Name: Akagi Takenori
Nickname: Gorilla/Gori- called by Hanamichi, Captain
Bday: May 10th
Age: 18
Zodiac sign: Taurus
Gender: Male
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 90 kg
Hair color: Black
Jersey #: 4
Shoe Brand: Converse
Position: Center (captain of the team too)
Specialty: fly-swatter
School: Shohoku HS
Level: 3rd yr or Senior
Studies: Very Good
Seiyuu/voice actor: Yanada Kiyoyuki
Likes: Basketball- his dream to be in the championship
Dislikes: ?
First Appearance: Episode 2
Description: Tall. Good leader. Strong-will/Determined. Studious. Dedicated.
Extras: -Frequently gives Sakuragi a punch in the head because of his idiocracies. -In one of the games, he had a twisted aankle but still continued to play in spite of his condition. -Was once invited to join by one of the best basketball teams in the country. -Chosen as one of the top 5 players in KKanagawa prefecture.