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Kaede Kinjou is a prominent character introduced in the third season of the Free! anime series, specifically playing a key role as a rival and fellow competitor in the universe of Road to the World and The Final Stroke. He is a university student attending Naribusawa University, where he is a member of its prestigious swim team. Born on October 20th, his height is recorded as 181 centimeters. Kinjou initially specialized in the butterfly stroke but made a significant switch to freestyle during his third year of high school, a change that led to a dramatic improvement in his competitive times.
In terms of appearance, Kinjou is a muscular young man with swept-back, messy amber-colored hair and hooded chartreuse eyes. He often wears a condescending or cool smirk, an expression that frequently remains in place even when he is competing. His image color is gold, and his associated animal symbol is the blue marlin, representing speed and power.
Kinjou's personality is characterized as highly combative and often arrogant towards others, with a tendency to behave in ways that are either oblivious to or uncaring of social niceties. He maintains a singular focus on swimming to the exclusion of almost everything else, a dedication that has been noted as both the source of his incredible speed and the reason he forges few personal relationships. He is described as someone who does not understand or see the value in emotional bonds and friendship, often expressing this through provocative taunts. However, despite his rough and detached exterior, Kinjou is not completely devoid of kindness. On rare occasions, he reveals a more caring side, such as reminding younger swimmers to warm up properly or showing quiet concern for a rival's well-being, like when he covers a sleeping Haruka Nanase with a jacket.
As a swimmer, Kinjou is a dominant force. He is widely recognized as the athlete closest to breaking the Japanese national record in freestyle. His raw speed and power allow him to defeat top-tier competitors; most notably, he has beaten both Haruka Nanase and Rin Matsuoka in the 100-meter freestyle, setting new tournament records in the process. On the international stage, he has won bronze medals in the 100-meter freestyle at competitions in Sydney and Fukuoka and has also served as the anchor for the 4x100-meter medley relay.
Kinjou's role in the story is primarily that of a formidable rival for the main characters. His backstory reveals a childhood connection to Hiyori Tono and an acquaintance with Ikuya Kirishima, a history he references with provocative nicknames meant to challenge them. His journey involves a subtle form of personal development. While he claims to swim only for himself, his encounters with rivals like Haruka Nanase cause him to reflect on his own past and the nature of dedication to the sport. He finds himself intrigued by Haruka's approach to swimming, seeing in it echoes of a younger version of himself, which leads to moments of quiet introspection and a grudging respect that hints at a deeper character beneath the competitive smirk.
In terms of appearance, Kinjou is a muscular young man with swept-back, messy amber-colored hair and hooded chartreuse eyes. He often wears a condescending or cool smirk, an expression that frequently remains in place even when he is competing. His image color is gold, and his associated animal symbol is the blue marlin, representing speed and power.
Kinjou's personality is characterized as highly combative and often arrogant towards others, with a tendency to behave in ways that are either oblivious to or uncaring of social niceties. He maintains a singular focus on swimming to the exclusion of almost everything else, a dedication that has been noted as both the source of his incredible speed and the reason he forges few personal relationships. He is described as someone who does not understand or see the value in emotional bonds and friendship, often expressing this through provocative taunts. However, despite his rough and detached exterior, Kinjou is not completely devoid of kindness. On rare occasions, he reveals a more caring side, such as reminding younger swimmers to warm up properly or showing quiet concern for a rival's well-being, like when he covers a sleeping Haruka Nanase with a jacket.
As a swimmer, Kinjou is a dominant force. He is widely recognized as the athlete closest to breaking the Japanese national record in freestyle. His raw speed and power allow him to defeat top-tier competitors; most notably, he has beaten both Haruka Nanase and Rin Matsuoka in the 100-meter freestyle, setting new tournament records in the process. On the international stage, he has won bronze medals in the 100-meter freestyle at competitions in Sydney and Fukuoka and has also served as the anchor for the 4x100-meter medley relay.
Kinjou's role in the story is primarily that of a formidable rival for the main characters. His backstory reveals a childhood connection to Hiyori Tono and an acquaintance with Ikuya Kirishima, a history he references with provocative nicknames meant to challenge them. His journey involves a subtle form of personal development. While he claims to swim only for himself, his encounters with rivals like Haruka Nanase cause him to reflect on his own past and the nature of dedication to the sport. He finds himself intrigued by Haruka's approach to swimming, seeing in it echoes of a younger version of himself, which leads to moments of quiet introspection and a grudging respect that hints at a deeper character beneath the competitive smirk.