Hideo Harada

As the esteemed leader of the Shiranami Karuta Society, this Class A, 6-Dan expert serves as a dedicated mentor to Chihaya and Taichi. A compassionate medical doctor with a profound understanding of the game, he specializes in teaching an aggressive, offensive style of play. Having previously instructed Arata, he remains a fierce competitor and a loyal supporter of his students, driven by an intense passion for victory both personally and as a representative of his prestigious society.