Role Type: Major Supporting

Character Type: Female | Age Range: 18–25 (sounding)

Description / Characteristics of This Role:

Emiko Kono is the Ultimate Chess Player, a cold and highly analytical mind trapped in a game where logic isn’t always enough to survive. She’s calculated, strategic, and often dismissive of emotional displays—especially when they interfere with reason. Emiko rarely lets her guard down, but under her sharp exterior is a deeply human young woman grappling with trust, trauma, and a growing sense of responsibility.

This role demands nuance. Emiko isn’t emotionless—she’s disciplined. Her voice should carry a controlled cadence, with occasional flashes of biting annoyance or subtle warmth when her defenses slip. The right actor will be able to shift from deadpan analysis to tense confrontations and rare, heartfelt moments of quiet reflection. 

Voice Type / Direction:

• Mid to low female voice (or androgynous)
• Calm, deliberate, a little aloof
• Can deliver clipped, strategic lines with clarity
• Needs to emote through restraint—Emiko’s tension often lies in what she doesn’t say
• Should be able to show evolution over time (from isolated to emotionally aware)