, stripes on the arms and legs; On the abdomen there is a scar from the operation.
Clothing: dark blue jumpsuit with short sleeves and shorts, a high collar with two holes through which a red ribbon is threaded.
Headwear: A traditional Chinese hat with a talisman that holds back the power of Upa.
The Upa is usually calm and serious, rarely shows emotions, is confident and is not inclined to doubt his decisions. At the same time, he is easily irritated if something does not work out for a long time, and can become very angry until he achieves his goal. He does not tolerate laziness and frivolous behavior, is straightforward and openly says what he thinks.
Abilities and skills
Upa is a qigong master: he
can release clots of energy;
can fly using its energy (while glowing green-blue);
He knows combat techniques.
A brief history
Upa comes from a Chinese village where his family possessed qigong skills. He was kidnapped by mafia boss Hachiman to sell his organs. During the operations, Healer Qi donated his organs to Upa to save his life. Later, Upa ended up in prison, first in China, and then was transferred to Nanba Prison. In Nanbe, he continued to develop his abilities and dreamed of finding a worthy disciple.

Appearance
Age: 25 years old.
Height: 192 cm, weight - 83 kg.Hair
: greenish-gray, gathered in a small ponytail; strands hang down from the bangs on the sides.
Eyes: dark maroon.
Special details: green nails, wears darkened round glasses.
Clothing: purple jumpsuit (sleeves and legs rolled up, overalls not fully buttoned), a black tank top underneath. There is an orange ribbon on the high collar, and flip-flops on the legs.
The Qi personality
seems lazy: he often looks for excuses not to take on business, and calls himself a coward, but in fact he is rather extremely cautious. At times he behaves indifferently, and in critical situations he can show cunning and even look frightening. At the same time, he sincerely worries about his cellmates and is capable of selfless acts.
Abilities and skills
Qi is well versed in pharmaceuticals and knows how to create both medicines and poisons - mainly based on plants. His knowledge allows him to quickly select compositions for different tasks, and once he even put Hachiman to sleep with his drug.
History and connections
He was involved in Hachiman's gang: there he thought that he was preparing medicines, but in fact he was creating the basis for poisons. Disillusioned with the gang, he, along with Liang and Upa, ended up in prison, and later ended up in Nambu (in the 5th building, cell 8).
He is close friends with Liang and Upa - for the sake of Upa he once sacrificed part of his own organs.
He is fond of mahjong and the study of plants, loves to tinker with herbs, but he can't stand getting tired and working.
He is afraid of dogs.

Appearance
Hair: purple, turning into pink at the ends; when Honey is angry, the tips turn red and yellow and resemble arrows.
Eyes: emerald green.
Special marks: a small mole under the left eye, a tattoo in the form of a horizontally divided heart on the left side of the neck, a pierced left ear. The nails are painted purple.
Clothing: The outfit is similar to a waiter's costume - a white shirt with a black cross tie, a black apron, a black belt on the shoulder and belt, purple shoes.
Honey's personality
is a cocky and straightforward guy who can be selfish. He "reads" people well, quickly identifies their weaknesses and strengths. At the same time, he is hot-tempered: in anger, he behaves vulgarly and constantly shows the middle finger (this has even become his characteristic habit). He has eccentric hobbies - for example, he is interested in women's underwear. He does not tolerate when someone pretends to be a victim, and does not like to seem unattractive.
Abilities and skills
Honey's main weapon is bullets filled with strong purple threads. It was with their help that he repeatedly escaped from prisons. He is also good at uta-garuta (a traditional Japanese card game).
Details
Status: prisoner No 82, building 3, cell 6.
Cellmate: Troyes.
Age: 20 years old.
Height: 180 cm, weight: 65 kg.Voiced
by: Takao Mitsutomi

Troyes' appearance
is a young man of French origin, he is 20 years old, 176 cm tall, weighs 68 kg. Her nails are mint colored and she wears square red glasses. She dresses in a light mint suit, complements the image with red shoes and a tie. On his belt are belts with brown bags on the sides: in them he stores tools.
Personality
Troyes is charming and flirtatious, loves to flirt, but at the same time he has eccentric and even provocative hobbies. He is calm and observant when necessary, and he is also passionate about technology: it is important for him to understand how any machine works, so he is constantly disassembling and assembling something.
Abilities and skills
: Mechanics and engineering. Troyes is well versed in mechanical engineering and electrics, and can disassemble and reassemble complex devices.
Creating weapons. He knows how to assemble fully working weapons from improvised scrap metal - for example, bazookas and flamethrowers. It was with the help of homemade weapons that he used to escape from prisons.
History and connections
Troyes ended up in Namba prison due to constant escapes from other prisons. Most often, he was imprisoned together with his partner and cellmate Honey - they support each other and often act together. Troyes is also close to Warden Kiji Mitsuba, whom he considers a role model.
Interesting Facts
The name "Troyes" is translated from French as "three" - this is a reference to its identification number 0303.
He loves stew and is good at uta-garuta (a traditional Japanese card game).
He has his own fan club.

