- Voice Actor (CV)
- Tatsuhisa Suzuki
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 16
- Birthday
- November 21
- Role
- Supporting
- Identity
- A first-year point guard at Shutoku High School's basketball team, renowned for his hawk-like court vision and serving as the ideal on-court partner for shooting ace Shintaro Midorima
Personality
witty and humorous
naturally sociable
sharp observer
upbeat optimist
fiercely competitive
Kazunari Takao is the tactical backbone of Shutoku High's basketball squad. Blessed with an extraordinary ability known as the 'Hawk Eye,' he can survey the entire court at a glance—making him a natural counter to Kuroko's misdirection techniques. Off the court, Takao's easygoing charm and playful nature shine through; he affectionately calls his partner Midorima 'Shin-chan' and even pedals him to school on a rickshaw, creating an endearing and comedic duo. Once the game begins, however, Takao transforms into a composed and decisive floor general, fueling Shutoku's offense with pinpoint passing and exceptional court awareness.