Inoue Yoshikazu

The baseball team's strict yet warm coach

The coach of the baseball team, serving as the mentor for protagonists Uesugi Tatsuya and Kazuya. A reliable figure who supports the players mentally as well.

Quotes

  • Practice until you win
  • One pitch, one soul
  • Teamwork is true strength

Trivia

  • Coach Inoue is depicted as the mental pillar for the players in the original manga.
  • In the live-action drama adaptation, the coach role was also an important character.

Alternate names

Yoshikazu-sensei Coach Inoue

Tags

baseball sports coach mentor coming-of-age growth bonds Mitsuru Adachi anime

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Handsome features befitting a sportsman. Calm atmosphere, always wearing a coach's uniform or sportswear.
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Athletic demeanor
  • Calm expression
Iconic items
  • Coach's cap
  • Sportswear
  • Whistle

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Coach
Detailed personality
A coach who combines strictness with kindness. Understands the players' personalities and feelings, guides them appropriately to grow the team. Strong sense of responsibility and diligently supports the players.
Keywords
  • strict
  • compassionate
  • responsible
  • leadership
  • calm
Motto
Effort and bonds bring victory
Talents
  • Baseball tactics knowledge
  • Eye for spotting players' talents
  • Team building
Skills
  • Coaching
  • Mental counseling
  • Match strategy planning
Motivation
To raise the players into top-class baseball players and achieve the highest results as a team.
Habits
Takes deep breaths before matches and speaks to each player individually.
Favorite foods
onigiri, miso soup
Favorite places
baseball field, practice ground
Disliked situations
laziness, dishonesty
Disliked weather
heavy rain

History

Backstory
Former baseball player who became a coach after retirement. Appointed as the baseball coach for the local high school, leading the team including talented twin brothers.
Debut date
March 1, 1981
Work title
Touch
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Original manga start

Appointment as baseball coach

Significant event
Appointment as baseball coach
Description
Appointed as the protagonists' high school baseball coach and dedicates himself to team development.

Koshien qualification guidance

Significant event
Koshien qualification guidance
Description
Guides the team to the Koshien tournament, supporting the players' growth.

Mental support

Significant event
Mental support
Description
Empathizes with players' troubles and conflicts, providing emotional support.

Relationships

Uesugi Tatsuya

Mentoring

Encouraged and guided Tatsuya to overcome his injury.

Uesugi Kazuya

Mentoring

Recognized Kazuya's talent and encouraged further growth.

High school baseball team

High school baseball team: leader

Media appearances

Touch

Manga / Supporting

Serialization started in 1981

Touch

Anime / Supporting

1985 TV anime series

Touch Movie

Movie / Supporting

1986 theatrical release

Voice cast and creators

Unknown

Voice actor
Unknown
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Mitsuru Adachi

Creator name
Mitsuru Adachi
Role
Original author

Related goods

Touch Inoue Yoshikazu Figure

Item name
Touch Inoue Yoshikazu Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited