Hiroshi Tsuboguchi
Prominent member of Fuchu Shiranami-kai and advisor to Tomonami High School Karuta Club
An A-class player and prominent figure in Fuchu Shiranami-kai, serving as the advisor for Tomonami High School Karuta Club. Excels in offensive karuta and carries on the teachings of Harada.
Trivia
- Tsuboguchi is a powerhouse selected as East Japan representative for the Meijin match in the story, while also serving as the advisor for Tomonami High School Karuta Club.
- Karuta style is offensive karuta, strongly influenced by Harada.
- Voiced by Kenji Takahashi, played by Kentaro Tamura in the live-action films.
- Like Hideo Harada, one of the central members of the karuta club 'Fuchu Shiranami-kai'.
Alternate names
Tsuboguchi Hiroshi
Hiroshi Tsuboguchi
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Middle-aged man with a calm demeanor wearing glasses. Has the dignified presence of a veteran karuta club player.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Glasses
- Calm expression
- Iconic items
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- Karuta cards
- Glasses
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Calm
- Detailed personality
- An excellent player who is calm, composed, and steady. Leads the club not only as a player but also as an advisor. His sincere attitude toward matches is impressive.
- Keywords
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- Composure
- Expert
- Calm
- Reliable
- Taciturn
- Talents
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- Karuta technique
- Strategic thinking
- Leadership
- Skills
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- Offensive karuta
- Instructional ability
- Match analysis
- Motivation
- Achieving victory for the club and promoting the growth of its members. Also making a name for himself as a formidable player.
History
- Backstory
- Respected A-class player belonging to the karuta club 'Fuchu Shiranami-kai'. After graduating from university, became a high school teacher and serves as the advisor for Tomonami High School Karuta Club. Strongly influenced by Hideo Harada, excels in offensive karuta.
- Work title
- Chihayafuru
- Media type
- Manga
Selected as East Japan Representative for Meijin Match
- Significant event
- Selected as East Japan Representative for Meijin Match
- Description
- In the story, selected as the East Japan representative for the Meijin match but depicted losing to Mumura, the West Japan representative.
Appointed Advisor for Tomonami High School Karuta Club
- Significant event
- Appointed Advisor for Tomonami High School Karuta Club
- Description
- After university graduation, serves as advisor at Tomonami High School.
Relationships
Hideo Harada
Mentor
Honed offensive karuta under Harada's teachings.
Chihaya Ayase
Student
Supports Chihaya and others as advisor for Tomonami High School Karuta Club.
Taichi Mashima
Fuchu Shiranami-kai
Fuchu Shiranami-kai: unknown
Media appearances
Chihayafuru
Manga / Supporting
Chihayafuru
Anime / Supporting
2011-2020
Chihayafuru -The Upper Phrase- / -The Lower Phrase- / -The Conclusion-
Movie / Supporting
2016-2018
Chihayafuru -Meguri-
TV drama / Supporting
July 2025- (scheduled)
Voice cast and creators
Kenji Takahashi
- Voice actor
- Kenji Takahashi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime
Kentaro Tamura
- Voice actor
- Kentaro Tamura
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Live-action Films
Yuki Suetsugu
- Creator name
- Yuki Suetsugu
- Role
- Original author
Kodansha
- Creator name
- Kodansha
- Role
- Publisher
Madhouse
- Creator name
- Madhouse
- Role
- Animation studio
Nippon Television Network
- Creator name
- Nippon Television Network
- Role
- Publisher
VAP
- Creator name
- VAP
- Role
- Licensee
ROBOT
- Creator name
- ROBOT
- Role
- Licensee
Kunihiko Hamada
- Creator name
- Kunihiko Hamada
- Role
- Character designer