Ninja Gaiden 4 - Characters
The cast of Ninja Gaiden 4, centered on the two protagonists Yakumo and Ryu Hayabusa, the returning master ninja Joe Musashi, and the divine and dark dragons whose curse shapes the conflict over Tokyo, alongside the wider supporting figures of the Dragon Ninja saga, including the kunoichi and shrine...
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| Name | Description | Role | Faction | Abilities | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakumo | A young ninja of the Raven Clan and the new protagonist of Ninja Gaiden 4. | Protagonist | Raven Clan | Weapon transformation (base to Bloodraven forms) Blood Gauge trance / Bloodraven state Blood Ninjutsu Fast combo and parkour techniques | Playable protagonist for the majority of the campaign. |
| Ryu Hayabusa | The legendary Dragon Ninja and master of the Hayabusa clan, returning as the second playable character. | Protagonist / Master Ninja | Hayabusa Ninja Clan | Dragon Sword mastery Gleam trance state Ninpo arts Ultimate Techniques | Playable during dedicated Ryu chapters of the campaign. |
| Joe Musashi | The legendary ninja master who stars in Sega's classic Shinobi series, crossing over into Ninja Gaiden 4 as a playable character. | Playable Master Ninja | Oboro Clan (Shinobi) | Shinobi-style swordsmanship Precision iaido strikes Throwable shuriken and ninja tools High-reflex evasion and counters | Playable in dedicated chapters of the campaign set against the demonic forces of Tokyo. |
| The Divine Dragon | A supreme dragon deity worshipped by the Divine Dragon Order, presented as the benevolent counterpart to the Dark Dragon. | Supporting / Deity | Divine Dragon Order | Source of Ryu's Divine Dragon power Object of worship for the Divine Dragon Order | Central figure in the game's lore and Ryu's power suite. |
| The Dark Dragon | The principal evil of Ninja Gaiden 4. Its Black Dragon resurrection ritual at the Tokyo Skyscraper tore open the gates of the demon realm, releasing countless Majin upon Tokyo, and its lingering shadow hangs over the city even after its initial defeat. | Antagonist | Majin | Opens the gates of the demon realm Spews legions of Majin City-spanning dark curse | Main antagonist encountered across the campaign's demonic chapters. |
| Momiji | A skilled shrine maiden of the Hayabusa Village and a capable kunoichi who fights alongside the Dragon Ninja across the series. | Supporting / Kunoichi | Hayabusa Ninja Clan | Naginata polearm mastery Shrine-maiden blessing arts Hayabusa Village sentinel duties | Recurring supporting ally of the Hayabusa clan in the Ninja Gaiden saga. |
| Ayane | A deadly kunoichi of the Mugen Tenshin clan known across the Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive worlds for her swift, kick-focused combat. | Supporting / Kunoichi | Mugen Tenshin / Hayabusa Allies | High-speed kick and aerial combos Poison and evasion techniques Mugen Tenshin assassination arts | Recurring kunoichi ally in the Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive franchise canon. |
| Kasumi | The former heiress of the Mugen Tenshin ninja clan whose uncertain past ties her across the Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive universes. | Supporting / Shinobi | Mugen Tenshin | Twin-blade quick strikes Graceful evasive movement Mugen Tenshin secret techniques | Recurring female ninja of the Mugen Tenshin clan in the franchise. |
| Rachel | A fierce and formidable fiend hunter whose quest for vengeance against the fiends who destroyed her clan puts her repeatedly in the path of the Dragon Ninja. | Supporting / Fiend Hunter | Independent | War Hammer (Eviscerator) heavy strikes Fiend-hunting tactics Anti-demon arsenal | Recurring supporting heroine of the Ninja Gaiden series. |
| Irene Lew | The secret-agent operative who has long served as Ryu's contact, partner, and closest mortal connection to the outside world across the Ninja Gaiden saga. | Supporting / Agency Contact | CIA / International Agency | Espionage and intel operations Covert support and field coordination Close-quarters survival skills | Recurring supporting character and Ryu's agency contact in the series. |
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