Shintaro Midorima is one of the main characters in the anime and manga *Kuroko no Basket*, created by Tadatoshi Fujimaki. He is a member of the “Generation of Miracles” (Kiseki no Sedai), a group of talented basketball players from Teiko junior high, and is known as the best sniper in the series. Here is the most complete description of Shintaro Midorima's character, covering his background, personality, abilities, relationships with other characters, and character development.
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### **1. Background**
- **Name**: Shintaro Midorima
– **Posisi dalam Basket**: Shooting Guard
- **Schools**: Teiko junior high school (past), Shuutoku High School (present)
– **Generasi**: Anggota Generation of Miracles
- **Jersey Number**: 6( Shuutoku), 7 (Teiko)
– **Tinggi/Berat**: 195 cm / 79 kg
- **Date Of Birth**: July 7 (Cancer)
- **Goal. Blood**: B
- **Physical characteristics**: Midorima has dark green hair, wears black-rimmed glasses, and is often seen with a serious expression. He always bandages the fingers of his left hand to protect the nails he takes good care of, because his left hand is the key to his shooting ability.
Midorima comes from a fairly wealthy and educated family. His father was a physician, which probably influenced his methodical and organized nature. He studied at Teiko Junior High School, where he was part of the legendary undefeated basketball team, Generation of Miracles. After graduating from junior high school, he went to Shuutoku high school, one of the top basketball schools, and became the captain of the basketball team there.
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### **2. Personality**
Midorima is a complex character with a rigid, serious, and very disciplined personality, but has a unique and interesting side:
- **Perfectionist and logical**: Midorima is very analytical and organized. He always tries to prepare everything perfectly, both in basketball and in everyday life. He believes that hard work and preparation is the key to success.
- **Fear of failure**: although he does not show it openly, Midorima hates defeat very much. He often hides his fear of failure behind a confident attitude.
- **Belief in horoscopes**: Midorima is a fanatical follower of O-neeto horoscopes (a parody of real horoscopes). He believes that his fate is determined by the horoscope of Cancer, and always carries a “lucky item” according to the forecast that day, such as a teddy bear, a mirror, or even a strange object like a toy frog. This trait is often the subject of jokes, but it also shows the funny and human side of his rigid character.
- **Tsundere**: Midorima is often described as a tsundere, i.e. someone who appears cold and uncaring, but actually cares about her friends. He rarely expresses his feelings openly, but his actions show that he values relationships with others, especially with Takao and his former colleagues in Generation of Miracles.
- **Cold but principled attitude**: Midorima is often seen as arrogant, mainly because of his confidence as the best basketball player. However, he has a strong code of conduct and respect for opponents whom he considers worthy. He also highly values teamwork although he was initially more individualistic at Teiko.
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### **3. Basketball Ability**
Midorima is known as the best sniper in *Kuroko no Basket*, with a near-perfect three-point shooting ability. Here are the details of its capabilities:
- **Unlimited three-point shots**: Midorima has an amazing ability to shoot the ball from a great distance, even from the middle of the field or further away. His shots are very accurate and almost never miss, making him a great threat to opponents.
- **Shooting technique**: it uses the left hand to shoot, and the shot has a high trajectory that is difficult to block. Midorima also has incredible speed in opening fire, making it difficult to stop even if the opponent already knows his strategy.
- **Stamina and consistency**: Midorima has incredible stamina, allowing him to continue shooting accurately throughout the match. He is also very disciplined in maintaining his physical condition.
- **Cooperation with Takao**: in Shuutoku, Midorima often works with Kazunari Takao, who has a “Hawk Eye” to provide accurate passes. This combination makes Midorima even more difficult to stop.
- **Weakness**: despite his almost unstoppable shooting, Midorima initially relies too much on three-point shots and lacks flexibility in playing style. In addition, he can lose focus if his “lucky item”is lost or if his horoscope is bad, although this is more of a psychological weakness.