Musashi's
appearance is a tall (190 cm) muscular young man. He has short, spiky hair that goes from orange-yellow to red. The skin is tanned.
Characteristic features:
a vertical scar across the right eye and a small scar near the left side of the lip;
eye patch - Musashi lost his sight (including due to a fight with Jūgo);
his right shoulder is tattooed with his prison number - 634;
gold round earrings, piercings on the left nipple and collarbones;
the nails are painted dark red;
the body is partially wrapped in black bandages (neck, abdomen, arms, feet);
wears red and black clothes resembling a skirt, the hem of which is torn; upper chest exposed
Personality As
a child, Musashi was optimistic and proud of his peculiarity - elevated body temperature. He studied well, dreamed of becoming a translator and even mastered Braille; He speaks about 40 languages.
Tragic events (rumors of arson, false accusations of murder of his parents, experiments) made him withdrawn, anxious, and later embittered and thirsty for revenge. He considered himself a monster and without remorse went to cruel deeds.
After the defeat and the conversation with Kenshiro, Musashi noticeably softens: he becomes calmer, more talkative, wants to start life anew and show more compassion to others.
Musashi's abilities
are able to emit and control flames from birth - this is due to a phenomenon similar to the spontaneous combustion of a person. Due to experimentation, his ability has been strengthened: now he freely controls fire and does not receive damage from it. Despite his blindness, he has other heightened senses.
Interesting facts
come from Germany;
loves plants (his parents were gardeners), is fond of chess, collects reference books, likes to take a nap during the day;
he is afraid of frogs, does not like chocolate and evil gossip;
is closely related in the plot to Jūgo - both hunt for the "Scar Man", involved in their tragedies.

Appearance
Age: 22 years old.
Height: 180 cm, thin build.
Hair: pink, gathered in a long thin ponytail with a blue ribbon; Disheveled bangs are usually combed to the left and partially cover the face.
Eyes: golden-yellow.
Special details: on the right wrist there is a tattoo with the number "99" (pink), two blue earrings, pink nails.
Clothing: Combines prison uniforms and ninja looks. He wears a purple prison robe with ripped sleeves and pant legs, and underneath is a thick black jumpsuit. There is a mask (to cover the lower part of the face), red bandages on the wrists and ankles, a thin dark gold bandage on the forehead; The identification icon is on the left side of the chest.
Personality
At first, Tsukumo seems cold, proud, and even arrogant, enjoying boasting about his skills and making fun of others' abilities. In fact, this mask hides uncertainty and loneliness: for a long time he could not separate his acting from his real personality. Over time, especially through his interaction with Jūgo, Tsukumo becomes warmer, friendlier, and tries to be himself. He is very polite, appreciates friendship and strongly dislikes lies.
Tsukumo
was born in a shinobi village, but was exiled and felt rejected. He was later noticed by a director who pretended to be his mother and made him a popular child actor playing the role of a ninja. Tsukumo gained fame, but realized that people loved him for his image, not for himself. When the truth was revealed, he escaped, got lost, accidentally entered private property and was arrested. He repeatedly escaped from prisons until he ended up in Nanbe.
Abilities and traits
Considers himself a shinobi and imitates ninja, uses shuriken and kunai (although prisoners are not allowed to have weapons).
He is good at dodging and wielding basic combat techniques, although he is not a true master.
He is fond of training, jogging, swimming and watching movies.
He loves chirashizushi and history, but dislikes airplanes and cloth.

Hajime Sugoroku is the chief warden of the 13th corps, strict and tough.

Hitoshi Sugoroku is the 4th Corps's deputy warden and Hajime's brother.

Momoko Hyakushiki is the only female warden and the head of the prison.

Yamato Godai is a security guard who oversees the 13th building and is obsessed with sports.

