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Tenipuri Complete Character Profile - Sadaharu Inui

[PROFILE]

Birthday: June 3rd (Gemini)

Blood Type: AB

Relatives: Father, Mother, Cat [23.5]

Father’s Occupation: Public Servant

Elementary School: Midorikawa First Elementary School

Middle School: Seishun Academy Junior High School

Grade & Class: Third Year | Class 3-11 | Seat 2

Club: Tennis Club (Regular)

Committee: School Festival Committee

Strong Subjects: Physics

Weak Subjects: Home Economics (especially cooking)

Frequently Visited Spot at School: Reference Room 3

World Cup Team: U-17 World Cup Japanese Medical Team

Favorite Motto: “Knowledge is an everlasting treasure.”

Daily Routines: Organizing data, glasses maintenance

Hobbies: Having the club members drink his (terrible) special vegetable juices, backlighting ➜ Making special vegetable juices for people to drink, playing TRPGs [23.5]

Favorite Color: Black

Favorite Music: Any kind

Favorite Movie: Korean films

Favorite Book: Mystery novels, horror novels [TP]

Favorite Food: Durian? (Momoshiro’s guess), spaghetti soup? (Kikumaru’s guess) ➜ Yakult, cilantro [23.5]

Favorite Anniversary: May 30th (the day he began gathering data)

Preferred Type: A calm person, preferably older ➜ A cute person [TP]

Ideal Date Spot: Art museum ➜ A factory tour [TP]

His Gift for a Special Person: “Special Inui Juice… is what I would say, but maybe a wristwatch.”

Where He Wants to Travel: Ho Chi Minh City to buy rare herbs

What He Wants Most Right Now: State-of-the-art blender ➜ Rotary evaporator [23.5]

Dislikes: Lightning strikes, power outages (since his computer will go down) ➜ Fortune-telling, rhythm games, choosing souvenirs [TP]

Skills Outside of Tennis: Reversi, shogi, chess, Go, administering first aid [TP]

Spends Allowance On: Notebooks, reference books

Routine During the World Cup: Gathering data on foreign players, chatting with an old man whom he became friends with

[DATA]

Height: 184cm ➜ 185cm [23.5]

Weight: 62kg ➜ 64kg [23.5]

Shoe Size: 28cm

Dominant Arm: Right

Vision: (With glasses) 1.5 Left & Right

Play Style: Serve & Volleyer

Signature Moves: Data Tennis, Sonic Serve, Waterfall, Super Sonic Serve

Number of Notebooks He Owns: 218+

Favorite Brands:

Racket: Puma (Sequence PT0636 0067)

Shoes: prince (Graphite Challenge)

Fitness Test Results:

Sidesteps: 53

Shuttle Run: 100

Back Strength: 118kg

Grip Strength: 55kg

Backbend: 64.5cm

Seated Forward Bend: 51.8cm

50m Run: 7.05 seconds

Standing Long Jump: 225cm

Handball Throw: 36.2m

Endurance Run (1500m): 4:55

Overall Rating: Speed: 2 / Power: 3 / Stamina: 3 / Mental: 2 / Technique: 4 / Total: 14

Kurobe Memo: “I have no complaints with his play style that makes use of collected data. I must say, though, matches in the real world will inevitably require going against unfamiliar opponents. If he is overwhelmed by an opponent he’s meeting for the first time, he will need a back-up plan. Otherwise, he will be at a disadvantage and it will be difficult for him to turn the situation around.” [RB]

[POSSESSIONS]

What’s in His Bedroom [10.5]:

A massive bookshelf // He has an enormous amount of “secret notebooks” that he’s been writing in

Magazines on the floor // Half-read tennis magazines and other items are scattered across his floor. He’s not good at keeping things tidy

A digital camera connected to his TV // He records matches for data collection

Computer setup // The hub where he processes all of his data. He’s gathered data on players from other schools as well

Notes written on his wall // He has a tendency to write whatever pops into his head, and has unintentionally written notes on his wall here and there

What’s in His Bag [10.5]:

Laptop and calculator

MD recorder and player // He records himself and others

An 8mm video casette // Footage from a handheld camera. Most of the contents are matches of Seigaku and other schools

Secret notebook and rule book // The secret notebook contains a large amount of data on players. The rule book is for guiding underclassmen

Hole puncher // A two-hole puncher, used to assemble any data he’s written on sheets of paper

Digital camera // Used to record the forms of the other members and matches

Stopwatch and measuring tape

Binoculars // A very expensive pair of high-magnification binoculars

What’s in His Travel Bag [23.5]:

Glasses made of tempered glass // He’s purchased many pairs since his previous pair was destroyed by Atobe in Golden Age 208

[TRIVIA]

The Prince of Tennis 10.5 Fanbook | Publication Date: 11/02/2001

He is the tallest of all the Seigaku members

He supposedly gained his tall stature from drinking a lot of milk. He enjoys milk and drinks it often, and will try out different types everyday as well as compare and research them

Prior to Ryoma joining the team, he was Seigaku’s third best player

Konomi made his glasses obscure his eyes to give readers the impression that they aren’t able to tell what he’s thinking

