Kyosuke Uchimura is a second-year student and Serve & Volleyer from Fudomine Middle School, widely known for his ruthless "front-court killer" tactic.
His most recognizable feature is a black hat that he always wears pulled down low over his eyes.
He is a self-proclaimed and recognized "front-court killer," showing a calculating and opportunistic side on the court. Kyosuke aims his shots directly at opponents who have lost their balance at the net.
Kyosuke is a student in Class 1 of the second year at Fudomine Middle School. He holds a strong dislike for the former tennis club advisor, hinting at the difficult past the team overcame.
His primary playstyle is the Serve & Volley, putting pressure on his opponents by rushing the net. He specializes in targeting the front-court player, a strategy that has earned him his "front-court killer" moniker.
He is a key member of the Fudomine tennis team, playing alongside teammates like Kippei Tachibana, Shinji Ibu, Akira Kamio, Tetsu Ishida, Masaya Sakurai, Tatsunori Mori, and team manager Ann Tachibana.
- School: Fudomine Middle School (Year 2, Class 1, Seat 2)
- Height: 159cm
- Weight: 52kg
- Birthday: October 28th
- Blood Type: B
- Dominant Hand: Right
- Committee: Broadcasting Committee
- Favorite Foods: Tomatoes and Asparagus
- Hobby: Going to outdoor concerts
- Dislikes: The former tennis club advisor
- Currently Wants: A CD from his favorite artist
- Daily Routine: Secretly practices playing the guitar.
- Special Skill: He can touch his nose with his tongue.
- Motto: His motto is "Never adjust your cap under a plum tree," a proverb about avoiding actions that could be easily misunderstood.
- Routine During Tournaments (New Prince of Tennis): He enjoys checking out the fashion of the Australian people.
- Voice Actor: Kōhei Kiyasu
- Musical Cast: Mao Kato (2nd Season - Kanto), Masaki Takane (3rd Season - Kanto), Hayato Kikuchi (4th Season - District Tournament)
District Preliminaries
In the finals against Seigaku, Kyosuke partnered with Tatsunori Mori for the Doubles 1 match. They faced the formidable "Golden Pair" of Shūichirō Ōishi and Eiji Kikumaru.
Despite his "front-court killer" tactic, it proved ineffective against Eiji's unpredictable acrobatic plays, leading to their defeat.
Tokyo Metropolitan Tournament
During the Tokyo Metropolitan Tournament, he and his partner were defeated by Yamabuki's doubles team, Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata.
Kanto Tournament
Facing Yamabuki again, Kyosuke got his chance for revenge. He and his partner triumphed over Inakichi Nitobe and Ichiuma Kita in a tense tie-break.
This crucial victory was the first win that secured Fudomine's spot in the National Championships.
Groupings
As a second-year player, he is sometimes grouped with other prominent sophomores in the series by fans.
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