Long-time friend and financial partner of Asao. Together they save wages to buy a dump truck named Independence No. 1. He shares the burdens of their shared dream and faces tense confrontations during Kiyoshi's escape. After a fatal crash, he survives, discovers Ryuji's boxing glove decoration at the wreckage, and resolves to rebuild his life.
Tetsuo Ishidate has 38 screen credits in a career dating back to 1964. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Young People Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include If You Were Young: Rage, 殺人者, Ankou. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
