__Age:__ 3 (GDR), 11-13 (GNG), 25-26 (GDW), 26 (GDWO), 27 (GTLW)

Daisuke is the most prominent human character in the Ginga series.

Daisuke is [Fuji's](https://anilist.co/character/9080/Fuji) owner and [Gin's](https://anilist.co/character/3187/Gin) friend. Daisuke trains Gin for the old man [Takeda Gohei](https://anilist.co/character/9082/Takeda-Gohei) when the old man gets too weak to do it. Daisuke learns to use a hunting bow and kills a bear together with Gin. Even though Gin runs away with the wild dogs, Daisuke keeps the faith that Gin will one day return to kill [Akakabuto](https://anilist.co/character/9078/Akakabuto). 

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 5th Class, KBS Voice Actors' Theater 11th Class (1967-1974)

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)

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 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)

Daisuke Fujiwara