Kotarō Yanagisawa

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==Summary==
Kotaro Yanagisawa, initially known as Shiro, is a mysterious scientist responsible for creating the tentacles, which establishes him as the main antagonist of the series.
Once a proud scientist, Shiro wants to kill Korosensei for taking advantage of his experiments and ruining his life two years ago. Shiro is an influential character, as the repercussions of his research make him both directly and indirectly responsible for many major events, including the destruction of the moon and the creation of Korosensei.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: | physically, with bombs
Key: Base | With tentacle cells
Name: Kotarō Yanagisawa, Shiro
Origin: Assassination Classroom
Gender: Male
Classification: Human scientist | Tentacle monster
Age: Unknown
Powers and Abilities: Peak Human Speed, Genius Intelligence, Limited Light Manipulation (With this) |All previous, Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Preparation, Explosion Manipulation (Can generate bombs from his arms), Light Manipulation (Can produce light from his eyes)
Attack Potency: Unknown | Unknown physically, Building level+ with bombs (Somewhat damaged Korosensei)
Speed: Peak Human with Subsonic reactions | Hypersonic+ reactions and combat speed (Comparable to Kaede Kayano, who cornered Korosensei)
Lifting Strength: Unknown | Superhuman
Striking Strength: Unknown | Unknown
Durability: Unknown | Unknown
Stamina: Athletic
Range: Standard Melee Range, Tens of Meters with bombs
Standard Equipment: A cannon that shoots energy beams | A large amount of Kunai Knives
Intelligence: Extraordinary Genius (His research on anti-matter was 5-6 steps ahead of current scientific limits.)
Weaknesses: Overconfident | He is vulnerable to anti-sensei weapons, which can destroy his tentacle cells.
==Notable Matchups==
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