Nozomi Takamiya
The shortest and most overweight member of the Sakuragi Squad
The shortest and most overweight member of the Sakuragi Squad appearing in the basketball-centered youth story 'SLAM DUNK'.
Trivia
- Nozomi Takamiya is loved by many fans as the Sakuragi Squad's mood maker in comedic scenes.
- Fewer match appearances compared to other members, but has an outstanding presence.
- In the original work, sometimes appears only by name or with limited screenshots.
Alternate names
Nozomi Takamiya
Nozomi
Takamiya
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Very short in stature, somewhat overweight with a characteristically rounded body shape. Features a bright and approachable expression.
- Height
- Approximately 160cm
- Weight
- Somewhat heavy
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Overweight build
- Short stature
- Round face
- Iconic items
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- Sakuragi Squad uniform
- Headband
- Basketball
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cheerful
- Detailed personality
- As a member of the Sakuragi Squad, energetic and caring toward friends. Somewhat oblivious but always serves as the mood maker, calming those around.
- Keywords
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- Cheerful
- Mood maker
- Friend-oriented
- Laid-back
- Oblivious
- Talents
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- Ability to energize the team
- Tenacity
- Basic basketball moves
- Skills
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- Teammate support
- Teamwork enhancement
- Body-check plays
- Motivation
- Hypes up the team alongside Hanamichi Sakuragi and others, aiming for the national tournament.
- Habits
- Unique speech rhythm with awkward timing, often says incorrect things but remains endearing.
- Favorite foods
- Curry rice, Onigiri, Ramen
- Hobbies
- Basketball, Hanging out with friends
- Favorite places
- Gymnasium, Around the Sakuragi home
- Favorite colors
- Red, Blue
- Music
- Upbeat pop
- Disliked foods
- Overly spicy food
- Disliked situations
- Being isolated, Being scolded
History
- Backstory
- A member of the high school basketball team's Sakuragi Squad, acts cheerfully to liven up the team despite not being physically suited for basketball. However, serves as an important mood maker for the team.
- Debut date
- 1990
- Work title
- SLAM DUNK
- Media type
- Manga
Sakuragi Squad formation
- Significant event
- Sakuragi Squad formation
- Description
- Appears as a squad member livening up the team with comrades centered on Hanamichi Sakuragi.
Match participation
- Significant event
- Match participation
- Description
- Rarely participates in actual matches but continues rear support for the team.
Bonds with comrades
- Significant event
- Bonds with comrades
- Description
- Builds deep bonds with Hanamichi Sakuragi and other members, functioning as a key element of teamwork.
Relationships
Hanamichi Sakuragi
Best friend
Active together as central members of the Sakuragi Squad.
Takenori Akagi
Teammate
Presence as a comrade supporting the team leader.
Kaede Rukawa
Teammate
Cooperates as a teammate despite being rivals.
Sakuragi Squad
Sakuragi Squad: moodmaker
Media appearances
SLAM DUNK
Manga / Supporting
Serialized 1990–1996
SLAM DUNK TV Anime
Anime / Supporting
Aired in 1993
Voice cast and creators
Takehiko Inoue
- Creator name
- Takehiko Inoue
- Role
- Original author
Takehiko Inoue
- Creator name
- Takehiko Inoue
- Role
- Character designer