Kazuma Takasago
Kainan's technical center
Center of Kainan High School's basketball team. A capable player similar to Akagi with a technical playing style.
Trivia
- Takasago's playstyle resembles Tsuyoshi Akagi's but is depicted as more technical.
- Demonstrated presence as Kainan's center in the match against Shohoku.
Alternate names
Kazuma Takasago
Takasago
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Sharp-featured and large-bodied basketball player. Resembles Akagi in appearance with a stable and reassuring presence.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Large and muscular build
- Sharp and serious gaze
- Iconic items
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- Basketball uniform
- Headband
- Basketball shoes
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Calm
- Detailed personality
- As the team's pillar, calmly and composedly controls the game, utilizing technical skills to contribute to offense and defense. Maintains a calm attitude while harboring intense fighting spirit within.
- Keywords
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- Calm
- Technical player
- Sense of responsibility
- Team player
- Mental pillar
- Talents
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- Basketball techniques
- Rebounding ability
- Positioning
- Team tactics understanding
- Skills
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- Basic center position movements
- Man-to-man defense
- Passing
- Blocking
- Motivation
- Contribute to Kainan High School's national championship and lead the team to victory.
- Favorite foods
- Curry rice, Yakiniku, Ramen
- Hobbies
- Basketball, Strength training
History
- Backstory
- Active as the ace center of Kainan High School. Receives high evaluation for technical playstyle. Also has a rival-like presence to Akagi.
- Debut date
- October 1, 1990
- Work title
- SLAM DUNK
- Media type
- Manga
National Tournament Appearance
- Significant event
- National Tournament Appearance
- Description
- Participated in the national tournament as Kainan's center and greatly contributed to the team's victory.
Match against Shohoku
- Significant event
- Match against Shohoku
- Description
- In the match against protagonists' Shohoku High School, battled fiercely as the central player.
Relationships
Tsuyoshi Akagi
Rival
In the Kainan vs. Shohoku match, mutually recognized each other as worthy rivals.
Kainan High School Basketball Team
Kainan High School Basketball Team: leader
Media appearances
SLAM DUNK
Manga / Supporting
Serialization started in 1990
SLAM DUNK TV Anime
Anime / Supporting
Aired from 1993 to 1996
Voice cast and creators
Takehiko Inoue
- Creator name
- Takehiko Inoue
- Role
- Original author
Takehiko Inoue
- Creator name
- Takehiko Inoue
- Role
- Character designer
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher