湯島二郎

Kozue's emotional support

A college student who serves as Kozue's emotional support and is a member of the All Japan Men's Representative Team. Specializes in quick attacks as his signature weapon.

Quotes

  • “Let's think of a second magic ball.”
  • “Don't lose confidence, Kozue.”
  • “Mental support is the essence of the team.”
  • “Face any adversity head-on.”
  • “True strength lies in mental fortitude.”

Trivia

  • The encounter began when Kozue mistakenly entered his hospital room.
  • His sister has passed away, and her memory overlaps with Kozue.
  • Specializes in quick attacks and employs twist rotation spikes.
  • A valuable male character active as a member of the All Japan Men's Representative Team.
  • Often depicted as a support role for Kozue.
  • In the TV drama version, played by Shunsuke Nakamura.

Alternate names

Jiro Yushima ジロー

Tags

Volleyball College student All Japan Men's Representative Kozue's support Sports manga Attack No.1 Friendship Spokon

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A young man with a calm demeanor befitting a college student. Detailed physical appearance is not explicitly described in the original work.

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Reliable
Detailed personality
A responsible and kind individual who supports Kozue mentally. Also possesses calm judgment.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Kind
  • Reliable
  • Mental pillar
  • Concentration
Talents
  • Quick attack
  • Volleyball in general
  • Mental support
Skills
  • Volleyball tactics understanding
  • Team mentoring
  • Calm judgment
Motivation
To serve as the mental support for team members and contribute to All Japan's victory.

History

Backstory
During his hospitalization, he accidentally met Kozue Ayuhara in the hospital room and grew close because she resembles his late sister. He harbors special feelings for Kozue, but he already has a fiancée. As a college student, he excels as a volleyball player for the All Japan Men's Representative Team. In the final match against the Soviet Union, he features quick attacks but struggles against the opponent's ironclad block.
Debut date
December 7, 1969
Work title
Attack No.1
Media type
Anime

Meeting with Kozue

Significant event
Meeting with Kozue
Description
Met by chance in the hospital room during hospitalization and becomes her mental support.

Joining All Japan Men's Representative Team

Significant event
Joining All Japan Men's Representative Team
Description
Active as a member of the Japan representative team, specializing in quick attacks.

Twist rotation spike in the final match

Significant event
Twist rotation spike in the final match
Description
In the 3rd set against the Soviet Union, performed a spike with added twist rotation, providing Kozue with a hint for the second magic ball.

Relationships

鮎原こずえ

Supportive

Becomes a mentally supporting presence, alleviating Kozue's worries and anxieties.

猪野熊大吾

Mentor

Guided All Japan members together with Inokuma Kuma.

All Japan Men's Volleyball Team

All Japan Men's Volleyball Team: teammate

Media appearances

Attack No.1

Anime / Supporting

1969-1971 TV series

Attack No.1 (2005 drama)

Drama / Supporting

April-June 2005

Voice cast and creators

森功至

Voice actor
森功至
Language
Japanese
Version or series
1969 anime version

中村俊介

Voice actor
中村俊介
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2005 TV drama version

浦野千賀子

Creator name
浦野千賀子
Role
Original author

東京ムービー

Creator name
東京ムービー
Role
Animation studio

集英社

Creator name
集英社
Role
Publisher

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