Lt. Col. Matsuda was an officer of the Imperial Japanese Army who was posted in Germany, mainly to learn aeronautics from the German Luftwaffe. In March of 1945, he returned home onboard U-1324, commanded by Capt. Wentzel Ahbe. One other passenger, SS Lt. Col. Spielberger, managed to board the U-Boat before leaving Kiel, Germany, carrying a painting, &quot;The Twelve Knights Led by Brunhilda&quot;, believed to be painted by Adolph Hitler (over sixty years later, it was revealed that it was a meaningless painting).    Unlike Spielberger, who rarely left his quarters, Matsuda openly socialized with Ahbe and his crew. He even taught the German crew shogi (Japanese chess), which he played with them during his journey to the Japanese base in Batavia, located in the South China Sea.    For the most part, U-1324 was lucky, avoiding enemy patrols, and even torpedoing an enemy tanker in the Indian Ocean. However, the ship ran into a U.S. Navy patrol near Batavia, and was depth-charged into a dive bow-first into the floor of the ocean. With escape impossible and not wishing the disgrace of capture, Matsuda committed seppuku (ritual suicide).

One of the heads of the Principality of Zeon, Gihren is the oldest son of Degwin Sodo Zabi. Giren was gifted with a high IQ (240) and ingenious oratory abilities. He and his sister Kycilia were constantly at odds with each other as both had similar political goals but different methods. Although Gihren was successful in reducing his father&#039;s role to that of a figurehead ruler, he must still endure Degwin&#039;s criticisms and scorn. 

Shouan is a monk who serves as a mentor and guardian to Kotaro. He also provides Kotaro with the &#039;green teasure&#039; which aids him in his journey to the Mangaku Temple in Shirato.

Head of a small ship salvage unit working for Industria. ~! His real identity is Dr. Lao (Briac Lao ブライアック・ラオ), the grandfather of Lana, and the main scientist responsible for the development of solar power for both civil and wartime usage. Originally a member of the Industrian High Council, he defected after he learned of Lepka's ambitions.   He believes that the people of Industria must be taught to discard their weapons, and begin new lives. For this reason he escapes, bringing with him the secret of how to access the orbiting solar power station from pre-war times.!~  (Source: Wikipedia)

Matoriv is a character in Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai. He is a former member of Avan's party who faced Hadlar in the past and the older brother of Masopho. He becomes Popp's teacher.

He has mastered over 100 spells, and created both Donk and Frizz Cracker. He experimented with Forbidden Magic that should be only used by Monsters, which shortened his lifespan and gave him some health issues, although he still managed to live close to a very advanced age.

Hiro Kanagawa is a Vancouver-based actor. He was born in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. He is perhaps best known as Principal Kwan from 'Smallville'. His most notable anime role is Gihren Zabi from' Mobile Suit Gundam', He is currently the voice of Mister Fantastic on 'Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes'. Kanagawa is also a playwright, and screenwriter.

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