Michiru Sanjo

Rival of Junior High All Japan

Number 3 jersey of Fujimi Junior High All Japan. She is the younger sister of Daigo Inokuma and one of the greatest rivals of Kozue and others during their junior high school days.

Trivia

  • Michiru Sanjo is the real sister of Daigo Inokuma, but she herself did not know until the latter part of the story.
  • She shares a rival relationship with Kozue that strongly influences each other despite their adversarial dynamic.
  • The anime version aired from 1969 to 1971 and she appears in all 104 episodes.
  • In the live-action drama adaptation, she was portrayed by Nagiko Tono in 2005.
  • In the stage version, she was played by Ayaka Wada in 2018.
  • She is characterized by her powerful spikes and queenly personality.

Alternate names

Michiru Sanjo Michiru Okawa

Tags

Attack No.1 Volleyball Sports manga Rival All Japan Shoujo manga Competitive sports Manga character TV anime

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Japanese junior high school girl. She has black hair and a calm expression, and as a character, she possesses a queenly temperament and is strong-willed.
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Stern expression
  • Queenly temperament
Iconic items
  • Volleyball uniform
  • Number 3 uniform

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Hard worker
Detailed personality
Although she detests volleyball, she is actually a dedicated hard worker with a sore loser personality. She had intense conflicts and rivalries with Kozue, Midori, and others, but later reconciled. She often adopts a queenly attitude but never neglects her efforts.
Keywords
  • Rival
  • Strong-willed
  • Hard worker
  • Sore loser
  • Queenly temperament
  • Serious
Talents
  • Superior physical abilities as an attacker
  • Tactical understanding
  • Powerful spike
  • Strong mental fortitude
Skills
  • Advanced volleyball techniques
  • Persistent training
  • Tactical maneuvering
  • Teamwork tactics
Motivation
To prove her father wrong and aim for the captain's position and the title of all-round player.

History

Backstory
Originally from Yokohama Nitchu (Junior High). She has a complicated upbringing, having been placed in an orphanage as a child and later becoming the adopted daughter of a wealthy family. She long detested volleyball but is actually a serious hard worker who diligently practices. Daigo Inokuma is her real brother, but they were separated. Selected for Junior High All Japan, she fiercely competes with Kozue and Midori. In the latter half of the story, she reconciles with Kozue and others, enrolls in the prestigious Kanagawa Girls' High School, and becomes captain in her first year.
Debut date
1968-01
Work title
Attack No.1
Media type
Manga

Junior High All Japan Selection

Significant event
Junior High All Japan Selection
Description
During junior high school, as the primary rival of Kozue and friends from Fujimi Junior High, she engages in fierce matches.

Father's Influence

Significant event
Father's Influence
Description
To spite her father, she commits to volleyball competition and aims for the captain's position.

Revelation of Adopted Status

Significant event
Revelation of Adopted Status
Description
After the World Junior Championships, she learns that Daigo Inokuma is her brother.

High School Enrollment and Captain Appointment

Significant event
High School Enrollment and Captain Appointment
Description
After graduating junior high, she enrolls in prestigious Kanagawa Girls' High School and becomes captain as a first-year student. She is selected for Best 12 after Interhigh.

Relationships

Daigo Inokuma

Sibling

Biological brother. They had been separated but later rejoice in each other's growth. Daigo Inokuma serves as coach for junior high and All Japan, known as a strict mentor.

Kozue Ayuhara

Rival

Competitive clashes during junior high school era. Initially hostile, but later reconciled and developed a mutual respect as rivals.

Midori Hayakawa

Rival

Cooperation and sharpening rivalry in Fujimi Junior High All Japan.

Junior High All Japan

Junior High All Japan: unknown

Media appearances

Attack No.1

Manga / Supporting

Serialized 1968 - 1970

Attack No.1

Anime / Supporting

1969-12-07 - 1971-11-28, all 104 episodes

Attack No.1 Series

Movie / Supporting

1970-1971, Toho Champion Festival screenings

Attack No.1 (TV Drama)

Drama / Supporting

2005-04-14 - 2005-06-23, all 11 episodes

Theater Girls' Club Attack No.1

Stage play / Supporting

2018-11-29 - 2018-12-09, all 16 performances

Voice cast and creators

Reiko Muto → Haruko Kitahama

Voice actor
Reiko Muto → Haruko Kitahama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime and drama

Nagiko Tono

Voice actor
Nagiko Tono
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2005 TV drama

Chikako Urano

Creator name
Chikako Urano
Role
Original author

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Illustrator

Tokyo Movie

Creator name
Tokyo Movie
Role
Animation studio

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Licensee

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