__Breed:__ Akita Inu (Silver brindle)
__Age:__ 0-2 (GNG), 14-15 (GDW), 15 (GDWO), 16 (GTLW)
__Family:__ ~![Shiro](https://anilist.co/character/13711/Shiro) (Grandfather), [Riki](https://anilist.co/character/9079/Riki) (Father), [Sakura](https://anilist.co/character/9824/Sakura) (Mate), [Weed](https://anilist.co/character/9819/Weed) (Son), [Joe](https://anilist.co/character/14209/Joe) (Son), [Yukimura](https://anilist.co/character/15041/Yukimura) (Son), [Sirius](https://anilist.co/character/30702/Sirius) (Grandson), [Onion](https://anilist.co/character/30699/Orion) (Grandson), [Rigel](https://anilist.co/character/30700/Rigel) (Grandson), [Bella](https://anilist.co/character/30701/Bellatrix) (Granddaughter)!~
 
Gin was born in the winter in a small village in the Ōu Mountains. He was born tiger-striped (Brindle) and therefore his destiny was predetermined. He was to become a bear dog. While Gin still was a small puppy, he sees his father [Riki](https://anilist.co/character/9079/Riki) getting thrown into a gorge and disappearing by the paw of the bear [Akakabuto](https://anilist.co/character/9078/Akakabuto). Gin now starts his training as a bear dog at the old man [Takeda Gohei’s](https://anilist.co/character/9082/Takeda-Gohei) house. One day in the mountains, Gin meets a strange group of wild dogs who have organized themselves to kill the bear Akakabuto. He now starts a voyage to seek out strong dogs who will be willing to help them fight against Akakabuto. During the journey, Gin becomes an adolescent and the leader of the large platoon. His sense of justice and generosity encourage many dogs to swear loyalty to him.

Born in the bitter cold of the Ouu Mountains as the son of Riki, the mightiest bear-hunting dog, is the magnificent tiger-striped puppy, Gin! 
To defeat the murderous Akakabuto—who seeks to build a stronghold deep in the mountains of Ou after defeating his grandfather and father—Gin joins the Ouu Army, his youthful blood boiling with determination!! With only three months left until the final showdown with Akakabuto, his eyes are set on finding true “men” who will fight alongside his comrades to the bitter end against Akakabuto, as he races across the entire land of Japan!! (Source: Toei Animation, translated)

Staffan Hallerstam is a Swedish actor and physician. He's the father of [Leo Hallerstam](https://anilist.co/staff/281308).

__Affiliation:__ Former TBC Voice Actors' Theater 9th Class, Former KBS Voice Actors' Theater 15th Class

A dog named Weed happens to hear that he is the son of Gin, The great leader of Ohu, Who lead the dogs of Ohu to victory in a fight against monsterous bear Akakabuto. Weed wants to find his father no matter of what. On a way to his father Weed meets many friends and enemies.
 
(Source: Anime News Network)

__Skills:__ Certified 8th dan in calligraphy

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A wild dog named Weed happens to hear that he is the son of Gin, the great leader of Ohu, who lead the dogs of Ohu to victory in a fight against the monstrous bear Akakabuto. Weed wants to find his father no matter of what. On his search, Weed meets many friends and enemies. (Source: Anime News Network) 
Note: Includes one extra chapter.

A giant demon bear named Akakabuto has taken over Futago pass. Shortly after, a silver, tiger-striped Akita pup named Gin is born and is trained as a bear-dog. Gin is brought to Riki (the leader of a large pack of dogs and Gin's father) to join the pack. Riki let's him join after proving his strenght and sends his platoons to all parts of Japan to recruit strong males to fight Akakabuto. Gin, the third generation of bear-dogs goes through many hardships for the purpose of stopping the terrifying bear, Akakabuto. 
(Source: Anime News Network) 
Note: Chapter count reflects the original serialization in Weekly Shounen Jump. The chapters were later combined into 55 chapters for the tankōbon release.

