Fuutarou Uesugi

Top-performing male high school student and tutor to the quintuplets

The protagonist of the series, a top-ranked student in his grade and outstanding high school boy. Coming from a poor family background, he takes on the role of tutor for the quintuplets, facing hardships while growing as a diligent individual.

Quotes

  • Hard work in studying will definitely pay off.
  • I'm doing my best too.
  • I want to protect the future of all five.
  • Studying is tough, but don't give up.
  • As the tutor of the quintuplets, let's work hard together.

Trivia

  • As an elementary schooler, he was a delinquent with dyed blonde hair.
  • He had no prior acquaintance with the sisters before taking the tutoring job.
  • Extremely poor at sports other than studying; he's athletically challenged.
  • Lacks romantic experience and is very oblivious to love.
  • His ahoge is a trademark and featured in official merchandise.
  • The story progresses in flashback form on the wedding day.

Alternate names

Fuutarou Fuutarou Fuutarou-kun

Tags

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
April 15

Appearance

Overall appearance
Height 178cm, characterized by sharp sanpaku eyes, a branched ahoge on the top of his head, and a serious expression. Usually wears a school uniform or tutor attire.
Height
Approximately 178cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Sanpaku eyes
  • Branched ahoge
Iconic items
  • School uniform
  • Tutor's textbooks
  • Student handbook
  • Photo from his blonde era

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Diligent
Detailed personality
Serious and hardworking. He has self-centered tendencies and lacks sociability, sometimes displaying a high-handed attitude toward others, but at his core, he is kind and considerate. Through his interactions with the quintuplets as their tutor, he experiences significant personal growth.
Keywords
  • Diligent
  • Serious
  • Self-centered
  • High-handed
  • Hardworking
  • Top student
  • Considerate
  • Clumsy
  • Shy
Talents
  • High academic ability
  • Sharp insight
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Patience
  • Excellent memory
Skills
  • Tutoring
  • Logical thinking
  • Study guidance
  • Communication (developing)
  • Problem analysis
Motivation
To guide all five quintuplets through high school graduation in order to repay the family debt.
Habits
Foul-mouthed and tends to speak his mind straightforwardly. Inexperienced in romance and oblivious to love.
Favorite foods
Homemade family cooking, Japanese food
Hobbies
Studying, Reading
Favorite colors
Blue
Favorite places
Library
Disliked situations
Social gatherings, Wasted time
Disliked foods
Unfavorable dishes
Disliked weather
Rainy days

History

Backstory
An academically excellent high school boy raised in a poor family burdened with debt. One day, he accepts a part-time job as the tutor for the quintuplet sisters after being introduced to it. He confronts their studies and problems head-on, earns their trust, and helps them grow.
Debut date
August 9, 2017
Work title
The Quintessential Quintuplets
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
One-shot

Appointed as tutor

Significant event
Appointed as tutor
Description
Begins working as the tutor for the quintuplets.

Gaining the quintuplets' trust

Significant event
Gaining the quintuplets' trust
Description
Gradually earns the trust of the sisters other than Nino and Itsuki.

Avoiding failing midterm

Significant event
Avoiding failing midterm
Description
During the exam to avoid failing grades, Nino covers for Fuutarou, securing his continuation as tutor.

Advancing to 3rd year high school

Significant event
Advancing to 3rd year high school
Description
Becomes classmates with the quintuplets and is appointed class president.

Wedding flashback

Significant event
Wedding flashback
Description
On the day of the wedding, recalls past encounters with the quintuplets and school life.

Relationships

Isanari Uesugi

Father

Father. A photographer with a wild personality. After losing his wife, he raised Fuutarou and his siblings single-handedly as a hardworking man.

Raiha Uesugi

Sibling

Younger sister. Cheerful and sociable, she supports her brother and is also liked by the quintuplets.

Ichika Nakano

Teammate

Builds a relationship of trust and comes to admire Fuutarou.

Nino Nakano

Rival

Initially hostile but gradually develops romantic feelings.

Miku Nakano

Friend

First to gain trust and promotes mutual growth.

Yotsuba Nakano

Best friend

Consistently cooperative and nominated him for class president.

Itsuki Nakano

Friend

Initially on bad terms but gradually become close.

Asahi High School 2nd and 3rd years

Asahi High School 2nd and 3rd years: leader

Media appearances

The Quintessential Quintuplets

Manga / Protagonist

August 2017 to February 2020 / All 14 volumes

The Quintessential Quintuplets

Anime / Protagonist

January to March 2019 / 12 episodes

The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬

Anime / Protagonist

January to March 2021 / 12 episodes

The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie

Movie / Protagonist

Released May 20, 2022

The Quintessential Quintuplets ∽

Anime / Protagonist

September 2023 / 2 episodes

The Quintessential Quintuplets＊

Anime / Protagonist

December 2024 / 2 episodes

The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬ ~Summer Memories Are Quintuplets Too~

Game / Protagonist

Released March 25, 2021

The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie ~Five Memories Spent With You~

Game / Protagonist

Released June 2, 2022

The Quintessential Quintuplets ~Five Promises to Keep With Her~

Game / Protagonist

Released September 7, 2023

Quintessential Princesses ~Fantasy, Abyss, and Magic Academy~

Game / Protagonist

Scheduled for release September 18, 2025

Voice cast and creators

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Voice actor
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime and movie versions
Notes
Adult period

Mutsumi Tamura

Voice actor
Mutsumi Tamura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Elementary school era

Negi Haruba

Creator name
Negi Haruba
Role
Original author

Michihisa Nakamura (Season 1)

Creator name
Michihisa Nakamura (Season 1)
Role
Character designer

Satoshi Katsumata (Season 2 onward)

Creator name
Satoshi Katsumata (Season 2 onward)
Role
Character designer

Tezuka Productions (Season 1)

Creator name
Tezuka Productions (Season 1)
Role
Animation studio

Bibury Animation Studios (Season 2 onward)

Creator name
Bibury Animation Studios (Season 2 onward)
Role
Animation studio

Kodansha

Creator name
Kodansha
Role
Publisher

TBS Television

Creator name
TBS Television
Role
Licensee

Related goods

Ahoge Headband

Item name
Ahoge Headband
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular

Fuutarou Uesugi Figure

Item name
Fuutarou Uesugi Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Character Stationery Set

Item name
Character Stationery Set
Category
Stationery
Availability
Regular

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