Shinsuke Kita

Shinsuke Kita (Japanese: 北きた 信介しんすけ Kita Shinsuke) was a third-year student at Inarizaki High School. He was a wing spiker and captain of the boys' volleyball team. In 2018, he is a rice farmer in Hyogo.

Kanji 北 信 介 Romaji Kita Shinsuke Character Information Also known as Mister Perfect Kita (manga), Mister No Gaps Kita Shinsuke (anime) (by Atsumu Miya) Shin-chan (by Yumie Kita) Gender Male Date of birth July 5, 1994 Pre-time skip Post-time skip Age 18 (January 2013) Height 175.2 cm (5' 9") Weight 67.5 kg (148.8 lbs) Occupation High School Student (3rd Year, Class 7) - 2012 Teams Fueneku High School (formerly) Inarizaki High School Number 1 (3rd year of high school) Position Outside Hitter Captain Defensive Specialist Previous Information Family Yumie Kita (grandmother) Unnamed older sister Anonymous younger brother Likes Tofu Burger Dislikes Static shocks Hometown Hyōgo Prefecture Country of origin Japan

Kita is of average height and athletic build. She has dull brown eyes and thin eyebrows. Her hair is short and light gray with black tips. Her bangs are parted in the middle of her forehead, with a strand of hair hanging down in the middle, just above her eyes. Her typical attire consists of her school uniform or practice clothes.

Kita has a very direct way of speaking, similar to Ushijima, where he doesn't sugarcoat his words when expressing his opinion. Because of this, his teammates are often afraid of falling victim to Kita's cold logic. Kita has a very mature way of thinking; he says he tends to agree more with adults than with his first-year classmates, and even has a logical reason for feeling happy and has stated that he doesn't understand the reason for being nervous. Despite his outward demeanor, Kita cares deeply about his teammates. When Atsumu catches a cold, Kita tells Atsumu to go home and rest while simultaneously scolding Ginjima for praising Atsumu for not taking care of his health by continuing to practice. On the court, Kita does what needs to be done and trusts in his abilities, not in an arrogant way, but in the kind of way where he has faith that he will never make a mistake. He mentions that he doesn't feel nervous because it's not necessary to do something he does routinely, including volleyball. He also proves to be very observant of his team and is very familiar with their good and bad habits when playing. This helps him guide each player in the direction they need to go to perform at their best. In addition to knowing his players so well, Kita is able to help cover any possible mishaps that occur.

Karasuno vs. Inarizaki. Kita makes his first appearance with the rest of the Inarizaki team on Day 2 of the Spring Tournament. As team captain, he is responsible for managing interviews and press coverage. He reveals to interviewers that the team is in good condition and their ultimate goal is to win the national championships. Kita t4-e20-5 Despite being captain, Kita is not a regular, making Aran the on-court captain. Kita doesn't play in the first set but is substituted in during the second set when his team shows signs of instability. Upon entering, he reprimands his teammates, particularly Ginjima, for being too reckless in their plays. Kita proves to be a reliable backbone of the team as he saves many attacks from Karasuno, including one from ace Asahi, a synchronized attack, and a jump float serve from emerging server Yamaguchi. His presence on the court helps Inarizaki regain composure and prevents Karasuno from scoring in situations where they normally would have. Inarizaki's coach comments that players like Atsumu, Suna, and Aran are the ones who cause despair in their opponents, while Kita is the one who ensures that the despair endures. In addition to strengthening the defense, Kita's calming presence balances the team's recklessness. Kita is very aware of his teammates' habits, including the twins' competitiveness, Ginjima's strong desire to score, and Suna's tendency to slack off when there's a large lead. As such, he keeps a close eye on them to ensure everyone performs as well as they should. With Kita's contribution, Inarizaki successfully wins the second set by a huge point difference.[2]

Later, Kita is substituted but continues to observe the match in detail for the remainder of the game. He reveals that people used to ask him if he felt bitter about not being a regular or about having such talented young players. Instead of feeling insecure or jealous, Kita is happy and proud to be able to play with these players, as he himself said: "I'm like a mortal who stumbles upon a monster's banquet."[4] After the team's defeat, Kita assures the twins that they didn't make a mistake in their last play. He also reveals that he is proud to play with his teammates and wishes their time together had been longer.[5]

