Ando Masahashi
| Ando Masahashi | |
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| Portrayed by | James Kyson Lee |
| First appearance | Genesis |
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| Known ability | None |
| Alias | Huggerz69 |
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| Home | Tokyo, Japan |
| Occupation | Office worker |
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Ando Masahashi is a co-worker and friend of Hiro Nakamura from Tokyo, Japan. Initially, he is skeptical of Hiro's powers, but later shows much stronger faith in them. He also is a subscriber at Niki Sanders's website lasvegasniki.com under the username "Huggerz69", and jokingly dares Hiro to teleport into a women's restroom. Hiro later convinces him of his powers and to travel in the United States fulfilling their "destiny."
Character History
Season One
For an episode-by-episode summary, see Ando Masahashi: Season One History.
Memorable Quotes
"No one ever got laid by stopping the second hand of a clock."
"I wish destiny would lose our number."
"Maybe you need the sword to find the sword."
- - Ando (to Hiro) (Godsend)
"Your father looks angry."
"My father always looks angry."
"But your sister looks hot."
- - Ando, Hiro (Distractions)
"Hiro. You look bad ass."
- - Ando (to Hiro) (How to Stop an Exploding Man)
Notes
- Ando speaks fluent English.
- Ando has no moral dilemma with using Hiro's powers for personal gain by gambling.
- Ando's screen name on Niki's website is Huggerz69.
- When Hiro travels back in time six months to save Charlie (possibly changing the timeline), Ando seems to be the only person who remembers the original timeline when Charlie did not know Hiro.
- Ando has a crush on Hiro's sister.
- Ando is a common family name in Japan. Traditionally, Japanese names are written with the family name first and the given name second. If Ando's name were written in this traditional manner, the character's first name would be Masahashi. However, since other characters refer to him as Ando, his given name is probably Ando.
- Two of several possible ways to write the name Ando are 安堂 or 安道, which mean "safe building" and "safe way" respectively.
- One interesting thing to note is the fact that when Japanese people say the word "and" they generally say "ando" because of the kana sound system. This potentially leads to the joke (in Japanese pronunciation) "Hiro ando Ando."
- In an interview with a Korean magazine, James Kyson Lee revealed that Ando will be a main character next season.
Trivia
- Ando has the most appearances in episodes by a supporting character.
See Also
- For images of Ando, see Images of Ando Masahashi.
Fan Theories
Please refer to Theory:Ando Masahashi for fan-created theories and other speculation.