Kenma Kozume serves as the strategic setter for Nekoma High’s volleyball team, his piercing golden eyes and dyed blond hair with black roots—a style adopted after a teammate likened his original black hair to a horror character—contrasting with his quiet demeanor. His unassuming stature belies his role as the team’s tactical anchor. Rarely seen without a handheld console, he retreats into gaming to minimize social engagement, a habit rooted in childhood struggles to connect with peers until neighbor Tetsurō Kuroo introduced him to volleyball. Though initially indifferent to athletics, Kenma embraced the sport’s cerebral challenges, likening it to solving intricate game puzzles. Recruited as a junior high setter for its perceived low physical demands, he later confronted the role’s intensity. Clashes with dismissive seniors at Nekoma nearly drove him to quit until Kuroo intervened, stressing Kenma’s irreplaceable value and the return of veteran Coach Nekomata. Kenma’s analytical prowess, sharpened by years of gaming, allows him to dissect opponents’ patterns and orchestrate counterplays, earning him the moniker “Nekoma’s Brain.” His gameplay prioritizes precision over power, deploying feints and calculated dump shots to exploit gaps despite limited stamina. Interpersonal tensions and alliances shape his growth. A philosophical clash with teammate Yamamoto over effort versus strategy forces Kenma to voice his views, forging mutual respect and Yamamoto’s enduring nickname for him: “Tora.” His bond with Hinata Shōyō emerges from shared insecurities about their unconventional roles—Hinata as a short middle blocker, Kenma as a tactician lacking athleticism. Hinata’s relentless energy bridges their differences, gradually drawing Kenma out of his shell. Subtle shifts in Kenma’s demeanor—leaning forward during conversations, sustained eye contact—signal his cautious openness. In *The Arrival of Haiba Lev*, Kenma navigates integrating the raw, athletic Lev into Nekoma’s system, treating the challenge like a gaming boss battle. Through trial and error, he adjusts strategies to harness Lev’s unpredictable spikes, prioritizing team synergy over personal preferences. Post-graduation, Kenma balances stock trading, professional gaming, content creation, and leading Bouncing Ball Corp. He funds Hinata’s training in Brazil, reflecting steadfast loyalty. His hair darkens and lengthens, signaling a move toward self-acceptance while maintaining a low-key aesthetic. Trivia notes include his username “applepi,” fondness for apple pie, and aversion to haircuts stemming from anxiety over heightened visibility. Kenma’s journey traces a quiet evolution from detachment to measured connection, anchored by strategic brilliance and loyalty to those who breach his guarded world.