Ichiro Kaneda is a doubles specialist from St. Rudolph Academy, who appears quiet and unassuming but possesses a surprisingly fiery passion and a sharp strategic mind on the court.
Kaneda is a second-year student with a height of 163cm and a weight of 52kg.
At first glance, Kaneda seems plain and reserved, a classic quiet type.
However, he has a strong inner core and isn't afraid to speak his mind, especially when it comes to winning.
He has a preference for partners who are assertive and can take the lead.
Kaneda dislikes rich and oily foods, showing a preference for simpler tastes.
When asked about his ideal date spot, he says he would let his girlfriend decide, showing a considerate side.
Kaneda is a student in Year 2, Class 2 at St. Rudolph Academy.
Unlike many of his teammates, he is an "original member" who was at the school before the tennis team was scouted and reformed.
His family consists of his father, mother, and a younger brother.
His father works as an elementary school teacher.
Kaneda is a right-handed counter-puncher, known for his resilience and defensive skills.
He is a doubles master who excels at supporting his partner with a wide field of vision, much like Seigaku's Shūichirō Ōishi.
His greatest strength is his sharp analytical ability, which allows him to identify and exploit weaknesses in his opponents' strategies.
After the third-year students retire, he is set to become the team's new vice-captain.
He forms a strong doubles pair with his partner, Akazawa Yoshirou.
Kaneda refers to Yuta Fuji by his last name, "Fuji."
He is also a member of the "Upheaval Club" (Gekokujō Club), a group of ambitious underclassmen that includes Wakashi Hiyoshi, Akaya Kirihara, and Hikaru Zaizen.
Character Profile
- Affiliation: St. Rudolph Academy
- Class: Year 2, Class 2, Seat 6
- Club: Tennis Club (Next Vice-Captain)
- Committee: Harvest Festival Executive Committee
- Birthday: December 31
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Blood Type: AB
- Dominant Hand: Right
- Racquet: Prince Graphite III LB
- Shoes: PRINCE DPS-401
- Favorite Food: Onigiri (with shiso or mentaiko)
- Hobby: Stamp collecting
- Favorite Subject: Language Arts
- Favorite Color: Red
- Favorite Book: Books on vocal training
- Daily Routine: Preparing for and reviewing school lessons
- Special Skill (other than tennis): Crossword puzzles
- Most Wanted Item: New tennis shoes -> A diver's watch (as of vol. 23.5)
Voice & Stage Actors
- Voice Actor: Yoshihisa Kawahara
- Musical Cast (1st Season): Yuki Matsuoka
- Musical Cast (2nd Season): Shotaro Okubo
- Musical Cast (3rd Season): Kaisei Kamimura
- Musical Cast (4th Season): Raimu Ninomiya
The Tokyo Tournament
During the Tokyo Tournament, Kaneda and Akazawa faced Seigaku's Golden Pair, Shūichirō Ōishi and Eiji Kikumaru.
They initially struggled against the duo's signature "Australian Formation," causing a frustrated Akazawa to try and fight the match by himself.
In a shocking display of passion, the usually quiet Kaneda fiercely reprimanded his partner for abandoning their teamwork.
His outburst stunned everyone present but successfully snapped Akazawa out of it, helping him regain his composure.
Afterward, Kaneda's sharp mind went to work, and he successfully identified a weakness in the Australian Formation.
His discovery turned the tide of the match, allowing St. Rudolph to secure a hard-fought victory in a tie-break and earning them high praise from the Seigaku team.
The character is associated with several tags from the series.
These include *The Prince of Tennis*, St. Rudolph, and Akazawa Yoshirou.
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