Yumiko Mihara

Captain of Mizusawa Academy

Captain of Mizusawa Academy and a powerhouse player who installs a ball machine in her mansion for rigorous training. Rival to Kozue in the regional tournament during high school.

Quotes

  • The team lost, but I didn't lose.
  • If I can't win the match, I'll get revenge.

Trivia

  • The setting of owning an 80 km/h ball machine at home was extremely rare even at the time.
  • Her intense unyielding nature as a rival has left her as a memorable character for many readers.
  • The anime and drama versions depict her fierce rivalry with Kozue Ayuhara.

Alternate names

Yumiko Mihara ミハラ ユミコ

Tags

Volleyball Sports manga Rival character Mizusawa Academy Powerhouse player Ball machine Blue eyes Captain

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Beautiful high school girl with blue eyes. She trains relentlessly with a high-speed spike ball machine installed in her mansion.
Eye color
Blue
Distinguishing features
  • Blue eyes
  • Stern expression befitting a powerhouse captain
Iconic items
  • Ball machine
  • Mizusawa Academy volleyball uniform

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Unyielding
Detailed personality
Characterized by a strong will as a rival and an obsessive determination to win. Refuses to admit defeat and has confidence in her personal abilities.
Keywords
  • Hates to lose
  • Hard worker
  • Does not admit defeat
  • Bold
  • Strong thirst for revenge
  • Rival spirit
Talents
  • Powerful spike
  • High physical abilities
  • Tactical understanding
Skills
  • Technique to receive high-speed balls
  • Special training with ball machine
Motivation
Surpassing Kozue, victory at the national tournament.
Hobbies
Volleyball training, Machine training

History

Backstory
Captain of the Mizusawa Academy volleyball club, a powerhouse who has installed a ball machine in her backyard that supplies balls at 80 km/h and trains daily. Formidable opponent to Kozue Ayuhara in the high school regional tournament, initially refusing to admit defeat and burning with revenge. Later tests her strength in solo volleyball at Fujimi Beach, fueling her fighting spirit against Kozue.
Debut date
1968-01
Work title
Attack No.1
Media type
Manga

Rival showdown at the regional tournament

Significant event
Rival showdown at the regional tournament
Description
Formidable captain who engages in a fierce competition with Kozue Ayuhara from high school at the regional tournament.

Solo volleyball challenge at Fujimi Beach

Significant event
Solo volleyball challenge at Fujimi Beach
Description
Sends a solo volleyball challenge to Kozue at Fujimi Beach, attempting to defeat her through personal strength.

Defeat and subsequent emotions

Significant event
Defeat and subsequent emotions
Description
Though defeated at Fujimi, she does not consider it her personal defeat and questions the team's direction.

Relationships

Mizusawa Academy Volleyball Club

Mizusawa Academy Volleyball Club: leader

Media appearances

Attack No.1

Manga / Supporting

1968-1970

Attack No.1

Anime / Supporting

1969-1971 TV series

Attack No.1 (2005 TV drama)

Drama / Supporting

April-June 2005

Voice cast and creators

Chikako Urano

Creator name
Chikako Urano
Role
Original author

Related goods

Attack No.1 Ball Machine Model

Item name
Attack No.1 Ball Machine Model
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited