Toru Watanabe is the main character in the novel "Norwegian Wood" by Haruki Murakami. He is a college student in Tokyo during the 1960s, navigating the complexities of love, loss, and the challenges of adulthood. The story is told from his perspective as he reflects on his relationships with two women, Naoko and Midori. Watanabe's character is marked by introspection and a sense of nostalgia. He grapples with the impact of his past, particularly the suicide of his close friend, Kizuki. Throughout the novel, Watanabe's journey explores themes of memory, mental health, and the search for identity.