saiki kazuya

He is a renowned photographer who aims to capture the true essence of human nature. His particular interest lies in images depicting "malice" and "hatred," focusing on the darkest aspects of humanity. In his youth, he photographed scenes during conflicts and wars. Nowadays, he captures moments from violent crimes in the city. Seemingly indifferent to the suffering of innocent civilians or even his own life, his obsession with violence drives him into conflict with Ida.

"In the instant that he presses the shutter, a true photojournalist never sees what is unfolding..."

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Characters
  • Eriko Aizawa (相原 絵里子)

    Aizawa Eriko

    Supporting

    She is the wife of Shuichi Aizawa and mother of Yumi Aizawa.She first appeared in episode eighteen when Aizawa arrives with a bruise on his head saying he had a little fight with her because Yumi was very young and he rarely slept at home. She appears at ...

  • Kyouya Iida (飯田響也)

    Iida Kyouya

    Main

    A very cold homicide detective who prefers to solve cases by using his Glock 17 pistol. He can speak fluent English and German to some degree. In a bleak, gritty representation of Shinjuku, Kyouya doesnt take any crap from anyone, and he doesnt waste his ...

  • Koike Aya

    Aya Koike

    Supporting

    Koike Aya is a 9 year old girl who Ida crosses paths with on a case in volume 7 of Jiraishin. She appears to be a sociopath, and very mature for her age. She also shows no remorse for those who have died, not even her friends. As a result of her mischief,...

  • Director Narita (成田)

    Narita Director

    Supporting

    Kyoyas superior officer at the Shinjuku Police precinct and head of the stations homicide division. He was pals with Kyoyas late father. During a trip in New York after his retirement from the force, he was nearly killed when Lisa Lewis tried to gun him d...

  • Kazuya Saiki (斎木一也)

    Saiki Kazuya

    Supporting

    He is famous photographer, who tries to capture the true nature of humans. Especially interested in photos of "malice" and "hatred"; generally in the darkest side of humans. When he was younger he took pictures during conflicts and wars. Now he captures s...

  • Yamaki Tsuyoshi (八巻 剛志)

    Tsuyoshi Yamaki

    Supporting

    Kyoyas first partner, later shot to death by an armed Chinese juvenile delinquent. His nickname was Hachimaki. He left behind his wife, Yukari, and his son was named after him in memory....