Konomi had written him to be temporarily dropped as a regular in order to highlight Ryoma’s entry into the team

His favorite foods are unknown but are guessed to be spaghetti soup by Kikumaru and durian by Momoshiro. He states he has neither likes nor dislikes, but does like spaghetti soup. Momoshiro had guessed durian due to his spiky hair

He has been playing tennis since elementary school and enjoys it since he views it as a battle of wits

He had a smaller stature when he was younger

He states that he does not make his Inui Juice to torment his teammates and his intention is to improve their nutrition with it

His personality is described as someone who relies a little too much on data, but everyone else around them relies on it as well

Konomi describes him as “not just a data man,” he may have lost to Ryoma, but he is still skilled

The Prince of Tennis 20.5 Fanbook | Publication Date: 12/04/2003

He tends to speak his mind without hesitation, but means no offense by it

He is described to be suited for professions such as a lawyer, accountant or stockbroker

He is steady and cautious, but can be bold and intrepid as well

He is deeply into physics since the knowledge is useful for tennis

He will also utilize his data to improve himself and has an aggressive side while playing tennis due to it

He is the hardest working member of the team

He is top of his class in science and math

His secondary sport would be baseball

The Prince of Tennis 40.5 Fanbook | Publication Date: 12/04/2007

He is surprisingly(?) interested in romance since love cannot be measured, which is also why he likes Korean dramas

His overly calculating and cautious personality often manifests as a deterrent towards others, but he will show a side completely contrary to his usual self

He began writing in his “Inui Notebooks” once he started playing tennis. He has approximately 218 currently in his possession, but has countless “other notebooks” such as “Exclusive Notes on Yanagi”

He hums from time to time, but is extremely tone-deaf. He is able to read sheet music but is unable to produce the right sounds

He has a total of 121 pairs of the glasses he wears

The Prince of Tennis II Official Character Guide: PairPuri Vol. 2 | Publication Date: 12/04/2009

He plays shoji with Yanagi and Chitose at the training camp

The Prince of Tennis II Official Character Guide: PairPuri Vol. 9 | Publication Date: 09/02/2011

He has no desire to give out any Inui Juice recipes since he states there’s no backup for them

He is not particular over any food, as long as it provides the necessary nutrition

He has went to a kitchenware store the other day to purchase a new mixer

He is a fan of the Kyoichiro Kaga series and finds the protagonist’s methodology of observing people fascinating

If he were not playing tennis, he would be a baseball coach

When asked what he thinks of his teammates, he commends their growth over the past few months

He is named after Sadaharu Oh, a famous baseball player. Konomi does not recall how he came up with his surname, however

Konomi made him to be a data collector because of his glasses and thought he should be studious. Since he was one of Ryoma’s first matches, he wanted his play style to be completely different from Kaidoh’s

His mouth is usually half-open when Konomi draws him

Konomi describes him as a character that does not get discouraged and that he has a strong presence even when he isn’t playing tennis

One of His School Days:

5:15am - Wakes up, has breakfast, tends to his glasses

5:40am - Prepares his Inui Juice (cold soup with mulukhiyah and chocolate)

6:48am - Goes to school, morning training (gives training instructions to each member)

8:40am - 1st Period: English (short test)

9:40am - 2nd Period: Math III

10:30am - Break time, checks on Kaidoh training

11:00am - 3rd Period: Science III (chemistry)

12:00pm - 4th Period: Home Economics (cooking practice, fails)

12:50pm - Lunch, Tezuka cautions him about processing data while eating lunch

1:20pm - 5th Period: Social Studies (geography)

2:20pm - 6th Period: Music (practicing assigned pieces)

3:52pm - Club activities, checks on Kawamura’s physical fatigue

4:35pm - Goes on a reconnaissance trip to Rikkai

6:35pm - Returns home after shopping for ingredients that are good for relieving fatigue, has dinner

7:20pm - Compiles a report on Kikumaru

7:45pm - Watches a rented Korean move DVD

8:25pm - Hard training such as practice swings using lead plates, jogging, etc.

10:33pm - Organizes his data, gathers information on his computer

12:20am - Bathes, then goes to bed

The Prince of Tennis II 10.5 Fanbook | Publication Date: 09/04/2013

He has been conducting various experiments at the training camp to improve his Inui Juice. There may or may not be victims of those who’ve taste tested for him…

The Prince of Tennis II 23.5 Fanbook | Publication Date: 05/02/2018

The Koala themed drink he made in Golden Age 226 is called “Coca Koala”

He had inspired Yanagi with his Inui Juice who in turn inspired Mitsuya to make his Akuto Cuisine

The Prince of Tennis 20th Anniversary Book: Tenipuri Party | Publication Date: 08/02/2019

When he had been removed as a regular early in the series and wore a standard training outfit, he also wore a friendship bracelet. It is revealed the bracelet was given to him by a local elementary school student, and he chose to keep it on for some reason

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Solo exhibition “A mirage.” at Kurobe City Art Museum, Toyama, Japan

Our solo exhibition "A mirage." is being held at the Kurobe City Art Museum. The exhibition consists of a group of works focusing on the swaying boundary between human and nature, including the project "infinity ~ mirage", in which an "m" -shaped sign is installed on the coastal embankment at Ikuji and the ∞ symbol emerges by the reversal phenomenon of the mirage with any luck. Live streaming with a super-telephoto camera of "infinity ~ mirage" is being broadcast on a special website during the exhibition period.