Riki, the grandfather of Weed and father of Gin, was born a runt. He was fathered by Shiro and mothered by Yamabuki. Shiro's owner, Gohei, pays no attention to Riki when he comes to pick a pup from the litter. Instead, Riki is never rehomed and becomes close to his mother. Unfortunately, Yamabuki's true owner, who had been sick, was healthy enough to take her back. She didn't feel she could handle two dogs, and decided that he would not take Riki in. Riki severely missed his mother, and one day set out to meet her. On his way, he is attacked by a pack of dogs. Hopelessly outnumbered, Riki tries to escape and falls into a river. Waking up, he learns that his father, Shiro, has rescued him. Riki had never seen his father, but had known his name. Shiro, on the other hand, didn't know that Riki was his son and left before Riki could say anything. But, not before giving him a speech on being strong. Riki makes it his goal and constantly tries to get stronger. 
(Source: Wikipedia)

A spin-off story about the Kai brothers' puppyhood and their first meeting with Ben.
 
Note: Published in Business Jump 2008-02, 03

The story begins in Futago Pass, a paradise for dogs where peace reigned thanks to the Ouu Army's exploits. Orion, the pup of Ouu Army Commander Weed, spent peaceful days with his newborn siblings: his older brother Sirius, younger brother Rigel, and younger sister Bella. But fate would not grant Orion tranquility. Suddenly, a natural disaster struck the mountains of Ouu, shattering the paradise. Orion and his siblings were scattered far and wide! (Source: Nihon Bungeisha, translated)

After the defeat of Akakabuto, Gin and company travel Japan to console the families of the fallen soldiers. A collection of short stories that take place after the events in Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin. 
Stories included: 
1-3.Choumon no Tabi (弔問の旅, Journey of Condolences); Business Jump 2009-04, 05, 06 
4-5.Kai no San Kyoudai (甲斐の三兄弟,The Three Kai Brothers); Business Jump 2008-02, 03 
6-7. Lonely Run (ロンリー・ロン, Lonely Run); Business Jump 2007-01-07 and 2007-01-15. 
8-10. Karadaki no Tomon (枯滝の十文, Tomon of the Dried Up Waterfall); Business Jump 2010-03, 04 
11-15. Benizakura-hen (紅桜編, Benizakura Compilation); Business Jump 2010-07, 08. 09

The dogs have been at peace, and all has seemingly gone well. However soon the monstrous bear Monsoon attacks, wanting to claim Futago Pass as his own. All the while getting vengeance for his father, Akakabuto who was killed by Gin during the events of Ginga Nagareboshi Gin. Victory is not assured for the dogs, as an aging Gin has started to go blind. And the Supreme Commander Weed is fatally injured by one of Monsoon's kin. Weed's children have been sent away for training, and are oblivious to the crisis at hand. Can the soldiers of Ouu defeat this new take on an old threat? Or is this truly be to their last fight?

Gin, Weed, and their children, the brothers Orion and Sirius. The legend of Ginga continues to be passed down... Sirius lost his life in a fierce battle with Monsoon, a mad bear of the red beetle bloodline that attacked Oshu, a paradise for dogs. Orion, unable to fully understand Sirius' ideal of being able to understand any enemy, was unable to accept the shock of losing Sirius and disappeared. And so Orion's journey of wandering begins. What kind of dog (thing) will Orion meet on his journey...? The latest chapter of the Ginga Legend series begins!! (Source: Nihonbungeisha, translated)

After the fierce battle in Echigo, the members of the Oshu Army were living peaceful days in the dog paradise of Futago Pass. During the scorching heat of summer, a dog appears before the Oshu Army, asking for help from a bandit's rampage. Weed and his men immediately depart, but Gin's age is showing as he sees him off... An ominous atmosphere slowly builds as the final battle of the Ginga looms!! (Source: Nihon Bungeisha, translated)

Tells of the friendship between John and Ref, an Akita Inu, that John met on one of the trips with Hidetoshi to Africa. 
 
Note: The author, Takahashi Yoshihiro, dedicated this story to the Finnish fans as a thank you for being invited as a honorable guest to the country in 2011.

Note: Published in Business Jump 2009-04, 05, 06