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Tetsuya Kusakabe is the second-in-command of the Namimori Middle Disciplinary Committee. He is extremely loyal to Kyoya Hibari, both of who are characters in the Katekyo Hitman Reborn! series. It is the same in the future when Kusakabe is the second-in-command of the Foundation. A member of this, Kusakabe has travelled around the world with Hibari researching the Rings and Box Weapons.

Appearance[]

His most distinguishing characteristic is his hair which is regent styled and pompadour-like. A prominent section of hair extends in a cone-like manner before his head. The length is around the same size as his face yet fixed rigidly ahead rather than covering it. In facing him, the end of his extended bangs do not end with wisps of hair, rather is a flat surface as if the log appearing hair had been cut neatly in half.

Aside from that section, the rest of Kusakabe's hair is relatively normal compared to other characters. While certainly shorter at the back there is enough length for the lower sides to expand out. Also notable is that Kusakabe possesses sideburns which reach down to the base of his ears before they extend forwards slightly.

Kindergarten Kusakabe Artbook 365

The hairstyle formed in kindergarten

According to his segment in the Haru's Haru Haru Interview: Dangerous, it takes him three hours to style his hair. This singularity was established in kindergarten. At that time Kusakabe had the end of his hair extension curved. The overall hairstyle would be a hallmark of his since then and well into the future.

A tall young man, Kusakabe has angular features to his relatively thin face. His jaw is somewhat tapered and ends in his cleft chin. Above his narrow gray eyes he has long thick eyebrows.

For clothing, Kusakabe wears a raised collared jumper. The jumper itself is almost black, where the interior of the collar is red. Underneath Kusakabe has a white t-shirt. Long dark pants are worn, along with black shoes. Since he is often seen with it, a longish thin-stemmed shoot with two leaves that Kusakabe keeps in his mouth is also an aspect of his appearance. As with his hair, the penchant for keeping a twin leaf stem in his mouth was established in pre-school.

Future Kusakabe retains his hair style, with only minor tweaks to his sideburns where they are slightly more neatly trimmed in style. Along with that, Kusakabe has also kept the plant stem for his mouth at times. His clothing at this point consists of a black suit. For the white collared shirt Kusakabe has underneath, the long sleeve ends are visible out the suit jacket. A black tie is fully fastened around his neck. Black shoes are worn. A smart uniform based attire remains consistent in Kusakabe's dressing options, and of course a commitment to maintaining his hairstyle.

Personality[]

A member of a group that partakes in violence on occasion, Kusakabe himself is capable in carrying out other activities. Loyalty is a key trait of his, namely to members of the Namimori Middle Disciplinary Committee along with Hibari at its head.

His conduct is honed by the time of the future, Kusakabe has been travelling the world to help study Box Weapons where interested in it or not he still assists. Kusakabe is helpful at debriefing others in lieu of Hibari who is not talkative. Professional, Kusakabe is dependable in matters such as this.

He seems to be great at handling kids. This is demonstrated by the fact that Lambo and I-Pin enjoy playing with him when they were sent to the future. At that time as well, Kusakabe was remarkably helpful in helping get others to safety. Not even considering leaving anyone behind, Kusakabe is a natural in supporting large groups.

Synopsis[]

Main Article: Tetsuya Kusakabe/Synopsis

Powers and Abilities[]

At one point in his time at Namimori Middle School he was ranked as the fourth strongest fighter. Above him were Gokudera in third place, Yamamoto in second place, and Hibari at one. Kusakabe was higher in this fighting rank than Ryohei who was the captain of the boxing club and a proficient fighter. Additionally, Kusakabe was higher in rank than Moriyama, then Oshikiri, and Yokomine, too. He was much higher ranked than Kensuke Mochida who was captain of the fencing club.

Tetsuya Saves

His capacity to assist multiple others from danger

He has the strength and capability to rescue multiple people who were unconscious. During the Merone Base invasion, in carrying future Ryohei, and Gokudera in his arms, Kusakabe could also lift and transport Yamamoto, along with Chrome, and future Lal Mirch on his back. Able to run at a considerable speed while transporting them all away from Hibari's out-of-control Box Weapon that was expanding rapidly, Kusakabe could successfully get them all to safety.

In the Card Games Tetsuya is attributed to have Storm Flames.

Relationships[]

Kyoya Hibari[]

Second in command to Kyoya Hibari, the head prefect of Namimori Middle School, he serves him faithfully. This continues in the future where Kusakabe helps with the Foundation activities. Kusakabe is of assistance to others on Hibari's behalf when explaining matters.

Romario[]

Romario and Kusakabe seem to share a friendship; this is probably because Dino and Hibari constantly train with each other. This was confirmed when Kusakabe and Romario were seen to befriend one another when Dino was training Hibari for the Cloud Ring Battle.

Dino[]

Attending the location of Hibari's training, Kusakabe would observe Dino sparring against him. In the future it would be similar where Kusakabe checked Dino as the battle against Deisy was ongoing.

Appearances in Other Media[]

Kusakabe is featured in the character song Family (vs. Millefiore).

Gallery[]

Main Article: Tetsuya Kusakabe/Gallery

Etymology[]

  • The name Tetsuya means "philosophy" (哲) (tetsu) and "arrow" (矢) (ya).
  • Tetsuya's surname Kusakabe means "grass, herb, weed" (草) (kusa) and "wall" (壁) (kabe).

Appearances[]

Main Article: Tetsuya Kusakabe/Appearances

Trivia[]

  • He has the same voice actor as Uno and Bono.
  • Future Hibari calls him "Tetsu."
  • His fandom shorthand is 93.
  • In Reborn! ēlDLIVE Character's 365 art book, it's revealed that Kusakabe already has his hairstyle since he was kindergarten.

References[]

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