Haruko Akagi

As the younger sister of Takenori Akagi, this sweet and supportive first-year student plays a pivotal role in discovering Hanamichi Sakuragi’s hidden basketball talent. Known for her friendly nature, she frequently cheers from the sidelines alongside her best friends, Fujii and Matsui. While she shares a common crush on the talented Kaede Rukawa, Haruko eventually struggles to move past her unrequited feelings, even as she develops a deep, special bond with Sakuragi.