Profiles contain SPOILERS. You have been warned.
Organized by manga volume appearance. This section features major recurring characters throughout the series.
Renge Hoshakuji
First Appears: Volume 1/Chapter 3
Grade: First Year, Class A
Appearances:
• V2/C5 • V6/C26 • V9/C38-40
• V3/C11 • V8/C32 • V11/C47-9
• V4/C15 • V8/C34 • V12/C52
• V6/C22 • V8/C36 • V/C
Renge is a real "otaku" and fangirl, and has lived in France since she was ten. She is a particularly out-of-control character who likes to dramatize/romanticize things. When we first meet her, she believes Kyoya is her prince and she despises Tamaki. She becomes temporary manager of the Host Club in V1C3 since she likes to control people and situations. After a dramatic ending, Renge sets her sights on Haruhi, not realizing she is a girl. She continues to be a fangirl in all possible ways, and is extremely enthusiastic about it.
Umehito Nekozawa
First Appears: Volume 2/Chapter 5
Age: 18
Position: President of the Black Magic Club
Appearances:
• V3/C8-9 • V4/C15 • V8/C32 • V11/C47-8
• V3/C11 • V5/C21 • V10/C41 • V13/C57
Umehito is a cat lover and the president of the Black Magic Club. He is very sensitive to light, and therefore has to wear a cloak. Though creepy on the outside, underneath his cloak he is a very handsome blonde. He is never seen without his hand puppet, Bereznoff. He likes things to be spooky as he did to his private beach in V3C8. In addition, he has a little sister named Kirimi. He also has some kind of interest in Tamaki.
Ritsu Kasanoda
First Appears: Volume 8/Chapter 34
Grade: First Year, Class D
Appearances:
• V8/C35-6 • V10/C44
• V9/C38-9 • V11/C47-51
• V10/C41 • V13/C59
Kasanoda, or Casanova or even Bossa Nova as the other Host Club members dub him, is the son and successor of the third boss of the Kasanoda family, the most powerful yakuza family in Tokyo. He was raised to be tough and scary by his father, so he could become the most powerful boss of this century. His speech and appearance became extremely scary as a result, and he came to be alone. He has no idea how to communicate well with others and get them to like him as his mean appearance intimidates everyone. Therefore, he seeks Mori's help as he wants to know the silent host's secret in gaining so much popularity when he's expressionless, uncommunicative, and always has a tough look in his eyes. Kasanoda's persistance has him reluctantly accepted as Mori's apprentice before all of the Host Club joins in to help Kasanoda transform himself. He has a good heart, and is always doing nice things for his men and those around him when he can. He also takes care of injured animals. He figures out with the help of the others that he just has to be himself, and people who understand him are bound to appear. Later, Kasanoda accidentally walks in on Haruhi changing her shirt and is now privy to her secret. Having already been drawn to her before, the knowledge that she is actually a girl ignites his full blown crush. He comes close to confessing to her, but as she calls him her friend, he realizes that his romantic feelings would only upset things as she has to pretend to be a boy during school. He then vows to be her friend forever, and somehow, gains the adoration and respect of his peers. He now has more friends than ever before and is much happier. He still harbors his crush for Haruhi, and while it doesn't look like he'll say anything, who knows what will happen in the future?