Aoi Hanamura is the beautiful and calculating coach of the Josei Shonan Junior High Tennis Club, appearing as an anime-original character in *The Prince of Tennis*.
Voiced by Kaori Yamagata, Aoi is a striking woman known for her excellent figure and signature glasses.
As the coach of Josei Shonan, she is a prominent figure who actively scouts talent for her team.
She famously tried to recruit Ryoma Echizen, showcasing her ambition to gather promising players under her wing.
Coordination Theory
Aoi champions a unique training method called "Coordination Theory."
She views the players she has trained as her personal "works of art," a term that defines her detached yet perfectionistic approach.
Reception and Flaws
Her practice of calling players "works of art" has drawn criticism from other coaches, notably Sumire Ryūzaki.
Despite this, Aoi's explanations are logical and have earned her the unwavering trust of her own students.
However, her methods are not without flaws, and she is not considered a top-tier instructor.
For instance, she taught Hiroshi Wakato a "Pretender Strategy" that fails against advanced players and tends to forfeit matches she deems unwinnable.
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