Satoshi Tsuchida is a second-year high school student on the Seirin basketball team and is mostly known for being a reliable bench player. He stands out for being one of the team’s few normal and calm members in a group full of unique personalities. He’s also recognized for having a girlfriend, which is rare among his teammates. Even though he doesn’t get much playtime, Satoshi’s positive attitude and his specialty in rebounds make him valuable to his team.
Satoshi Tsuchida is 176 centimeters tall and weighs 70 kilograms.
He has thin eyes, which people notice right away.
He looks gentle and calm.
His blood type is AB.
His birthday is May 1st, making him a Taurus.
Satoshi is known for being one of the most normal and sensible members of the Seirin basketball team.
He’s gentle, level-headed, and often brings calmness to the group.
He gets along well with others and doesn’t like causing trouble.
Satoshi doesn’t enjoy singing, but he is very supportive of everyone.
Satoshi is a second-year student at Seirin High School.
He joined the basketball club last among his fellow second-years and only started playing basketball in high school.
He learned quickly, even though he started as a beginner.
His favorite subject is English, and he is a member of the broadcasting club at school.
He comes from a family with a father, mother, and a younger sister.
Satoshi’s main strength on the basketball court is rebounding.
Even when he doesn’t play much, he uses his rebounding skills to help the team when he can.
He is a power forward and wears jersey number 9.
Satoshi is the only member of the Seirin basketball team who has a girlfriend.
They get along well, and sometimes she gives him gifts, like a towel with his initials on it.
She cheers him on, even if they don’t see each other often due to busy club activities.
He’s called “Tsuchii” by Shinji Koganei and some other teammates.
Coach Kagetora Aida once called him “Takeshi” by mistake, even though his name is Satoshi.
Satoshi’s favorite food is fried chicken.
His main hobby is oil painting, and he can make bottle ships as a special skill.
He enjoys playing horror video games like Resident Evil with his friend Shinji Koganei.
He likes to spend his days off going on dates with his girlfriend.
His motto is “Slow and steady wins the race.”
On academic tests, he ranked 81st out of 305 second-year students.
“Sitting on the bench is important. We cheer and support the team in our own way!”
Joining the Team
Satoshi was the last of the second-year students to join Seirin’s basketball club.
He started learning basketball from scratch, but worked hard alongside Shinji Koganei, another late starter.
Key Game Appearances
Satoshi usually sits on the bench, but he got his first real game time during the match against Shutoku.
He put his rebounding skill to use and supported the team when he played, even if it wasn’t for long.
Encouragement from His Girlfriend
Before the Winter Cup game against Rakuzan, Satoshi’s girlfriend sent him a message to cheer him up.
This made him think about how important bench players are for the team.
During the game, he encouraged his other teammates from the sidelines and helped keep their spirits high.
Life Outside the Court
In the novel adaptation, it is shown that although Satoshi and his girlfriend are both busy with their clubs, they remain close.
She gave him a towel with his initials, and he often spends his days off with her.
Her long hair and kind nature are mentioned, though she mostly appears from the back in the main story.
She calls him “Satoshi-kun” by name, and the author once commented she is the cutest and kindest girl of all the supporting characters.
Satoshi always tries to support others, whether on the court or in everyday life.
Saturday is his favorite day.
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