Kaoru Kaidou

Known for his incredible stamina and defensive prowess, this skilled counter-puncher excels at retrieving difficult shots to exhaust his opponents. While his gameplay evolves into a more aggressive approach throughout the series, his foundational ability to tire out rivals remains a hallmark of his matches. Beyond the court, he possesses a sensitive past, having been frequently mistaken for a girl and nicknamed "Kaoru-chan" during his early childhood years.