| Heikuro Todo | |
|---|---|
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| Native name | 藤堂平九郎 |
| Born |
2140  Kōchi, Japan |
| Allegiance | Earth |
| Service/branch | Earth Defense Force |
| Rank | Commander-in-Chief |
| Relations | Akiko Todo (granddaughter) |
| Portrayed by |
Masato Ibu (1974-1983) Isao Ishizume (2010) Shinji Ogawa (2012-2013) Toshihiko Kojima (2017-) |
Heikuro Todo (藤堂平九郎 Tōdō Heikurō): Commander of the Earth Defense Force, who in the first season sends the Yamato on its voyage to Iscandar to save the world, and reports to it via long-distance communication. In the second season, he attempts to stop Kodai and the other crew from stealing the Yamato, but becomes convinced by their faith that he must let them go, as they are "Okita's children".
- His name is believed to come from Tōdō Heisuke of the Shinsengumi and Admiral Tōgō Heihachirō.
- His character didn't receive a name until Space Battleship Yamato III.
