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Kōji Kobori (小堀 浩志 Kobori Kōji) was a third year center and vice-captain at Kaijō High.

After the Winter Cup, he retired along with the rest of the third years. He currently attends the same university as Yukio Kasamatsu in a different department.[1]

Appearance[]

Kobori has a rather slim and tall stature compared to the other players. He has spiky, dark brown hair that is styled in an abstract mohawk. He plays with the number 8. He is the same height as Daiki Aomine.

Personality[]

Kobori is a calm, gentle individual that prefers to stay out of trouble. He has been noted to have a subdued, unremarkable presence and is not very good at making himself more noticeable.[2] He is often the one having to calm down his energetic teammates. While he is not always interested in their antics, he usually tags along anyways in order to watch over them.

Kobori is easily embarrassed, particularly when speaking to women, as he became extremely discouraged after his attempts to hit on one was met with laughter. However, it can be noted that he already knew it wouldn't work and only tried in order to cheer up Yukio Kasamatsu, showing the care he has for his teammates. He believes that everyone is inherently good and always tries to see the best in others, even when his generous perception of them is clearly not the case.[3]

On the court, Kobori is determined when need be and has a strong desire for victory, as he was still driven to win even after acknowledging that Teppei Kiyoshi was a better player than him.

Story[]

Pre-Winter Cup[]

Kobori is seen practicing with Kaijō High, towards the Winter Cup.[4]

Winter Cup[]

Semifinals[]

Kobori said that Kiyoshi Teppei is the main difference from the Seirin they met during their practice match.[5] In the entire match, he managed to hold off his own but couldn't stop Kiyoshi's Right of Postponement.

Skill[]

Physical Ability
 
7/10 Kobori chart
Technique
 
8/10
Stamina
 
9/10
Mental Strength
 
8/10
Special Ability
 
4/10

Kobori can hold his own defensively against most centers and can score in the low post. He defended well against Kōsuke Wakamatsu in the post, forcing Wakamatsu to pass the ball to Ryō Sakurai.[6]

During the Winter Cup battle against Seirin High, he challenged Teppei Kiyoshi's shot although Teppei is already mid-air. He was unable to stop his Right of Postponement though.[7] Later on in the match, Kobori continued to battle Kiyoshi, showing his skill in post moves and screening out for the rebound.[8] Kiyoshi commented that he doesn't have as much height and strength like the Yōsen High centers, but that his skill and speed is good. He is seen receiving Ryōta Kise's Ignite Pass Kai, proving that he is physically above average.

Etymology[]

  • The name Kōji means "prosperous" (浩) () and "will, purpose" (志) (shi/ji).
  • Kōji's surname Kobori means "small" (小) (ko) and "moat, ditch, canal" (堀) (hori/bori).

Trivia[]

  • Kobori lives in a villa, which he is somewhat embarrassed about mentioning and insists is only a small house.[1]
  • According to KUROFES:
    • His motto is "Perseverance Prevails".
    • His favorite food is Ten-don.
    • His hobby is astronomical observation.
    • His specialty is tap dancing.
    • His best subject is physics.
    • His school committee is health.
    • He has a father, mother and a little brother.
    • He doesn't like to make a lot of noise or fuss.
    • His best basketball skills is low post then step back and shoots.
    • His type of girl is a gentle one.
    • He spend his days off by going to a near mountain and taking a telescope with him.
    • He started to play basketball because he was asked to by the club.
    • He has his eyes on Ōtsubo.

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Kuroko no Basuke Replace volume 6, chapter 1
  2. Kuroko no Basuke Replace PLUS Volume 2, Chapter 6, Page 16
  3. Kuroko no Basuke Replace PLUS Volume 1, Chapter 4, Page 27
  4. Kuroko no Basuke chapter 112, page 9
  5. Kuroko no Basuke chapter 184, page 7
  6. Kuroko no Basuke chapter 64, page 9
  7. Kuroko no Basuke chapter 185, page 7
  8. Kuroko no Basuke chapter 191, page 5

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