Shiraishi Kuranosuke
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| Shiraishi Kuranosuke | |
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| Kanji | 白石蔵ノ介 |
| Kana | しらいしくらのすけ |
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| Characteristics | |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 15 |
| Height | 178 cm |
| Weight | 66 kg |
| Birthday | April 14 |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Shoe Size | 27.0 |
| Eyesight (Unaided) | 1.5 (both eyes) |
| Blood Type | B |
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| School | |
| Current School | Shitenhouji (3rd Year) |
| Class | 3-2 |
| Seat | 14 |
| Former School(s) | School |
| Tennis | |
| Club Position | Captain |
| Dominant Arm | Left |
| Play Style | All-rounder |
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| Shoes | Diadora Speedzone Pro |
| Racket(s) | Mizuno Wenew 900Ti |
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| Manga Debut | Genius 249 |
| Anime Debut | Episode (Episode 1 of Nationals OVA) |
| Seiyuu | Yoshimasa Hosoya |
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Shiraishi Kuranosuke (白石蔵ノ介, Shiraishi Kuranosuke) is a 3rd year student and captain of the tennis club at Shitenhouji Middle School. He is known for his calm disposition and his absolute mastery of the fundamentals of tennis. His signature Bible Tennis style has earned him the nickname of "Shitenhouji's Bible."
Appearance
Shiraishi has brown eyes and medium length blonde hair. In the manga, his hair varies from white to silver to ash blonde, but in the anime as well as the wig used for Tenimyu his hair is ash blonde. In Doki Doki Survival for the 3DS, his hair is light brown.
He wears a bandage over his left hand covering from his fingers up to his elbow. Under the bandage is a golden gauntlet that is used for training his arm by adding extra weight to his swings.
In official art, he is always dressed stylishly and maturely for his age. He usually is seen wearing suit jackets, cardigans, or sweaters over t-shirts.
Personality
Shiraishi is known for being the generally friendly, calm, and collected captain of Shitenhouji who has perfected the fundamentals of tennis. He initially believes that practicing the fundamentals is the key to growing Shitenhouji to a nationally competitive team, but Zaizen Hikaru joins the team in Shiraishi's second year and shows him dissonance is their strength. Shiraishi then encourages the team to practice their individual tennis styles to become stronger. He also is the first to admit that his own tennis style is "boring."
In the match with Fuji Shuusuke, he shows that he is able to calmly assess his opponent and easily returns the triple counters once he pauses to think strategically about the shots. He grows frustrated with Fuji not showing the strength that could match Tezuka. He expresses his extreme disappointment with Fuji to goad him into playing at his full strength. He did this before in his second year when playing doubles with Oshitari Kenya against Tachibana Kippei and Chitose Senri (anime only). His calm exterior does not break in the match with Fuji, even as Fuji brings the match to match point. It is only on the very last shot that Shiraishi shows he may have been caught wrong-footed.
He is able to keep Tooyama Kintarou in line by threatening him with his "poison hand," claiming that is what is under the bandages on his arm. Yanagi Renji takes this to mean that Shiraishi could also help manage Kirihara Akaya when Yanagi leaves the U-17 camp. Shiraishi displays in his doubles match with Kirihara that he is able to help him overcome Devil Mode and unlock a new ability Angel Mode by keeping him calm throughout the match. When Kirihara attempts to attack their opponent with his racquet, Shiraishi physically puts himself between Kirihara and their opponents in a last ditch effort to keep him in line.
Despite the fact that he seems like the "cool" type, Shiraishi is a not-so-deeply closeted nerd. One of his hobbies is cataloging poisonous plants, he is shown to "return to basics" not just with tennis, but with comedy (and it falls flat), he keeps a pet beetle named Gabriel who he brings with him to U-17 and speaks to as though Gabriel is his whole world, and just like the rest of Shitenhouji he observes the traditions of Shitenhouji. In the Another Story OVA, he is seen jumping through the school gate as he enters the school, just to collide with the overhead archway.
History
Two years prior to the main story
Shiraishi joins the Shitenhouji tennis team and is given a golden gauntlet to wear on his left arm by coach Osamu Watanabe. Osamu instructs him to not remove the gauntlet until he graduates from Shitenhouji.
One year prior to the main story
After Shitenhouji wins the Kansai Regional Tournament, Hara Tetsuya passes on the title of captain to Shiraishi. Not entirely sure how to handle this new responsibility, Shiraishi instructs the players to focus on practicing fundamentals of tennis to grow the strength of the team. Shitenhouji needs additional members and Osamu tells the team that they need at least one new member in order to participate in Club activities. According to the handbook, that member has to be a first year. Zaizen Hikaru is the only first year who has not yet joined a club, so the team attempts to recruit him with comedy since laughter is the heart of Shitenhouji. Shiraishi tries a "return to basics" approach with a "big ear" joke which falls flat. Koishikawa Kenjirou is able to recruit Zaizen to attend by simply asking.
