- Voice Actor (CV)
- Takahiro Sakurai
- Role
- Supporting
- Identity
- An elite professional ballroom dancer who leads the Kugimiya dance troupe and trained under the legendary Marisa Hyodo
Personality
Traditionalist
Rigorously self-disciplined
Relentless perfectionist
Cold exterior with a burning inner passion
Masami Kugimiya stands as one of the most formidable rivals the protagonist Tatara has ever faced in the world of competitive ballroom dancing. His journey is defined by an extraordinary comeback — after a devastating car accident left his spine severely injured, he fought through an grueling rehabilitation process to reclaim his place on the competitive floor. His dance style is rooted in classical aesthetics and technical precision, reflecting a profound reverence for the art form. His austere, almost ascetic personality only amplifies the overwhelming presence and depth he brings to every performance.