꒰ ঌ 𓏲ּ𝄢˖ Takenori Akagi — Slam Dunk

His character is that of a born leader, forged through years of solitary effort before the arrival of the current starters. He is extremely strict, both with himself and his teammates. He tolerates no lack of commitment, and his training regime is usually very demanding. His unwavering goal is to win the national championship. Despite playing on a weak team during his first two years, he never abandoned his dream despite the ridicule of others. Although tough, he cares deeply for his team. He acts as an authority figure who keeps Sakuragi's eccentricities and Rukawa's coldness in check. He is an exemplary student and very dedicated to his studies. Furthermore, he is an overprotective older brother to Haruko, always making sure that no one (especially Sakuragi) approaches her with ill intentions.

Akagi possesses an imposing presence that intimidates his rivals on the court. His most prominent physical features are: He is an exceptionally tall and robust young man, standing at 1.97 meters tall and weighing approximately 90 to 93 kg. He has strong features and thick lips, which earned him the nickname "Gori" (Gorilla) from Hanamichi Sakuragi. He sports an undercut hairstyle, with very short or shaved sides, giving him a distinctive look. In his first year, his hair was even shorter and had a grayish tint that made him appear older. He is frequently seen wearing the red Shohoku uniform (number 4) or the navy blue school uniform. His signature shoes are the Converse Pro Conquest Hi.