Gorou Doumoto

Quotes

"There are no absolutes in competition"
"Having lost once will someday become a great asset"
"The way the game starts is crucial"
"Think about next year and the year after"
"Full-court press can only be used by the fastest team in Japan"

Trivia

A strategist who selects players with next year and the year after in mind.
Despite being the Interhigh champion school, Sannoh Industrial's Interhigh arc appears only in the original manga, not the anime.
Trusts each player individually and has firm conviction in their deployment.
His figure kneeling quietly to watch during matches is impressive.
Even after defeat, offers warm words of encouragement to the players.

Alternate names

Gorou Coach Doumoto Ace Coach Doumoto

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male

Appearance

Overall appearance: Age unknown, dignified white-haired coach. His posture of bending forward while watching the court is impressive.
Hair color: Silver
Distinguishing features: White hair

Gentle expression

Calm gaze
Iconic items: Coach's jacket

Glasses

Strategy board

White hair

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Calm
Detailed personality: Excels in analytical skills and insight, prioritizing not only short-term victories but also the team's long-term growth. A master coach who strives to draw out the maximum potential of each player's talents. A warm-hearted and considerate leader.
Keywords: Calm and composed

Strategist

Insight

Ace coach

Patient

Tolerant

Team-oriented

Foresight
Motto: There are no absolutes in competition
Talents: Tactical development

High insight

Calm judgment

Player development

Team management
Skills: Full-court press coaching

In-game situation assessment

Motivation management

Opponent analysis

Game orchestration
Motivation: Interhigh consecutive championships and the team's ongoing strengthening
Habits: Often kneels on the bench during games to observe

History

Backstory: As coach of Sannoh Industrial High School, led the team to a legendary three consecutive championships. Known as a wise general who carefully evaluates each player and advances team strengthening from a long-term perspective.
Work title: SLAM DUNK
Media type: Manga

Commanded Interhigh 3 consecutive championships

Significant event: Commanded Interhigh 3 consecutive championships
Description: Led Akita Prefecture representative Sannoh Industrial High School to three consecutive Interhigh victories.

Match against Shohoku High School

Significant event: Match against Shohoku High School
Description: Faced Shohoku High School in the Interhigh second round. Prepared countermeasures without neglecting research even against an obscure school.

Trust in players

Significant event: Trust in players
Description: Respects each player's talents and emphasizes player usage considering future growth. Demonstrates the prowess of an ace coach through decisions like starting first-year Miki-o.

Relationships

Kazunari Fukatsu

Teammate

Supports the team as Sannoh's PG.

Masashi Kawata

Teammate

The team's pillar as Japan's strongest center.

Mitsuyoshi Anzai

Rival

Former university coach and rival ace coach of the same era.

Sannoh Industrial High School Basketball Club

Sannoh Industrial High School Basketball Club: leader

Media appearances

SLAM DUNK

Manga / Supporting

Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump in the 1990s

SLAM DUNK TV Anime

Anime / Supporting

1993-1996 TV series

THE FIRST SLAM DUNK

Movie / Supporting

2022 theatrical release

Voice cast and creators

Shunichi Maki

Voice actor: Shunichi Maki
Language: Japanese
Version or series: THE FIRST SLAM DUNK

Takehiko Inoue

Creator name: Takehiko Inoue
Role: Original author

unknown

Creator name: unknown
Role: Animation studio

Shueisha

Creator name: Shueisha
Role: Publisher