Seitarou Tanabata is a guard of the 13th building, and is quite timid.

Samon Gokuu is the chief overseer of the 5th Corps, nicknamed "Monkey".

Inori Hakkai is the deputy warden of the 5th Corps.

Kiji Mitsuba is the Chief Warden of the 3rd Corps and loves makeup and wine.

Kenshirou Yozakura is the Chief Warden of the 4th Corps and a master of the whip.

Enki Gokuu is a former warden and Samon's brother.

Appearance
Hitoshi is a slender, refined young man with a distinctly feminine aesthetic. He has long, light-blond hair, which changes from scene to scene, sometimes in curls, sometimes in straight strands parted into ponytails and adorned with blue ribbons and bows. He wears colored contact lenses: in the anime, his eyes appear turquoise, while in the manga, they appear blue (his natural eye color is dark red).
His outfit is a heavily modified security guard uniform, styled after Lolita fashion:
light blue uniform dress with ruffles;
red belt with a heart-shaped buckle;
high platform boots decorated with bows;
light blue cap with the Namba emblem;
red armband with the number 4 on the left arm;
accent details like a bow instead of a tie and pink nail polish.
Because of his image, he is often mistaken for a girl.
Character
Hitoshi is kind, gentle, and caring—the complete opposite of his hot-tempered older brother. He genuinely cares for Hajime and tries to be there for him, even taking a job as a guard to work alongside him. He readily helps others, preparing bento meals and eagerly sharing them with both colleagues and even prisoners. At the same time, he rarely observes the strict boundaries between guards and prisoners, which often puts his superiors in awkward positions.
Interesting facts
Favorite colors are pink and light blue.
Hobby: cooking and making bento.
He has an unexpectedly high level of endurance: he can literally be used as a "weapon" - this is played up in comedic scenes involving Hajime.
Hitoshi's name contains the character "仁" (meaning "benevolence"), which reflects his nature well.

Appearance
Inori is a tall (220 cm) and imposing man with gray hair and yellow eyes. He has piercings under his lower lip and in his ears, yellow eyeliner, and sharp fangs visible behind his smile.
Wears a Namba uniform with custom details:
white unbuttoned shirt;
black jacket with yellow stripes on the sleeves;
yellow cape;
green belt;
black trousers tucked into green boots with yellow soles;
black cap;
white gloves;
green armband with the number 5 on the left arm;
name badge on the left chest.
Character and features
Lazy but proud, Inori isn't particularly diligent in his work and often sets a bad example for the junior guards, but he ardently defends the honor of the 5th Corps.
Gambling. Loves mahjong and other gambling games.
He's prone to extremes. When his carelessness caused the prisoner Enki Gokuu to escape, Inori decided to fix it all on his own: he locked up his colleagues and cut off communications to prevent interference.
The nickname "Boar" is related to his name (the kanji "猪" means "boar") and matches his menacing appearance.

Appearance
Enki is a very tall man (304 cm), well-built, with dark skin. He has long, floor-length hair: in the front, strands hang down to his waist, while in the back, strands are tousled to the lower part of his back and are tied with a yellow elastic band, leaving a small, curly ponytail. His hair color is an alternating white and red gradient.
Enki has green eyes, lined with red; small red dots near the corners of his mouth. He has two scars on his face: one runs through his left eye, the other is located slightly to the left. He has light eyebrows, numerous piercings on his ears, and a gold "ring" around his neck.
He wears a distinctive uniform: a white shirt with a red tie, a cloak-style jacket (torn at the bottom), two yellow stripes on each sleeve, a green stripe down the middle of the cloak, and a red cape on his shoulders. A red belt cinches his waist. White gloves, red boots with gold soles and embellishments, and a black cap with a gold circular border complete the look.
Personality and history
Enki was formerly the head warden of Ward 5 of Namba Prison, but he was imprisoned in the basement prison for murder. He is the older brother of Samon Gokuu. Despite his stern and cold exterior, Enki strives to protect others and is willing to go to extreme lengths to do so.
In the past, Enki secretly prevented illegal experiments and the sale of prisoners' organs, deliberately injuring them so they could be sent to the infirmary for observation. He did this alone, keeping his plans under wraps.

