“There was a priest at my execution. I don’t know if it was him or not and frankly I don’t care to remember! I have mixed opinions about religion- if god is real then…why did he let my parents almost kill me. Why did he let dad corner me in my room at night- let me feel so violated and empty inside when he took what he shouldn’t have” Himari let out a broken sigh as tears rolled down her eyes. “Why would god allow a screwup like me to continue breathing every day when I’ve broken every damn commandment in the holy book!”
“I went to the church a few times- I know Rinko did to. I was left alone thankfully when I went however Rinko wasn’t so lucky apparently- this man had to step in to stop someone from fighting her? Something about how she got a man hanged. If it’s about the man who kidnapped her and Roka I’m going to raise hell. We haven’t attended since the incident- not like I feel safe going regardless”
“I have met this one girl- you see…there was this little old lady who I often visit when I’m in Ginza. Well- I know I shouldn’t have fucking stepped in when some punk boy was giving her trouble! Little fucker busted my lip open…but when he saw this little girl he fucking screamed. She didn’t even do anything! He seemed so scared of her…honestly I’ve been there before. People used to be scared of me when I was her age- probably cause of the rap sheet I had”
Eiji
“Ah- it’s him” Himari sighs “I keep begging PROFILE to take down the pages dedicated to the murder of Kaede. The theories and the ideas about what happened get to my head- there’s even a few pages saying that I killed Kanade Alarie! Kids still fucking alive last time I checked”
Oki Tengan
“Fuck you, fuck your family, fuck everything you ever loved. EAT SHIT AND LIVE YOU BITCH!”
Last Judgment
“Death- that’s where you’re judged for the final time. There’s no escaping it- your only prolong the inevitable.”
“I don’t particularly have any feelings towards Masa or Eiji- though I’m particularly excited about being able to kick Oki’s ass”
"All souls that die, from every nation, collect here, as one. Pray that you were buried with obolus, so that you may be piloted by the ferryman known as C H A R O N." - Centurion
C H A R O N.
A rap supergroup that took the country of Japan by storm. Second in power only to the famed rap supergroup, TDD. During their six-year reign, there was no one alive who hadn't heard of them. Skill, charisma, talent: this group had it all. And what one member lacked, another more than made up for. Despite how dramatic many thought the name was, none could deny that it fit the power of this group.
"Maggots drink the blood of me, insects lick tears I weep. The hornets pierce me, and the wasps are breaking every single fuckin' inch of skin on me!" - ATLAS
...So the question on everyone's mind is, where did it all go wrong?
Such questions are better suited to be answered by the creators themselves.
Meet the people behind the band. Meet the members themselves.
Meet...
C H A R O N
1. Oracle
Full Name: Chinen Chinami
Age: 29
Position: Main Lyricist/Singer
Bio: The main lyricist of the band, this blind woman, despite having no eyes, was able to write beautiful lyrics due to her natural gift for poetry. Though joining a rap group wasn't what she saw herself doing, after being persuaded by Haru, she decided to join up. She admitted that being part of C H A R O N was one of the happiest moments in her life. Not only did it allow her to make full use of her writing talents, but it also allowed her to meet the man she would eventually marry. His death broke her, and caused her to leave the group, which signified the end of C H A R O N.
2. Centurion
Full Name: Tanabe Haru
Age: 27 (At the time of his death)
Position: Lyricist/Rapper
Bio: An aspiring writer, this nerdy, young lad loved writing almost as much as he loved history. One of the frontmen for the group, he was the one responsible for finding and recruiting people to join. As he and the other lyricist of the group, Chinami, got better acquainted and friendly with each other, their friendship soon transformed into something greater. After a year or so of dating, he finally proposed to her, and the two became husband and wife, bearing one child. Sadly, a year into the marriage, he was shot and killed by a drug addict while the two were walking home from the studio one night. His death is what effectively broke the group and eventually caused it to dissolve. Rumors circulate whether his death was really just a drug-related incident, and not a planned hit. Kira, Chinami's younger sister, who is still looking into the incident, has her doubts...