Shiraishi leads Shitenhouji to Nationals in his second year where they face Rikkai in the semi-finals. The night before the tournament, Shiraishi works with Osamu and Hara to develop the lineup for the matches, putting himself in singles 1 and Hara in singles 2 to try to avoid the inevitable match-up between Hara and Mouri Jusaburou in singles 3. Hara suggests that he put Kenya in singles 3 since Kenya's speed could be an advantage. Shitenhouji loses in straight sets so Shiraishi's skill is not shown on a National stage, leaving his abilities a mystery until his third year. Kenya takes personal responsibility for the loss, feeling that Shiraishi should be angry with him for robbing Shiraishi of the chance to play and not letting their graduating upperclassman Hara play in his final chance in Nationals.
Nationals
After defeating Makinofuji in the Kansai Regional tournament, Shitenhouji receives a bye in the first round. They defeat Okakura 5-0 in the second round advancing to quarterfinals against Fudomine. Shiraishi did not play in the quarter finals because he was in singles 1 and Shitenhouji was already up 3-0.
In semi-finals, Shitenhouji meets Seigaku. Shiraishi plays Fuji Shuusuke in singles 3. Shiraishi has no trouble returning Fuji's counters, picking apart his play style to the basics. After going up 5 straight games he taunts Fuji saying that he had expected Fuji to be on a level more like Tezuka. This sparks the fighting spirit in Fuji who unveils a variation of his original three counters as well as his new counter Gate Keeper of Hecatoncheires. Though it takes him to the tie break, Shiraishi is able to return the final counter. They are evenly matched until Fuji makes an unforced error, hitting a lob out of the court and giving Shiraishi the win.
Shitenhouji ultimately takes 3rd place in Nationals.
Under 17 Camp
When he is cleaning up at school after practice one day, Shiraishi encounters a kabuto beetle. The beetle clings to his finger and refuses to let go. Shiraishi thinks the beetle is adorable and decides to take it home.
The rest of Shitenhouji go bowling without Shiraishi and Hitouji Yuuji and Konjiki Koharu comment that it seems like Shiraishi has been leaving earlier and seems to be in a daze. They suspect he may have a girlfriend. Shiraishi, however, had been spending his time alone at home caring for the pet beetle he had named Gabriel. His younger sister Shiraishi Yukari tells him that she read in a magazine that Gabriel would not survive the winter, prompting tears to come to Shiraishi's eyes and he turns up the heat in his room in the middle of the summer. [1]
Shiraishi along with most of the Shitenhouji regulars are invited to and choose to attend the Japan U-17 Camp. He pairs with Oshitari Kenya for the 7-point tie-break match. It is the first time they have played one another since before their loss the previous year in Nationals and they both are able to reach closure about how they handled Kenya's match in Nationals from the previous year. Shiraishi wins, remaining with the winners camp.
Before leaving the camp, Yanagi Renji approaches Shiraishi and asks for his help with developing Kirihara Akaya as a player. Yanagi explains that he feels that Shiraishi's work with Tooyama Kintarou makes him best equipped to handle Kirihara's erratic personality.
During the team shuffle matches, Shiraishi ends up on court 5 with the other middle school players. He is among the 7 players Oni Juujirou selects to play against court 3 in the challenge match. He plays doubles 2 with Kirihara Akaya against Shinobu Miyako and Chikahiko Matsudaira. Miyako and Matsudaira are able to successfully draw out Kirihara's Devil Mode despite the fact that Shiraishi attempts to intervene, calming Kirihara by speaking to him throughout the match. Kirihara lashes out, attempting to strike Miyako with his racquet and Shiraishi intervenes, allowing Kirihara's racquet to strike his left arm. This reveals that below his bandages the whole time there was a golden gauntlet. Kirihara immediately snaps back to his senses and Shiraishi removes the gauntlet.
With the gauntlet gone, Shiraishi's swing speed and power increases allowing he and Kirihara to take back the lead. Shiraishi's influence on Kirihara allows him to enter Angel Mode, a variation of Devil Mode with many of the same benefits but without the drawback of Kirihara losing control of himself. They win the match and 5th court overtakes 3rd court.
After the challenge matches versus the top ten players on Team Japan, Mifune announces Shiraishi is the third player representing the Middle School All-Japan team in the World Cup.
