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Tarou KANOU
Tarou Kanou is a dark-skinned politician with black hair who is a major character in the anime series GATE. He is the chief cabinet secretary of Japan and is responsible for overseeing the country's response to the Gate, a portal that opened in Tokyo and allowed creatures from another world to enter.
Kanou is a shrewd and intelligent politician who is not afraid to make tough decisions. He is also a strong believer in Japan's right to defend itself and is willing to take military action if necessary.
One of Kanou's most notable actions was to order the Japanese military to invade the Special Region, the world on the other side of the Gate. This decision was controversial, but Kanou believed that it was necessary to protect Japan from the threat of the otherworlders.
Kanou is a complex and multifaceted character who is both loved and hated by fans of the series. He is a man of great ambition and determination, but he is also capable of great cruelty. Ultimately, Kanou is a product of his time and place, and he represents the best and worst of humanity.