__Breed:__ Kai-ken (Black)
__Age:__ 4-5 (GNG), 17-18 (GDW), 18 (GDWO), 19 (GTLW)
__Family:__
~![Akatora](https://anilist.co/character/9828/Akatora) (Brother), [Chuutora](https://anilist.co/character/9830/Chuutora) (Brother), [Kagetora](https://anilist.co/character/14262/Kagetora) (Son), [Nobutora](https://anilist.co/character/377692/Nobutora) (Son), [Harutora](https://anilist.co/character/377693/Harutora) (Son), [Shouji](https://anilist.co/character/32172/Shouji) (Nephew), [Buru](https://anilist.co/character/377690/Buru) (Nephew), [Shigure](https://anilist.co/character/377691/Shigure) (Nephew), [Dodo](https://anilist.co/character/14350/Dodo) (Nephew)!~

One of the Kai brothers, who have been living in the Kofu mountains ever since Ben saved them in the past. He lost his right eye as a puppy.

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)

**Height:** 160cm

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Older brother of voice actor [Kazumi Tanaka](https://anilist.co/staff/104181/).

__Affiliation:__ KBS Voice Actors' 18th Class (1983-1988)

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)

__Hobbies:__ Soccer, Speed Skating, Theatre
__Skills & Abilities:__  Aikido  

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.

A spin-off story about the Kai brothers' puppyhood.

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. 
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 
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

Riki, Gin, Weed, and Orion. Among the Ou Army—a group of renowned strategists who have long upheld its enduring history and a gathering of the dog world’s fiercest warriors—stands Akame, the Iga ninja dog, a figure of extraordinary ability. His origins have long been shrouded in mystery. Now, his shocking past is finally revealed!!! (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.

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