Ichiren Ozaki

Playwright of "Kurenai Tennyo" and mentor to Tsukikage

Playwright of "Kurenai Tennyo" and mentor to Tsukikage Chigusa. Driven to suicide by harassment from Daito Entertainment.

Quotes

  • The other half of the soul
  • Playwright who protects and passes on Kurenai Tennyo

Trivia

  • Took in the orphaned Tsukikage Chigusa (Chizu) and raised her as an actress.
  • Experienced Gekkouza's financial difficulties and family separation due to harassment from Daito Entertainment.
  • Driven to mental despair, committed suicide, bequeathing the performance rights to Tsukikage Chigusa.

Alternate names

Ozaki Ichiren

Tags

Kurenai Tennyo Playwright Theater Master Suicide Mentor Daito Entertainment

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
No detailed physical description exists, but as a former troupe leader, he possesses a calm demeanor as a legendary playwright and director.

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Strict
Detailed personality
Passionate about theater with rigorous guidance, he raised the young Tsukikage Chigusa. Devoted his life to creation despite enduring harassment from Daito Entertainment.
Keywords
  • Playwright
  • Master
  • Strict
  • Passion
  • Patience
Talents
  • Playwriting
  • Directing
  • Theater education
Skills
  • Traditional theater techniques
  • Acting guidance
Motivation
Protect the performance rights of "Kurenai Tennyo" and nurture the next generation.

History

Backstory
Took in the orphan Chizu (later Tsukikage Chigusa) and raised her as an actress. After the Tokyo air raids, wrote "Kurenai Tennyo" in his hometown of Plum Valley. Cornered by theater management difficulties and harassment from Daito Entertainment, he experienced family separation and financial collapse before committing suicide. Tsukikage describes him as the "other half of her soul," reflecting their profound bond.

Training Tsukikage Chigusa

Significant event
Training Tsukikage Chigusa
Description
Took in the orphan Chizu and trained her as "Tsukikage Chigusa," guiding her to become a great actress.

Writing "Kurenai Tennyo"

Significant event
Writing "Kurenai Tennyo"
Description
After the Tokyo air raids, composed "Kurenai Tennyo" in his hometown, creating a legendary stage production.

Conflict with Daito Entertainment

Significant event
Conflict with Daito Entertainment
Description
Harassment from Daito Entertainment worsened Gekkouza's management, leading to the loss of the theater.

Suicide

Significant event
Suicide
Description
Driven to desperation economically and mentally, he committed suicide, entrusting the performance rights of "Kurenai Tennyo" to Tsukikage Chigusa.

Relationships

Chizu (Tsukikage Chigusa)

Spouse

Wife and beloved disciple. Gave her the name "Tsukikage Chigusa" and raised her as an actress.

Kiyono (wife)

Wife who left after the family fell apart.

Gekkouza

Gekkouza: leader

Media appearances

Glass Mask

Manga

Glass Mask (1984 version, 2005 version)

Anime / Supporting

1984, 2005-2006

TV Drama "Glass Mask"

Drama / Supporting

1997-1999

Stage "Glass Mask"

Stage play / Supporting

1979 onwards, multiple performances

Voice cast and creators

Daisuke Kobayashi

Voice actor
Daisuke Kobayashi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2016 stage version

Yasuhiro Mamiya

Voice actor
Yasuhiro Mamiya
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2005 anime version (also appeared without voice)

Suzue Miuchi

Creator name
Suzue Miuchi
Role
Original author

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