Midori Hayakawa

Strong-willed and highly skilled volleyball player

Friend of Kozue Ayuhara, strong-willed and selfish but talented volleyball player. Active as a member of the Beautiful Girl Attack Combo. Appears in many series as Kozue's irreplaceable friend and supporter.

Quotes

  • Don't be a spoiled brat!

Trivia

  • Midori is the only character to appear in all series: original manga, anime, New Attack No.1 (Showa and Heisei editions), and drama.
  • Frequently clashes with Kozue but deepens their bond as best friends afterward.
  • Midori's signature serve is called 'Falling Leaf', boasting high technique.
  • In the anime, she makes her full appearance from episode 4, and her elementary school days are depicted as a resident of Fujimi City.
  • Her jersey number in Fujimi High School is 3. In middle school, it was 2.
  • Joined the corporate team Kiritachi after graduation.

Alternate names

Midori Hayakawa Midori Beautiful Girl Attack Combo

Tags

Volleyball Beautiful Girl Attack Combo Fujimi Academy Friendship Rival Spokon 1960s Manga TV Anime Live-action Drama Stage Play

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Features bright brown eyes and long hair, always wearing a light blue headband. Wears number 2 in middle school and number 3 in high school. A beautiful girl with a ladylike elegance.
Eye color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Long hair
  • Light blue headband
  • Brown eyes
Iconic items
  • Volleyball headband

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Strong-willed
Detailed personality
Strong-willed and selfish personality, but caring for her comrades at heart. Once clashed with Kozue over the captain position, but has deepened their friendship since understanding the importance of team play. Sometimes sternly scolds the defeatist Kozue, saying 'Don't be a spoiled brat.'
Keywords
  • Strong-willed
  • Excellent
  • Selfish
  • Loyal in friendship
  • Competitive
  • Caring for comrades
  • One and only friend
  • Technical type
Talents
  • High technique in all aspects of volleyball
  • Signature serve 'Falling Leaf'
  • Rotating receive
Skills
  • Technical playing style
  • Precision in serves
  • Understanding of team tactics
Motivation
Success in volleyball and team victories, growth through friendship with Kozue
Hobbies
Volleyball, Team practice
Favorite colors
Light blue
Disliked situations
Overemphasis on individual plays, Lack of teamwork

History

Backstory
Raised as the daughter of a wealthy family, devoted to volleyball since childhood. Transferred to Fujimi Academy in her second year of middle school. Initially clashed with Kozue due to differing views on volleyball but deepened their understanding through practice matches. Competed in numerous tournaments as the 'Beautiful Girl Attack Combo' and became a core member of the team. After graduation, joined the corporate team Kiritachi.
Debut date
1968-01
Work title
Attack No.1
Media type
Manga

Transfer to Fujimi Academy

Significant event
Transfer to Fujimi Academy
Description
In her second year of middle school, transferred to Fujimi Academy and met Kozue.

Joining volleyball club and conflict

Significant event
Joining volleyball club and conflict
Description
Upon joining the volleyball club, clashed with Kozue over the captain position but reconciled.

Formation of Beautiful Girl Attack Combo

Significant event
Formation of Beautiful Girl Attack Combo
Description
Active together with Kozue as the ace combo known as the Beautiful Girl Attack Combo.

Joining Kiritachi after graduation

Significant event
Joining Kiritachi after graduation
Description
After graduating from Fujimi High School, joined the corporate team Kiritachi.

Relationships

Kozue Ayuhara

Best friend

Overcame intense conflict in the volleyball club to become irreplaceable best friends, sharing joys and hardships together.

Fujimi Academy Volleyball Club

Fujimi Academy Volleyball Club: teammate

Beautiful Girl Attack Combo

Beautiful Girl Attack Combo: unknown

Media appearances

Attack No.1

Manga / Supporting

1968-1970

Attack No.1 (1969 TV Anime)

Anime / Supporting

December 7, 1969 - November 28, 1971, all 104 episodes

Attack No.1: Tears of the Rotating Receive

Movie / Supporting

Released August 1, 1970

Attack No.1: Tears of the Phoenix

Movie / Supporting

Released March 17, 1971

Attack No.1 (2005 TV Drama)

TV drama / Supporting

April 14, 2005 - June 23, 2005, all 11 episodes

Engekibu 'Attack No.1'

Stage play / Supporting

November 2018, All Labor Insurance Hall / Space Zero

Voice cast and creators

Hisamiye Sakai

Voice actor
Hisamiye Sakai
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Original anime version

Emiko Masuyama

Voice actor
Emiko Masuyama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
4th movie

Chie Sawaguchi

Voice actor
Chie Sawaguchi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Pachinko/Pachislot version

Yuko Mikura

Voice actor
Yuko Mikura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2018/2024 CMs

Chikako Urano

Creator name
Chikako Urano
Role
Original author

Tokyo Movie (now TMS Entertainment)

Creator name
Tokyo Movie (now TMS Entertainment)
Role
Animation studio

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Attack No.1 Figure (Midori Hayakawa)

Item name
Attack No.1 Figure (Midori Hayakawa)
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Attack No.1 Pachinko/Pachislot Figure Series

Item name
Attack No.1 Pachinko/Pachislot Figure Series
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited