Character Directory
Village in the Shade Characters and Villagers
Meet the confirmed residents of Kagatsu Village, from leadership and local services to hunters, rural residents and story-relevant visitors.
The official English profiles currently confirm 14 named characters plus the customizable player character. Each card keeps the role, age, romance status and spoiler level visible without loading the page with internal editorial notes.
Official profiles are separated from gameplay details that still require verification.
At a Glance
What this directory confirms
Official profiles
14 named characters
Player character
Customizable
Romance
Not confirmed
Last verified
August 10, 2026
Character details are being expanded as more in-game information is documented.
Player Character
The Player Character
The protagonist is a customizable new resident of Kagatsu Village.
Customizable Resident
Your Life in Kagatsu
There is no fixed protagonist portrait on this page because the player character is meant to be customized. This section tracks confirmed setup details instead of showing a placeholder image.
The protagonist begins in a run-down home beside an overgrown field. Appearance customization is confirmed, while a few setup details still need further verification.
Age
Not specified
Role
New resident of Kagatsu Village
Romance status
Not applicable
Spoiler level
None
- The protagonist is customizable.
- Hairstyles, clothing and accessories are confirmed.
- Gender options are not fully confirmed yet.
- The exact name-customization options are not yet documented.
- The player starts in a run-down home beside an overgrown field.
Character Cards
Kagatsu Village Characters
The cast is grouped by role so the directory stays readable on desktop and mobile.
Village Leadership
The people who shape Kagatsu Village and its rules.
Official profile cards
Official profile
ConfirmedRin
Head of Kagatsu Village
A strict young village head who guards the code and watches the village closely.
Age
Late teens
Romance
Not confirmed
Spoiler
Minor story hints
Official profile
ConfirmedKonno
Rin's guardian
A sharp-tongued figure attached to leadership with an unclear purpose.
Age
Unknown
Romance
Not confirmed
Spoiler
Strong story hints
Shops and Services
Residents connected to work, trade, food and care.
Official profile cards
Official profile
ConfirmedSazanka
General store owner
A cheerful shop owner who works with machines and searches for a lost treasure.
Age
Early 20s
Romance
Not confirmed
Spoiler
Minor story hints
Official profile
ConfirmedKisuke
Carpenter
A proud carpenter whose rough manner hides a caring side.
Age
Early 30s
Romance
Not confirmed
Spoiler
Moderate story hints
Official profile
ConfirmedRokkaku
Diner owner
A calm diner owner who looks after Yoh and watches the village closely.
Age
Late 40s
Romance
Not confirmed
Spoiler
Minor story hints
Official profile
ConfirmedHasumi
Village physician
A quiet clinic doctor skilled with medicine and linked to a hidden secret.
Age
Late 20s
Romance
Not confirmed
Spoiler
Moderate story hints
Official profile
ConfirmedChinana
Traveling street vendor
A friendly outside vendor who brings goods into Kagatsu Village.
Age
Late 20s
Romance
Not confirmed
Spoiler
Minor story hints
Hunters and Rural Residents
Everyday villagers tied to land, work and outdoor life.
Official profile cards
Official profile
ConfirmedKomako
Hunter
A kind hunter and the first resident the player character meets.
Age
Late teens
Romance
Not confirmed
Spoiler
Minor story hints
Official profile
ConfirmedShiroji
Lumberjack
A quiet lumberjack with a connection to Komako and a sacred beast.
Age
Early 20s
Romance
Not confirmed
Spoiler
Minor story hints
Official profile
ConfirmedYuta
Resident from the city
An easygoing newcomer who avoids talking about his past.
Age
Early 20s
Romance
Not confirmed
Spoiler
Minor story hints
Official profile
ConfirmedSumire
Archer and forager
An energetic outdoor guide learning archery from Komako.
Age
Late teens
Romance
Not confirmed
Spoiler
Moderate story hints
Story-Relevant Residents and Visitors
Characters tied more directly to the mystery beneath the village.
Official profile cards
Official profile
ConfirmedTobari
Rebellious village resident
A distant resident who openly breaks the village code.
