Masaru Kato

Masaru Kato is a major character in the manga and anime series, Gantz. He is the secondary protagonist in Phase 1 and the primary protagonist in Phase 2.
== Personality ==
Despite his large stature and troubled background, Kato is known by the entire Gantz team for his altruism and gentleness, using force only when necessary (also known as a gentle giant according to Kishimoto). Throughout the series, Kato is probably the most sensitive and caring male character, but however, he is a force to be reckoned with when forced to defend himself or others.
==Plot==
===Background===
Masaru was a tough teen living to uphold all that is right. He lived with his aunt, her two children, and his little brother. Masaru is seen as a hero to some. He spends his time protecting the weak like nerds at his high school. Masaru's aunt however sees him and his brother as free loaders. Masaru lost his mother and father to a car accident. He longs to save up enough money to get a place for him and his brother.Masaru ends up meeting an old friend,Kei Kurono in a subway while trying to save a homeless man that fell on train tracks. This deed would cost Masaru and Kei their lives.
==Other Media==
===Gantz: The Game===
He appears as one of the playable characters in the Japan-only PS2 game published by Konami.
===Gantz Live-Action Movies===
He also appears in Gantz and Gantz: Perfect Answer as a major character.
===Gantz:O===
He plays a major role in the 2016 CGI film.
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