3. Helen
Full Name: Funai Reiko
Age: 28
Position: Singer/Spokesperson
Bio: To this day, it's still questioned exactly what a famous actress had to gain from joining a rap group. It couldn't be about money, and she already had thousands of fans. Rumors circulate, but the most likely explanation is that she needed some time away from the big screen after a scandal erupted involving a director and a sex tape that somehow made its way online. Whatever the reason, there's no denying that this famous celebrity helped to push C H A R O N into the limelight. With her connections and gift for gab, she was able to quickly get the group noticed.
While she was undoubtedly the face of the group, she was also dubbed 'The Weakest Link' due to having no skill with rapping or singing. After C H A R O N disbanded, she went back to acting. It's unknown if she keeps in contact with her former partners.
4. Rose
Full Name: Hayakawa Aimi
Age: 24
Position: Musician/Singer
Bio: Born an albino, this half-British/half-Japanese person faced a lot of scrutiny because of their appearance. The fact that they were transgendered only made it worse. A lover of music in all its forms, they consider it to be their heart and soul. Thus, it's no surprise that they were the group's main songwriter, composing beats and notes with little to no problem. A neighbor of Haru's, they accepted his offer to join the group, because it got them away from home, far from their scrutinizing and abusive mother, who tried to force them to accept their gender. They idolized Chinami for her inner strength, and Reiko, for her beauty.
After the group dissolved, they struggled to figure out what to do, refusing to return back to their home. With Reiko's help, they were introduced to a music agency, where they are now working hard to produce their first album. They still keep in touch with their former bandmates, and they always find time to visit Haru's grave with Chinami.
5. ATLAS
Full Name: Teagan Oki
Age: 31
Position: Frontman/Rapper
Bio: It's still a wonder how Oki and Haru were able to become good friends despite their personalities being completely different from each other's. Some attribute it to the fact that they were childhood friends, and others believe it's just a concept of how opposites are attracted to each other. In any case, it was his idea to form a rap group in the first place and Haru went along with him. A rapper with an impressive rhyme scheme, he was believed to be the powerhouse behind C H A R O N.
Despite his impressive skills, he had a very poor disposition and was known for his numerous fights and brawls, most of which were his own fault. Besides that, he reveled in the envy that C H A R O N received from reporters or smaller rap teams. Also, save for Haru, he didn't get on well with some of the other members of the group, including Chinami. In fact, after Haru died, he blamed her for his friend's death and for breaking the group up. It's unknown what happened to him after the group broke up.
6. Neleus
Full Name: Sawada Nori
Age: 22
Position: Rapper
Bio: He was the lively youngest member of C H A R O N, generally speaking. Formerly from a rich family, he ran away from home with only a few thousand dollars to his name after an incident occurred that caused him to leave. He was often noted as being someone who didn't take things seriously until the situation called for it. He also had a bad habit (he'd call it a skill) to push work off onto other people, and he was very, very sleek about it. Besides that, he was a very easygoing guy who loved to party, play video games, and flirt with people. Despite that, he was known to be a peacekeeper among the group. Even Oki found it hard to be angry in his presence. Attracted to Rose, he allowed them to stay in his flat in Tokyo while they work on their album.
Trivia
Haru was the one who came up with the name for the group. He once stated in an interview, "I chose it simply because I like Greek mythology, and I admired Charon's role in the stories. The fact that the first letter of our names and MC names make up the word was completely coincidental. Honest!"
The group often made a habit of dressing up as Greek characters during live shows.
Despite the group's dissolution, they still remain popular with the people of Japan.
It's only hearsay, but there are rumors that after Haru had married Chinami, he was going to leave C H A R O N so he could focus more on his writing career and so he could be a devoted husband and father to his family. When Oki found out, he wasn't happy and the two reportedly fought over this.