World Cup
Versus Greece
Shiraishi is chosen for the team to play against Greece in Singles 3 against Zeus Iliopoulos. Shiraishi is dumbstruck by Zeus' aura, sensing that he is omnipotent. Shiraishi instantly realizes that his Bible Tennis style will be completely ineffective on the world stage and becomes paralyzed with fear. Tanegashima Shuuji challenges him to a game of "Look Over There" and wins, declaring that he will sub in for Shiraishi. Tanegashima comments to himself that Zeus would have run over Shiraishi due to his incredible aura and that it would not have been Shiraishi's fault.
Shiraishi realizes that he has been trying to play model tennis as a captain, but that playing by the books doesn't always work when tennis doesn't always go "by the book." He sees Tanegashima as having a play-style he wants to aim toward.
Versus France
Tanegashima and Touno Atsukyou overhear Shiraishi practicing against the wall, trying to find a new play style for himself. Shiraishi becomes so frustrated that he hits his heels with his racquet, bloodying them. They bandage his leg and Tanegashima goes over Shiraishi's stats with him to display that he has 4's in every stat. He explains that he is well balanced, but he is going to encounter problems when he comes up against an opponent like Zeus, again. Tanegashima offers to practice with him for as long as he likes to help him grow.
Shiraishi plays doubles two with Kimijima Ikuto versus Tristan Bardot and Timothé Moreau. The French pair pose when they enter the court. Kimijima does the same. Shiraishi enters the court without rising to the occasion and is booed by the crowd. The French pair take an early lead, and Shiraishi is not able to score any points. It is revealed through a flashback that Tanegashima had negotiated with Kimijima to buy Shiraishi time during the match.
Shiraishi returns for the second set with a clear mind revealing that he can hit what appears to be Hadoukyuu[2] from the baseline and finally winning a point with a chance ball overhead smash due to the opportunity created by his Hadoukyuu.
Anime only arcs
One Year Prior to the Main Story
Zaizen plays with Koishikawa in doubles against Shiraishi and Oshitari Kenya. Zaizen easily dominates in the match despite claiming he has only played tennis a few times. He calls Shiraishi's style "Textbook Tennis" saying that he can read every shot and that Oshitari's speed tennis doesn't mean anything if he has no control over his accuracy. This wakes Shiraishi up to the idea that Shitenhouji sounds best in "dissonance" and that every player must develop his unique strengths in addition to their strong foundation. Shiraishi ends the match by hitting the Entaku shot, surprising Zaizen. He says his classic tagline for the first time, "Ah~ Ecstacy~" which send the whole team (including Zaizen) into a fit of laughter.
In the Western Japan tournament, Shitenhouji meets Shishigaku from Kyushu. Shiraishi and Oshitari Kenya pair up in doubles against the Wings of Kyushu: Chitose Senri and Tachibana Kippei. Though they are a famed doubles pair, the Wings struggle against Shiraishi and Oshitari due to Chitose's recent injury that left him blind in his right eye and opened a gaping blind spot on his forehand side. Shiraishi loses his temper with the pair, declaring that they are not playing to his lofty expectations. The drive to improve awakens Saiki Kanpatsu no Kiwami in Chitose. When Chitose leaves Shishigaku in the middle of his first year, he chooses to transfer to Shitenhouji.
Playstyle
Having mastered the fundamentals, Shiraishi plays a no-waste style of "perfect tennis", sealing the opponent's style and techniques[3]. He draws out the full potential of both opponents and his doubles partners.
Team Shuffle Information[4]
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Fanbook 10.5 Information[5]
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Speed - 4: He moves quickly enough to get to the necessary position. He doesn't waste energy on excess speed.
Power - 4: After taking off the golden gauntlet, he can hit strong shots. However, that's the limit of his power.
Stamina - 4: He always keeps some energy in reserve, allowing him to keep playing no matter how long the match.
Mental - 4: He is very self-confident without overestimating his abilities. He calculates the difference in strength between himself and his opponent and stays calm.
Technique - 4: When he has the advantage, his technique is high enough to turn it into a complete victory. When he's disadvanted, he has the skills necessary to launch a counterattack.
Kurobe's Memo: For a middle school student, he's perfectly balanced. He can furthermore use his special move as finisher. Just what could his weakness be...?
Bible Tennis
With his mastery of the fundamentals of tennis, Shiraishi plays with no excess energy and always picks the best shot placement. He has eliminated the tics and mannerisms many players have when hitting shots to improve his concentration, stamina, and strokes.
Entaku Shot
Shiraishi hits the ball off the frame of the racquet producing heavy sidespin. The ball slides in a circle on the ground when it lands and does not bounce.
