Takenori Akagi
Takenori Akagi
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赤木 剛憲
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| Personal Description | |
| Occupation | Basketball Player |
| Age | 18 |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 197 cm (6′ 6″)(current) |
| Weight | 93 kg (205 lbs)(current) |
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| Team | Shohoku |
| Position | Center |
| Jersey Number | #10, #4, #33 (practice) |
| Debut | |
| Episode | Chapter 4 |
| Anime movie | Episode 2 |
Takenori Akagi (赤木 剛憲, Akagi Takenori) is the captain and center of the Shohoku High School basketball team in the anime and manga series Slam Dunk. He is a towering presence on the court, known for his leadership and powerful playing style. He is also the older brother of Haruko Akagi.
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Émile Durkheim
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| Born |
David Émile Durkheim
15 April 1858 Épinal, France
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| Died | 15 November 1917(aged 59)
Paris,France
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| Nationality | French |
| Alma mater | École Normale Supérieure |
| Known for | Sacred–profane dichotomy Collective consciousness Social fact Social integration Anomie Collective effervescence |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Philosophy, sociology, education, anthropology, religious studies |
| Institutions | University of Paris, University of Bordeaux |
| Influences | Immanuel Kant, René Descartes,Plato, Herbert Spencer,Aristotle, Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Auguste Comte. William James, John Dewey, Fustel de Coulanges, Jean-Marie Guyau, Charles Bernard Renouvier, John Stuart Mill |
| Influenced | Marcel Mauss,Claude Lévi-Strauss, Talcott Parsons, Maurice Halbwachs, Jonathan Haidt, Lucien Lévy-Bruhl,Bronisław Malinowski, Fernand Braudel, Pierre Bourdieu, Charles Taylor, Henri Bergson, Emmanuel Levinas, Steven Lukes, Alfred Radcliffe-Brown, E. E. Evans-Pritchard, Mary Douglas, Paul Fauconnet, Robert N. Bellah, Ziya Gökalp, David Bloor, Randall Collins, Neil Smelser[1] |
Appearance
Takenori Akagi is exceptionally tall and muscular, standing at 197 cm (6’6″). He has a serious and imposing expression, often accentuated by his short-cropped black hair. His size and strength make him a dominant figure on the basketball court, where he wears the number 4 jersey.
Takenori Akagi: The fierce and determined powerhouse, known for his iconic ‘gorilla face’ and unmatched passion on the court.
Personality
Akagi is a highly disciplined and focused individual, often referred to as “Gori” by his teammates due to his gorilla-like strength and determination. He is deeply committed to basketball and has dreams of leading Shohoku to the national championship. Despite his tough exterior, he cares deeply about his team and is highly respected by his peers. His leadership drives the team forward, and he is a strict but fair captain.
Powers and Abilities
Takenori Akagi: Dominating the boards with relentless determination and unmatched strength.
Strength and Defense
Akagi excels in defense, using his strength to block shots and protect the paint.
Rebounding
Rebounding
His height and strength make him one of the best rebounders on the team.
Post Moves
Akagi has strong post-up skills, often scoring under the basket with ease.
Leadership
As the team captain, Akagi’s ability to inspire and organize his teammates is one of his key assets.
Relationships
Hanamichi Sakuragi
While Akagi initially sees Sakuragi as a troublemaker, he eventually recognizes his potential and helps guide him to improve as a player.
Kaede Rukawa
Akagi values Rukawa’s skill and sees him as a vital part of the team, though he sometimes finds Rukawa’s aloof attitude frustrating.
Kogure Kiminobu
Akagi’s longtime friend and vice-captain of the team, Kogure supports Akagi’s leadership and shares his dedication to the team.
Haruko Akagi
His younger sister, whom he is very protective of. He often worries about her growing interest in basketball, especially with players like Rukawa and Sakuragi around.
Trivia
- Akagi’s nickname “Gori” comes from his resemblance to a gorilla, a joke frequently made by Sakuragi.
- He has been passionate about basketball since middle school and is one of the few characters in the series with a clear goal of playing at the national level.
- Despite his intimidating presence, Akagi has a deep sense of responsibility for his teammates, often pushing them to their limits for the sake of the team’s success.