Ryōta Kise, a former Generation of Miracles member, plays for Kaijō High and later the Vorpal Swords. Initially disinterested in sports due to easily mastering any activity, his apathy ended upon witnessing Daiki Aomine's basketball skills at Teikō Junior High, sparking fierce competitiveness. Joining the basketball club, he trained under Tetsuya Kuroko, developing profound respect for Kuroko's selfless playstyle and team philosophy. Tall and athletic, Kise has blond hair, golden eyes, and a left ear piercing. As a model, he maintains a polished look, wearing Kaijō's dark blue number 7 jersey during high school and the Vorpal Swords' white number 7 jersey in *Last Game*, where his hair appears shorter. Outgoingly charming yet intensely driven, he uses the suffix "-cchi" for respected individuals like "Kurokocchi" and speaks with "-ssu" endings. While cheerful around acknowledged peers, he displays arrogance or coldness toward others, a trait reportedly more pronounced in the manga. His obsession with Kuroko manifests in comically exaggerated reactions to rejection, like claiming he "cried every night" after Kuroko declined to join Kaijō. Kise's signature ability is **copying techniques** after a single viewing, executing them with greater speed and power. Early limitations prevented copying NBA-level skills or players exceeding his physical capabilities. He overcame these through **Perfect Copy**, enabling replication of the Generation of Miracles' abilities: adding extra power for Midorima's full-court shots, using heightened jumps for Murasakibara's defense, employing controlled speed reduction for Aomine's agility, and achieving near-accurate future prediction with Akashi's Emperor Eye. Perfect Copy strains his body, initially limited to five minutes. He later combines techniques, blending Emperor Eye with Murasakibara's blocks or Aomine's agility for advanced maneuvers. In *Last Game*, recalling Kaijō captain Kasamatsu's advice about honoring seniors' legacy triggers his entry into the **Zone**. Synchronizing Zone with Perfect Copy amplifies his abilities but reduces sustainability to three minutes due to extreme stamina drain. His character evolves from a self-reliant scorer at Teikō to a team-oriented player. After losing to Seirin, rigorous training instills a new appreciation for teammates. This shift is evident when he passes to Kasamatsu during a critical match against Tōō instead of solo scoring, a decision contradicting his earlier instincts. This development influences other Generation of Miracles members, as seen when Kuroko predicts Kise's passes under pressure. Kise has two older sisters, one of whom facilitated his modeling career. He dislikes eel due to a past choking incident and dislikes earthworms. Proficient in English, he exclusively pierces his left ear due to pain tolerance and enjoys karaoke.