Shusaku Koishikawa

Poka-saku

An A-class player in the K University Karuta Club. After graduating from university, he got a job at Oishi Tengudo. He makes a very high number of mistakes, but he is a strong player with high mental fortitude and skill.

Quotes

  • Poka-saku won't lose, don't worry, don't worry!
  • I make many mistakes, but what comes after is the real battle.
  • Video editing is also a weapon for karuta.
  • I'm a positive monster!
  • Even with mistakes, I won't lose—that mental strength is my power.

Trivia

  • Called 'Poka-saku' due to his high number of mistakes.
  • After university graduation, he joined Oishi Tengudo.
  • Handles practice and YouTube video production with Momo Yuikawa.
  • Video editing is a hobby, and he is skilled in video editing techniques.
  • During university, he served as Suo Meijin's practice partner every autumn.
  • A unique player who can win despite many mistakes.

Alternate names

Kosaku

Tags

Chihayafuru Competitive Karuta Oishi Tengudo College Student Tokyo Kyoto Sports Manga Youth Manga Character

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A young college student. There is no particularly distinctive description of his appearance.
Distinguishing features
  • No notable physical features
Iconic items
  • Non-standard karuta cards (manufacturer)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Optimistic
Detailed personality
He makes many mistakes and failures are noticeable, but he maintains a positive attitude without getting down. He has strong mental fortitude and a positive personality.
Keywords
  • Optimistic
  • Cheerful
  • Mentally strong
  • Optimistic
  • Competitive
  • Challenger
  • Sportsmanship
  • Sense of responsibility
Talents
  • Competitive karuta skill
  • Mental toughness
  • Positive attitude
Skills
  • Karuta machine manufacturing
  • Video editing
  • Game footage creation
Motivation
To improve his karuta skills and stabilize his performance, and to serve as a practice partner for Momo Yuikawa.
Habits
He makes many mistakes but tackles them positively without worrying.

History

Backstory
During university, he was an A-class player in the K University Karuta Club. Despite his noticeable mistakes, he is a skilled player who can win with his mental toughness. After graduating, he joined Oishi Tengudo and the Kyoto Myojo-kai. He has a hobby of video editing and handles YouTube video production for Momo Yuikawa. He produces many non-standard karuta machines, which give him an advantage in matches.
Work title
Chihayafuru
Media type
Manga

Employment at Oishi Tengudo after university graduation

Significant event
Employment at Oishi Tengudo after university graduation
Description
Joined the karuta manufacturing company Oishi Tengudo and began activities as a manufacturer.

Joined karuta club

Significant event
Joined karuta club
Description
Joined Kyoto Myojo-kai and became active as an A-class player.

Video editing

Significant event
Video editing
Description
Handles video editing and YouTube video production.

Intense matches in competitions

Significant event
Intense matches in competitions
Description
Gains experience through joint practice and matches with Momo Yuikawa.

Gained attention as a unique player

Significant event
Gained attention as a unique player
Description
Despite many mistakes, he fights evenly with top-class players with his innate positive spirit.

Relationships

Momo Yuikawa

While serving as her practice partner for the Queen's challenger match, he confesses multiple times but gets rejected each time.

Kyoto Myojo-kai

Kyoto Myojo-kai: unknown

Oishi Tengudo

Oishi Tengudo: unknown

K University Karuta Club

K University Karuta Club: unknown

Media appearances

Chihayafuru

Manga / Supporting

Chihayafuru

Anime / Supporting

TV anime version, etc.

Voice cast and creators

Katsuya Fukunishi

Voice actor
Katsuya Fukunishi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Katsuya Fukunishi

Voice actor
Katsuya Fukunishi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action drama version

Yuki Suekane

Creator name
Yuki Suekane
Role
Original author

Yuki Suekane

Creator name
Yuki Suekane
Role
Illustrator

Related goods

Chihayafuru Official Karuta Machine (Non-standard product)

Item name
Chihayafuru Official Karuta Machine (Non-standard product)
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular