Ryuuhei Kasuga stands out as the easy-going point guard of Seihoku High, known for his relaxed speech and skillful moves. He may look laid-back, but his smooth "soft" play style and special scoop shot make him a tricky opponent. As a main pillar of his team, he retires from basketball after failing to qualify for the Winter Cup but still loves the game and joins street basketball tournaments for fun.
Ryuuhei Kasuga is 179 cm tall and weighs 66 kg, giving him a slender look. His birthday is either September 2 or November 21 (depending on the source), and his blood type is O. He usually wears jersey number 5 as a point guard. Kasuga is known for his soft, slightly duck-like mouth, which matches his gentle style.
Kasuga talks in a relaxed, spaced-out way. He loves to enjoy the moment and encourages having fun over hard work, as shown by his motto, "Don’t take the easy way, enjoy the ride!" He is calm and cool on and off the court, making him a steady leader for Seihoku.
Kasuga is a third-year student at Seihoku High School and one of the key players of their basketball team. He retires from the team after losing in the Inter-High Preliminaries, since only the top eight go to the Winter Cup. Even after retiring, he keeps his passion for basketball by joining street games as a way to take a break from studying for college exams.
Kasuga is known for his smooth, controlled movements and clever plays, often confusing his opponents. His special move is the scoop shot, which he's very skilled at. He prefers a "soft" playing style, which is the opposite of his teammate Tsutomu Iwamura’s "hard" style. Kasuga is also good at pantomime and likes to collect sneakers.
Kasuga is a key leader in his team, close to his teammates like Tsutomu Iwamura and Tomoki Tsugawa. He is inspired by Kazunari Takao and has met Kiyoshi Miyaji at exam halls. After retiring, Kasuga joins Iwamura and Tsugawa in street basketball tournaments, showing their strong friendship.
- Favorite food: Konpeito (sweet sugar candy).
- Hobby: Sneaker collecting.
- Special skill: Pantomime.
- Pays attention to: Kazunari Takao’s games.
- Keeps performing well in exams and is considered smart by other students.
"Don’t take the easy way, enjoy the ride!"
Team Leader at Seihoku
Kasuga plays point guard and is one of the main pillars of the Seihoku High basketball team. He stands out because of his smart and gentle playing style.
Hidden Talent: The Scoop Shot
Instead of a powerful, aggressive style, Kasuga prefers to outsmart others with smooth movements and uses his secret scoop shot to surprise the enemy team.
Losing and Retirement
In the Inter-High Preliminaries, Seihoku loses and fails to qualify for the Winter Cup. That means Kasuga must retire from the basketball team. He starts studying for college entrance exams, but to relax, he sometimes joins street basketball tournaments with Iwamura and Tsugawa.
Street Basketball Challenge
Kasuga and his friends join a street basketball tournament for fun but are defeated by Tatsuya Himuro. Although they lose, they enjoy the experience and stay connected with basketball.
Watching the Big Games
Even after retirement, Kasuga attends matches as a spectator, such as the game between Shutoku and the Winter Cup finals with Rakuzan, showing he is still passionate about basketball.
Meeting Friends and Exams
Kasuga is known to be smart, as Kiyoshi Miyaji once saw him at an exam center. He manages his studies well after his basketball career.
- BMI: 20.6
- Both September 2 and November 21 are mentioned as his birthday in different sources.
- Seihoku only qualifies for Winter Cup by becoming one of the top eight teams, highlighting how tough the competition is.
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