Teppei Kiyoshi is a key character from Kuroko's Basketball, known for his tall height, large hands, and strong spirit. As the founder of Seirin High's basketball team and one of the "Uncrowned Kings," he is the team’s reliable center who always cheers his teammates on. Teppei's signature catchphrase "Let's have fun!" shows his positive mindset, even after a serious knee injury that almost ended his basketball journey. Despite his challenges, Teppei stands out for his inventive playing style and deep loyalty to his friends.
Teppei is very tall at 193 cm and weighs 81 kg.
He has light brown hair and light-colored eyes, which make him stand out from others.
He usually wears his Seirin High basketball uniform with jersey number 7.
He also has thick eyebrows and a relaxed, friendly-looking face.
Teppei is kind, cheerful, and very trusting.
He often misunderstands jokes and can say funny things with a straight face.
His teammates call him "airhead," but he is smart and thoughtful.
He cares deeply for his friends and always encourages his teammates to enjoy basketball.
Even though he sometimes acts silly, he is serious about basketball and never gives up, no matter how tough things get.
He sometimes hides his true feelings, making it hard for others to fully understand him.
Teppei started playing basketball in middle school to use his height, which he used to see as a problem.
He went to Shouei Middle School, where he was team captain and helped his team reach the top four nationwide.
After graduation, he was invited to join a famous high school called Shutoku but chose Seirin so he could stay close to his elderly grandparents.
He created the Seirin High basketball club, becoming its ace.
His knee injury came from a dirty play during a match against Makoto Hanamiya, one of the "Uncrowned Kings."
Teppei spent almost a year in the hospital and picked up hobbies like playing cards and harmonica.
His main reason for not getting surgery right away was so he could keep playing with his friends in high school.
Teppei is a center (C) but is also very skilled at passing like a point guard (PG).
He is known for his "Right to Act Last" move, where he can change his play at the last second thanks to his big hands and strong grip.
His special move "Vice Claw" lets him grab rebounds with one hand.
Teppei is great at defending the goal and is called "Iron Heart" for never giving up.
He can quickly change his playing style, surprise his opponents, and use tactics to help his team win.
He is also strong enough to play against top players like Atsushi Murasakibara.
Academically, Teppei is very smart and ranks in the top 5 of his grade.
Teppei is the founder and a pillar of Seirin High's basketball club.
He is very close to his teammates, especially Junpei Hyuga.
He used to date Riko Aida, the team’s manager, and they still get along well.
He looks up to his teammates and always tries to lead by example.
Teppei lives with his grandparents, who he cares for deeply.
Teppei’s hobby is playing cards (Hanafuda), which he learned while in the hospital.
He also likes playing the harmonica.
His favorite food is dorayaki (sweet bean cakes).
He is afraid of mice and haunted houses.
He spends most of his time off relaxing at home with his grandparents.
His favorite saying is “ichii senshin” (putting all your focus on one thing).
He likes girls who are strong-willed.
His blood type is O.
His zodiac sign is Gemini (birthday: June 10).
Nickname given by Kagetora Aida is “airhead guy.”
"Let's have fun!"
Starting Basketball and Founding the Team
Teppei began playing basketball in middle school because his height made him feel out of place in everyday life.
A friend introduced him to basketball, and he quickly fell in love with the game.
He became captain of his middle school team, leading them to the national top four.
After entering Seirin High, he started the basketball club and became its first ace player.
Injury and Recovery
During his first year of high school, Teppei started having pain in his knee.
In the Inter-High preliminaries, while playing against Makoto Hanamiya, he suffered a serious knee injury due to a dirty tactic.
He spent about a year in the hospital, where he also picked up card games and the harmonica as new hobbies.
He decided not to have knee surgery right away because he wanted to keep playing during high school, even if it meant risking his health.
Return to the Team
After Seirin lost in the Inter-High league, Teppei returned to the team.
Though his knee was not fully healed, he brought new hope and creative ideas to the team.
He created the "Commander under the Basket" style, where he played both center and point guard at the same time.
Facing Old Rivals
Teppei had tough memories facing strong opponents like Atsushi Murasakibara and Makoto Hanamiya.
His matches against these players became very important turning points, helping him grow as both a player and a person.
He overcame his fears and trauma with the help of teammates, especially in important matches during the Winter Cup.
Pushing Through the Pain
Sometimes, Teppei pushed himself so hard that his knee became worse, but he did this for his team’s dream of winning together.
After Seirin’s victory in the Winter Cup, he finally decided to go to America for knee surgery, on the advice of Alexandra Garcia.
- Jersey number: 7 at Seirin High, 4 at Shouei Middle School.
- Family: Grandpa and grandma.
- Noted as the best high school center after Atsushi Murasakibara, according to some rivals.
- Strong sense of strategy and the ability to trick his opponents.
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