Kakeru Toriyama

**Kakeru Toriyama** (鳥山カケル, *Toriyama Kakeru*Template:W) is the Main Deuteragonist of Eyeshield 21 the Running Linebacker of the Deimon Devil Bat.

## Personality

IKakeru is an individual with a fiery temperament and a reputation for being aggressive, rude, and immature, often labeled as a delinquent. During his middle school years, he gained infamy for defeating a biker gang, further solidifying his wild persona. However, beneath this tough exterior, Kakeru possesses a kind and friendly side, forming a close friendship with Sena.

Despite his violent tendencies and brash personality, Kakeru harbors a soft spot for girls, displaying a vulnerability and sensitivity towards them. This vulnerability was evident when he struggled to defend himself against the provocations and insults of Izuru's fan girl. When conversing with girls, Kakeru adopts a formal and polite manner of speech, even using honorifics to address those he perceives as having higher status, such as referring to Kotoha as "Kotoha-san". However, as he immerses himself in playing American Football, he undergoes a transformation, growing more assertive and shedding his vulnerability towards girls. He becomes more straightforward in his interactions with them, while still maintaining a deep affection for Kotoha.

Kakeru is not one to accept defeat easily. He possesses an unwavering persistence, constantly striving to catch up to Hirata despite being initially outmatched in speed during the game between Ojo and Deimon. With a ferocious determination, he manages to bridge the gap and catch up to Hirata by the end of the game.

## History

Kakeru's early life He was originally a timid young boy during the time Masashi taught him an explosive running technique in an attempt to help him fight his bullies by avoiding their attacks which he end up using it to chase after Biker Gangs or other people.

When Kakeru was in 4th Grade His Father died from a severe illness at a early age at the Hospital resulting him becoming a Delinquent and become infamous in Middle School for crushing Biker Gang and getting into fight with Group of Delinquent or Gang

## Synopsis

### Spring Tournament Arc

At the beginning of the series, Kakeru enters Deimon High School and at the First Day He fallen for Girl in his Class and confessed to her but ended up get rejected for 50th time His two friends Shido and Konishi always tease him for his rejections, in which they end up receiving headbutts . Kakeru also hated American Football, because the 50th girl that rejected him, had a crushed on a American Football and he later headbutt Sena when he mention the name of game during Lunch Kakeru wondering in the hallway a friendly girl named Kotoha Haneda approached him and asked him if he likes to play American Football.

## Relationship

### Kotoha Haneda

Kotoha is was Kakeru's Love Interest His love for Kotoha was the main reason why Kakeru join the Football Club in the First Place. Kakeru always listens to her due to his deep affection for her, and Kotoha never hesitates to help him when he is in trouble, and cheering him up when he's feeling depresed. Kotoha's faith in Kakeru's potential is what motivates the latter into improving his career as a Football player, as she believes he would be a important member of the team.

### Sena Kobayakawa

Kakeru and Sena developed a strong connection when they both joined the team at the same time. Kakeru couldn't help but be in awe of Sena's incredible talent and impressive speed, which garnered him immense respect, especially after witnessing his exceptional performance during the Kogihama Games. However when Sena's tendency to shy away from challenges in order to avoid getting hurt.

Filled with anger at Sena's apparent cowardice and fear getting hurt during the game, Kakeru confronted him and questioned whether he always ran away to avoid getting hurt. Kakeru expressed his frustration at failing to catch up to Hirata, which ultimately convinced Sena to keep pushing forward. Sena realized that everyone on their team faced their own struggles just like Kakeru did, and this motivated him to continue giving his all.