Before he realizes it, Riku is giving advice to Akira on how to run better. Through his words, Akira was able to perceive Riku’s passion for rugby. Due to the meeting of these two known as ‘tactics’ and ‘physical’, a new future is bestowed upon Riku.

‘My intuition is never wrong. I’m the man that you need.’
‘I’m going to put a leash on you, Akira Kariya!”

Riku Haruma

Voice Actor: Shougo Sakamoto

Riku is a first-year student at Souran high school. Once he caught a glimpse of the wild and tenacious physical prowess that Akira possesses, the passion he once had for rugby is awakened within him. Since Akira has the physical front covered, Riku decides to take the path of fighting with his brain. He looks cool and composed, but Riku actually hates losing more than anything else.

Akira Kariya

Voice Actor: KENN

Akira is a first-year student at Souran high school. He loves competition and is like a wild animal because of his inherent physical prowess and reflexes. He forces Riku to get back into rugby. Due to the fact that he’s aware of his love for competition, he often butts heads with the logical Riku, but they become good friends.

Tomomi Horyu

Voice Actor: Seiji Matsuda

Tomomi is a first-year student at Souran high school. He was in the volleyball club when he was a middle school student and has just joined the rugby club now that he’s in high school. He is guided by Riku who has a vast amount of knowledge regarding Rugby. Tomomi is a serious, honest individual who is even polite to his own classmates. His understanding for teamwork is something that he cultivated during his volleyball days. He continues to be an indispensable person for Riku’s tactics.

Pearce Valentine Shotani

Voice Actor: Shuuta Morishima

Pearce is a first-year student at Souran high school. He’s known as the ‘savior’ of many sports clubs and frequently appears at all of them. He’s in excellent physical condition and has great physical prowess, so he’s better than average at any sport he plays. He’s extremely interested in the person who’s more skills than him, Akira Kariya. He’s the type who loves to get everyone excited for things and has a bad habit of saying ‘enjoy and excite’.

Seiichiro Nada

Voice Actor: Yoshiki Nakajima

Seiichiro is a third-year student at Souran high school. He’s the student council vice-president. He’s also the former captain of the rugby club. He’s more suited for studies, but naturally many people are jealous of his large build. He’s the one who taught Akira the joys of rugby when they were in middle school. He’s not a current standing member of the club due to certain reasons.