Akane Motomiya

A modern high school girl, Akane is transported to the Heian era and recognized as the Ryuujin no Miko, or Priestess of the Dragon God. She carries the power of the Dragon God within her body such that she can purify impurities from contact. Though reluctant to use her powers as priestess, Akane is determined to do the right thing. She is innocent and kindhearted, which sometimes leads her into trouble

Minamoto no Yorihisa
He's one of Princess Fuji's bodyguards, who comes to protect Akane as well. He becomes one of the Eight Guardians, as Seiryū of Heaven. He is the strong, silent type and will do anything Akane asks of him.

Tenma Morimura
A little bit of a tough guy and Akane's close friend from school. He is one of the Eight Guardians, as Seiryū of Earth. He cares deeply for Akane and loves her. He has a sister named Ran, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances.

Inori
A hotheaded young man whose one goal in life is to destroy demons for ruining his and his sister's lives. He is Suzaku of Heaven, one of the Eight Guardians.

Shimon Nagareyama
He's one of Akane's good friends from school, Shimon is a smart, cute, and very loyal. Along with Akane and Tenma, he is transported to the Heian era. Besides confused as an oni at first, having traits such as blond hair and blue eyes, he is recognized as one of the Eight Guardians, Suzaku of Earth.

Fujiwara no Takamichi
Hardworking, studious, and chivalrous to all women, Takamichi works in the palace archives in Kyou. He becomes one of the Eight Guardians, as Byakko of Heaven.

Tachibana no Tomomasa
Tomomasa is a general in Kyou, known for being flirtatious, nonchalant, and popular with the ladies. He is one of the last to become a Guardian, as Byakko of Earth.

Eisen
Eisen is the younger brother of the current emperor of Kyou. He is an accomplished musician and is a sweet, thoughtful, timid man. Eisen fell deeply in love with Akane when they first met, and is willing to sacrifice his life for her safety. He is Genbu of Heaven, one of the Eight Guardians.

Abe no Yasuaki
A cool, intense guy and one of the Eight Guardians as Genbu of Earth, Yasuaki is a gifted apprentice to the famous sorcerer Abe no Seimei. He holds Akane with high regard, and develops a certain fondness for her.