Age
Late teens
Romance
Not confirmed
Spoiler
Strong story hints
Official profile
ConfirmedYoh
Child resident
Rokkaku's adopted daughter, shy and fond of animals.
Age
Below 10
Romance
Not applicable
Spoiler
Moderate story hints
Official profile
ConfirmedNago
Regional city hall employee
A serious government worker interested in the village's future.
Age
Early 30s
Romance
Not confirmed
Spoiler
Minor story hints
Use the Directory
Turn a character profile into your next action
The directory is a starting point. Use the linked systems when you need a gift, a request objective, a story step or a clear evidence boundary.
Birthdays and gifts
Find a documented gift before you travel
Start with the character's birthday, then use the NPC Gifts database to compare Likes, Dislikes and the source of each item. Unknown reactions are not automatically treated as Neutral.
Requests and rewards
Check whether the character is part of a task chain
Several residents are connected to Helping Tasks and delivery progression. Open the Requests Guide when a character profile leads to a material, tool, recipe or area unlock.
Story context
Read relationship clues without forcing romance claims
Family and personal connections are listed separately from romance status. For spoiler-controlled story context, use the Walkthrough and reveal only the route details you need.
Evidence boundary
Separate confirmed profiles from open questions
Official roles and published profile details are kept apart from schedules, romance mechanics, birthday bonuses and other items still under verification. Treat the open-question list as a research boundary, not as a missing gameplay promise.
Confirmed Relationships
Confirmed Family and Personal Connections
These official relationship clues help explain family ties and personal connections without speculating about romance pairs.
Relationship and Gameplay
Romance, Gifts and Schedules
Known relationship data, gift coverage and schedule gaps are separated so the page stays easy to scan.
Relationships
Known- Villager bonds are part of the released-game character systems.
- Romance candidates are not documented.
- Marriage details are not documented.
- Birthday dates and favorite gifts are listed on the released-game birthday guide.
- Daily schedules are not yet documented.
- Festival changes are not yet documented.
Gifts and birthdays
Mixed- Favorite gifts: Released-game guide data
- Disliked gifts: Listed where current guides provide them
- Birthday dates: Published for all 14 villagers
- Exact birthday bonus: Not quantified
Schedules
Open question- Daily schedules: Exact routines are not yet documented
- Shop hours: Exact hours are not yet documented
- Location changes: Exact patterns are not yet documented
- Festival behavior: Exact changes are not yet documented
Character Information
Known Facts and Open Questions
The directory keeps useful character information separate from details that are not yet documented.
Character facts
- 14 official named characters are currently profiled.
- The player character is customizable.
- Rin is the head of Kagatsu Village.
- Komako is the first villager the player meets.
- Sazanka runs the general store.
- Rokkaku runs the diner.
- Hasumi acts as the village physician.
- Chinana brings goods in from outside the village.
- Birthday dates are documented for all 14 named villagers.
- Favorite-gift tables are available from released-game guide data.
Open questions
- Romance candidates
- Marriage candidates
- Exact birthday friendship bonuses
- Complete disliked-gift coverage
- Daily schedules
- Personal quests
- Voice actors
Character FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers for the common questions players ask about the cast.
The official English profiles currently confirm 14 named characters plus the customizable player character.
Rin is the head of Kagatsu Village.
Komako is described as the first villager the player character meets.
No romance candidates have been officially confirmed yet.
Favorite-gift tables are now available from released-game guide data. Some disliked gifts and exact friendship values still need broader cross-checking.
No complete schedule data is currently available yet.
No. Separate pages will only be created when there is enough official information to make them useful.
Final CTA
Meet the Residents of Kagatsu Village
The people of Kagatsu Village are connected to farming, shops, rules and the hidden mystery beneath the village's peaceful appearance.
Character profiles combine official character information with verified released-game data. Story-sensitive details are clearly marked with spoiler levels.
Sources
- NIS America Village in the Shade character profiles
- Official website character pages
- Verified in-game character data after release
- Released-game birthday and favorite-gift tables, cross-checked with community notes