Touta Matsuda is a young member of the NPA and the Japanese Task Force. Matsuda has black hair and brown eyes. His hair hangs over his ears with bangs that hang primarily above his right eye. After the time skip his hair is shorter, though there is more hair covering his forehead. He has fair skin and is of average height. Matsuda's police skills are lacking in experience, and at times, he somewhat impedes the investigation process.