Kimimaro Kogure

The team's reliable confidant

Shohoku High School 3rd-year vice-captain and amiable team's reliable confidant.

Quotes

  • "All I can do is give my all for the team."
  • "I believe in everyone."
  • "Stay calm without panicking."
  • "It's over if you give up."
  • "We can become strong because we have comrades."

Trivia

  • Frequently plays the role of the team's mental support as vice-captain.
  • Prefers modest and reliable plays over flashy standout plays in the series.
  • The anime voice actor has changed multiple times.
  • According to author Takehiko Inoue, one of the models is a real person.
  • Affectionately nicknamed 'Kim' by fans.

Alternate names

Kimimaro Kogure Vice-captain Kim

Tags

Basketball High school student Vice-captain Shohoku High School Slam Dunk Amiable Team play Sports manga Loyal to friends

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Short black hair with a gentle expression, a refreshing appearance befitting a high school student.
Height
Approximately 175cm
Weight
Unknown
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Gentle gaze
  • Distinctive in uniform
Iconic items
  • Shohoku High School basketball uniform
  • Wristbands
  • Basketball shoes

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Amiable
Detailed personality
Calm and composed personality. A reliable confidant for teammates and excels as a mediator.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Dedicated
  • Calm
  • Highly cooperative
  • Sincere
Talents
  • Basic basketball techniques
  • Mental support for teammates
  • Judgment
Skills
  • Leadership as vice-captain
  • Defense
  • Situational judgment
Motivation
To strive for the team's victory and continue supporting teammates.
Favorite foods
Japanese food, Fruit
Hobbies
Reading, Basketball
Disliked situations
Team discord, Irresponsible behavior

History

Backstory
Shohoku High School basketball team's 3rd-year vice-captain. Trusted by teammates and underclassmen due to his amiable and considerate personality. Unlike the mood maker, he plays a crucial role as mental support.
Debut date
October 1, 1990
Work title
SLAM DUNK
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Volume 1

Vice-captain appointment

Significant event
Vice-captain appointment
Description
Assumes the position of supporting the team as vice-captain of Shohoku High School basketball team.

Inter-High participation

Significant event
Inter-High participation
Description
Participates in the National High School Basketball Championship with the team.

Relationships

Takenori Akagi

Leader

Supports the captain from the vice-captain position.

Shohoku High School Basketball Team

Shohoku High School Basketball Team: vice-captain

Media appearances

SLAM DUNK

Manga / Supporting

Serialized 1990-1996

SLAM DUNK TV Anime

Anime / Supporting

Aired 1993-1996

SLAM DUNK Movie

Movie / Supporting

Released 1994

Voice cast and creators

Unsei Ishizuka

Voice actor
Unsei Ishizuka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version
Notes
Original voice actor

Takayuki Sugou

Voice actor
Takayuki Sugou
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Movies etc.

Takehiko Inoue

Creator name
Takehiko Inoue
Role
Original author

Takehiko Inoue

Creator name
Takehiko Inoue
Role
Character designer

Toei Animation

Creator name
Toei Animation
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Kimimaro Kogure Figure

Item name
Kimimaro Kogure Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

SLAM DUNK Uniform Replica

Item name
SLAM DUNK Uniform Replica
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited