TV-Series
Description
Eiichi Kite, known as Kiteretsu, is a 10- to 11-year-old Tokyo elementary student. His mother Michiko strictly monitors his studies and insists he hide his inventions, while his father Eitaro enthusiastically encourages them. A severe infant cold nearly claimed his life.
Nearsightedness discovered in second grade requires corrective glasses, later enhanced by special lenses inspired by a Shinto mirror. He typically sports a red sun visor marked with a "K". His clothing evolves from early styles resembling Nobita Nobi to a consistent anime outfit of a light blue T-shirt, dark blue pants, green shoes, and white socks.
Academically gifted in science and math, he demonstrates exceptional mechanical skill, repairing appliances and vehicles while inventing gadgets based on his ancestor's encyclopedia. He struggles with Japanese studies and sports, a trait shared with his father. His inventions initially cause disturbances or enable pranks but gradually mature into problem-solving tools. Funding relies solely on pocket money and New Year's gifts, leaving broken inventions unrepaired until savings allow.
His personality matures from a sloppy, playful boy into a calmer, reliable figure trusted by peers. He maintains a serious disposition, resisting academic dishonesty though occasionally inventing devices to avoid physical education tests. Notable fears include earthquakes, ghost stories (which caused a third-grade bedwetting incident), and vegetables like carrots and celery. He initially masked their taste with special seasoning, but after exposure by Butagorilla, he overcame his aversion by discovering their natural flavor.
His closest companion is Korosuke, the robot samurai he built as his first invention, modeled after his ancestor Kiteretsu Saisama's deceased son; their bond is central. Key relationships include neighborhood friend Miyoko Nonohana, his confirmed future wife seen in time-travel; Butagorilla, a bully-turned-comic-relief figure; and Tongari, a wealthy but easily frightened classmate. He also experiences fleeting romantic attractions to classmates and upperclassmen despite his long-term connection to Miyoko.
His future involves studying science at an American university, later attending Takao University after high school. He invents replacements for kitchen knives in Japanese households. His story concludes with Korosuke remaining in the Edo period to support their ancestor while he returns to the present.
Nearsightedness discovered in second grade requires corrective glasses, later enhanced by special lenses inspired by a Shinto mirror. He typically sports a red sun visor marked with a "K". His clothing evolves from early styles resembling Nobita Nobi to a consistent anime outfit of a light blue T-shirt, dark blue pants, green shoes, and white socks.
Academically gifted in science and math, he demonstrates exceptional mechanical skill, repairing appliances and vehicles while inventing gadgets based on his ancestor's encyclopedia. He struggles with Japanese studies and sports, a trait shared with his father. His inventions initially cause disturbances or enable pranks but gradually mature into problem-solving tools. Funding relies solely on pocket money and New Year's gifts, leaving broken inventions unrepaired until savings allow.
His personality matures from a sloppy, playful boy into a calmer, reliable figure trusted by peers. He maintains a serious disposition, resisting academic dishonesty though occasionally inventing devices to avoid physical education tests. Notable fears include earthquakes, ghost stories (which caused a third-grade bedwetting incident), and vegetables like carrots and celery. He initially masked their taste with special seasoning, but after exposure by Butagorilla, he overcame his aversion by discovering their natural flavor.
His closest companion is Korosuke, the robot samurai he built as his first invention, modeled after his ancestor Kiteretsu Saisama's deceased son; their bond is central. Key relationships include neighborhood friend Miyoko Nonohana, his confirmed future wife seen in time-travel; Butagorilla, a bully-turned-comic-relief figure; and Tongari, a wealthy but easily frightened classmate. He also experiences fleeting romantic attractions to classmates and upperclassmen despite his long-term connection to Miyoko.
His future involves studying science at an American university, later attending Takao University after high school. He invents replacements for kitchen knives in Japanese households. His story concludes with Korosuke remaining in the Edo period to support their ancestor while he returns to the present.