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
July 29, 2026
Status guide
Player Character
The Player Character
The protagonist is customizable, but some setup details remain unverified.
Protagonist
The protagonist begins in a run-down home beside an overgrown field. Appearance customization is confirmed, while a few setup details still need to be verified in the released game.
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.
- Name customization is still awaiting verification.
- 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
Confirmed Relationships
Confirmed Family and Personal Connections
These are official relationship clues, not speculative romance pairs.
Relationship and Gameplay Status
Romance, Gifts and Schedules
The page keeps the known character relationships separate from the systems that still need verification.
Relationships
Confirmed- Villager bonds are confirmed.
- Romance candidates are not confirmed.
- Marriage is not confirmed.
- Gift preferences are not verified.
- Daily schedules are not verified.
- Festival changes are not verified.
Gifts
Awaiting verification- Gift giving: Awaiting verification
- Favorite gifts: Awaiting verification
- Disliked gifts: Awaiting verification
- Birthday bonuses: Awaiting verification
Schedules
Awaiting verification- Daily schedules: Awaiting verification
- Shop hours: Awaiting verification
- Location changes: Awaiting verification
- Festival behavior: Awaiting verification
Confirmed vs Unconfirmed
What Is Officially Confirmed?
The directory keeps the known facts and the unknowns clearly separated.
Confirmed
- 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.
Not Yet Confirmed
- Romance candidates
- Marriage candidates
- Favorite gifts
- Disliked gifts
- Birthdays
- 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.
No. Gift preferences are still awaiting gameplay verification.
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 use official English information, while unverified gameplay details are clearly labeled.
Sources
- NIS America Village in the Shade character profiles
- Official website character pages
- Verified in-game character data after release