Virginia

American junior team player who values enjoyment

Black female player on the American junior team. She does not obsess over winning or losing, but emphasizes enjoying volleyball.

Quotes

  • Sports only have meaning when you enjoy them.
  • It's not about winning or losing, savoring it is the key!

Trivia

  • Through the difference in values with Kozue, it depicts various ways to enjoy sports.
  • One of the few black female characters appearing as a member of Attack No.1's American Junior Team.

Alternate names

Virginia

Tags

Women's Volleyball Attack No.1 Sports Manga Anime Character Junior Team U.S. National Team Black Woman Athlete Playfulness

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Black female player who appears as a member of the American junior team. Her physique is toned like an athlete.

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Optimistic
Detailed personality
She places the utmost importance on enjoying volleyball rather than obsessing over wins and losses. Separate from her seriousness in competition, she embodies the essential fun of sports.
Keywords
  • Optimistic
  • Sportsmanship
  • Sociable
  • Flexible
  • Cheerful
Motto
It's important to enjoy without being caught up in winning or losing
Talents
  • Athletic Ability
  • Team Play
  • Stamina
Skills
  • Volleyball Skills
  • Flexible Tactical Response
  • Communication
Motivation
To pursue the true enjoyment of sports without obsessing over wins and losses

History

Backstory
Appears in the Attack No.1 series as a black female player on the American Junior Team. Through interactions with teammates and opponents, she plays a role in demonstrating the enjoyment of sports.
Debut date
circa 1970
Work title
Attack No.1
Media type
Anime

First Appearance

Significant event
First Appearance
Description
Appears as a member of the American junior team and attracts attention for her attitude of not obsessing over wins and losses.

Conflict and Reconciliation with Kozue

Significant event
Conflict and Reconciliation with Kozue
Description
Conflicts with the protagonist Ayuhara Kozue over differing values regarding the meaning of sports, but later a change in her thinking is observed.

Relationships

Ayuhara Kozue

Through matches and interactions, she becomes an influence that prompts reflection on the meaning of sports beyond mere victory

American Junior Team

American Junior Team: unknown

Media appearances

Attack No.1

Anime / Supporting

Broadcast started December 7, 1969 (104 episodes total)

Voice cast and creators

Minori Matsushima

Voice actor
Minori Matsushima
Language
Japanese
Version or series
1969 TV Anime Version

Chikako Urano

Creator name
Chikako Urano
Role
Original author

Tokyo Movie

Creator name
Tokyo Movie
Role
Animation Studio

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