TV-Series
Description
Duke Watanabe, a third-year high school student and key member of Japan’s U-17 World Cup team, commands the baseline with aggressive, offensive tennis anchored in raw power and lethally precise strikes. Towering at 192 cm and weighing 88 kg, his formidable physique amplifies signature techniques like the Duke Homerun, Duke Bunt, and Playball, designed to overwhelm opponents through calculated force.
Born January 2 with blood type O, he favors dark grey and channels meticulous attention to detail into both personal presentation and culinary pursuits. A dietetics enthusiast, he crafts nutritionally balanced meals for teammates, showcasing skills like slicing fish into three flawless layers. Onigiri and handrolled sushi rank among his preferred dishes, and he fondly recalls dyeing his hair black as a defining personal milestone.
Camaraderie drives him: he once shaped oval tarako onigiri for the team captain and Chloe as a heartfelt gesture and prepared a massive eel onigiri to mentor teammate Gin Ishida. Beyond national ties, he maintains friendly exchanges with French players, including Camus, noted for supporting his wife.
At the U-17 World Cup, Watanabe faced a doubles defeat with Ishida against Switzerland’s Federer and Pugu but later clinched a pivotal semifinal victory alongside Masaharu Niō against Germany. His role merges athletic dominance with supportive pragmatism, leveraging dietary expertise to elevate team performance. Family-oriented, he hails from a household with grandparents, parents, a younger brother, and sister, and openly prioritizes a "pure maiden" as his ideal partner.
Born January 2 with blood type O, he favors dark grey and channels meticulous attention to detail into both personal presentation and culinary pursuits. A dietetics enthusiast, he crafts nutritionally balanced meals for teammates, showcasing skills like slicing fish into three flawless layers. Onigiri and handrolled sushi rank among his preferred dishes, and he fondly recalls dyeing his hair black as a defining personal milestone.
Camaraderie drives him: he once shaped oval tarako onigiri for the team captain and Chloe as a heartfelt gesture and prepared a massive eel onigiri to mentor teammate Gin Ishida. Beyond national ties, he maintains friendly exchanges with French players, including Camus, noted for supporting his wife.
At the U-17 World Cup, Watanabe faced a doubles defeat with Ishida against Switzerland’s Federer and Pugu but later clinched a pivotal semifinal victory alongside Masaharu Niō against Germany. His role merges athletic dominance with supportive pragmatism, leveraging dietary expertise to elevate team performance. Family-oriented, he hails from a household with grandparents, parents, a younger brother, and sister, and openly prioritizes a "pure maiden" as his ideal partner.