Venue: Kurobe City Art Museum, Toyama Prefecture, Japan Date: September 25 - December 19, 2021 Special website: http://mirage.yamashita-kobayashi.com/

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About日本製[Nihonsei] Part 2

〜Contents〜

Traveling 47 prefectures across Japan with Haruma Miura

47 of “Made in Japan”

01 Hokkaido A close look at the history of Esashi Oiwake

02 Aomori Artist’s techniques behind the Nebuta festival

03 Iwate Visiting Tekiseisha, a workshop for Joboji Urushi lacquer

04 Miyagi Kanedai, the pride of local industry

05 Akita Encounter a power of sake at the Aramasa Sake Brewery

06 Yamagata Visiting a Yonezawa beef cattle farm

07 Fukushima The world’s best rice – visiting the Tenei rice farm

08 Ibaraki Fireworks artistry of Yamazaki Enka Manufacturing

09 Tochigi The story historic Ashikaga School tells us

10 Gunma Daimonya, the history and tradition of Takasaki Daruma craftmanship

11 Saitama Ogano Kabuki, the tradition that passed down through generations and to the future

12 Chiba Learning at the Chiba Shoyu headquarters factory

13 Tokyo History of Tsukudani unfolded at Tsukudani Marukyu

14 Kanagawa Visiting Hakkodo, the oldest manufacturer of Kamakura-bori

15 Niigata Snow Peak headquarters and outdoor gear industry

16 Toyama Massive Kurobe Dam and electric power

17 Ishikawa What Kagaya Ryokan continues to deliver

18 Fukui The glasses I touched at the Boston Club in Sabae City

19 Yamanashi Hands-on report from Kikuchi Wasabi Farm

20 Nagano To the factory house of Fujigen Guitars

21 Gifu Japanese papermaking at Minotake Kami Studio

22 Shizuoka Think about a “community” at Dot Tree Project Shuzenji

23 Aichi Touch the origin of the Toyota Motor Corporation

24 Mie Wagu – soak-up the life of Japanese lobster fisherman

25 Shiga To Daiyo- Oumi’s hand-crafted Japanese candle

26 Kyoto Discover “Project GO ON” launched by a new generation of Kyoto traditional artists

27 Osaka Visiting Ebisu at the Imamiya Shrine

28 Hyogo The weight of the salt at the Ako Marine Science Museum, Salt Country

29 Nara Carrying on the traditions to future generation at the Yamamoto Kawara Kogyo

30 Wakayama Savoring Hamadaya’s sesame tofu at the foot of Mt. Koya

31 Tottori A challenge called Sakyu Rakkyo

32 Shimane The nature and the time that support Tataraba

33 Okayama The garment factory that shines, fueling Japan Blue in the denim industry

34 Hiroshima Interview with Mr. Fumiaki Kajiya, a storyteller of Hiroshima

35 Yamaguchi Family ties at Sakae Fuku, an exquisite pufferfish restaurant

36 Tokushima Fascinated by the BUAISOU’s indigo dye

37 Kagawa Discovering the history of udon noodles at the Sanuki Menki headquarters

38 Ehime The branding of Imabari Towel

39 Kouchi Mr. Manabu Myojin, the distinguished technique of the bonito fisherman

40 Fukuoka Hakata vidro chanpon artisan, Mr. Youji Kunii and his studio

41 Saga The alure of “Tadarou-ware pottery” encountered at Kaneko Kilin

42 Nagasaki Iki – the history of Hirayama Ryokan and the island

43 Kumamoto Tenmeido – Interview with Mr. Kazuki Kitagawa about “Rokkasho -six confectioners”

44 Oita Searching for Shiramizu Kousen’s sparkling water

45 Miyazaki Visiting the third generation of Kagura mask-making craftsman

46 Kagoshima To the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center

47 Okinawa Visiting the art of Kumiodori at the National Theatre Okinawa

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Takahiko  Hayashi

Born in Japan, Takahiko Hayashi received his B.F.A in Oil Painting from Musashino Art University in 1985 and his M.F.A in Printmaking from Tokyo National University of Arts in 1987, both in Japan. Hayashi's work has been exhibited in over 140 solo shows around the world since 1985, as well as an impressive number of group exhibitions. Hayahshi's work is featured in the collections of: the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Australia, Kurobe City Museum of Art in Japan, Los Angeles Musum of Art in California, the Museum of Modern Art in Japan, and more.

"I try to create something from nothing.  I try to capture negative to represent positive.  I try to express the present with history, and east and west.  It is when objects exist that nothingness can be recognized for the first time.  Thats why wind attracts me.  And Tokuyama village in Gifu prefecture, Lao-Tse, and Enku greatly influence my thought processes."  -Takahiko Hayashi

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