Hurley Kane, known in the original Japanese version as Jousuke Tsunami, is a character who appears from the second season of the anime onward. He is a tall boy with a deep tan, unkempt peach-colored hair, and a pair of white and blue goggles that he often wears pushed up on his forehead, a nod to his life by the ocean.

His background is quite unique as he is not a typical soccer player. Originally a surfer living in Okinawa, he had no formal experience with the sport before encountering the Raimon team. Despite his inexperience, his natural athleticism, balance, and powerful physique, honed by riding waves, allowed him to excel at soccer almost immediately. Upon impressing the team, he eventually joins them in their fight against the Alius Academy.

Personality-wise, Hurley is the embodiment of a laid-back, optimistic surfer. He is rarely flustered and takes most situations in stride, often using his signature phrase telling others to stay calm. His love for the sea permeates everything he does; he constantly uses metaphors comparing soccer and life to the ocean, waves, and surfing. He is also noted for being older than most of his teammates, which leads him to naturally take on the role of a supportive and reliable big brother figure. Despite his easygoing nature, he possesses a quiet pride and dislikes being looked down upon.

Hurley's primary motivation is simply the joy of playing. He finds soccer fun and challenging in a way similar to surfing, and he is driven to use his unique skills to help his friends succeed. His role in the story is a versatile defender, though he is far from a conventional one. While he plays in the back line, his primary contributions are often offensive; he is famous for launching powerful, long-range shots directly from the defensive position. He is considered a secret weapon at one point simply because the opposing team has no data on his unorthodox playstyle.

Over the course of the series, Hurley's key relationships develop primarily with his teammates. He forms a close bond with the team's goalkeeper, Darren LaChance, often helping him train to master new techniques. He also develops a lighthearted rivalry with a fellow surfer named Dolph Hensen, which pushes him to refine his abilities. His relationship with the rest of the Raimon team is that of a respected senior who, despite his age, integrates seamlessly into the group without any ego.

In terms of development, Hurley evolves from a complete novice who kicks a ball on a beach to a world-class player representing Japan on the national team, Inazuma Japan. He learns to translate his surfing prowess into effective soccer techniques, proving that instinct and raw talent can be just as valuable as technical training. A minor but humanizing development is the reveal that this fearless surfer has a distinct fear of flying on airplanes.

Hurley Kane’s notable abilities are all themed around the ocean and weather phenomena. His signature shot, initially called Tsunami Boost, is a powerful strike he developed intuitively. He later masters more advanced techniques such as The Typhoon and The Tube, which he uses to score crucial goals in international matches. As a defender, his unique strength is his ability to use his strong physique and surfing-honed balance to shield the goal and intercept shots, even without traditional blocking techniques. Every one of his special moves is a direct reflection of his identity as a surfer who lives by the power of the sea.