Kozue Ayuhara
One wing of the beautiful girl attack duo, captain of Fujimi Academy
The protagonist of this work. A female middle school student who transfers to Fujimi Academy Junior High School, devotes her youth to volleyball, and confronts powerful enemies. As captain, she leads the team and overcomes numerous trials with indomitable spirit to achieve national victory.
Quotes
- "This is as delicious as Bon Curry." (Anime dialogue)
- "Don't fear one or two failures; if you keep trying, it will surely lead to success." (Coach Hongo's coaching philosophy)
- "I don't want you all to have low ideals." (Words from the old volleyball coach supporting Kaoru Yagisawa)
- The moment "Tatsumaki Otoshi" was born
- Posture of bearing responsibility as captain
Trivia
- The original manga was the pioneer shoujo sports manga tankobon to exceed 10 volumes.
- Italian version named Mimì, German-Hungarian version Mila.
- TV anime boasted average viewer rating of 19.9%, peak 27.1%.
- Theme song "Attack No.1" achieved 700,000 copies sold.
- Drama version starred Aya Ueto.
- 2018 stage version featured Hello! Project's Angerme.
Alternate names
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birth year
- 1960s
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Basically a ponytail tied with a yellow ribbon and deep green eyes. In her second year of high school, her eyes change to green. Often wears sporty clothing that suits her personality.
- Eye color
- Green
- Distinguishing features
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- Hairstyle with a yellow ribbon tied
- Deep green to green eyes
- Ponytail
- Iconic items
-
- Orange captain's jersey
- Volleyball uniform
- Yellow ribbon
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Hates to lose
- Detailed personality
- Kind-hearted and commands great respect, but strong-willed and hates to lose. A hot-blooded person who does not fear conflict at times. When confronting strong enemies, she sometimes loses confidence and sheds tears, but overcomes it with her innate tenacity. Also excels academically and has achieved top grades.
- Keywords
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- Kind
- Hates to lose
- Passionate
- Tenacity
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Strong-willed
- Quick to tears
- Hardworking
- Commands respect
- Talents
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- Outstanding physical abilities as an attacker
- Ambidextrous attacker
- Powerful spike
- Leadership to unite the team
- Excellent academic ability
- Skills
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- Link-up play
- Tree Leaf Drop (signature move)
- Disappearing Attack (trick ball)
- Two-handed spike
- Endurance and mental strength
- Motivation
- To become number one in Japan in volleyball, and ultimately the world. To achieve personal growth and team unity by continually challenging strong opponents.
- Habits
- Has a habit of drinking water before matches.
- Favorite foods
- Bon Curry (dinner in the anime)
- Hobbies
- Volleyball, Reading
- Favorite colors
- Orange (captain's jersey color)
- Disliked situations
- Losing, Lies or cheating, Disrupted teamwork
History
- Backstory
- Transferred from prestigious Meihō Academy to Fujimi Academy Junior High School after tuberculosis treatment and relocation. Initially led a delinquent group to challenge the volleyball team, attracting attention with her unique style. After numerous trials and matches against strong opponents, appointed as team captain. Deepened friendship with teammate Midori Hayakawa and achieved national championship. In high school, became captain again, won Interhigh, selected for the corporate Yashima Camera team's All Japan squad, and earned MVP.
- Debut date
- 1968-01
- Work title
- Attack No.1
- Media type
- Manga
Enrollment in Fujimi Academy Junior High
- Significant event
- Enrollment in Fujimi Academy Junior High
- Description
- Transferred from prestigious Meihō Academy after tuberculosis treatment, returns to volleyball.
Captain appointment
- Significant event
- Captain appointment
- Description
- Recognized for the team's strength with the delinquent group under her, selected as Fujimi Academy volleyball club captain.
Tsutomu Ichinose's death
- Significant event
- Tsutomu Ichinose's death
- Description
- The death of her distant relative and supportive mentor Tsutomu Ichinose becomes a mental trial.
National championship
- Significant event
- National championship
- Description
- Once in middle school, twice in high school as captain of Fujimi High School volleyball club.
Joined corporate All Japan
- Significant event
- Joined corporate All Japan
- Description
- In second year of high school, selected for the corporate All Japan team and won MVP at the world tournament.
Relationships
Kozue Ayuhara's mother
Mother
Watches over Kozue strictly yet kindly. Was extremely worried during her endometritis.
Kozue Ayuhara's father
Father
Company executive who supports the family.
Uncle and aunt
Guardian
Took care of Kozue at the start of her transfer.
Hitomi Ayuhara (stage original)
Sibling
Fragile older sister. Died young from heart disease.
Midori Hayakawa
Best friend
Together known as the beautiful girl attack duo, shared joys and hardships as irreplaceable best friends supporting the team.
Shunsuke Hongo
Mentor
Coach of Fujimi Academy and Fujimi High School. Developed Kozue and the others through rigorous training.
Miyuki Onuma
Rival
Former captain of Fujimi High School. Rivals with Kozue yet bonded by the team and love for volleyball.
Fujimi Academy Volleyball Club
Fujimi Academy Volleyball Club: leader
Fujimi High School Volleyball Club
Fujimi High School Volleyball Club: leader
Yashima Camera corporate team
Yashima Camera corporate team: unknown
Junior high All Japan
Junior high All Japan: leader
Media appearances
Attack No.1
Manga / Protagonist
1968–1970 (original), 2004–2005 (remake)
Attack No.1
Anime / Protagonist
1969-1971 TV series, all 104 episodes
Attack No.1 series films
Movie / Protagonist
1970-1971 Toho Champion Festival
Attack No.1 (2005 drama)
TV drama / Protagonist
2005 TV Asahi, all 11 episodes
Theater Girls' Club "Attack No.1"
Stage play / Protagonist
2018 Zenro Saido Hall/Space Zero performance
Kao "Attack Neo Antibacterial EX W-Power" CM
Commercial / Protagonist
2018–
Morinaga Dairy "Every Morning Refreshing" CM
Commercial / Protagonist
2024–
Voice cast and creators
Kurumi Kobato
- Voice actor
- Kurumi Kobato
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1969 TV anime initial OP singing, voice actress
- Notes
- First voice actress
Aya Endo
- Voice actor
- Aya Endo
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2018, 2024 CM
- Notes
- CM voice actress
Aya Ueto
- Voice actor
- Aya Ueto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2005 TV drama lead
Ayaka Wada
- Voice actor
- Ayaka Wada
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2018 stage play lead (Angerme)
Chikako Urano
- Creator name
- Chikako Urano
- Role
- Original author
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Character designer
Tokyo Movie
- Creator name
- Tokyo Movie
- Role
- Animation studio
Kazuyuki Ryosawa et al. (drama script)
- Creator name
- Kazuyuki Ryosawa et al. (drama script)
- Role
- Writer
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
CR Pachinko Attack No.1
- Item name
- CR Pachinko Attack No.1
- Category
- unknown
- Availability
- Regular
Pachislot Attack No.1 Kickoff! World Championship
- Item name
- Pachislot Attack No.1 Kickoff! World Championship
- Category
- unknown
- Availability
- Regular