Masaru Kumano

Masaru Kumano (熊野 勝) is a wood crafter that Akira Tendou and his friends found during their journey to Akira's hometown through a forest.

Etymology

 * The name Masaru means "victory" (勝).
 * Masaru's surname Kumano means "bear" (熊) (kuma) and "field, wilderness" (野) (no).