Kitasan Black

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Kitasan Black
Original Name	凯塔三布莱库
Alias(es)	Little Kita; “Helping Hero”; “Miracle Emperor” 4 258
Species/Race	Horse Girl 4
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Central Treisen Academy 4
Occupation/Role	Shining Series Horse Girl racer; Anjing Zhen’s assigned Horse Girl 4 765
Status	Active; preparing for an overseas racing campaign after the Tenno Sho Spring 765
First Appearance	Chapter 4, “Becoming a Miraculous Horse Girl”

Background

Kitasan Black initially doubts her own potential. Other trainers regard her as possessing little beyond “decent strength” and believe she is unlikely to achieve significant results outside short-distance races. She nevertheless accepts Anjing Zhen’s offer to become his assigned Horse Girl, beginning their partnership at Central Treisen Academy. 4

Anjing identifies exceptional physical foundations beneath her unpolished racing: top-tier strength-test results, rare freedom from serious illness or injury, and overwhelming instantaneous burst power. Her early 1,800-meter test confirms both her explosiveness and her ability to finish without obvious fatigue. 4 8

Her initial major flaw is control. Her gait lacks rhythm, leaving her unable to properly direct her strength; Anjing responds by arranging specialized training to refine it. 9 As her career develops, she becomes a long-distance frontrunner known for endurance, explosive starts, and the ability to sustain pressure from the lead. 123 371

Appearance

Kitasan Black is a black-haired Horse Girl with crimson-red eyes and a notably athletic, powerful build. Her greater frame and muscle density make her heavier than many peers, but are also central to her strength, stamina, and robust constitution. 196 197 229

• Short black hair; her racing ponytail is compared to a black sword trailing behind her. 310 341
• Red pupils described as sharply focused during competition. 197 554
• A mature, straighter, more athletic physique as her confidence grows. 196
• Uses a black-and-gold Victory Outfit in competition. 320 370

Personality

Kitasan Black is cheerful, energetic, and warm-hearted. She enthusiastically helps others, whether guiding younger Horse Girls, assisting strangers, or including friends in outings and activities. Her neighborhood reputation as the “Helping Hero” comes from her habit of helping during morning runs without expecting reward. 198 258 498

She is also intensely competitive, though this side becomes most apparent when she faces powerful rivals or difficult circumstances. Rather than bowing to pressure, she is driven to push forward, improve, and meet opponents head-on. 209 395

Her independence can become stubbornness. She tends to shoulder pressure alone and initially struggles to let others share her burdens, a pattern rooted in childhood attempts to solve problems by herself. Over time, she learns that relying on her team is not weakness. 627 738

Abilities & Skills

Exceptional Physical Strength

Kitasan Black’s raw physical power is among the best of her generation. Her enrollment examinations place her near the forefront in grip strength, pushing power, and leg strength. 4

• Her explosive force is strong enough to make the ground seem to tremble at the start of a run. 8
• Her starts can overwhelm nearby opponents and disrupt planned gate-pressure tactics. 370 609
• Her dense frame and musculature provide unusual strength, endurance, and durability. 229
• She can maintain pace on difficult dirt surfaces through sheer power, though she initially struggles to match specialist opponents’ final acceleration. 310 320

Long-Distance Endurance

Kitasan Black possesses an obvious aptitude for long-distance racing, combining enormous physical reserves with sustained speed and a high tolerance for intensive training. Her traits are compared to Gold Ship’s long-distance strengths: endurance, physical ability, and prolonged acceleration. 123

• Completed the first week of Kikuka Sho-focused camp objectives in half the expected time. 156
• Can maintain a stable rhythm under extended pressure rather than being drawn into reckless responses. 766
• Recovers rapidly after exhaustive efforts, leading Oguri Cap to call her a “monster.” 703
• Her conditioning and recovery allow her to train above ordinary standards in both volume and resistance. 364

Escape Horse Running Style

Kitasan Black specializes in leading from the front. Anjing identifies her suitability for Slow Escape early in her career, using controlled frontrunning to dictate pace and place psychological pressure on the field. 371 424

• Can seize the lead through exceptionally explosive openings. 370
• Uses pace changes deliberately, including slowing the race to create a more intense competitive environment. 371
• Can accelerate twice in succession to overtake leaders during the middle stages of a race. 69
• Her leading ability is widely regarded as difficult to challenge once she establishes separation. 484

Tactical Adaptability

Although initially reliant on fundamentals, Kitasan Black becomes increasingly capable of understanding opponents, race conditions, and tactical tradeoffs. She studies data, race footage, and training logs while developing a more three-dimensional view of competition. 237 539

• Adjusts stride length and running style to better suit overseas tracks. 669
• Uses marking tactics and lead-position contests to create advantages against rivals. 380
• Cut aggressively into a rain-soaked, heavily damaged inner lane to seize the lead, catching opponents off guard. 554
• Recognizes problems in her own rhythm and breathing after defeat, then immediately analyzes how to improve. 703

Potential to Enter the Zone

The Zone is a peak state that pushes a Horse Girl’s speed, strength, technique, and focus to their limits. Anjing believes Kitasan Black’s competitive instinct—especially when drawn out by adversity—may be the key to her eventually touching it. 348 395

