Kakeru Tobe is a second-year student at Sobu High and a member of the soccer club. He belongs to Hayato Hayama’s popular group, often serving as the group’s energetic mood maker. Although he isn’t a bad person, his loud, thoughtless comments and flashy appearance sometimes annoy others, especially Hachiman Hikigaya. Tobe isn’t as respected as Hayama and is sometimes treated poorly by Iroha Isshiki, the soccer team’s manager. Despite his shallow acts, he can be genuinely serious and honest, especially about his feelings for Hina Ebina, which makes him a more relatable and memorable character.
Kakeru Tobe has long light brown hair, swept back in an all-back style and held in place with a headband.
He used to be called "blond" but Hachiman later commented it's more like brown.
He wears a hoodie underneath his school blazer, making him stand out.
Tobe is often seen with a lively, flashy look that matches his personality.
Tobe is upbeat, friendly, and loves to joke around.
He often uses slang and trendy phrases like “Whey!”.
He can be insensitive, not always realizing when his words bother others.
Despite this, he's not mean or cruel—just a little clueless at times.
He tries to cheer people up and is rarely seen upset.
Tobe is a second-year student in Class F at Sobu High School in Chiba Prefecture.
He is part of Hayato Hayama’s group, who are at the top of the school social ladder.
He is also a member of the soccer club and good at subjects like PE and music.
His nickname is “Tobe,” and sometimes “Tobecchi,” and he’s known as the group’s cheerful joker.
- Birthday: August 29
- Blood type: B
- School: Sobu High School, 2nd Year Class F
- Group: Hayato Hayama’s group (top of school caste)
- Club: Soccer
- Favorite subjects: PE, Music
- Image animal: Parrot
- Motto: Whey!
- Nicknames: Tobe, Tobecchi, The Flashy Blond Guy
Tobe is athletic and good at sports, especially soccer.
He’s not particularly smart in academics, but he shines at being active and social.
He hangs out a lot with Hayato Hayama, who is the leader of their group.
Tobe’s relationship with Iroha Isshiki is playful but she often treats him like her errand boy.
He was only casually friends with Yamato and Ōoka through Hayama at first, but after the workplace tour, they grew closer.
He has a crush on Hina Ebina and becomes serious about it, even asking the Service Club for advice.
Compared to others, Hachiman Hikigaya finds Tobe easiest to talk to among the group.
He later becomes friendly with Yoshiteru Zaimokuza as well.
Tobe is the first person to call Hachiman “Hikitani-kun,” which Hachiman finds annoying.
He uses words like “Seriously, this is…” and “Whey!” all the time.
His style and speech make him seem like a typical flashy guy, but he’s not bad at heart.
- "Whey! lol"
The Annoying Friend
Tobe is often loud and the center of attention, using trendy phrases and light teasing.
He sometimes laughs at Hachiman or uses him as a topic, making others, especially Hachiman, feel annoyed.
Despite his carefree attitude, he is not mean-spirited, and these actions are more clueless than cruel.
Trouble at the Service Club
After the culture festival—when Hachiman is disliked by the class—Tobe comes to the Service Club but doesn’t change his usual manner.
He says things like “As if I’d ever talk to Hikitani-kun about something,” which gets him cold looks from Yui Yuigahama and a flat-out rejection from Yukino Yukinoshita.
Feelings for Hina Ebina
Tobe genuinely likes Hina Ebina and wants to confess his feelings.
Before the school trip, he turns to the Service Club for advice.
When things don’t go his way, he isn’t angry at Hachiman, even though Hachiman’s actions interfere.
Instead, Tobe tells Hachiman he won’t lose to him, showing his serious side.
Growing Friendships
At first, Tobe wasn’t close to Yamato and Ōoka, only being linked through Hayama.
But after the workplace tour, they become better friends and more independent from Hayama.
Tobe also becomes closer to Yoshiteru Zaimokuza towards the end.
Life in the Soccer Club
Tobe is an active soccer player and often hangs out with Hayama.
He calls the manager, Iroha Isshiki, “Irohas” and treats her like a friend, though she is often bossy or uses him for chores.
Tobe can seem like a jokester, but he cares about his friends and is willing to show his real feelings when it matters.
Even if he’s seen as a “flashy guy,” he isn’t a bad person—just a little clueless and a lot of fun.
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