Meian Kanō (めいあん加納, Kanō Meian) is the current Hoshikage of Hoshigakure, being recognized as the strongest Shinobi within the Land of Bears. A gifted member of the renowned Kanō Clan, Meian is a master of his Clans Hiden-jutsu, the Transference Fist and is currently attempting to gain the Hoshikage's position the respect and recognition he feels it rightly deserves.