Kojiro Hyuga
Fierce Tiger
Tsubasa's rival and Japan's strongest ace striker, overflowing with fighting spirit and power.
Quotes
- I will become the ace of the world!
- I can't afford to lose, I'll show you the tiger's fighting spirit!
- No indulgence allowed. This is where the real battle begins!
- I won't become a tiger without fangs.
- Take my shot!
Trivia
- Since losing his father, he has done newspaper delivery and other part-time jobs from childhood to support the household.
- His specialty Tiger Shot was named by a Tokyo Sports reporter.
- In the theatrical editions, he also defeated the European select team.
- While with Juventus, he became slightly overweight and was cautioned by his physical coach.
- Receives massive chocolates from female fans inside and outside the manga, but gives them all to Sawada.
- Popular overseas as well, appears in numerous games and related merchandise.
Alternate names
Kojiro
Fierce Tiger
HYUUGA Kojiro
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- August 17
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Short black hair with sharp eyes. Characteristic of rolling up uniform sleeves to the shoulders.
- Height
- Approximately 180cm
- Weight
- 70kg
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Rolled-up uniform sleeves
- Sharp gaze
- Muscular build
- Iconic items
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- No. 9 jersey
- Tiger Shot
- Black Ball
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Fighting Spirit
- Detailed personality
- Sore loser and hard worker. Strict with himself and others, does not tolerate weakness, tough personality. Lone wolf existence but charismatic and trusted in the team.
- Keywords
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- Hot-blooded
- Sore loser
- Fighting spirit
- Tough guy
- Hard worker
- Calm analytical ability
- Solitary
- Motto
- To become the world's ace striker
- Talents
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- Power shots
- High physical abilities
- Analytical skills
- Leadership
- Agility
- Skills
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- Tiger Shot and its derivative techniques
- Dribble breakthroughs
- Post play
- Assists
- Sliding tackles
- Feint techniques
- Motivation
- Aiming to become the world's top ace striker and surpass Tsubasa
- Habits
- Foul-mouthed and short-tempered. Cola is his favorite.
- Favorite foods
- Cola, Pizza (especially extra-large pizza)
- Hobbies
- Soccer, Training
- Favorite colors
- Black, Red
- Disliked situations
- Indulgence, Irresponsibility, Lack of effort
History
- Backstory
- From Saitama Prefecture. Lost his truck driver father in a traffic accident during childhood, supported the household in a single-parent family by delivering newspapers and helping at food stalls from elementary school onward despite hardships. Grew into a genius striker who is a sore loser and hard worker, forged a fierce rivalry with Tsubasa at the national tournament. Left Toho Academy for overseas, aiming to become a pro soccer player in a prestigious club team.
- Debut date
- January 1, 1981
- Work title
- Captain Tsubasa
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1
Father's death and struggle for the family
- Significant event
- Father's death and struggle for the family
- Description
- Lost his father in a traffic accident during childhood, worked part-time from elementary school to support the family.
Performance at National Elementary School Tournament
- Significant event
- Performance at National Elementary School Tournament
- Description
- Shined in Meiwa FC, with experience of national tournament runner-up and championship.
Growth during Toho Academy junior high and high school eras
- Significant event
- Growth during Toho Academy junior high and high school eras
- Description
- Engaged in fierce rival battles with Tsubasa at national tournaments, acquired the Tiger Shot.
European expedition as All-Japan Junior Youth representative
- Significant event
- European expedition as All-Japan Junior Youth representative
- Description
- Battled European powerhouses and struggled, honing his true value as a genius striker.
Joining Juventus in Italy and loan transfer to Serie C Reggiana
- Significant event
- Joining Juventus in Italy and loan transfer to Serie C Reggiana
- Description
- Faced walls as a pro, worked on physical remodeling and technical improvement.
Mastery of Thunder Beast Shot
- Significant event
- Mastery of Thunder Beast Shot
- Description
- Acquired a secret technique to defeat tough enemies, further expanding his arsenal of moves.
Relationships
Hyuga's mother
Mother
Important presence supporting him and his siblings in a single-mother household.
Hyuga's siblings
Sibling
Eldest of four brothers.
Tsubasa Ozora
Rival
Fated rivals since childhood, mutually elevating each other many times.
Ken Wakashimazu
Teammate
Comrades from Toho Academy junior high/high school and Juventus eras.
Takeshi Sawada
Best friend
Best friend and friendly rival from Meiwa FC days.
Kozo Kira
Mentor
Childhood mentor. Brought out his strength through training.
Meiwa FC
Meiwa FC: leader
Toho Academy Soccer Club
Toho Academy Soccer Club: leader
Japan Junior Youth National Team
Japan Junior Youth National Team: captain
Juventus
Juventus: unknown
Reggiana
Reggiana: unknown
Media appearances
Captain Tsubasa (TV Anime 1st Series)
Anime / Protagonist
1983-1986
Captain Tsubasa J
Anime / Protagonist
1994-1995
Captain Tsubasa (2018 Edition)
Anime / Protagonist
2018-
Captain Tsubasa
Manga / Protagonist
1981-
Captain Tsubasa II Super Striker
Game / Protagonist
1990s
Captain Tsubasa Theatrical Edition
Movie / Protagonist
Various theatrical editions
Voice cast and creators
Yohtake Suzuoki
- Voice actor
- Yohtake Suzuoki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime 1st Series
- Notes
- Original voice actor
Nobuyuki Hiyama
- Voice actor
- Nobuyuki Hiyama
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime 2nd Series J
Rica Matsumoto
- Voice actor
- Rica Matsumoto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime 3rd Series (Childhood)
Takehito Koyasu
- Voice actor
- Takehito Koyasu
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime 3rd Series (Youth)
Takuya Sato
- Voice actor
- Takuya Sato
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime 4th Series
Yoichi Takahashi
- Creator name
- Yoichi Takahashi
- Role
- Original author
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Toei Animation
- Creator name
- Toei Animation
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Kojiro Hyuga Figure
- Item name
- Kojiro Hyuga Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Tiger Shot Ball Keychain
- Item name
- Tiger Shot Ball Keychain
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited
Captain Tsubasa In-Game Limited Unit
- Item name
- Captain Tsubasa In-Game Limited Unit
- Category
- Digital
- Availability
- Regular