 Portrayed by Kaoru Yumi, Ogin was the lead character in a light-hearted spinoff, "Mito Kōmon Gaiden Kagerō Ninpō-chō".The same actress took on a new role, Hayate no Oen, in which she continues as of 2007.Many former regular actors appeared in the show's gala 1000th special episode, which aired on December 15, 2003.