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Dogen
Played by Hiroyuki SanadaThe Others
The enigmatic Japanese leader of the Others at the Temple. A man of discipline and ritual who serves as the last line of defense against the Man in Black. Hiroyuki Sanada brings gravitas and martial arts expertise to a character shrouded in mystery.
Notable Quotes
“For every man there is a scale. On one side of the scale there is good. On the other side, evil.”
“He is not the only one who wants to kill you.”
Trivia
- Hiroyuki Sanada is a renowned Japanese actor known for The Last Samurai and Ringu, bringing serious international star power to the role.
- Dogen's baseball is a symbol of his connection to his son and the normal life he gave up to come to the Island.
- The Temple set was one of the most expensive and elaborate sets built for the show's final season.