He is Female Itsuki Fujii's deceased father, whose death from pneumonia remains a defining memory for her. His illness explains her fear and refusal to seek medical help for her own persistent cold. A hospital dream revisits his death, while her later pneumonia mirrors his fate and makes the family emergency especially urgent.
Minor character involved in Gantz missions.
Street thug operating in the Tokyo underworld.
A samurai whose disappearance and murder trigger an internal investigation within the militia. Samurai Tojiro Yuzawa is found with fatal wounds to his back and belly, and evidence suggests that the killer may be connected to the militia rather than being an outside enemy. Suspicion later turns toward Hyozo Tashiro.
Ordinary office worker transformed into a metal monster after a hit-and-run accident.
Minor character in the Gantz film series, playing a secondary role in the alien hunting storyline.
Yakuza accountant seen in brief background shots during financial disputes.
Loyal friend of Ryuichi and Shunrei, provides street-smart support and camaraderie.
A bathhouse worker whom Chihiro is directed to when she seeks employment. He initially refuses to hire her, but eventually sends her to ask Yubaba for work. His response sets Chihiro on the path to securing a job and remaining in the spirit world.
Gantz team member involved in alien hunting missions with limited screen time.
Teru Nakaya appears at the final confrontation and claims that the Tokyo Life Group has already erased him. He explains that the group deceived both Takashi Sato and Rina Kishida's missing father while concealing its own operations. His revelations clarify the hidden manipulation behind the trap and help expose the forces threatening Takashi and Rina.
Supporting character with minor narrative involvement.
Tomorowo Taguchi has 243 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 24 cinematic universes — most prominently Kishiwada Shonen Gurentai: The Legend of Kaoru-chan Collection with 6 titles. Signature works include Tetsuo: The Iron Man, The Supporting Actors in Byplaywood, The Most Beautiful Night In The World. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 24 universes
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