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Shūji Tanegashima, a third-year high school student, ranks No. 2 among Japan's U-17 representatives. Initially perceived as second-string, he emerged as first-string after the Genius 10's return from overseas, having skipped their expedition due to his aversion to airplanes. This phobia necessitated ship travel for events like the U-17 World Cup in Australia. His implied island hometown in southern Japan contributes to his darker complexion relative to other camp members. Beyond tennis, he models after being scouted while walking with teammate Ikuto Kimijima, featuring in publications like *Men's Non-no*.
Standing 184 cm tall with a slim build and wavy white hair, Tanegashima has brown eyes in the manga and purple in the anime. He often wears his U-17 jacket partially unzipped, leaving his left arm free during matches. His personality blends playful mischief with sharp perception; he trolls opponents by stealing Sanada Genichirō's and Kaidō Kaoru's water bottles or deliberately faulting serves to disrupt focus. Yet he exposed Irie Kanata's faked injury by tossing him a towel. He navigates the camp on a Segway and dominates "Look Over There" by predicting opponents' movements instantly.
At the U-17 Camp, he observed middle schoolers' progress alongside Tokugawa Kazuya. During the Genius 10 Challenge, he partnered with Ōmagari Ryūji against Sanada and Jin Akutsu, effortlessly returning Sanada's "Rai" to break his racket strings. Mid-match, he sat casually, trusting Ōmagari to handle both rivals until Sanada unleashed "Black Aura." As captain against Greece in the World Cup group league, he replaced hesitant Shiraishi Kuranosuke in Singles 3. After losing five games to Zeus Iliopoulos, he attached a bottle cap to his racket, randomizing shots to seize seven consecutive victories. In the semifinals against Germany, he and Kirihara Akaya won Doubles 1 via tiebreakers using "void" techniques: Void Before Birth, Ultimate Void, and Reciprocal Void.
His defensive all-rounder style thrives on elite reflexes and adaptability. He neutralizes special moves through instant analysis, aided by kinetic vision refined through rail-shooting games. Signature techniques include "Flash Tennis," introducing randomness via equipment tweaks, and "Imetsu Mu," a counter voiding shot power by channeling visual data to his wrists. Camp evaluations rate his speed, power, and stamina at 5/5, mental fortitude at 7/5 for pressure flexibility, and technique at 6/5 for precision, though his performance varies with mood.
Tanegashima shares a complementary doubles dynamic with Ōmagari, whose discipline balances his spontaneity—evident when Ōmagari tolerated his mid-match break. He mentors Shiraishi, nicknamed "Nosuke," intervening in critical matches and assigning focus drills. Antagonism defines his interactions with Sanada, whom he provokes via pranks. Personal details include his Kansai dialect, airplane dislike, enjoyment of pig's feet and gim, nighttime pool swims, Segway cruising, camp room assignments (solo in 101, later with Ōmagari in 134), and seeking a fun romantic partner for Disneyland dates.
Standing 184 cm tall with a slim build and wavy white hair, Tanegashima has brown eyes in the manga and purple in the anime. He often wears his U-17 jacket partially unzipped, leaving his left arm free during matches. His personality blends playful mischief with sharp perception; he trolls opponents by stealing Sanada Genichirō's and Kaidō Kaoru's water bottles or deliberately faulting serves to disrupt focus. Yet he exposed Irie Kanata's faked injury by tossing him a towel. He navigates the camp on a Segway and dominates "Look Over There" by predicting opponents' movements instantly.
At the U-17 Camp, he observed middle schoolers' progress alongside Tokugawa Kazuya. During the Genius 10 Challenge, he partnered with Ōmagari Ryūji against Sanada and Jin Akutsu, effortlessly returning Sanada's "Rai" to break his racket strings. Mid-match, he sat casually, trusting Ōmagari to handle both rivals until Sanada unleashed "Black Aura." As captain against Greece in the World Cup group league, he replaced hesitant Shiraishi Kuranosuke in Singles 3. After losing five games to Zeus Iliopoulos, he attached a bottle cap to his racket, randomizing shots to seize seven consecutive victories. In the semifinals against Germany, he and Kirihara Akaya won Doubles 1 via tiebreakers using "void" techniques: Void Before Birth, Ultimate Void, and Reciprocal Void.
His defensive all-rounder style thrives on elite reflexes and adaptability. He neutralizes special moves through instant analysis, aided by kinetic vision refined through rail-shooting games. Signature techniques include "Flash Tennis," introducing randomness via equipment tweaks, and "Imetsu Mu," a counter voiding shot power by channeling visual data to his wrists. Camp evaluations rate his speed, power, and stamina at 5/5, mental fortitude at 7/5 for pressure flexibility, and technique at 6/5 for precision, though his performance varies with mood.
Tanegashima shares a complementary doubles dynamic with Ōmagari, whose discipline balances his spontaneity—evident when Ōmagari tolerated his mid-match break. He mentors Shiraishi, nicknamed "Nosuke," intervening in critical matches and assigning focus drills. Antagonism defines his interactions with Sanada, whom he provokes via pranks. Personal details include his Kansai dialect, airplane dislike, enjoyment of pig's feet and gim, nighttime pool swims, Segway cruising, camp room assignments (solo in 101, later with Ōmagari in 134), and seeking a fun romantic partner for Disneyland dates.