Hadoukyuu[6]
Shiraishi fires off a powerful flat shot.
Personal Information
- Favorite Food: Cheese risotto
- Favorite Color: Bright green
- Favorite Motto: 有終の美 ("Finish with beauty" as in completing a task with a perfect result. Derivative of 有終の美を飾る)[7]
- Favorite Movie: Korean movies
- Favorite Book: Illustrated botany guides
- Favorite Music: Trance
- Favorite Type (of person): A girl with a scent of shampoo on her hair.
- Favorite Date Spot: Botanical garden
- Father's Occupation: Pharmacist
- School Committee: Health Committee
- Best Subject: Science
- Worst Subject: None
- Most Visited Spot on Campus: School infirmary
- Hobbies: Chess, Calisthenics
- Dislikes: Girls who hit on boys.
- Spends His Allowance On: Health and fitness goods
- Most Wanted Item: A full-length mirror
- Skills Outside of Tennis: Identifying poisonous plants
- Daily Routine: Doing yoga poses after bathing
- Random Fact: He can identify 200 different poisonous plants.
Daily School Life
- 06:00 - Wakes up.
- 06:30 - Has breakfast after his calisthenics.
- 07:00 - Goes to school. Morning practice.
- 08:30 - First Period: Japanese/Essay on A, I, U, E, O
- 09:30 - Second Period: Social Studies/History of Laughter.
- 10:40 - Third Period: Math III.
- 11:40 - Fouth Period: English/American Jokes.
- 12:30 - Lunch break: Has an extravagant rice bowl in the cafeteria.
- 13:30 - Fifth Period: Chemistry/Gathering medicinal plants.
- 14:30 - Sixth Period: Art.
- 15:30 - Hitouji Yuuji's Imitation Live in the gym.
- 16:10 - Club activities. Special technique training.
- 19:00 - Returns home. Dinner
- 19:30 - Takes a bath.
- 20:00 - Does yoga and stretching.
- 21:00 - Writes the serial story "Poisonous Plant Bible" for the news club.
- 21:30 - Reads a encyclopedia on botany.
- 22:30 - Does maintenance on his bandages.
- 23:30 - Goes to bed
Tennis Bag Contents
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Relationships
- Gabriel
- Kuranosuke first met Gabriel by chance. He was cleaning up after tennis practice when Gabriel clutched his hand and would not let go. He tried to set Gabriel free, but Gabriel would not leave his side. Now, Gabriel is his most precious person who accompanied him to the U-17 camp. Though, Yukari told Kuranosuke that Gabriel would not survive the winter. One of his character songs is all about Gabriel. When performing it live, Hosoya Yoshimasa began to cry lemetning the loss of his own special partner.
- Oshitari Kenya
- Shiraihsi and Oshitari have a close friendship that is strained following Nationals in their second year. Oshitari remains upset that Shiraishi wasn't honest with him about being upset, Shiraishi is frustrated that he didn't get to play because Oshitari didn't play his true style. They reconcile at the Under 17 camp.
- Tooyama Kintaro
- Shiraishi is tasked with keeping Tooyama in line and does so by tricking him into believing that the bandages on his left arm are to hide a "poison hand." He puts the brakes on Tooyama's enthusiasm, though still allows him the occasional concession when it comes to "Koshimae."
- Zaizen Hikaru
- In Shiraishi's second year when he has recently taken over as captain, Zaizen criticizes both his tennis style and his captaining style as "textbook tennis." He inadvertently helps Shiraishi see that while fundamentals are important, what makes the team strong is all of their individual styles. Shiraishi takes it to heart and starts allowing everyone to be their usual selves the next day.
- Kirihara Akaya
- Shiraishi is approached by Yanagi Renji at the Under 17 camp with a plea to help with Kirihara's growth since Shiraishi had such luck with Tooyama. During his doubles match with Kirihara, he helps him see past his violent tendencies to achieve Angel Mode.
- Chitose Senri
- Shraishi meets Chitose at the Western Japan Tournament in his second year. He becomes frustrated with Chitose and Tachibana Kippei for not displaying the strong doubles combination they are known for. He inspires Chitose to enter Saiki Kanpatsu no Kiwami. Later that year, Chitose follows Shiraishi to Shitenhouji and joins the tennis club.
Trivia
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Music
Gallery
Shiraishi's SSR from the Rising Beat mobile game.
Shiraishi cover for a Prince of Tennis fan magazine.
Kuranosuke with his irreplaceable partner.
Quotes
- "Ah~ Ecstasy!" (んんーっ、絶頂(エクスタシー）！)