Tetsuya Hara, affectionately known as "Haratetsu," is a first-year high school student and a legendary former captain from the renowned Shitenhoji Middle School. He is famous for his lightning-fast comedic retorts and his serve-and-volley play style.
Grade: 1st Year High School
Height: 178cm
Weight: 65kg
Birthday: December 29th (Capricorn)
Blood Type: O
Dominant Hand: Right
Vision: 1.5 in both eyes
Racket: Prince EXO3 Graphite 105T
Shoes: DUNLOP Hybrid TourIII
Family: Grandmother, Father, Mother, Older Sister
Committee: Interesting Things Exploration Committee
Hobbies: Going to live comedy shows, practicing his comedic retorts
Favorite Color: Fluorescent colors
Favorite Food: Akashiyaki
Favorite Type: Kuranosuke Shiraishi's older sister
Most Wanted Item: New comedy material
Dislikes: Wearing accessories or anything extra
Special Skill (non-tennis): Manzai (stand-up comedy)
Daily Camp Routine: Pressing two buttons on a vending machine simultaneously
Tetsuya is the comedic heart of Shitenhoji, known for his sharp and relentless retorts.
His quick wit has earned him the nickname "The Retort Vending Machine."
He is a fun-loving individual whose passion for comedy is as strong as his passion for tennis.
Tetsuya often goes to comedy shows and practices his timing to perfect his craft.
Tetsuya attended Shitenhoji Middle School in Osaka, where he became one of its legendary captains.
However, his time as captain was short, lasting only three months.
Under the direction of the team's advisor, Osamu Watanabe, Tetsuya passed the captaincy to Kuranosuke Shiraishi just before entering his third year.
Play Style
Tetsuya is a skilled Serve & Volleyer, using aggressive net play to control the court.
Player Stats
Speed: 3/5
Power: 4/5
Stamina: 5/5
Mental: 5/5
Technique: 3/5
Special Moves
Mōkohan (Fierce Tiger Rice)?
This is not an official special move but a regular smash that was humorously named by his partner, Yoshiyuki Taira.
Despite its silly name, the smash is powerful enough to leave a blue bruise on an opponent's behind.
Jusaburō Mōri
Tetsuya has a close, long-standing friendship with Jusaburō Mōri.
Since Mōri transferred from Shitenhoji to Rikkai in middle school, fans long suspected they knew each other.
This was later confirmed when they were seen calling each other by the friendly nicknames "Haratetsu" and "Mōry."
Yoshiyuki Taira
He is doubles partners with Yoshiyuki Taira, who has a habit of making up names for their moves.
Their dynamic is often comedic, with Tetsuya frequently retorting to Taira's antics.
Kuranosuke Shiraishi
Tetsuya was the captain of Shitenhoji before handing the position over to Kuranosuke Shiraishi.
He seems to have a crush on Shiraishi's older sister.
His name and voice actor are based on the real-life comedian Tetsuya Yanagihara, from the comedy duo American Zarigani.
He is player No. 19 at the U-17 training camp.
"What the heck?! Are you serious?! Who said you could just make up a move name on your own?!"
The New Prince of Tennis
In *The New Prince of Tennis*, Tetsuya appears as player No. 19 at the U-17 training camp.
He and his partner Yoshiyuki Taira faced Kenya Oshitari and Takeshi Momoshiro in a doubles match.
After their defeat, Tetsuya gave his No. 19 badge to Kenya Oshitari.
Related Tags
The New Prince of Tennis
Shitenhoji
Yoshiyuki Taira
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