Inakichi Nitobe is a third-year student from Yamabuki Middle School, easily recognized by the mysterious leaf sprouting from his head and feared on the court for his formidable doubles skills.
His most defining feature is the leaf that inexplicably grows from the top of his head. This sprout is even responsible for his height increasing from 168cm to 169cm.
Interestingly, this trademark leaf is completely absent in the anime adaptation of the series.
Inakichi appears to have a great appreciation for comedy. He is shown reacting to Hikaru Amane's puns and was seen watching an improv comedy competition.
He also has a deep connection to nature, with hobbies like watching clouds and getting caught in the rain. His special skill outside of tennis is even weather forecasting.
His preferred type of person is an energetic, "go-getter" type, and his ideal date involves a rice planting experience, showing a rustic and unique side to his personality.
Inakichi is a third-year student and a tennis regular at Yamabuki Middle School. He also serves as a member of the Cultural Festival Executive Committee.
He is a doubles specialist with a reputation for being a highly skilled player. His abilities are proven by his position as a Doubles 2 regular for Yamabuki, a school renowned for its incredibly strong doubles teams.
Alongside his partner, Ichiuma Kita, he achieved a significant feat by defeating Seigaku's Shusuke Fuji and Takashi Kawamura. This victory marked Fuji's first-ever loss in an official match that wasn't a result of a forfeit.
Tokyo Metropolitan Tournament
In the D2 match of the tournament finals, Inakichi and his partner Ichiuma Kita faced off against Shusuke Fuji and Takashi Kawamura from Seigaku. They successfully defeated the Seigaku pair, handing Fuji his first official on-court defeat.
Kanto Tournament
During the second round of the Kanto Tournament, Inakichi and Kita were defeated by the duo of Kyosuke Uchimura and Tatsunori Mori.
Ichiuma Kita
Ichiuma is Inakichi's trusted doubles partner at Yamabuki.
Yamabuki Middle School
He is a key member of the Yamabuki tennis team, playing alongside teammates like Kentaro Minami, Masami Higashikata, Kiyosumi Sengoku, Taichi Dan, Jin Akutsu, and Toji Muromachi.
School: Yamabuki Middle School, 3rd Year
Birthday: August 8
Blood Type: A
Height: 168cm → 169cm (due to his sprout)
Weight: 58kg
Dominant Hand: Right
Hobbies: Watching clouds, getting caught in the rain.
Favorite Foods: Bang Bang Chicken, Morokyu (cucumber with miso).
Dislikes: Crows.
Daily Routine: He measures his height every morning.
Most Wanted Item: A hat that fits him perfectly.
Special Skill (non-tennis): Weather forecasting.
Family: Father, Mother, Older Sister, and an Otsunentonbo Damselfly.
Motto: "It takes eighty-eight steps to grow rice."
Favorite Anniversary: August 8th, which is celebrated as "Rice Day" in Japan.
Voice Actor
Inakichi is voiced by Kei Watanabe.
Musical 'The Prince of Tennis' Cast
He made his first stage appearance in the 3rd Season of the musical.
3rd Season: Yuma Tonoshiro
4th Season: Rin Matsubara
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