Kaede Rukawa

Shohoku High School's ace player and cool genius basketball player

Shohoku High School's ace player and a cool genius basketball high school freshman. Excels in scoring and is a leader for the team.

Quotes

  • I won't forgive anyone who disturbs my sleep
  • I'd rather cooperate than lose
  • I will become Japan's top high school player
  • I always accept a fight that's brought to me
  • Basketball is everything to me

Trivia

  • His jersey number changed from 10 to 11 at one point.
  • Star player in junior high, scouted by many high schools but chose Shohoku.
  • Often dozes off during class or after practice.
  • Likes Western music and carries a portable music player.
  • Was criticized for self-centered play before the Sannoh game but overcame it.

Alternate names

Rukawa Fox Sleeping Guy

Tags

Sports Manga Basketball High School Student Shohoku High School Genius Player Rival Cool Taciturn Loves Sleeping

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
January 1

Appearance

Overall appearance
Tall at 187cm with a slim build, a cool-looking male high school student characterized by black hair and sharp, narrow eyes. Wears a black wristband on his left arm during games.
Height
187cm
Weight
75kg
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Sharp, narrow eyes
  • Black wristband (left arm)
  • Slim and tall stature
Iconic items
  • Black wristband
  • Basketball shoes
  • Shooting form

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cool
Detailed personality
Taciturn and cynical, appears cold and rude usually, but passionate about basketball, sore loser. Indifferent to women and prefers a laid-back lifestyle.
Keywords
  • Taciturn
  • Sore loser
  • Laid-back
  • Cool
  • Hot-blooded
  • Loves sleeping
  • Self-centered
Motto
I won't forgive anyone who disturbs my sleep
Talents
  • High scoring ability
  • Multi-player
  • Passing
  • Double team handling
  • Calm judgment
Skills
  • Dunk shot
  • One-hand shot
  • Defense
  • Stamina management
  • 1on1
Motivation
Aims to become Japan's top high school basketball player and study abroad in America
Habits
Often dozes off during class or after practice. Listens to Western music on a music player.
Favorite foods
Unknown
Hobbies
Sleeping, Listening to Western music
Favorite colors
Black

History

Backstory
Star player at Tomigaoka Junior High, scouted by many high schools but chose nearby weak Shohoku High School. Immediately after enrollment, defeated the delinquent gang alone, showing his strength. Initially antagonistic with Hanamichi Sakuragi but became lifelong rivals. More passionate about basketball than anyone, respected by those around him for his unique laid-back personality.
Debut date
circa 1990
Work title
SLAM DUNK
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 2 'It's Kaede Rukawa'

Enrollment in Shohoku High School

Significant event
Enrollment in Shohoku High School
Description
Enrolled from Tomigaoka Junior High to Shohoku High School and demonstrated his strength in a fight with the delinquent gang on the rooftop.

Building relationship with Hanamichi Sakuragi

Significant event
Building relationship with Hanamichi Sakuragi
Description
After clashes in school, they developed a strong rivalry.

Performance in Interhigh qualifiers

Significant event
Performance in Interhigh qualifiers
Description
Played as the central player in the Kanagawa Prefecture tournament, selected for Kanagawa Best 5.

Selected for All-Japan High School Team

Significant event
Selected for All-Japan High School Team
Description
Selected for All-Japan High School team after Interhigh, pursuing dream of studying abroad in America.

Appearance in 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK' theatrical version

Significant event
Appearance in 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK' theatrical version
Description
New theatrical version with recast voice actors and additional depictions.

Relationships

Ryota Miyagi

Teammate

Fellow teammate fighting for Shohoku's victory

Hisashi Mitsui

Teammate

Teammates in the basketball club

Shohoku High School Basketball Club

Shohoku High School Basketball Club: leader

Media appearances

SLAM DUNK

Manga / Protagonist

1990年代

SLAM DUNK TV Anime Series

Anime / Protagonist

1993年-1996年

THE FIRST SLAM DUNK

Movie / Protagonist

2022年劇場版

SLAM DUNK Related Games

Game / Protagonist

Voice cast and creators

Koichi Midorikawa

Voice actor
Koichi Midorikawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Series

Shinichiro Kamio

Voice actor
Shinichiro Kamio
Language
Japanese
Version or series
THE FIRST SLAM DUNK Theatrical Version

Takehiko Inoue

Creator name
Takehiko Inoue
Role
Original author

Related goods

Kaede Rukawa Figure

Item name
Kaede Rukawa Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

SLAM DUNK Basketball Uniform

Item name
SLAM DUNK Basketball Uniform
Category
Apparel
Availability
Regular

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