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This article is about the coach of Rakuzan High. For the coach of Teikō Junior High, see Kōzō Shirogane.

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Eiji Shirogane (白金 永治 Shirogane Eiji) is the coach of Rakuzan High.

Appearance[]

In his mid 40s, Shirogane is among the older characters of the series and has noticeable wrinkles on his face. He has black swept-back hair with a gray stripe on each side. Shirogane had entirely grey-white hair even in his youth, implying that this is simply his natural hair color rather than being a result of age.

Shirogane dresses in a black business suit with a white collared shirt and purple tie. During his time on the Japanese national team, he wore the jersey number 4.

Personality[]

As a coach, Shirogane is calculating and succinct, trusting his players to take care of small details on their own and placing his faith in Seijūrō Akashi to issue additional correction if needed.[1] He maintains a generally calm demeanor and has an eye for both observation and analysis likely emboldened by experience. Despite this, Shirogane was still completely stunned by their loss against Seirin High alongside the rest of Rakuzan High.

History[]

Japanese national team

Shirogane on the national basketball team

Shirogane was part of the Japanese national team during his youth alongside Kagetora Aida, Masaaki Nakatani, Genta Takeuchi and Katsunori Harasawa. He was also acquainted with Masako Araki, a member of the women's national team. As a player, he wore the jersey with the number 4, implying that he was the team's captain.

Story[]

Winter Cup[]

Shirogane guides his team successfully through the first rounds and also later through the quarter-finals.

Semi-finals[]

Shirogane appears for the first time during the time-out between the first and second quarter. He tells his team that everything is going well and that there will be no changes. He leaves the authority for changes in-game to the captain Akashi.[1]

Skills[]

Training Capability
 
7/10 Eiji chart
Analytical Skill
 
8/10
Leadership
 
9/10
Charisma
 
9/10
Ability when actively playing
 
8/10

Etymology[]

  • The name Eiji means "eternal" (永) (ei) and "cure" (治) (chi/ji).
  • Eiji's surname Shirogane means "white" (白) (shiro) and "gold, money, metal, cash, currency" (金) (kane/gane), which literally means "platinum, silver/silver coin/silver paint" altogether.
    • The kanji "白" hints his gray streak color on his hair.

Trivia[]

  • Shirogane teaches World History in Rakuzan High.[2]
  • According to KUROFES, he and Kōzō Shirogane are relatives.
    • His motto: "Train to be strong like steel"
    • Favorite Food: Sashimi
    • Hobby: Go
    • Specialty: Ballroom Dancing
    • He teaches World History
    • He has a Wife and 2 Daughters
    • He is bad at drinking (liquor)
    • His best move: Back Shot
    • He spends his free time taking leisure walks
    • He cannot remember why he joined basketball
    • He has his eyes on Kagami

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Kuroko no Basuke chapter 176, page 12
  2. Kuroko no Basuke volume 20, page 86

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