Simple, solid and steadfast Ryu is the pilot of the Godphoenix and acts as general backup. He the only member of the Team with surviving family (his father and younger brother, Seiji), and the others give him special treatment, trying to keep him from getting hurt or killed, because of it. This often frustrates him, as he'd like a bigger part of the action. Ryu is the typical Japanese "country boy"--his accent and way of speaking are extremely regional. He loves the ocean and enjoys fishing, sailing or scuba diving. He always seems to be either eating or hungry, though his massive bulk is almost all muscle. One running gag in the series is his horrible luck with women. He is the only character in the series shown actually pursuing a date. Cover Occupation: Runs a marina (yacht harbor)

Police Inspector Tawashi (a.k.a. Inspector Gumshoe) is a law enforcer and recurring character in the Tetsuwan Atom mythos. Known for his surly demeanor, Inspector Tawashi is a dedicated officer. And he hates robots.

He is similar to Inspector Geta in that both always appear as police investigators, and both are known for their dedication to their job. However, while Geta is known for his honesty and uprightness, Tawashi is most known for his suspicion of people. He is suspicious not only of Tezuka villains such as Ham Egg and Lamp, or of ambiguous characters such as Rock Holmes, but is even critical and untrusting of such figures as Astro Boy. The series which contains most of his appearances is Astro Boy, but he also has notable appearances in such series as The Amazing Three, Black Jack, Lion Books, Unico, and Rainbow Parakeet.

47 year old APU reporter and war correspondent. Amoral opportunist who will do anything for a headline, but often helps Crinn and Daisy.

Ibuki's tough-as-nails father who harbors a grudge against Godai for taking an interest in his daughter. Mr. Yagami never misses an opportunity to make life hard for Godai, and constantly bickers with his daughter.

A mad scientist who lives in a glass laboratory under the sea

A Buff Clan officer under the command of Harulu who attacks the Solo Ship on the planet Flag Star.

On February 24, 1991, he died of intra-axial hematoma at the age of 58.
After his death, his ongoing roles went to [Takeshi Watabe](https://anilist.co/staff/100766/Takeshi-Watabe).

Shingo Kanemoto

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