Glass Mask

The dramatic backstage story of girls passionate about theater.

Featured characters

Maya Kitajima Ayumi Himekawa Chigusa Tsukikage

Characters in this work

Characters — 33 characters

Maya Kitajima

A girl with extraordinary theatrical talent and the series’ protagonist who aims to star in the legendary play 'Crimson Goddess'.

Chigusa Tsukikage

A legendary actress and founder of the Tsukikage theater troupe, acting as Maya's mentor and the rights holder of 'Crimson Goddess'.

Ayumi Himekawa

A talented actress from Theater Ondine and Maya's destined rival, known for her beauty and acting prowess since childhood.

Masumi Hayami

Heir of the Daito Entertainment company who supports Maya quietly and later falls in love with her.

Mae Tsukikage

Predecessor of Chigusa Tsukikage and former troupe leader of Tsukikage theater group.

Rei Aoki

An actress belonging to the Tsukikage theater troupe, living with and supporting Maya.

Sayaka Minazuki

An actress of the Tsukikage troupe, characterized by gentle and kind nature.

Mina Sawatori

A beautiful and intelligent actress of the Tsukikage theater troupe, who also works as a tutor.

Taiko Kasuga

An actress of the Tsukikage troupe with a sturdy build and responsible personality.

Genzo Kobayashi

Chigusa Tsukikage's former assistant and caretaker, a seasoned ensemble actor.

Yuu Sakurakoji

An actor of Theater Ondine who is kind and takes care of Maya.

Hajime Onodera

Director and chairman of Theater Ondine, an antagonist spirit in the struggle over 'Crimson Goddess' rights.

Mai Asou

Trainee at Theater Ondine and junior to Yuu Sakurakoji, who has unrequited feelings for him.

Eisuke Hayami

Chairman of Daito Entertainment and Masumi's adoptive father: cold but obsessed with producing 'Crimson Goddess'.

Saeko Mizuki

Secretary to the president of Daito Entertainment and former manager of Maya, kindly supporting their relationship.

Karato Hijiri

A secret operative of Daito Entertainment acting as a liaison between Masumi and Maya.

Ichiren Ozaki

Playwright of 'Crimson Goddess' and mentor to Tsukikage, driven to suicide by harassment from Daito Entertainment.

Norie Otobe

A beautiful girl who approaches Maya as an attendant but secretly plots against her.

Ryuzo Kuronuma

A strict director and leader of the Kuronuma team, who helps Maya succeed in a tough role.

Taichi Horita

Leader of Theater Unicorn and partner of Mina Sawatori, who supports Tsukikage troupe.

Ryo Majima

A young actor who confesses his love to Maya but is rejected.

Shigeru Satomi

A young actor and former boyfriend of Maya who was forced to break up by the agency.

Kikuko Harada

A prominent director and actress in the theater world who recognizes Maya's talent but also sees her as a threat.

Utako Himekawa

A great actress and mother of Ayumi, who rigorously supports her.

Mitsugu Himekawa

A renowned film director and father of Ayumi, strict but caring.

Kei Akame

A veteran actor of Onodera's team, surprised to see Maya and Ayumi being trained by Chigusa.

Haru Kitajima

Maya's widowed mother who suffers illness but manages an emotional reunion with Maya before passing away.

Sugiko

Daughter of the lodging's Chinese restaurant where Maya's family lived, often harsh to Maya.

Shiori Takamiya

Heiress of Takatsuchi Group and Masumi's fiancee, who harasses Maya due to jealousy.

Hiroko Kusaki

Library committee member at Ichihoshi Academy, who assists with Maya's solo recital.

Hiroshi Yoshizawa

A talented literary club member at Ichihoshi Academy who helps adapt scripts for Maya's solo play.

Peter Hammill

A world-renowned photographer who attaches himself to Ayumi and notices her visual impairment.

Takuya Kazama

Maya's half-brother with a criminal record, used as leverage against her by Shiori.