Ryoko Katori

One of the Four Heavenly Kings of Hamaki Junior High

Renowned receiver belonging to the volleyball club of Fujimi Junior High School and High School, one of the Four Heavenly Kings from Hamaki Junior High. Characterized by freckles and buck teeth.

Quotes

  • Volleyball is heart.
  • The feeling of not wanting to lose brings victory.
  • A team is the culmination of each person's strength.

Trivia

  • The character's name originates from one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Hamaki Junior High School, the work's setting.
  • In the anime, she temporarily left the volleyball club after entering Fujimi High School.
  • Distinctive for her freckles and buck teeth, which highlight her unique character in the work.
  • Wore number 5 in high school and formed a famous duo with Inomata.
  • The original manga depicts her briefly joining the basketball club.

Alternate names

Ryoko Katori Fujimi Junior High's Four Heavenly Kings Hamaki Junior High Four Heavenly Kings

Tags

Volleyball Sports manga Four Heavenly Kings Fujimi High School Fujimi Academy Ace Receiver Hamaki Junior High Attack No.1 Rival High school student

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
A woman characterized by freckles and buck teeth. Her appearance exudes the lively energy of a healthy sporty girl.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Freckles
  • Buck teeth

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Hates to lose
Detailed personality
Initially looked down on the Fujimi volleyball club due to Hamaki Junior High's superior performance, but gradually reconciled with the team and devoted herself passionately to volleyball. She has a passionate heart.
Keywords
  • Hates to lose
  • Passionate
  • Hard worker
  • Considerate of comrades
  • High self-esteem
Talents
  • Master of receiving
  • High physical abilities
  • Adaptability to combination plays
Skills
  • Konoha Otoshi counter
  • Combination play
  • Strategic team play
Motivation
To demonstrate her own strength through volleyball and contribute to her team's victories.
Hobbies
Volleyball practice
Person
Kozue Ayuhara, Midori Hayakawa

History

Backstory
Known as one of the Four Heavenly Kings during her time at Hamaki Junior High School. When Fujimi Junior High and Hamaki Junior High merged, she joined the Fujimi volleyball club. Initially dismissive of Fujimi Academy due to her pride as a Hamaki leader, she later reconciled with Kozue and others, excelling as an ace receiver. After advancing to high school, she temporarily joined the basketball club but was inspired by the volleyball club's passionate practice, rejoined as number '5', and formed a great combo with Inomata.
Debut date
circa 1968
Work title
Attack No.1
Media type
Manga

Fujimi Junior High and Hamaki Junior High merger

Significant event
Fujimi Junior High and Hamaki Junior High merger
Description
Transferred to Fujimi Academy volleyball club due to the merger. There was initially friction, but they reconciled and energized the team.

High school enrollment and temporary basketball club transfer

Significant event
High school enrollment and temporary basketball club transfer
Description
After entering high school, she briefly joined the basketball club but decided to return to the volleyball club.

Performance in Interhigh and national tournaments

Significant event
Performance in Interhigh and national tournaments
Description
Contributed to numerous matches as the team's key receiver.

Relationships

Kozue Ayuhara

Best friend

Reconciled after the Fujimi Junior High volleyball club merger, deepening the team's bonds.

Midori Hayakawa

Best friend

Together dubbed the 'Beautiful Girl Attack Combo' and selected for the junior high All-Japan team.

Inomata

Teammate

Formed a great combo in the high school volleyball club, excelling in combination plays.

Hamaki Junior High Four Heavenly Kings

Hamaki Junior High Four Heavenly Kings: leader

Fujimi Academy Volleyball Club

Fujimi Academy Volleyball Club: teammate

Media appearances

Attack No.1

Manga / Supporting

1968年1月 - 1970年12月

Attack No.1

Anime / Supporting

1969年12月7日 - 1971年11月28日

New Attack No.1

Manga / Supporting

1975年

New Attack No.1 (Remake version)

Manga / Supporting

2004年11月 - 2005年

Voice cast and creators

Masako Sugaya

Voice actor
Masako Sugaya
Language
Japanese
Version or series
1969 Anime version

Chikako Urano

Creator name
Chikako Urano
Role
Original author

Kanon Ozawa

Creator name
Kanon Ozawa
Role
Illustrator

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Attack No.1 Ryoko Katori Figure

Item name
Attack No.1 Ryoko Katori Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

Attack No.1 Ryoko Katori Illustration Stationery

Item name
Attack No.1 Ryoko Katori Illustration Stationery
Category
Stationery
Availability
Regular