Kana Isahara

Captain of Mabuni High School, proficient in the Triangle Attack

Captain of Mabuni High School, the Okinawa representative team, proficient in the Triangle Attack.

Trivia

  • The Triangle Attack was designed as a unique technique applying karate moves.
  • The Okinawa representative setting incorporates the Okinawa issue under US administration at the time as background.

Alternate names

Kana Isahara

Tags

Volleyball Mabuni High School Triangle Attack Captain Okinawa Representative Attack No.1 Sports Manga Spokon Rival

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Sporty build typical of a high school girls' volleyball player. There are few distinctive visual descriptions in the work.

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Hates to lose
Detailed personality
Possesses a strong will and fights using signature techniques like the Triangle Attack. Harbors complex emotions due to her sister's past suicide attempt after being humiliated by the US military.
Keywords
  • Hates to lose
  • Leadership
  • Fighting spirit
  • Hard worker
  • Mental strength
Talents
  • High athletic ability in volleyball
  • Application of karate techniques
  • Tactical thinking
Skills
  • Triangle Attack
  • Attack applying karate chop
  • Leadership as team leader
Motivation
To lead the team to victory as the Okinawa representative. To fight strongly and honorably for her sister as well.

History

Backstory
Captain of Mabuni High School in Okinawa under US military governance. Her sister was humiliated by the US military and attempted suicide in the past. Attack-type player proficient in the Triangle Attack adapted from karate's triangle kick. Considered unsuitable for long matches due to severe stamina drain, but challenges opponents with her techniques.
Debut date
circa 1970
Work title
Attack No.1
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 72 'Attacker from Okinawa' and others

Background of US military rule

Significant event
Background of US military rule
Description
Her sister's humiliation incident influences the story amid the pressures of being the Okinawa representative.

Debut of the Triangle Attack

Significant event
Debut of the Triangle Attack
Description
Challenges the match with the unique attack technique 'Triangle Attack' applying karate skills.

Defeat against Fujimi High School

Significant event
Defeat against Fujimi High School
Description
Due to the stamina-intensive strategy, performs poorly in prolonged matches and loses.

Relationships

Older sister

Sibling

Attempted suicide due to humiliation by the US military in the past; serves as both emotional support and source of pain for Kana.

Mabuni High School Volleyball Club

Mabuni High School Volleyball Club: leader

Media appearances

Attack No.1

Anime / Supporting

Aired 1969-1971

Voice cast and creators

Masako Ebisu

Voice actor
Masako Ebisu
Language
Japanese
Version or series
1969 TV Anime Version

Chikako Urano

Creator name
Chikako Urano
Role
Original author

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