Akinori Kaneda, a student-athlete from Tokyo Musashino, embodies the competitive fire of a rival team clashing with Tokyo Esperion. His history intertwines with Ashito Aoi, forged during their tense trials for Esperion’s youth academy, where their opposing philosophies—Kaneda’s emphasis on technical precision and individual strategy versus Ashito’s team-centric approach—sparked a lingering rivalry. Driven by resentment and ambition, Kaneda channels his focus into surpassing Esperion’s talents, leveraging his training within Musashino’s disciplined system to assert his superiority on the field. Standing at 1.77 meters and weighing 69 kilograms, his physical presence complements his calculated playstyle. Born September 6 with blood type B, Kaneda’s Japanese nationality and unwavering dedication anchor his role as a symbol of Musashino’s relentless ethos, perpetually challenging Ashito and Esperion’s ideals.