Appearance
Height and build: Tall man (199 cm), fit, with obvious physical strength.
Head and face. Bald, wears a cap. Distinguishing feature: a cross-shaped scar around his left eye; he also has a large, unhealed scar on his right hand (received when he stopped Jugo's blade). His eyes have red pupils and a stern gaze.
Clothing. The standard uniform of a Nanba overseer: black jacket, white shirt, red tie, black knee-high boots with red soles, a red belt with a gold buckle, and white gloves. On the left arm is a red armband with the number 13. The jacket has two yellow stripes on each sleeve (the insignia of the chief overseer), gold shoulder straps and collar decorations, and a nameplate on the chest.
Character and behavior
Stern and hot-tempered. He often shouts and resorts to violence if inmates irritate him; he considers brute force an effective way to maintain order.
A workaholic. He hates weekends: even a three-day vacation becomes torture for him, and he looks for something else to do.
Contradictory. He takes his job seriously, but at the same time, he hides the escapes of the prisoners in Block 13 from his superiors. He's afraid of his superior and gets very nervous when there's a risk his deception will be discovered.
Passionate and cunning. He's an excellent card player (and likely a cheater) at shogi, but he also has some serious skills—a black belt in judo and a 10th dan in calligraphy.
Interesting facts
Favorite color is raspberry, favorite food is soba; dislikes squid and salmon caviar.
He smokes and keeps a cat named Kuu at work (the cat has the same cut on his eye as Hajime).
Hitoshi Sugoroku's older brother.
Considered the most powerful prison guard in recent generations.

Appearance
Age: 29 years.
Height: 181 cm.
Hair: Long, spiky, blue, reaching to the bottom of the thigh; two strands on the sides protrude like horns.
Eyes: bright red.
Attire: a maroon suit, a white shirt, and a red tie with a gold medallion (depicting the character for "hundred"—百). Shoulder straps with gold studs, and three yellow stripes on the sleeves. A black belt with a gold demon emblem accents the waist.
Shoes: Black boots with a yellow platform and a small heel; red hearts with gold trim run from the bottom up the boots, and a gold spike is at the knee.
Accessories: a maroon cap with a gold emblem, white gloves with heart-shaped decoration, a black armband on the left shoulder with the inscription "Boss", a nameplate on the chest.
Character and features
Strict and collected, Momoko takes her job extremely seriously and maintains a strict control over the prison. She has an intimidating aura and a piercing gaze that quickly calms even the most brazen inmates.
Physical strength. She's much stronger than regular Overseers: she can knock someone unconscious or seriously injure them with a single blow. In the first season, she used a spiked mace.
Complex feelings for Hajime. Despite her stern personality, Momoko is not indifferent to Hajime Sugoroku, but she tries to keep her emotions under wraps.
Unusual hobbies and talents. She collects brooches, enjoys appreciating plants, and enjoys working out. She also has a knack for making chocolate, which can unintentionally turn out to be deadly.

Appearance
Yamato is a tall man, 202 cm tall. He has black hair, cut short at the bangs and long strands at the back, reaching almost to his chest. He has dark gray eyes, thick eyebrows, and slightly tanned skin.
Wears a modified prison guard uniform:
a cap with a band wrapped around it in the colors of the Japanese flag;
black jacket with yellow stripes on the sleeves;
white shirt with gold plates on the collar;
black trousers tucked into boots with red soles;
there are white stripes on the waist and at the knees;
red armband with number 13 on the left arm;
name badge on the left side of the chest.
He often carries a purple bag over his shoulder, in which he keeps his sword.
Character and features
Energetic and friendly. Almost always smiling, laughing loudly, and willingly helping others.
Passionate about training. He loves sports and exercise and can get inmates to train with him.
A patriot and admirer of Japanese culture, he is enthusiastic about everything related to Japan.
Absent-minded and with a poor sense of direction, he often gets lost even within the prison walls and asks for help from inmates.
Non-aggressive. Even in battle, he tries to choose the most peaceful path.
He has unusual talents. He is a master calligrapher and has a teaching license.
Interesting facts
Favorite colors are dark pink and burgundy.
Favorite food is white rice.
He has a wife, Navarin, and a daughter, Nadeshiko.
I have my own horse named Yamatomaru.

