Sendoh

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Sendoh Akira
Alias(es)	Ryonan's ace
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Ryonan High School Basketball Team; Kanagawa Team; Tokyo University of Physical Education
Occupation/Role	Basketball player; Ryonan captain; point guard / small forward
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 30

Background / History

Sendoh first faces Wu Yufei during Miuradai's game against Ryonan. Coach Taoka moves him from small forward to point guard to handle Miuradai's tall lead guard, a role that highlights Sendoh's passing ability and adaptability. Despite the competitive matchup, Sendoh and Wu establish a friendly, mutually respectful rivalry 30 31.

As Ryonan's ace, Sendoh repeatedly carries an offense that often depends on his ability to create scoring chances. Against Miuradai, he accepts Wu Yufei's attempt to turn the game into an exhausting ace-versus-ace duel rather than backing down 34. Even when Ryonan trails late, he refuses to concede and hits a crucial three-pointer off Fukuda Kiccho's screen 37.

In Ryonan's narrow loss to Kainan, Sendoh records a triple-double and continues fighting despite exhaustion, stating his desire to take his teammates beyond Kanagawa and into the National Tournament 49. During the Winter Cup, he leads Ryonan past Daiei with 28 points, 16 assists, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks 157.

Sendoh later serves as a key player for the Kanagawa Team, functioning as a versatile all-around reserve leader and combining smoothly with Wu Yufei in transition and pick-and-roll situations 121 320. He remains Ryonan's centerpiece in subsequent tournaments, including the Winter Cup final against Miuradai, which Ryonan loses 110–102 423 441.

After high school, Sendoh joins Tokyo University of Physical Education. He forms a dual-point-guard arrangement with Fujima Kenji and remains one of the team's primary offensive engines alongside Kawata Masashi 480 488. In a friendly against Miuradai University, he attempts to disrupt Wu Yufei's control of the offense through direct defensive pressure, but Wu consistently outmaneuvers him 483 490.

Two years later, Sendoh reunites with Wu Yufei and Sawakita Eiji at a Tokyo streetball competition. Wu notes that Sendoh has improved in both speed and rhythm 581 582.

Personality

Sendoh is relaxed and amiable off the court, readily chatting with rivals and joining casual streetball despite later training commitments 235. He dislikes unnecessary trouble, but does not retreat when the stakes demand commitment; even in a near-lost game, he insists on fighting until the end 37.

On court, he is calm, practical, and highly adaptable. He can take over as a scorer, conserve energy by facilitating, or slow the game into a deliberate half-court battle depending on what his team needs 260 299. He also supports teammates after mistakes, such as encouraging Aida Hikoichi after a missed three-pointer 259.

Abilities & Skills

All-Around Playmaking

Sendoh can operate effectively at point guard despite being known initially as a small forward, using his passing and vision to organize Ryonan's offense 30.

• Creates opportunities in transition and half-court sets.
• Produces high-volume assist performances, including 16 assists against Daiei and 17 assists against Miuradai 157 162.
• Uses inventive passes, including behind-the-back, no-look, bounce, and alley-oop passes 161 492.
• Recorded 18 assists in a single first half while scoring only 8 points, activating Kanagawa's entire offense 282.
• Reads double-teams quickly and passes to open teammates rather than forcing contested shots 406.

Versatile Scoring

Sendoh possesses a complete scoring arsenal and can take over a game when Ryonan needs points.

• Uses crossovers, spin moves, sudden stops, step-backs, floaters, finger rolls, and double-clutch finishes 34 49 156 157.
• Can score from three-point range, including a late three against Miuradai and a four-point play against the same opponent 37 263.
• Uses controlled changes of pace to beat defenders and reach the paint 408.
• Scored eight consecutive points in two minutes to pull Ryonan back from the brink of collapse 260.
• Recorded 28 points against Daiei in the Winter Cup quarterfinals 157.

Defense

Though primarily Ryonan's offensive initiator, Sendoh is a capable defender with the size and instincts to guard multiple positions.

• Can pressure opposing point guards and seal both their driving and passing lanes 221.
• Steals passes by reading opponents' intentions, including intercepting a pass meant for Ohno Kazuki 260.
• Recorded 4 steals and 2 blocks against Daiei 157.
• Is assigned to contain opposing offensive organizers, such as Ryokufu's Yoshi Ebina 147.

Tempo Control and Leadership

Sendoh controls the rhythm of games according to Ryonan's needs.

• Leads Ryonan's fast breaks through speed, court vision, and decisive passing 406.
• Can deliberately slow the offense to long half-court possessions when protecting a large lead 299.
• Raises team morale through individual scoring bursts when Ryonan is struggling 260.
• Adjusts from one-on-one scoring to playmaking when conserving stamina becomes necessary 432.
• Remains Ryonan's central tactical concern; opponents view containing Sendoh as the key to disrupting the entire team 412.

Relationships

• Wu Yufei — Friendly rival and recurring opposing point guard. Their matchups range from scoring duels to passing contests, and they also play together for the Kanagawa Team 30 34 161 320.
• Fukuda Kiccho — Ryonan's other principal ace. Sendoh frequently creates opportunities for Fukuda through screens, pick-and-rolls, transition passes, and drive-and-kick plays 37 161 406 408.
• Koshino Hiroaki — Teammate with strong give-and-go chemistry; Koshino creates openings for Sendoh and receives his passes for scoring chances 225 258.
• Aida Hikoichi — Teammate whom Sendoh supports after missed shots; Sendoh also sets him up for open three-pointers 201 259.
• Coach Taoka Moichi — Ryonan's coach, who entrusts Sendoh with major positional and tactical responsibilities, including the switch from small forward to point guard 30.
• Sawakita Eiji — Fellow high-level player encountered at a Tokyo streetball competition; both share a friendly connection with Wu Yufei 582.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Ryonan vs. Miuradai

Sendoh is introduced as Ryonan's ace and a newly deployed point guard against Miuradai. His duel with Wu Yufei defines the game, as both players trade scoring bursts while testing one another's endurance and adaptability 30 34.

Ryonan's Push for the National Tournament

Sendoh leads Ryonan through high-stakes prefectural competition. Despite recording a triple-double against Kainan, he cannot overcome A Maki and Kainan's overall strength 49.

Winter Cup Campaign

Sendoh drives Ryonan past Daiei with a near triple-double and an elite two-way performance 157. In the semifinal against Miuradai, he answers Wu's pressure with high-level playmaking, eventually posting 18 points and 17 assists 161 162.

Later Ryonan Era

As Ryonan's captain, Sendoh continues to anchor the team alongside Fukuda. Their improved chemistry makes Ryonan a significant threat, but Miuradai defeats them 110–102 in the Winter Cup final 213 441.

Tokyo University of Physical Education

Sendoh becomes a major member of Tokyo University of Physical Education, sharing point-guard duties with Fujima and forming one half of a core duo with Kawata Masashi 480 488. His university matchup with Wu Yufei continues their long-running rivalry 483 490 492.

Trivia

• Sendoh was initially most associated with small forward play before Coach Taoka's point-guard experiment against Miuradai 30.
• He is 192 centimeters tall 255.
• He dislikes trouble, but is willing to carry the burden of a game when his team needs him 37 439.
• Wu Yufei considers Sendoh one of the two publicly recognized best point guards in Japanese high school basketball 422.