In Jigokuraku, there are dangerous criminals who is tasked by the shogun to find the Elixir of Immortality in mysterious place called Shinsenkyō. If one of them succeeds in finding the elixir, they will be spared the death penalty.
In this article, we will discuss all dangerous criminals who participated in the expedition to Shinsenkyō. Who are they? Check out the full review below!
1. Gabimaru
Gabimaru is a powerful shinobi from Iwagakure who is greatly feared. He is even nicknamed the Empty One because he shows no emotion. However, he still retains emotions and attachments to life thanks to his beloved wife.
Gabimaru was sentenced to death for his heinous actions that have killed many people. He willingly joins the expedition to Shinsenkyō so he can reunite with his wife. He does not hesitate to eliminate anyone who stands in his way.
In terms of abilities, Gabimaru possesses a physique as strong and hard as steel, to the point that ordinary swords break when cut through his body. Furthermore, he has mastered several ninjutsu techniques, such as the fire technique Ninpo: Hibōshi.
2. Yuzuriha
Next, there's the beautiful and alluring kunoichi named Yuzuriha. She became a kunoichi because she needed money for her sister's treatment. She doesn't hesitate to do dirty work, such as stealing and murder.
In terms of abilities, Yuzuriha can use her beauty and seduction to win the hearts of her targets. One of the victims who fell for her tricks was Moro Makiya. She tried to seduce Gabimaru, but her seduction was completely ineffective.
3. Tamiya Gantetsusai
Unlike the previous two characters, Tamiya Gantetsusai is a master swordsman known as Kenryū and Hasshū Musō. He was captured and sentenced to death for being provoked and destroying property belonging to a daimyo.
Despite this, Tamiya seemed enthusiastic during her visit to Shinsenkyō. When she was stung by a human-faced insect, she acted quickly and cut off her hand before the insect's poison spread throughout her body.
4. Aza Chōbei
Aza Chōbei is the leader of a group of bandits with a brutal and aggressive nature. He frequently committed robberies and similar crimes until he was captured and sentenced to death.
Chōbei possessed an extremely strong physique and impressive reflexes. He and his brother struggled to survive against the monsters in Shinsenkyō. In combat, he used an axe he took from one of the monsters in the center of the island.
5. Rokurōta
Rokurōta was arguably the strongest criminal among them. He had a large stature and brutal strength. He was capable of killing anyone with a single strike.
Rokurōta also displayed a ruthless nature. He did not hesitate to kill Eizen, his overseer. Gabimaru and Sagiri had to work together and fight tooth and nail to defeat him.
6. Warped Keiun
Next, there was a sōhei named Warped Keiun who was extremely cruel. He attacked Gabimaru and intended to kill him. However, he made the wrong decision because Gabimaru was not an opponent he could defeat.
Warped Keiun was known as a weapons enthusiast. He stole and collected various types of sharp weapons from the enemies he had defeated. For this crime, he was arrested and sentenced to death.
7. Hōrubō
Hōrubō was a criminal who resembled a monk. Like other criminals, he had a cruel and heartless nature. He was arrested for various crimes he had committed in the past.
Hōrubō had a highly elastic body. He could elongate his body at will to kill his opponents. He attempted to kill Chōbei, but was killed by Chōbei before he landed on the island.
8. Moro Makiya
Moro Makiya was the leader of a religious sect that manipulated all of his followers. He was considered a threat because he and his followers wanted to overthrow the shogun. Therefore, he was arrested and sentenced to death.
Unlike previous criminals, Makiya seemed to be weak and mentally weak. He was easily seduced by Yuzuriha's deadly seduction, to the point of willingly becoming her slave. He died a gruesome death.
9. Akaginu
Similar to Yuzuriha, Akaginu was a beautiful and sexy crimunal who can captivate men. She was able to use her beauty to conquer her targets. She was even known by the nickname Hito Kui Oiran.
Akaginu once tried to seduce Shion, her overseer. However, her seduction was ineffective on Shion. As a result, she met a tragic fate, covered in blood after being slashed by Shion's sword.
10. Nurugai
Nurugai may not be completely evil, as she is simply a victim of circumstance. She is the sole surviving member of the Sanka clan. Her entire clan was massacred for their disloyalty to the Shogun.
Outwardly, Nurugai may appear to be a boy. However, she is actually a girl. Although she appears weak and unable to fight, she appears to be quite skilled with a sword.