Hideo Harada

President of Fuchu Shirahama Club

President of Fuchu Shirahama Club and a private practitioner. An A-rank player enthusiastic about coaching young players, known by the nickname 'intellectual bear'.

Quotes

  • “Stop taking cards so quickly” — Hideo Harada's guidance
  • “If necessary to win, use your voice as well”
  • “Good intuition is one of the skills”

Trivia

  • Harada's main profession is a private practitioner in internal medicine and pediatrics.
  • Rare type of A-rank player who balances belligerent attitude with calm tactical adjustments.
  • Harada Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Clinic is known as a model in the manga and anime.
  • From the anime's 3rd season onward, the voice actor changed from the late Unshō Ishizuka to Kenta Miyake.

Alternate names

Harada Hideo Hideo Harada Master

Tags

Chihayafuru Competitive karuta Youth Private practitioner Coach A-rank player Fuchu Shirahama Club

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Somewhat elderly with a dignified physique. Possesses an extraordinary presence and serious gaze, often raises his voice when speaking, with a manly appearance.
Distinguishing features
  • Image of an intellectual bear
  • Characteristic loud voice
  • Slightly insensitive demeanor
Iconic items
  • Fuchu Shirahama Club coaching outfit
  • White coat (as a private practitioner)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Hot-blooded
Detailed personality
Extremely enthusiastic as a coach, sometimes uses harsh words for the sake of victory and growth. As a player, tenacious, has a unique fighting spirit that does not hesitate to intimidate opponents or raise his voice to boost morale in order to win. Emphasizes not only competitive karuta abilities but also mental coaching, and promoted the growth of Taichi and Chihaya.
Keywords
  • Spirited
  • Passionate coach
  • Confident
  • Tenacious
  • Intellectual
  • Insensitive
Motto
Give your all for victory
Talents
  • Good intuition
  • Strategic ability
  • Fighting spirit
  • Inclusiveness
Skills
  • Coaching ability
  • Medical knowledge
  • Tactical development
  • Negotiation
Motivation
Aiming for Meijin while continuing to nurture the next generation
Habits
Raises his voice loudly during matches to boost the morale of opponents or allies

History

Backstory
Established Fuchu Shirahama Club to become stronger himself. Runs a private practice as a doctor while aiming for Meijin as an A-rank competitor. Has young talents like Taichi and Chihaya, and continues enthusiastic coaching.
Work title
Chihayafuru
Media type
Manga

Guidance as master to Chihaya and Taichi

Significant event
Guidance as master to Chihaya and Taichi
Description
Strictly yet passionately coaches young players, promotes their individual growth aiming for national tournament victory.

Meijin match challenge

Significant event
Meijin match challenge
Description
Repeated fierce battles against Hisashi Suo in Meijin matches, achieving Vice-Meijin status.

Chronic knee pain

Significant event
Chronic knee pain
Description
Even after passing 50, remained enthusiastic about competitions despite ongoing knee issues.

Relationships

Taichi Mashima

Mentor

Supports his growth as a competitor as his disciple, occasionally encouraging him

Chihaya Ayase

Mentor

Watched over her growth in karuta and provided technical guidance

Fuchu Shirahama Club

Fuchu Shirahama Club: leader

Media appearances

Chihayafuru

Manga / Supporting

2007–2022

Chihayafuru

Anime / Supporting

2011–2020

Chihayafuru -Uwa no Ku-, -Shimo no Ku-, -Musubi-

Movie / Supporting

2016–2018

Chihayafuru -Meguri-

TV drama / Supporting

2025年予定

Voice cast and creators

Unshō Ishizuka (1st & 2nd seasons) / Kenta Miyake (3rd season)

Voice actor
Unshō Ishizuka (1st & 2nd seasons) / Kenta Miyake (3rd season)
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime
Notes
Changed due to the passing of the actor for 1st and 2nd seasons

Jun Kunimura

Voice actor
Jun Kunimura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action movie version

Yuki Endō

Creator name
Yuki Endō
Role
Original author

Kunihiko Hamada

Creator name
Kunihiko Hamada
Role
Character designer

Madhouse

Creator name
Madhouse
Role
Animation studio

Kodansha

Creator name
Kodansha
Role
Publisher

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Category
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Availability
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