Tetsuro Kuroo

Name Tetsuro Kuroo Sobriquet Kuro (by Kozume Kenma) Gender Male Sign Scorpio Birthday November 17th Age 18 Height 187.7 cm (6' 1.5") Weight 75.3 kg (166.0) Professional Information Occupation Student Equipment Nekoma Number 1 Position Captain Middle blocker Appearance Kuro's physical characteristics give him a cunning appearance, thanks to his squinty, feline-like eyes, like most of his teammates, and the elongated pupils he possesses. He is quite tall and has a robust build. His hair is black and styled with bangs on his right side, with many people describing his style as "just got out of bed." He is usually seen wearing a black T-shirt and burgundy sweatpants, his team's classic attire outside of games; sometimes with a red jacket over it. During games, he wears the number 1, a classic among team captains. Personality He has a laid-back yet intriguing personality and is considered a "taunting expert." This talent is demonstrated by the way he angered Tsukishima during the "Saitama Training Camp" arc. However, he later apologized to Daichi for the taunting, clarifying that he did it to help him improve. He is often seen smiling when things go his way. He is quite kind and willing to help others improve. During matches, he tends to be cautious, faithful to the Nekoma style, studying his opponent and holding his own before devouring them. He usually implements the strategies Kenma designs, demonstrating his blind faith in him.

When Kuroo was younger, he would take techniques he saw on TV while watching Volleyball games and teach them to Kenma. His favorite food is grilled salted mackerel. Current concern: Can't get rid of your hair style.

Kuroo is considered by many to be a blocking expert and excellent at pressuring opponents. He possesses finely tuned techniques and is recognized as Tsukishima's blocking master. Furthermore, Kuroo is an incredible all-rounder, essential to Nekoma in both offense and defense. Like the rest of his team, Kuroo is flexible and efficient at receiving. Although a middle blocker usually rotates with the libero, Kuroo has demonstrated the ability to play in the back row capably after Yaku was eliminated due to injury. He is also currently the only starting member with a good jump serve.

Jump range: 330 cm

Skills Masterful Blocking: Kuroo is a skilled read-blocker and is able to stop Bokuto's spikes, despite the latter being one of the top five spikers in the country. His blocking expertise stems primarily from his firm grasp of nuances such as proper stance, timing, and jumping. When jumping to block, Kuroo would stop and jump upwards rather than sideways. At the same time, he tries to match his blocking timing with the moment the ball is shot down. This allows Kuroo to block spikers taller or stronger than him. Personal Time Difference Attack: Kuroo picked up the Personal Time Difference Attack after watching volleyball matches in his childhood and perfected the move with Kenma over the years. It is one of Nekoma's strongest attacks and can be used to repel enemy blockers. Jump Serve: Kuroo is one of two players in Nekoma shown to be capable of using a jump serve. He first showcased his jump serve in the match against Fukurōdani Academy in which he was able to land a free ball for Nekoma. Since then, he has reliably used the jump serve.