In the third set, even though the spectators know Kamomedai has to process a lot of information to produce effective blocks, they are still able to do so and remain calm. Watching, Atsumu feels frustrated because he just wants Kamomedai to be a normal, simple, and boring team. However, upon hearing this, Kita says he has always liked Kamomedai because they are simply good. After this, Atsumu realizes there was something bothering him about Kamomedai, and not just because of Hoshiumi and Hirugami, but also because the whole team reminds him of Kita, whom Atsumu sees as a successful perfectionist. Some time later, Kageyama fails to spike but lands on Daichi's foot. At this, Kita thinks to himself that it would be a mistake to think of Daichi as an ordinary defensive specialist; he's primarily a wing spiker, but it turns out he's also good at defense. After Karasuno loses, Kita asks Atsumu if all he cares about are results, then that would mean all the third-year students of Karasuno are losers, and since Kita will stop playing volleyball after high school, that would mean he would simply become "poof." After this, Kita tells Atsumu that what matters is playing a good game and feeling good about oneself.

Kita makes a brief appearance with Aran in the audience when Inarizaki defeats Karasuno in the 2014 Spring Tournament. In 2021, Kita cultivates rice and sends some of his rice to Osamu's onigiri shop. He joins Osamu at his shop to watch Japan's match against Argentina with his grandmother. When he sees Atsumu and Aran, he praises how amazing his former teammates are.

Aran Ojiro: Kita seems to be the closest to Aran, mainly because they are both captains and third-year students. The two act informally with each other and are seen walking home together after club activities. Kita feels comfortable enough with Aran to share his thoughts and opinions. In return, Aran is one of the few people on the team who can talk to Kita from the same perspective. Inarizaki High School: Most first-year students are somewhat afraid of Kita due to his stern personality. They become unusually nervous around Kita and quickly obey his orders. Despite this, everyone holds Kita in high regard. He seems to be close to the third-year students, as many of them have been seen calling him by his first name.

Family

Yumie Kita: Kita and Yumie t4-e20-2 She is Kita's grandmother. Kita seems to have a very close relationship with his grandmother since childhood. Yumie seems to be the one who influenced Kita to enjoy routine and follow things correctly. While Kita enjoys his grandmother's company and support in his games, he has mentioned that his current concern is that she is already looking forward to his wedding.

(To Karasuno in his mind) "Listen guys, you don't have to be so cautious. I'm just a substitute. I'm here to help you [Inarizaki]. So you don't need to be afraid of me." (To Ojiro) "I don't understand the point of being nervous. I guess it's because you feel like you have to do MORE than you can. Everyone does things like eating, sleeping, and going to the bathroom, and nobody gets nervous about that. It's the same for volleyball. You just do the same things you've done every day in practice. Why get nervous?" [10][9] (To Daichi) "I'm not a player who can change the flow of things, but I feel like I need to watch the backs of these guys who keep running forward. You're probably in the same boat." (To Inarizaki) "The kind of monsters who love volleyball day after day. We meet them, we find ourselves on the same court as them, and we fight against them, with a net between us. I'm like a mortal who stumbles upon a monster's banquet. How lucky I am." (To Inarizaki after their defeat against Karasuno) "Now that we're here, I wish I had more chances to brag about all of you... showing everyone how amazing all my teammates are."

Favorite food: tofu hamburger (Japanese: 豆とう腐ふハンバーグはんばーぐ Tōfu Hanbāgu). Current concern: "That my grandmother is already eagerly awaiting my wedding." Zodiac sign: Cancer. According to an extra from Volume 31, he dislikes static electricity; therefore, he tends to cover his shoulders with his uniform jacket instead of putting his arms through the sleeves. It is confirmed that he shares the same class as Ren Ōmimi. He is the second youngest third-year student after Ōmimi. Kita's name is derived from the Ezo Red Fox, also known as "キタキツネ" or kitakitsune. Nomenclature: Shinsuke (信介) – Trust and assistance Kita (北) – North

Shinsuke Kita is an Omega, the weakest rank among Alpha, Beta, and Omega. Omegas can give birth regardless of gender and can go into heat once a month. Kita's pheromones smell of cinnamon and jasmine; it's soft and not cloying. The intensity can increase depending on her mood; if she's happy, it becomes a little stronger, and if she's sad or angry, it can be perceived as bitter. Being an Omega, she has a smaller member. Omegas during pregnancy are usually very territorial, mostly with their alphas, releasing pheromones of displeasure or growling when someone approaches their alpha without permission. They also experience many mood swings and strange cravings, becoming more sensitive, aggressive, cheerful, or sad.