• Her competitive drive intensifies most sharply against opponents strong enough to challenge her. 395
• Her fundamentals must continue developing; Symboli Rudolph cautions that the Zone cannot be mastered instantly without deeper command of speed, strength, and technique. 348

Racing Career

Milestone	Details
Arima Kinen victory	Her win establishes her public reputation beyond the academy and contributes to her “Helping Hero” recognition. 258
Tenno Sho Spring victory	Wins the Tenno Sho Spring after a close long-distance battle while holding the lead under sustained pressure. 375 381
Takarazuka Kinen victory	Her victory becomes part of her growing understanding that she runs to carry her own dreams and the expectations of others. 465
Osaka Hai victory	Celebrates the win with Mikki Rocket shortly before learning that her overseas plans face institutional resistance. 720
Autumn Triple Crown	Completes the Autumn Triple Crown, giving her the confidence to openly pursue stronger opponents abroad. 616
Nine G1 trophies	By the overseas-expedition dispute, she is described as a victor whose status has been forged through nine G1 titles. 730

Major Arcs

From Overlooked Prospect to Assigned Horse Girl

Kitasan begins as an uncertain newcomer whose potential is underestimated by other trainers. Anjing’s early evaluations of her strength, health, and explosiveness lead him to take her on, while targeted training addresses her chaotic rhythm and control. 4 9

Long-Distance Champion

Her training shifts toward stamina, strength, and long-distance technique for races such as the Kikuka Sho and Arima Kinen. She rapidly adapts to special camp training and develops into a formidable Escape Horse whose endurance can force rivals into exhausting pursuits. 156 486 490

Defining Her Dream

After reflecting with Gold Ship, Kitasan identifies herself not merely as a racer chasing expectations, but as a future “World-Class Long-Distance Overlord.” This realization gives her a clearer personal purpose and strengthens her resolve to compete on a global stage. 700 717

Overseas Expedition Conflict

After winning the Autumn Triple Crown, Kitasan seeks an overseas campaign, but encounters resistance from Association members, sponsors, and other domestic interests concerned about risk and control. Feeling excluded from decisions about her own future, she confronts the representatives with unprecedented fury. 616 720 730

The conflict leaves her overwhelmed and briefly isolated. Satono Diamond’s determination to challenge her helps Kitasan regain focus, return to her team, and face the situation with renewed composure. 734 737 744

Hearing and Leadership

Symboli Rudolph’s testimony helps secure approval for Kitasan’s Overseas Expedition. Following the hearing, Kitasan grows into a more public-minded champion, proposing open joint training at Kyoto Tracen so other Horse Girls can test themselves against her and be inspired to compete. 757 769

Relationships

• Anjing Zhen — Her assigned Trainer and closest racing partner. He recognizes her hidden potential, shapes her training around her strengths, and eventually agrees to pursue overseas racing alongside her. Their relationship develops personal tension as Kitasan shows jealousy over Almond Eye and Anjing acknowledges his feelings for her. 4 259 413 616
• Satono Crown — Friend, admired peer, and respectful rival. Kitasan initially looks up to Crown, later supports her during the Satomi family issue, and earns Crown’s admiration as a mature, formidable opponent. 9 198 539
• Satono Diamond — Close friend and major rival. Diamond’s challenge helps Kitasan recover from her crisis, while their training together builds mutual understanding of Kitasan’s strength. 363 744 762
• Gold Ship — Senior, adviser, and long-distance benchmark. Kitasan respects Gold Ship’s strength and later finds clarity about her own identity during a morning run with her. 232 700
• Tokai Teio — Senior who helps arrange Kitasan’s partnership with Anjing. Teio later mentors her through doubts about her motivation and supports her during the overseas-expedition crisis. 4 465 600
• Duramente — Friend and competitive rival. Duramente refuses to retreat from their rivalry, while Kitasan’s friendship is credited with helping Duramente change and open up. 147 336 718
• Almond Eye — Junior friend and training companion. Kitasan encourages her, includes her in adventures, and becomes a role model for her development. 498 717
• Agnes Tachyon and Daiwa Scarlet — Members of her training team. They contribute research, data analysis, physical conditioning, and overseas-adaptation work. 505 669 769
• Saburo Kitajima — Her grandfather. He is proud of her growth, worries about the burdens of fame, and encourages her to draw strength from her team rather than carrying every problem alone. 151 623 627

Notable Quotes

“World-Class Long-Distance Overlord—that is my dream, but—more than that, it is me!” 700

“I want everyone in the world, when they hear the name Kitasan Black, to think of an endless battlefield and the highest, sole throne!” 700

“Kitasan Black is Kitasan Black. She is one of a kind, unprecedented—the Kitasan Black who can rightfully become a world-class long-distance champion.” 717

Trivia

• Kitasan enjoys video games and enthusiastically introduces friends to a console game called “Hunter.” 175
• She likes bananas enough to jokingly vow to protect them from monkeys during training camp. 151
• She once considered becoming Anjing Zhen’s assistant secretary and imagined handling his paperwork in a business suit and glasses. 629
• She uses translation applications to communicate with California Spangle. 336
• She gave Satono Diamond a book on Middle Eastern bad-luck legends, along with tools intended to dispel curses. 363