Ann Tachibana is the spirited younger sister of Kippei Tachibana, the captain of the Fudomine Middle School tennis team, known for her strong will and sense of justice. She is a dedicated member of the girls' tennis club who isn't afraid to practice on her own at local street courts.
School: Fudomine Middle School (2nd Year)
Birthday: March 21 (Note: In a 2003 game, her birthday is listed as June 28)
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 155cm
Weight: 46kg
Blood Type: O
Dominant Hand: Right
Favorite Foods: Matcha ice cream, Annin tofu
Hobbies: Collecting hair accessories, making origami cranes
Family: Great-grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, older brother (Kippei Tachibana)
Father's Occupation: Company employee (manufacturer)
Best Subjects: Math, English, Physical Education
Favorite Color: Lavender
Preferred Type: Someone reliable
Voice Actor: Akiko Kimura
Ann is easily recognized by her large, dark, and slightly upturned eyes.
She wears her hair in a distinctive bob with straight-cut bangs, parted in the center to show her forehead.
This hairstyle is a change from her time in Kyushu, where she used to wear her hair in twin tails.
She possesses a very competitive and high-spirited personality, never backing down from a challenge.
Ann is also defined by her powerful sense of justice and fairness.
School Life
Ann is an active member of the girls' tennis club at Fudomine Middle School.
However, she frequently spends time with the members of the boys' tennis club.
She is also known to visit street tennis courts to practice by herself.
It's noted that the Fudomine boys' team had to use other courts after their club was temporarily rebuilt, but it's unclear if this situation influenced Ann's habits.
In Video Games
In the game *SWEAT & TEARS 2*, Ann appears as a mixed doubles opponent if the player chooses the female protagonist.
Her partner in the match is either her brother Kippei or Akira Kamio, based on the player's earlier choices.
She is one of the few characters in that game without any special moves.
This is particularly noteworthy in a game where special moves are described as "nearly impossible to return."
In a different game released the same year, she is shown to have several special moves, such as the "Apricot Return" and "Feather Drop."
Ann is a talented tennis player in her own right, holding a spot on her school's team.
According to Takeshi Momoshiro, she hits a surprisingly heavy ball for her size.
Group Affiliations
Fudomine: She is closely associated with the Fudomine team, including Kippei Tachibana, Akira Kamio, Shinji Ibu, Tetsu Ishida, Masaya Sakurai, Kyosuke Uchimura, and Tatsunori Mori.
Tachibana Siblings: A tag often used for her and her brother, Kippei Tachibana.
Second-Year Students: She is grouped with other second-year characters from *The Prince of Tennis*.
Popular Pairings
KamiAn: A popular fan-pairing name for her and Akira Kamio.
MomoAn: A popular fan-pairing name for her and Takeshi Momoshiro.
Besides Sakuno Ryuzaki, Ann is currently the only other named female character who is a member of a middle school tennis club.
This is pointed out because another character's sister, Miyuki Chitose, is still in elementary school.
Related Illustrations
The following are fan-submitted illustration titles related to the character:
"It doesn't matter if I'm late" by lalilu
"0321*" by yukine-kun
"[Illustration Request] Ann-chan in Seigaku Uniform" by Yukigamo
"I won't give you Ann" by KobaT
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