Mitsuyoshi Anzai
The gentle coach of Shohoku High School's basketball team
The gentle coach of Shohoku High School's basketball team and a former All-Japan player. A leader deeply trusted by his players.
Quotes
- If you give up, the game ends there.
- There are things more important than winning.
- Don't panic, do everything you can right now.
- Heart hot, head cool.
- You guys can do it. I believe in you.
Trivia
- Said to be modeled after Takehiko Inoue's mentor.
- Never loses his temper in the work, always calm.
- Voice actor Masato Tsujimura is highly regarded among original fans.
- Coach Anzai's famous quotes are passed down in the anime and manga world.
- The character's personality greatly contributes to the team's unity.
Alternate names
Coach
Coach Anzai
Mr. Anzai
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A slightly middle-aged gentlemanly man with an impressive gentle expression. Slim build with black hair mixed with white.
- Height
- About 170cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Hair mixed with white
- Gentle gaze
- Gentle atmosphere
- Iconic items
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- Glasses
- Suit
- Basketball whistle
- Athletic shoes
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Gentle
- Detailed personality
- A calm and highly tolerant person of character. A great coach who encourages players strictly yet kindly, drawing out their confidence.
- Keywords
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- Kind
- Calm
- Tolerance
- Leadership
- Patient
- Trusted
- Wise
- Motto
- Effort will surely be rewarded
- Talents
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- Basketball knowledge and experience
- Talent for nurturing people
- Strategy planning
- Mental support
- Precise instructions
- Skills
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- Coaching techniques
- Discovering players' potential
- Match analysis and countermeasures
- Team management
- Communication
- Motivation
- To lead Shohoku High School's basketball team to national victory
- Habits
- Speaks in a gentle tone but demonstrates decisiveness when needed
- Favorite foods
- Japanese food, Fish dishes, Green tea
- Hobbies
- Watching games, Tactics research
History
- Backstory
- With extensive experience as a former All-Japan basketball player, after retirement, serves as the coach of Shohoku High School's basketball team. Treats students gently and promotes their mental growth.
- Debut date
- October 1, 1990
- Work title
- SLAM DUNK
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Volume 1
Appointment as Shohoku High School Basketball Team Coach
- Significant event
- Appointment as Shohoku High School Basketball Team Coach
- Description
- Warmly supports a passionate team full of problem children, aiming for the national tournament.
Tactics in important matches
- Significant event
- Tactics in important matches
- Description
- Even when at a disadvantage, motivates players to victory with calm judgment and encouragement.
Building trust with players
- Significant event
- Building trust with players
- Description
- Understands each player's humanity and becomes their mental support.
Relationships
Hanamichi Sakuragi
Teammate
Initially reckless, but grew through the coach's guidance.
Kaede Rukawa
Teammate
As a talented player, receives the coach's full expectations.
Shohoku High School Basketball Team
Shohoku High School Basketball Team: leader
Media appearances
SLAM DUNK
Manga / Supporting
Serialization started in 1990
SLAM DUNK TV Series
Anime / Supporting
1993 TV Series
Voice cast and creators
Masato Tsujimura
- Voice actor
- Masato Tsujimura
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Edition
Kiyoshi Kobayashi
- Voice actor
- Kiyoshi Kobayashi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical Version
Takehiko Inoue
- Creator name
- Takehiko Inoue
- Role
- Original author
Takehiko Inoue
- Creator name
- Takehiko Inoue
- Role
- Character designer
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Toei Animation
- Creator name
- Toei Animation
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Mitsuyoshi Anzai Figure
- Item name
- Mitsuyoshi Anzai Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Mitsuyoshi Anzai Famous Quotes T-Shirt
- Item name
- Mitsuyoshi Anzai Famous Quotes T-Shirt
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular