Toru Kazama is a main character in the anime series Crayon Shin-chan. He is a well-mannered, intelligent, and mature boy who often serves as a foil to the series' protagonist, Shinnosuke Nohara. Toru is a model student and is admired by many of his peers for his academic achievements and polite demeanor. Despite his serious nature, he sometimes finds himself reluctantly involved in Shin-chan's mischievous adventures. Toru's interactions with his friends highlight themes of friendship, growth, and the challenges of childhood. He often struggles with balancing his own ambitions with the carefree antics of his friends.