Jerk with a Heart of Gold: Rude, impulsive, at times a bit of an idiot, but a kind guy anyway.He later abandons it, although he still keeps his hair dyed. Japanese Delinquents: Became this after quitting soccer in junior high.

Somewhat downplayed given that Kyosuke doesn't hate Seisuke, only the comparisons. I Am Not My Father: His biggest issue is that he's constantly compared to his brother.The Hero: As the protagonist of the series.

Fiery Redhead: He actually bleaches his hair, but counts nevertheless.

Expy: He's pretty much Hanamichi Sakuragi, only less egocentric and as a soccer player.

Dark and Troubled Past: He used to be a delinquent, after not only the comparisons to his brother Seisuke finally got to him but he found out that he was an adopted child: both events dealed HUGE blows to his self-esteem and made him rebel against his family and the world around him.

Big Little Brother: Standing side by side with Seisuke, he's got a few centimeters over him despite being the younger of the two.

Belligerent Sexual Tension: Kyousuke and Miki squabble a lot, but there's quite a bit of affection there as well.

Their relationship is loving but strained, since Kyosuke has a low self-worth and hates the comparisons.

Always Someone Better: Towards his older brother, Seisuke.

Almost Kiss: Him and Miki, as seen here.

Adoption Angst: Prior to the start of the story, he didn't take well to discover that he was adopted, as it made him feel he was even further from his brother.

Initially the coach of Jyoyō Akanegaoka's women's soccer team, the determination exhibited by the girls, especially Miki, invigorates his passion for soccer, and soon he joins the male soccer team, emerging as their ace striker. After Seisuke's departure, he slowly loses interest in the game, but rediscovers his love for it after a fated meeting with Miki. Called Orangehead jokingly by some of his friends, Kyousuke learned the ins and outs of soccer from his illustrious elder brother, A.C. Voiced by: Kosuke Toriumi (original), Angel Balam (first Latin-American Spanish dub), Víctor Ugarte (second Latin-American Spanish dub)

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