Takenori Akagi

Guardian Deity Under the Basket

Shohoku High School third-year captain and center, known as the guardian deity under the basket. The team's main pillar, supported by strict guidance and overwhelming physical ability.

Quotes

  • A man who loves basketball more than anyone
  • I don't need to be the protagonist. We have plenty of guys who can be protagonists.
  • Basketball is a team sport
  • Even good basketball players can get benched
  • Makes them do 1cm hip lifts (air squats) for training

Trivia

  • The name 'Gorilla Dunk' is a forbidden word in front of him
  • Tall since elementary school and experienced rapid growth
  • 193cm at high school entrance, still poor at dribbling and free throws when joining
  • Family of four: parents and younger sister
  • Excellent in English, praised by teachers
  • Many members quit due to strict coaching

Alternate names

Gori Monster Hubby

Tags

Basketball Shohoku High School Center Captain Gorilla Dunk Siblings Hot-blooded Sports Manga Takehiko Inoue

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
May 10

Appearance

Overall appearance
Tall and muscular build. Possesses an intimidating presence and strength, with an appearance reminiscent of a gorilla.
Height
197cm
Weight
93kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Muscular physique
  • Stern expression
  • Gorilla-like impression
Iconic items
  • Shohoku High School Basketball Uniform
  • Converse Conquest PRO-HI (basketball shoes)
  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar poster (in his room)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Hot-blooded
Detailed personality
Strict with a strong sense of responsibility, coaches team members harshly as captain. On the other hand, kind to family and friends, and has a polite side. Deep passion and love for basketball.
Keywords
  • Strict
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Polite
  • Hot-blooded
  • Kind
  • Competitive
  • Hard worker
  • Leadership
Motto
A man who loves basketball more than anyone
Talents
  • Overwhelming physical ability
  • Dominance under the basket
  • Blocking ability
  • Power plays
  • Ironclad defense
  • High scoring sense
Skills
  • Dunk shot (Gorilla Dunk)
  • Fly swat (block)
  • Basketball fundamentals (improved through practice)
  • English translation ability (excellent academics)
  • Team coaching
Motivation
Achieving the dream of national championship and uniting the team.
Habits
Sometimes shouts 'Uho' to psych himself up. Also makes members do air squats as part of strict coaching.
Favorite foods
Meals with family
Hobbies
Collecting basketball-related goods, Solo practice
Favorite places
Shohoku High School, His room
Disliked situations
Basketball being insulted, Team members' laziness

History

Backstory
From elementary school, a basketball player aiming for national domination. Grew up competing with childhood friend Aota and entered Shohoku High School. Large build from young age, 173cm tall in 6th grade. Grew from 193cm to 197cm after high school entrance. Leverages his superior physique even among experienced players, leads the team through rigorous practice. Active as the prefecture's No.1 center. Received college scouts but ultimately did not accept recommendation. Family of four: parents and sister Haruko, with many basketball items decorating his room.
Debut date
December 9, 1990
Work title
SLAM DUNK
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 4 "Gorilla Geezer"

Joining Shohoku High School Basketball Club

Significant event
Joining Shohoku High School Basketball Club
Description
As captain, demonstrates strict leadership and leads the team.

Interhigh Appearance

Significant event
Interhigh Appearance
Description
Despite injury, recorded top score of 33 points and greatly contributed to the team.

Shohoku Basketball Club and Delinquent Group's Study Camp

Significant event
Shohoku Basketball Club and Delinquent Group's Study Camp
Description
Focuses on supporting and coaching members, fulfilling his role as leader.

Appearance in Theatrical "THE FIRST SLAM DUNK"

Significant event
Appearance in Theatrical "THE FIRST SLAM DUNK"
Description
Newly depicts his 2nd-year practices and matches, along with strict coaching and true intentions toward junior Miyagi.

Relationships

Haruko Akagi

Sibling

Younger sister. Usually kind, but said to become strict when it comes to basketball.

Kiminobu Kogure

Mentor

Teammate and best friend since childhood, chasing the national championship dream together.

Hisashi Mitsui

Rival

Initially rivals upon joining the club, but later deepened understanding.

Ryota Miyagi

Teammate

Strict coaching relationship with high expectations.

Noboru Aota

Rival

Childhood friend from elementary school and competitive rival.

Shohoku High School Basketball Club

Shohoku High School Basketball Club: leader

Media appearances

SLAM DUNK

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 1990

SLAM DUNK

Anime / Protagonist

1993 TV Anime

THE FIRST SLAM DUNK

Movie / Protagonist

2022 Theatrical Version

Slam Dunk: Conquer the Nation, Hanamichi Sakuragi

Movie / Protagonist

Theatrical 2nd film

TV Anime Slam Dunk 2: Interhigh Preliminaries Complete Edition!!

Game / Protagonist

Voice cast and creators

Kiyoyuki Yanada

Voice actor
Kiyoyuki Yanada
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version
Notes
Original main voice actor

Megumi Ogata

Voice actor
Megumi Ogata
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Voice as a boy

Kenta Miyake

Voice actor
Kenta Miyake
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical Anime "THE FIRST SLAM DUNK"
Notes
New cast

Takehiko Inoue

Creator name
Takehiko Inoue
Role
Original author

Takehiko Inoue

Creator name
Takehiko Inoue
Role
Character designer

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