Goro Iwashima

Demon Coach

Coach of Fujimi High School's volleyball club, known as the Demon Coach, who raised his students through strict guidance. Married to his beloved wife Haruko Shimizu, he returned to Shikoku due to family circumstances.

Trivia

  • A character who does not appear in the anime, appearing only in the original work.
  • Known by the nickname 'Demon Coach' for his strict coaching.
  • Married to Haruko Shimizu; after resigning, returned to his hometown in Shikoku.
  • While warmly watching over Kozue's growth, united the team with strict guidance.

Alternate names

Goro Iwashima

Tags

Volleyball Coach Demon Coach Sports Manga Attack No.1 Fujimi High School Instructor Anime Character TV Drama Character

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A calm middle-aged or older man wearing glasses. His figure in a green or white suit while coaching is impressive.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Iconic items
  • Glasses
  • Coach Jacket

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Strict
Detailed personality
A coach so harsh he is called the Demon Coach, but he sincerely desires his students' growth and approaches them with passion for that purpose. He is sometimes misunderstood, but serious and devoted.
Keywords
  • Strict
  • Passionate
  • Devoted
  • Disciplined
  • Sportsmanship
  • Paternal
Talents
  • Coaching Ability
  • Strategic Planning
  • Player Development
  • Deep Volleyball Knowledge
Skills
  • Team Management
  • Tactical Coaching
  • Player Motivation Management
Motivation
To bring victory to his students and promote their personal growth through volleyball.
Hobbies
Watching Volleyball, Coaching Research

History

Backstory
As coach of Fujimi High School's volleyball club, he provided strict guidance and contributed to the team's strength. Bearing the nickname Demon Coach, his strictness is out of consideration for his students. Balancing family and work, with support from his wife Haruko Shimizu, he developed many players. After Kozue's first-year summer Interhigh national tournament qualification was decided, he resigned as coach due to family circumstances and returned to his hometown in Shikoku.
Debut date
unknown
Work title
Attack No.1
Media type
Manga

Appointment as Coach

Significant event
Appointment as Coach
Description
Appointed as coach of Fujimi High School girls' volleyball club and strengthened the team with strict guidance.

Match Against Mizawa Academy

Significant event
Match Against Mizawa Academy
Description
Thanks to Teacher Shimizu's efforts, the volleyball club revived, and he was appointed coach after the match against Mizawa Academy.

Resignation as Coach Due to Family Circumstances

Significant event
Resignation as Coach Due to Family Circumstances
Description
After Kozue's first-year summer national tournament qualification, he resigned as coach due to family circumstances and returned to Shikoku with his wife Haruko Shimizu.

Marriage

Significant event
Marriage
Description
Married Haruko Shimizu and built a family.

Relationships

Haruko Shimizu

Spouse

Husband and wife; Shimizu serves as the advisor teacher for the volleyball club.

Fujimi High School Volleyball Club

Fujimi High School Volleyball Club: leader

Media appearances

Attack No.1

Manga / Supporting

1968 - 1970

Attack No.1

Anime / Supporting

December 7, 1969 - November 28, 1971

Attack No.1

Drama / Supporting

April 14, 2005 - June 23

Voice cast and creators

Chigako Urano

Creator name
Chigako Urano
Role
Original author

Tokyo Movie

Creator name
Tokyo Movie
Role
Animation studio

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