Isao Kuriyama

President of the Fukui Nangu-kai. Has connections from Arata's grandfather's generation.

Trivia

  • Was childhood friends and rivals with Hideo Harada.
  • Supports competitive karuta from Arata's grandfather's era as president of the Fukui Nangu-kai.

Tags

Competitive karuta Manga Anime Fukui Fukui Nangu-kai President Support character Sports manga Youth

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Elderly man. Possesses the dignity of a veteran in competitive karuta.

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
A composed figure who watches over and supports the new generation as a senior statesman in the competitive karuta world. Was childhood friends and rivals with Hideo Harada in his youth.
Keywords
  • Calmness
  • Seasoned
  • Approachable
  • Tolerance
  • Dignity
Motivation
Wishes for the development of the Fukui Nangu-kai, nurturing of the next generation, and healthy interactions among the new generation.

History

Backstory
Childhood friends with Hideo Harada in the past, and has been involved in competitive karuta activities for many years. Continues to support the young generation like Arata as president of the Fukui Nangu-kai.
Work title
Chihayafuru
Media type
Manga

Connection with Arata's grandfather Wataya Hajime

Significant event
Connection with Arata's grandfather Wataya Hajime
Description
Has had exchanges since the time when Arata's grandfather Wataya Hajime was alive, and supports Arata.

Inauguration as president of the Fukui Nangu-kai

Significant event
Inauguration as president of the Fukui Nangu-kai
Description
Leads the region's competitive karuta as president of the Fukui Nangu-kai.

Relationships

Hideo Harada

Rival

Long friendship and rivalry since childhood.

Arata Wataya

Mentor

Watches over and supports Arata from his grandfather's generation.

Fukui Nangu-kai

Fukui Nangu-kai: leader

Media appearances

Chihayafuru

Manga / Supporting

Chihayafuru

Anime / Supporting

Chihayafuru: Kami no Ku, Shimo no Ku, Musubi

Movie / Supporting

Chihayafuru -Meguri-

Television drama / Supporting

Scheduled to start on July 9, 2025

Voice cast and creators

Yūya Murakami

Voice actor
Yūya Murakami
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version

Yuki Endō

Creator name
Yuki Endō
Role
Original author

Kodansha

Creator name
Kodansha
Role
Licensee

Related goods