TV-Series
Description
Kaede Okumura is a first-year student at Saisei High School and a member of its stride club, where he serves as a runner for the team known as Galaxy Standard. Physically, he has a small and slim build, standing 161 centimeters tall and weighing 46 kilograms. He has green hair cut to ear length and brown eyes, and he is often seen wearing his school uniform with glasses and a hairband.
In terms of personality, Kaede is consistently polite, mature for his age, and speaks using keigo, the most formal form of Japanese grammar. He frequently reminds his teammates to maintain proper decorum in public. Despite his calm and gentlemanly demeanor, Kaede has a notable and stark contrast in his behavior when the topic of Kyosuke Kuga arises. He is a devoted fan of Kyosuke, who attends Honan High School, and becomes easily agitated or exhibits fanboy-like excitement whenever Kyosuke is mentioned or present. This enthusiasm extends to him co-founding a fan club for Kyosuke named "KFC" with another character, Nana Sakurai.
Kaede's background establishes him as a hardworking honor student whose competence in stride earned him a spot on the school's regular team immediately upon entering high school, despite his first-year status and small stature. His family background reveals that his father is a politician. In addition to his athletic pursuits, Kaede is also an idol; he is the main vocalist for Galaxy Standard and is noted to be a skilled dancer as well.
Within the story, Kaede's role is defined by his membership on the Saisei team, which serves as a rival to the main characters from Honan Academy. His most compelling motivation is his deep admiration for Kyosuke Kuga, whom he wishes to compete against and impress. A significant moment in his development occurs when he gets the opportunity to face Kyosuke directly during the semifinals of the End of Summer (EOS) tournament, where he competes against his idol and earns recognition for his own strength. Key relationships include his bond with his Saisei teammates, particularly Shizuma Mayuzumi, with whom he shares the habit of speaking formally and maintaining team decorum. However, his most prominent relationship is with Kyosuke Kuga; his admiration for Kyosuke is a driving force behind much of his actions and personal growth.
Notable abilities include his high level of skill as a stride runner. He is particularly adept at handling corners and possesses above-average parkour skills, which he can also use to perform flashy moves to entertain fans. His talents as a performer are equally important, as his role as a vocalist and dancer for Galaxy Standard is an integral part of his identity both on and off the stride course.
In terms of personality, Kaede is consistently polite, mature for his age, and speaks using keigo, the most formal form of Japanese grammar. He frequently reminds his teammates to maintain proper decorum in public. Despite his calm and gentlemanly demeanor, Kaede has a notable and stark contrast in his behavior when the topic of Kyosuke Kuga arises. He is a devoted fan of Kyosuke, who attends Honan High School, and becomes easily agitated or exhibits fanboy-like excitement whenever Kyosuke is mentioned or present. This enthusiasm extends to him co-founding a fan club for Kyosuke named "KFC" with another character, Nana Sakurai.
Kaede's background establishes him as a hardworking honor student whose competence in stride earned him a spot on the school's regular team immediately upon entering high school, despite his first-year status and small stature. His family background reveals that his father is a politician. In addition to his athletic pursuits, Kaede is also an idol; he is the main vocalist for Galaxy Standard and is noted to be a skilled dancer as well.
Within the story, Kaede's role is defined by his membership on the Saisei team, which serves as a rival to the main characters from Honan Academy. His most compelling motivation is his deep admiration for Kyosuke Kuga, whom he wishes to compete against and impress. A significant moment in his development occurs when he gets the opportunity to face Kyosuke directly during the semifinals of the End of Summer (EOS) tournament, where he competes against his idol and earns recognition for his own strength. Key relationships include his bond with his Saisei teammates, particularly Shizuma Mayuzumi, with whom he shares the habit of speaking formally and maintaining team decorum. However, his most prominent relationship is with Kyosuke Kuga; his admiration for Kyosuke is a driving force behind much of his actions and personal growth.
Notable abilities include his high level of skill as a stride runner. He is particularly adept at handling corners and possesses above-average parkour skills, which he can also use to perform flashy moves to entertain fans. His talents as a performer are equally important, as his role as a vocalist and dancer for Galaxy Standard is an integral part of his identity both on and off the stride course.