Susumu Inohara is a male high school soccer player and the starting goalkeeper of Seiseki High School in the series Days, known as the team’s “guardian deity” thanks to his imposing build, stoic personality, and quietly devoted play style.
Name: Susumu Inohara
Gender: Male
School Year: Third-year student
Position: Goalkeeper
Jersey Number: 1
Date of Birth: April 12
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 187 cm
Weight: 87 kg
Blood Type: A
Birthplace: Shizuoka Prefecture
Special Skill / Hobby: Knitting
Likes: Cats
Dislikes / Weak Point: Ghosts
Favorite Quote: “Football is simple. As long as I don’t concede, we won’t lose.”
Relationship Status: Has a girlfriend
Team: Seiseki High School Soccer Club
Role: Absolute last line of defense / team’s guardian
Voice Actor (CV): Hiroki Yasumoto
Nickname: “Inocchi,” as called by Jin Kazama
Susumu Inohara has short hair styled into a spiky fan shape, a large, sturdy frame, and a wide mouth that gives him a tough, intimidating look.
Despite his scary appearance, he is calm, quiet, and almost never rattled, with a strong, unshakable mentality suited to a goalkeeper.
He is extremely taciturn and not good at talking, which once caused communication problems with his teammates.
Because he rarely speaks and rarely shows emotion, people who do not know him well often mistake him for being cold or unfriendly.
In reality, he is deeply loyal and cares a lot about his teammates, but he struggles to express it in words.
His hobbies, like knitting, reveal a surprisingly gentle and delicate side that contrasts with his rough exterior.
On the field, Susumu Inohara plays in a very simple, fundamental, and efficient way.
His style is not flashy, but he is completely faithful to the basics and constantly puts his body on the line to protect the goal for the sake of the team.
He is always composed and makes decisions without panic, no matter how tense the situation.
He never recklessly charges forward or tries to do too much by himself, instead maintaining a consistent, unshakable presence in goal.
This cool, steady style has earned him high praise from players on other teams, including defenders like Kato from Ryosan and Nakano, as well as from Sunayama.
Although he highly appreciates the dynamic, aggressive playing style of Atomu Isurugi, he openly admits that it does not suit him and that he cannot play the same way.
His philosophy is summed up in his favorite quote: “Football is simple. As long as I don’t concede, we won’t lose.”
Everything about his game, from positioning to shot-stopping, revolves around this clear and straightforward belief.
When Susumu Inohara first joined the Seiseki High School soccer club, he already had great physical size.
However, his skill level was so low that he could not even keep up with regular practice sessions.
Instead of giving up, he devoted himself to persistent effort and steady training.
Through continuous hard work, he rose all the way from an unpolished beginner to Seiseki’s undisputed starting goalkeeper.
This journey from raw talent to disciplined last line of defense reflects his quiet perseverance.
He is not naturally gifted with spectacular technique, but he makes up for it with basics, discipline, and mental toughness.
His presence in goal is a major foundation of Seiseki’s strategy and confidence.
Teammates trust him not because he is loud or charismatic, but because he is always reliable when it matters.
Relationship with Yūta Usui
Susumu Inohara’s communication issues with the team were largely resolved thanks to Yūta Usui.
Usui made the effort to understand him, bridge the gap with other players, and help the team recognize Inohara’s value and character.
Inohara feels a strong sense of gratitude and debt toward Usui because of this.
This gratitude is shown clearly during a match where Usui’s performance drops after struggling against an opponent named Aiba.
During that period, Susumu Inohara effectively defends the goal alone for nearly ten minutes until Usui regains his form.
He even dives into dangerous situations, prepared to risk injury, in order to stop a critical goal-scoring chance.
This selfless, almost reckless commitment is driven by his desire to repay Usui’s kindness and support.
Although he does not talk about it much, his actions show how deeply he values their bond.
Relationship with Shou Nakijin
Inohara also cares about Shou Nakijin, another goalkeeper on the team who plays the same position.
Because both of them are quiet and say very little, people often assume they do not get along.
In reality, Inohara occasionally offers Nakijin advice in a subtle, indirect way.
Their interactions may look distant on the surface, but they secretly look out for each other.
They are even known to wash each other’s uniforms, a small but telling sign of their close relationship.
This understated camaraderie reflects their shared personality: few words, but strong mutual respect.
During the national tournament, Inohara sets himself a “hidden” personal goal alongside the public team goal of winning the championship.
His private objective is to pass on everything he has learned as a goalkeeper to Nakijin in the remaining matches.
He tells Nakijin directly about this hidden goal, showing how seriously he takes his role as mentor and senior.
This mission adds an emotional layer to his final games, as he plays not only to win but also to leave a legacy.
Other Interactions
Inohara is often seen together with Jirou Haibara off the field.
Their partnership is quiet but comfortable, suggesting an easy friendship built on mutual understanding.
Jin Kazama calls him “Inocchi,” a nickname that softens his scary image.
The fact that such a lively teammate gives him a friendly nickname shows that he is accepted and appreciated within the group.
He has a much younger sister, and this likely contributes to his quietly protective nature.
His big-brother side contrasts with his fearsome face, making him a surprisingly gentle figure in private.
Within the Seiseki High School soccer club, Susumu Inohara serves as the absolute guardian of the goal.
His reliability allows more attack-minded players, such as Tsukushi Tsukamoto and Jin Kazama, to play freely, knowing he is behind them.
Although his play is described as “plain,” it is precisely his unglamorous consistency that stabilizes the team.
He rarely has highlight-reel moments, but without him, Seiseki’s defensive solidity would crumble.
His journey from struggling newcomer to essential regular starter embodies the theme of effort and growth at the heart of Days.
He supports flashy attackers and creative playmakers from the shadows, making sure that their efforts are not wasted by avoidable goals.
In matches, his quiet heroics often go unnoticed by spectators, but his teammates are fully aware of his importance.
He is the kind of player who doesn’t seek the spotlight, yet becomes irreplaceable because of his reliability.
Even in the intense environment of the national tournament, his composure never wavers.
He carries the dual responsibility of helping Seiseki chase the championship and passing down his experience to Shou Nakijin.
This combination of self-sacrifice, mentorship, and iron mental strength is what defines Susumu Inohara.
Behind his stern face is a dedicated teammate who protects both the goal and the people he cares about.
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