Appearance
Hair: Long, light blue, waist-length; gathered into a low ponytail behind the face, secured with two stars.
Eyes: dark pink.
Uniform: The standard uniform of a Namba prison guard is a black jacket, white shirt, red tie, red belt with a gold buckle, white gloves, black knee-length boots with red soles, and a cap with the gold Namba emblem.
Insignia: yellow stripes on the sleeves (meaning that Seitaro is the deputy warden), a red armband with the number 13 on his left arm, and a nameplate on his chest.
Character
Seitaro is good-natured, polite, and hardworking, but also shy, reserved, and easily flustered. He's prone to tears, which often leads to the inmates making fun of him, but he doesn't hold grudges and strives to maintain good relationships with everyone. He's patient, intelligent, and has an excellent memory.
Skills and Traits
He has a very good memory, which is why he plays the Japanese game of uta-garuta very well.
Has 8th dan in calligraphy.
Interesting facts
Favorite colors are blue and cherry pink.
Loves tofu, work and family; dislikes shiitake mushrooms and any violence.
Hobby: sewing.
Due to his cute appearance, he is popular among women.

Appearance
Samon is a slender young man, 173 cm tall. He has:
orange curly hair with green tips, combed back (in his youth he wore a long braid);
apple green eyes;
red patterns around the eyes and at the corners of the mouth;
ear piercing;
red tattoos with spiral patterns on arms and legs;
light green nails.
He wears a modified guard uniform: small gong-like elements on his shoulders, a monkey tail (red with a white tip) on his belt, and a light green armband with the number 5 on his left arm. His cap is adorned with a gold armband instead of the standard prison symbol, and his boots are red and black with greenish-gold trim.
Character
Samon is energetic and responsible at work, but can also be arrogant and capricious, sometimes acting childishly. He prides himself on his skills and dislikes accepting help—he views it as an insult. He can fight a clearly weak opponent with his eyes closed or with just one finger, emphasizing his superiority. Over time, however, he learns to acknowledge his weaknesses and turn to his colleagues for support.
He was strongly attached to his older brother Enki and long sought to be like him, which is why Samon developed an inferiority complex.
Abilities and features
Qigong Mastery. Samon harnesses Qi energy and utilizes various Qigong techniques, including turning a stick into nunchaku.
Physical strength. Thanks to his training with Enki, he is one of the strongest in Namba.
Special items. He can fly with his boots.
Interesting facts
Age: 27 years old, nationality: Chinese.
Favorite food is ice cream, doesn't like bananas.
Hobbies include sports, teaching and gardening.
His image refers to the monkey from the Japanese fairy tale "Momotarō".
Voiced by Soichiro Hoshi.

Appearance
Kiji has a very bright and theatrical appearance, his image is deliberately stylized as an exotic bird (a reference to the name: "kiji" is a Japanese pheasant):
Height: 185 cm.
Hair: Long, with red and blue highlights and a turquoise gradient; blue strands in the front are split into four ends, each shaped like feathers.
Eyes: yellow, with expressive makeup - purple eyeshadow, emphasized by thick eyebrows and long eyelashes.
Makeup: noticeable, Kiji makes a point of not appearing without it and is very sensitive to criticism of his appearance.
Clothing: A modified Namba Overseer uniform: a black cloak-jacket with a puffy turquoise collar, a purple-turquoise belt, and black pants tucked into high heeled boots. The boots are adorned with gold tips and pheasant feathers.
Accessories: black cap with gold decoration, white gloves, on the left hand - a purple armband with the number 3 (indicates the corps).
Character
Kiji is a bright, expressive personality:
He is vain and aesthetically demanding: he sincerely considers himself beautiful, rates his appearance as “100 out of 100” and reacts painfully if someone disputes this.
Strict and grumpy: he often scolds his subordinates and prisoners, which is why other guards jokingly call him "Mommy".
Caring: Despite his harsh manner, he genuinely cares for those under his charge, especially the prisoners of the 3rd building – Honey (Sweetie) and Trua; he tries to keep them out of trouble.
Hot-tempered, but not vindictive: quickly loses his temper, but does not hold a grudge for long.
Abilities and weapons
Weapon: An enlarged spinner that Kiji uses to create whirlwinds, which help neutralize attacks and control space in battle.
Tactics: Emphasizes speed and control over brute force.
Interesting facts
The name "Kiji" literally means "pheasant," and the family name "Mitsuba" contains the character for "three," a reference to his being the overseer of the 3rd Corps.

Along with Samon Gokuu, Kenshiro Yozakura, and Momoko Hyakushiki, he is an allusion to the companions of Momotaro (a hero from a Japanese fairy tale) - Kiji represents a pheasant.
She loves fruit jam, adores everything beautiful, and enjoys playing uta-garuta (a traditional Japanese card game).
He hates it when his working hours are extended and cannot stand people who bring confusion and chaos.

