Orihara

Orihara stands as the ace of the judo club, having defeated Nagatoro through a combination of natural talent and relentless, grueling training—a loss that once drove Nagatoro to consider walking away from judo entirely. Bright and warm-hearted by nature, Orihara has always regarded Nagatoro as both a treasured rival and a valued friend. In the second season, her reappearance reignites Nagatoro's fighting spirit, making her the pivotal figure who drives Nagatoro back onto the mat and helps her confront her own emotions.