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### **4. Relationships with other characters**
- **Kazunari Takao**: Takao is Midorima's closest friend in Shuutoku and often teases Midorima's rigid nature and belief in horoscopes. Although Midorima is often annoyed by Takao's cheerful nature, he has great respect for Takao's ability and cooperation in the field. Their relationship is one of the most interesting dynamics in the series, with Takao often “teasing” Midorima's tsundere nature.
- **Generation of Miracles**: Midorima has a complicated relationship with his former colleagues at Teiko. He respected them as great players, but also felt that they had changed after the team disbanded. He is often at odds with Aomine due to his differing views on basketball, but has a more neutral relationship with Kuroko and Kise.
- **Tetsuya Kuroko**: Midorima initially underestimates Kuroko due to his lack of physical ability, but eventually recognizes Kuroko's value as a player capable of bringing out the best potential of his team. Midorima also shows respect to Kuroko after seeing her dedication.
- **Ryota Kise**: Midorima has a pretty good relationship with Kise, although he is often annoyed by Kise's easygoing and flirtatious nature. They often argue, but there is mutual respect between them.
- **Seijuro Akashi**: Midorima has great respect for Akashi as Teiko's captain, but also feels pressured by Akashi's dominant nature. Their relationship becomes more strained after Akashi turns more authoritarian.
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### **5. Character Development**
Midorima experiences significant character development throughout the story:
- **From individualist to team player**: in Teiko, Midorima is a very individualistic player, focused on his own shooting ability. However, in Shuutoku, he learns to appreciate teamwork, especially through his relationship with Takao and his colleagues.
- **Overcoming psychological weaknesses**: although her belief in horoscopes persists, Midorima slowly learns not to rely entirely on horoscopes and to trust more in her own abilities and hard work.
- **Respect for opponents**: initially, Midorima underestimates opponents he considers weaker. However, through his matches against Kuroko and team Seirin, he begins to respect his opponent's spirit and dedication, even when he loses.
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### **6. Interesting Facts**
- **Lucky Item**: Midorima always carries a lucky object that is often strange, such as a teapot or a frog figurine, which becomes her cute trademark.
- **Hobbies**: in addition to basketball, Midorima loves classical music and playing the piano. It is also very good at academic studies.
- **Another weakness**: he is afraid of dogs, which is the subject of a joke when he panics at the sight of Kuroko's pet dog, Tetsuya #2.
- **Name**: the name “Midorima” contains the word “midori” (Green), which corresponds to the color of her hair, a common pattern in * Kuroko no Basket * where character names reflect their color.
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### **7. Role in the story**
Midorima is one of the early antagonists in *Kuroko no Basket*, especially when Team Shuutoku competes against Seirin in a tournament. However, as the story progresses, he is portrayed more as a respectable rival than a cover. His match against Seirin demonstrates his extraordinary abilities, but also reveals his human side, especially through his interactions with Takao and his recognition of Seirin's powers.
In the Winter Cup arc, Midorima continued to show development as a player and individual, with more focus on his teamwork and competitive spirit. He also plays an important role in dealing with threats from other teams, such as Rakuzan led by Akashi.
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### **8. Iconic Quotes**
– “Man proposes, God disposes. I am a man that carries out his beliefs.” (Man plans, God determines. I am a man who lives by his faith.)
– “Since I’m doing my best, there’s no reason I should lose.” Because I've tried my best, there's no reason I should lose.)
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### * * Conclusion**
Shintaro Midorima is a rich character with layers of interesting personality. Behind his rigid and serious attitude, he is an individual who is loyal to his principles, cares about his friends, and has an extraordinary dedication to basketball. The combination of his unrivaled shooting ability, belief in horoscopes, and tsundere nature make him one of the most memorable characters in Kuroko no Basket. It is a perfect blend of strength, vulnerability, and humor, making it a favorite of many fans.