Appearance
Hair: Short white, styled into a flared bob; long, twisted ponytail at the back. Pink tips.
Eyes: cherry-colored, with long eyelashes. The right eye is covered with a black eye patch.
Facial features: a small fang is visible at the left corner of the mouth.
Cloth:
black jacket with two yellow stripes on each sleeve, white shirt, red tie;
red belt with a gold buckle and spikes;
black pants tucked into black boots with studs at the knees;
pink haori with cherry blossom pattern;
black cap with a gold sakura flower emblem;
white gloves;
A name badge on the left side of the chest, and a red armband with the number 4 on the left arm.
Personality
Kenshiro is collected and self-assured, but at times he can appear cold and indifferent. He has a peculiar rivalry with Hajime Sugoroku, largely due to his secret feelings for Momoko Hyakushiki. Kenshiro, however, hopes for recognition from his superior.
Abilities and Equipment
Kenshiro's main weapon is a whip, which he can extend at will. The whip contains needles containing a sedative, which helps him subdue unruly prisoners.
Past and interesting facts
Kenshiro previously served in the Japanese police, where he trained service dogs.
Having learned of illegal experiments on prisoners, he conducted his own investigation and submitted reports to his superiors, but they were ignored. Disillusioned with the system, he left the police and took a job at Nanbu, where he continued to investigate the situation.
The name and image refer to the Japanese fairy tale of Momotaro: Kenshiro embodies the image of a dog in the quartet (along with Kiji, Samon and Momoko) (the kanji "犬" in his name means "dog").
The surname "Yozakura" can be interpreted as "night sakura", and the character "四" ("four") refers to the number of the corps he commands.
He loves shellfish, adores everything white, and his hobby is caring for animals, especially dogs.

Okina Otogi is the prison doctor, Kazari's husband, and Kaguya's "father".

Kazari Otogi is a nurse and Okina's wife.

Kaguya (Kagu-8) is a robot nurse and the "daughter" of Okina and Kazari.

Mitsuru Hitokoe is the prison's radio host, eccentric and loud.

Shiro is the chef of the 13th building, silent but dedicated to cooking.

The Man with the Scar and the Elf are villains who conducted experiments on some prisoners.

Appearance
Okina is an elderly man of 68 years old with gray hair that is casually pulled back, with long bangs swept to the right. He has noticeable wrinkles, a slightly sunken face, a long, thin beard in the middle of his chin, and stubble along his jawline. His eyebrows are long, thin, and gray, as if he were in a perpetual frown.
He wears a white lab coat over a simple khaki two-button jumpsuit. He has a red armband with a white heart on it on his left bicep. He has a name tag pinned to his coat. He wears simple black flip-flops; his toenails are painted black.
Among the details of his look are his earrings: a pair in each ear (six piercings in total), including red cross-shaped earrings—a reference to his profession. He almost never parts with his Japanese smoking pipe (kiseru).
Character and role
Okina is straightforward and often argues with his wife, Kazari. Many consider him grumpy. However, he is dedicated to his work and passionate about his medical work—his hobbies include performing surgeries and consulting.

Appearance
Age and facial features. Kazari is 66 years old, has a wrinkled face, and is slender.
Hair and hairstyle. Light purple hair is pulled back into a neat bun, adorned with Japanese kanzashi sticks and beads; bangs hang down the sides of the forehead.
Eyes. Violet; on the left eye there is a green translucent glass (resembling a lens or screen).
Accessories: She wears several earrings on each ear (including flat buttons and elongated hoops). She wears a green armband with a white heart on her left arm. She also has a name tag on her robe. Her nails are painted dark purple. She is sometimes seen smoking a cigar.
Clothing. A purple kimono/yukata that reaches mid-thigh, with a lighter purple lining underneath. A bright green-yellow belt. Dark-and-light striped pants. An unbuttoned white lab coat over the pants. Shoes: pink clogs/geta with a platform and high heels.
Character and role
Kazari has an explosive, contradictory character: she loses her temper easily, but is also capable of kindness and caring. She often quarrels with her husband, Okina, over trivial matters, but their relationship remains warm. As the chief scientist, she is responsible for research and development, as well as setting up special spaces for the prisoners, such as a playroom.

