Kohei Kuryu / 久利生公平 (played by Takuya Kimura) is a protagonist in Hero.
A young public prosecutor transferred from Aomori to Tokyo. Known for his casual style and unorthodox investigative methods, he rejects desk work to pursue the truth firsthand. A former high-school dropout who passed the bar after being wrongfully accused, he uncovers coerced confessions, corruption, and political interference. His idealism often clashes with status-focused colleagues but eventually inspires them. His disruptive methods lead to his eventual transfer to Ishigaki Island. Syuji Ido / 井户秀二 (played by Bokuzo Masana) appears in Hero.
Kenzaburo Kawajiri (played by Yutaka Matsushige) appears in Hero.
Daisuke Uno / 宇野大介 (played by Gaku Hamada) appears in Hero.
Bartender / 酒保 (played by Yoji Tanaka) appears in Hero.
Reiko Baba / 马场礼子 (played by Yoh Yoshida) appears in Hero.
Yutaka Ushimaru / 牛丸丰 (played by Takuzo Kadono) appears in Hero.
Tatsuo Egami / 江上达夫 (played by Masanobu Katsumura) appears in Hero.
Hero (2001) interactive character relationship network and AI-powered story timeline. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters across the narrative arc.
Character Network — 14 Characters
Kohei Kuryu / 久利生公平 (Takuya Kimura) — protagonist A young public prosecutor transferred from Aomori to Tokyo. Known for his casual style and unorthodox investigative meth...
