Arata Ookoba

A chief reporter who works alongside his photographer Inuhashi. Both began investigating the band after recognizing Junko in the Drive-in Tori commercial.

Shinta Okoba
He begins investigating Franchouchou after having a familiar feeling for "Number 4". The season finale shows him fully aware that she not only looks identical to the long dead Junko Konno, but also resembles "Number 3" and "Number 6" and more recently passed away, Ai Mizuno and Lily Hoshikawa.

Appearance
He wears a half-formal suit except that he brings a camera with him and is accompanied by another journalist who seems to be his assistant.

Curiosities

 * Okoba's name is alternately translated as "Ookoba" in Episode 5.

Shinta Okoba