Kaguya (KAGU-8) is a character in the anime Nambaka, an android nurse in Namba Prison.
Appearance
Hair: Long, bright pink with blue highlights; topped with an electrical plug accessory.
Eyes: yellow, eyebrows - short, pink.
Features: mechanical overlays are visible on her face, shoulders and legs - it is obvious that she is a robot.
Clothing: A nurse-style outfit, but rather revealing—a white leotard, green sleeves and knee-high socks, white knee pads, and red-and-white shoes. On her head is a medical cap with a red heart.
Personality and role
Kaguya is a nindroid (robot), so she shows little emotion and doesn't always understand human feelings: she often asks questions about emotions, relationships, and everyday things.
She is very obedient and devoted to her creators, helps care for the sick, and distributes medicine.
Due to his "machine" nature, he reacts calmly to flirting and strange questions from the prisoners, which creates comic moments in the series.
Connection with other characters
Created by Okina and Kazari Otogi, who treat her like a daughter - and she views them as parents.

Appearance
Height and build. He is very tall (about 256 cm) and strongly built. He has a noticeable slight stoop when walking.
Hair and face. Short, light-colored hair, combed back. On the left side of the face is a scar that runs from the forehead to the cheek. The eyebrows are almost invisible. On the forehead, just above the left eye, is the identification number "456" tattooed (the number "5" is almost invisible because of the scar).
Clothing. He wears a chef's uniform and a light green tie.
Personality
Shiro appears very menacing and silent, which makes him seem intimidating. But in reality, he is calm and kind. He is especially happy when his cooking is praised. He dislikes noise and disorder: if there is a commotion in the dining room, he silently stops fights and restores order.
Role in the plot
Shiro was previously an inmate at Namba Prison (his number is 456), and now works there as a chef. According to Rock, Shiro returned to Namba because the food in prison is better than on the outside. He's learning to cook under Chef Chimney Harminz and enjoys designing menus and decorating dishes with flags of different countries.

Appearance
Build and features: Height - 180 cm, weight - 69 kg; Mitsuru has dark skin, black hair and sunglasses.
Details of the image: red tattoos cover most of her chest and the right side of her face; piercings in her ears, tongue, and left lip; nails painted black.
Clothing: He wears Namba's uniform—a black trench coat with two gold stripes and a white shirt unbuttoned to the stomach (a gold necklace is visible). He wears a black cap with a gold microphone emblem. He also wears red fingerless gloves, a green belt with a gold buckle, and green knee-length boots with red soles. He wears a nameplate on his chest and a yellow armband with the word "Broadcaster" on his left arm.
Character and features
Energetic and positive: behaves noisily and carefree, loves to joke.
He loves to give nicknames: for example, he gave Samon the nickname “saru-chan” (“little monkey”).
Talented orator: confident in public speaking, hosts events and excels as a speaker.
Passionate about games: well versed in games, was involved in the presentation of the game room in Namba.
Tech-savvy: knows how to work with computers—in particular, he identified and prevented an attempt to hack the prison system.
Hobbies: karaoke, hiking, beach holidays, adventures; favorite food: udon.

The Man with Scar (Mashiro Mutsuki) from the anime "Nanbaka"
Who is he: The mysterious antagonist behind a series of sinister experiments and manipulations throughout the plot. He is the one who placed the permanent shackles on Jugo. He is also Touko's father and Jugo's grandfather.
Appearance and distinguishing feature: The character's most distinctive feature is a noticeable scar on his neck. Overall, his appearance emphasizes an aura of secrecy and danger: he rarely reveals himself fully, keeps a low profile, and gives the impression of a man accustomed to giving orders rather than explaining his motives.
Role and character: The Scarred Man is a strategist and puppeteer who manipulates his subordinates and conducts experiments (for example, on Musashi). He acts coldly, his goals are grandiose and often hidden from the other characters.
Elf from the anime "Nambaka"
Who he is: One of the key antagonists, closely associated with the Scarred Man. Elf leads his own team, which includes various unusual fighters (including Kojiro, formerly known as Shiro).
Appearance: There's almost no definitive canon description available—Elf's appearance is conveyed more through his atmosphere and influence on other characters than through detailed visual details. He has an imposing and eccentric appearance, emphasizing his status as the leader of a dangerous group.
Role and character: Elf is the executor of the Scarred Man's will, but he also operates with his own style: his methods can be brutal, and his approach unconventional. He gathers extraordinary people around him and uses their abilities to achieve the organization's goals. His team is known as a group of dangerous and unpredictable fighters, carrying out the most difficult missions.