Ryoko Kakinouchi

Captain of Fukuoka Junior High and one of the Junior All-Japan members

Captain of Fukuoka Junior High and one of the Junior All-Japan members. A skilled volleyball player whose weapon is her powerful spike.

Quotes

  • My powerful spike is my weapon!
  • I can't lose, as the captain.
  • I'll try anything to win.
  • Our team will become the best in Japan!
  • Effort never betrays you.

Trivia

  • Her jersey number in the anime and original work is '2'.
  • Switching to an offensive style was an attempt to defeat one of the nation's top powerhouses.
  • Her personality is strong-willed, and she sometimes hurls harsh words at opponents.
  • Selected as a member of Junior All-Japan and participated in international matches.
  • Also highly popular in the live-action drama version, with Erisa Akiyama's portrayal receiving acclaim.

Alternate names

Ryoko Kakinouchi Captain Ryoko Fukuoka Junior High Captain

Tags

Volleyball Sports manga Shoujo manga Captain Power hitter National tournament Junior All-Japan Rival Friendship

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Sporty build befitting a junior high school student, with a toned body indicative of a skilled volleyball player.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Hates to lose
Detailed personality
Strong-willed and somewhat rough around the edges, but passionate and gives her all for the team. Possesses strong sportsmanship and holds respect for teammates and rivals alike.
Keywords
  • Hates to lose
  • Passionate
  • Sportsmanlike
  • Leadership
  • Feisty
Talents
  • Powerful spike
  • Spin receive
  • Captaincy
Skills
  • Uniting the team
  • Focus during matches
  • Plays excelling in both offense and defense
Motivation
To defeat powerhouse teams in the national tournament and prove her own and her team's strength.

History

Backstory
Captain of Fukuoka Junior High School's volleyball club and a skilled player selected for Junior All-Japan. Uses her powerful spike as a weapon to engage in fierce battles against national powerhouses. In the Spring National Tournament, she faces off against the team led by Kozue Ayuhara of Fujimi Academy, forging an intense rivalry. Proficient in defensive tactics, but after experiencing setbacks and defeats, she transitions to an offensive style and achieves revenge in the Autumn National Tournament. Her personality is a bit hot-tempered with a strong competitive streak, but she gradually deepens friendships with comrades and rivals. In high school, she is appointed captain as a first-year student and demonstrates her abilities.
Debut date
1968-01
Work title
Attack No.1
Media type
Manga

Spring National Tournament finals against Ayuhara's team

Significant event
Spring National Tournament finals against Ayuhara's team
Description
Challenges Fujimi Academy using defensive tactics but loses. This triggers her switch to an offensive style.

Redemption in the Autumn National Tournament

Significant event
Redemption in the Autumn National Tournament
Description
After switching to offensive tactics, defeats Fujimi Academy and achieves revenge.

Selected for Junior All-Japan

Significant event
Selected for Junior All-Japan
Description
Recognized for her skills and excels as an All-Japan member.

Appointed first-year captain in high school

Significant event
Appointed first-year captain in high school
Description
Continues to excel as captain after advancing to high school, leading the team.

Participation in friendly match with Korea

Significant event
Participation in friendly match with Korea
Description
As a member of Junior All-Japan, participates in an international match and deepens exchanges.

Relationships

Kozue Ayuhara

Rival

Through their intense clash in the national tournament finals, they develop a rivalry in which they strongly recognize each other. It eventually turns into friendship.

Fukuoka Junior High Volleyball Club

Fukuoka Junior High Volleyball Club: leader

Media appearances

Attack No.1

Manga / Supporting

1968 - 1970 (serialization period)

Attack No.1

Anime / Supporting

1969-1971 TV series

Attack No.1 Movie Series

Movie / Supporting

Released 1970-1971

Attack No.1 (2005 TV drama)

Drama / Supporting

Aired in 2005

Theatre Girls' Club "Attack No.1"

Stage play / Supporting

Performed in 2018

Voice cast and creators

Masako Ebisu

Voice actor
Masako Ebisu
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Anime / Original

Erisa Akiyama

Voice actor
Erisa Akiyama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV drama (2005)

Chikako Urano

Creator name
Chikako Urano
Role
Original author

Related goods

Attack No.1 Figure Ryoko Kakinouchi

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Attack No.1 Figure Ryoko Kakinouchi
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Attack No.1 Pachislot / Pachinko Machine Characters (including Ryoko Kakinouchi)

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Attack No.1 Pachislot / Pachinko Machine Characters (including Ryoko Kakinouchi)
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