Michiru Fukushi

While not described in great detail, Michiru is noted to be rather good-looking.

This has likely contributed to his surprising level of popularity among fans of the series.

Michiru fancies himself a cunning strategist, a reputation backed by Sadaharu Inui's observation that he possesses keen insight and enjoys manipulating situations.

He also embodies the "guts and spirit" mentality of classic sports manga protagonists, attempting to overcome challenges through sheer willpower.

This combination proves disastrous, as his efforts consistently backfire, cementing his role as a lovable but ultimately ineffective antagonist who can never seem to catch a break.

Michiru is a third-year student and the captain of the tennis club at Ginka Middle School in Tokyo.

He leads his team with a blend of overconfidence and poorly executed schemes.

According to analysis, Michiru's greatest strength is his sharp observational ability, which he uses to devise crafty tactics.

Despite this talent for scheming, his plans are often undone by fear, poor judgment, or simple bad luck, leading to consistent defeats for his team.

Ryoma Echizen

Michiru views Ryoma as a significant obstacle after being effortlessly defeated by him. His later actions, such as trying to uncover Seigaku's "secret," stem from this initial humiliating loss.

Sakuno Ryuzaki

He initially targets Sakuno for bullying, underestimating her and her connections. This act is what directly leads to his disastrous confrontation with Ryoma.

Initial Encounter with Seigaku

Michiru and his teammates were first seen bullying Sakuno Ryuzaki on the Ginka tennis courts.

Their taunting was cut short when Sakuno's companion, Ryoma Echizen, single-handedly defeated the entire Ginka team.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Tournament

Claiming to have turned over a new leaf, Michiru entered the Tokyo Metropolitan Tournament with renewed vigor.

However, upon realizing the overwhelming skill gap between his team and their semifinal opponent, Seigaku, he was struck with fear.

He ultimately had his entire team forfeit the match by faking an illness, too intimidated to even step onto the court.

The Kanto Tournament

Later, in the Kanto Tournament, Ginka was scheduled to face the powerhouse Rikkai in the first round.

Mistaking it for the secret to Seigaku's power, Michiru stole Sadaharu Inui's infamous vegetable concoction, Inui Juice.

He then mixed it with his own creation, "Ginka Juice," and had his entire team drink it before the match. The result was a collective stomachache, forcing yet another forfeit.

He is voiced by Daisuke Kishio.

Thanks to his popular voice actor, Michiru has made a surprising number of appearances on CDs and radio shows, far more than his limited screen time would suggest.

He has a strange but dedicated fanbase, which led to him releasing a "Bare-Kisu" (Valentine Kiss) character song.

Michiru appears as a hidden character in the video game *The Prince of Tennis: Form the Strongest Team!*.

His lines in the game are famous for being largely improvised by his voice actor, providing a uniquely chaotic and entertaining experience for players.