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OUTSIDE HITTER

Outside Hitter

Image: Player's autograph

Nakamoto Kenyu

Image: Kenyu Nakamoto

Kenyu Nakamoto

Kenyu Nakamoto

PROFILE

  • Image: Kenyu Nakamoto
  • Image: Kenyu Nakamoto
  • Image: Kenyu Nakamoto
  • Position
    Outside Hitter
  • Height/Weight
    187 cm / 85 kg
  • Shoe Size
    27.5cm
  • Clothing Size
    XL, 2XL
  • Date of Birth
    1997.11.21
  • Blood Type
    Type AB
  • Dominant hand
    Right
  • Maximum reach (standing reach)
    331 cm (240 cm)
  • Hometown (City)
    Nishihara-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
  • High school
    Okinawa Prefectural Nishihara High School
  • University
    Nippon Sport Science University
  • Serve clapping
    Yes
Men's National Team Experience
  • 2022, 2024

Player's Self-Assessment

Self-diagnosis

PLAYER'S PROFILE

  • Age when I started volleyball
    6 years old
  • Reason for starting volleyball
    Influence of my father and older sister
  • Plays to watch out for
    Defense, attack
  • What I value as a player
    Always do my best
  • Things I always do before a match (routine)
    Listening to Masaharu Fukuyama's songs while entering the venue
  • Must-have items for trips
    Earphones, books
  • The shoes I use in matches
    ASICS NOVA SURGE
  • What I do to maintain my body
    Cooking for myself, taking care of my body
  • What I think about when serving
    The opponent's formation, my teammates in the front court, the score difference, etc.
  • My favorite Haikyu!! character
    Daichi Sawamura
  • The appeal of volleyball
    The exchange of strategies to win the match, and the power, speed, and accuracy of the plays
  • The appeal of OSAKA BLUTEON
    Members with unique personalities. The unity to come together toward a single goal.
  • A surprising side of my teammates
    Brian is good at making people laugh
  • My best memory in my volleyball career
    SV League Champion
  • A message to all my fans
    Let's fight together again this season!!!
  • Nickname
    Kenyu
  • Personality
    Competitive
  • My favorite color
    Blue, monotone
  • Favorite brands
    hummel
  • Songs I listen to often
    Ashita no SHOW / Masaharu Fukuyama
  • Favorite food/drink
    Okinawa soba, taco rice, sanpin tea
  • Signature dish
    Taco rice, goya champuru
  • Hobbies
    Coffee, camping, driving
  • Favorite movies/anime
    Bayside Shakedown
  • Special skills (other than volleyball)
    Whistling, handstand
  • Charming point
    Eyelash length
  • Catchphrase
    I heard that...
  • The best things about Osaka
    A place that has everything
  • Favorite comedians
    Chidori, Daisuke Moromizato
  • Things I want to try
    To become a champion once again

Friendship level with PAPPINESS

point in time

Image: PAPPINESS
Image: Kenyu Nakamoto
The number of hearts might change!?

The two are always by each other's side before they know it🍀
But sometimes PAPPINESS gets angry because they get teased too much?!

SNSSNS

Career and Personal Titles

First appearance (V.League)
2019-20 V.LEAGUE DIVISION1 MEN
Sunday, January 19, 2020 VS Oita Miyoshi Weisse Adler (Okinawa City Gymnasium)
Appearance on Yoshimoto Shinkigeki
3 times (2023, 2024, 2026)