The Cursed Isle of Echoes

Main Characters

HarutoA young man seeking solace on Yurei-jima after personal loss. Quiet and introspective, he grapples with grief while unraveling the island's mysteries.

The Mother-EntityA figure resembling Haruto's late mother who visits his cottage at night. She appears kind and familiar but carries an unsettling presence.

Supporting Characters

KaitoA stoic fisherman in his 30s with a deep connection to the island's past. Protective yet burdened, he becomes Haruto's reluctant guide to Yurei-jima's darker truths.

RinA 12-year-old orphan who claims she can "talk to the shadows." Sharp and enigmatic, she seems to understand the island's curses better than most.

AkiraA dedicated folklorist drawn to Yurei-jima to study its legends. Insightful and driven, she shares a quiet bond with Haruto through their mutual grief.

MikaA tenacious reporter who arrives on the island under the guise of a tourist. Bold and inquisitive, she seeks to uncover the secrets behind Yurei-jima's haunting reputation.

SoraA nomadic artist camping on the island's cliffs. Mysterious yet thoughtful, he paints haunting murals that hint at deeper truths about the island's curse.

Villagers

Jiro (The Mayor)Yurei-jima's stoic mayor, responsible for maintaining the island's strict survival rules. Pragmatic and distant, his leadership hides deeper intentions.

HirotoThe mayor's son, caught between loyalty to his father and doubts about the island's traditions.

MiekoAn elderly woman who guards a secluded shrine. Stern and secretive, she holds knowledge of the island's darker folklore.

TakeshiA grizzled fisherman haunted by past losses. Gruff but insightful, he carries stories of the island's relationship with the sea.

EmiA teenage girl living on the island who struggles with her family's mysterious past. Sensitive and strong-willed, she forms an unexpected bond with Haruto.

Old Man SatoOne of the oldest villagers, known for his quiet demeanor and tragic past. He remains a somber figure in the community.

Ms. FumikoThe island's historian, now in her 80s. Warm but wary, she shares fragments of Yurei-jima's past with Haruto over tea.

Others

YumiHaruto's skeptical best friend from the mainland. Practical and outspoken, she visits Yurei-jima determined to challenge Haruto's growing belief in the island's curses.

NaomiMika's loyal camerawoman. Quiet yet observant, she assists Mika in documenting the island's secrets.