The story takes place during the Muromachi period of Ancient Japan, in the midst of the Ōnin War. The main character in the series is Tomiko Hino, a historical figure with a bad reputation because of her actions to rebuild Kyoto after the Ōnin War.
Hino Tomiko
Ashikaga Yoshimasa
Hino Shigeko
Hino Katsumitsu
Hino Mitsuko
Ashikaga Yoshimi
Hosokawa Katsumoto
Yamana Sōzen