Birthplace: Aomori
Tooru's the captain of Shiro High School's Men's Rhythmic Gymnastics Club and a third-year student. He's got this massive, intimidating presence—the kind that makes people nervous at first glance—but underneath all that is someone surprisingly thoughtful and nuanced. Fans often note the contrast between his intimidating exterior and his more delicate, detail-oriented approach to things.
Beyond the gym, Tooru's caught between two worlds. His father's a tuna fisherman while his maternal grandfather runs a generations-old apple farm, and he feels pulled in both directions. It's a surprisingly relatable personal conflict for someone who seems so imposing.
His rival Shichigahama has a habit of calling him a gorilla—a nickname that's stuck around, though it probably says more about Tooru's physical presence than anything else.
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