Kentarou Seto is a second-year student at Kirisaki Daiichi High, known for his outstanding intelligence and his role as a support player in basketball. With an IQ of 160, he stands out not only because of his basketball skills but also his unique personality and habits. Even though he is a regular on the team, he often sleeps during games and prefers to keep his hair slicked back to help him focus. His smart plays and strong connection with Makoto Hanamiya make him a key strategic player on the team.
Kentarou Seto is 190 centimeters tall and weighs 76 kilograms.
He usually wears his hair in an all-back style during games, using gel, because he says he can't think well unless his forehead is showing.
When he doesn't style his hair, it's messy and curly.
He has a noticeable mole in the middle of his forehead.
He looks older than a typical high school student.
Kentarou Seto knows he is smart and has an IQ of 160, which is much higher than most people.
He thinks quickly and sometimes talks over others because his mind is always working fast.
Even though he is very clever, he admits that he doesn't think he can beat Makoto Hanamiya.
He likes mature things, such as drinking espresso, and enjoys activities like memorizing facts.
His motto is "freedom without restraint" and he seems different from other high school students in both looks and interests.
He is a second-year student at Kirisaki Daiichi High School.
He joined the basketball team because Makoto Hanamiya invited him.
His position is Center and his jersey number is 5.
He does not take part in any school committees.
He lives with his father, mother, and older brother.
Kentarou Seto is not very strong or powerful as a center, but he uses his high intelligence to play well.
He specializes in setting screens and supporting Makoto Hanamiya by limiting the opponent's passing choices.
He is the only member on the team who can keep up with Hanamiya's thinking, which makes them a dangerous pair on defense.
This teamwork allows Hanamiya to steal every pass, making the team very tough to beat.
He is especially close to Makoto Hanamiya, who calls him by his first name.
He joined basketball because of Hanamiya, and he feels that as long as he supports him, Hanamiya is unbeatable.
He also pays attention to Shoichi Imayoshi as a player he is interested in.
His birthday is November 2, making him a Scorpio.
His blood type is AB.
His BMI is 21.05.
He likes espresso and dislikes when someone pokes his mole.
His special skill is playing the ukulele.
He prefers smart girls.
He spends his free time taking walks.
"I make Hanamiya invincible as long as I am here to support him."
Sleeping on the Bench
For much of the first half, Kentarou Seto is seen sleeping on the bench with an eye mask, even though he is a regular player.
Entering the Game
He joins the game around the middle of the third quarter.
He always styles his hair in an all-back look before playing because he cannot think straight without his forehead exposed.
Role on the Team
Seto works with Hanamiya to control the flow of the game.
With his intelligence, he helps Hanamiya steal passes and limit what the opposing team can do.
He sometimes joins in rough plays like other members of the team, but these moments are not shown much.
Unique Traits
He stands out for his smart plays and mature interests, often showing a calm, adult-like vibe unusual for someone his age.
His favorite subject is math.
Being touched on his mole is something he really doesn't like.
He is not part of any school club or committee.
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