Tenma Tendo

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**Tenma Tendo** (天 (てん) 童 (どう) 天 (テン) 馬 (マ) , *Tendō Tenma*) is a major character in Kill Blue manga series.

He's a middle school student who stands at least six feet tall and is known as a standout on his school's baseball team. He's often called an **"Unicorn"** of the team because of his remarkable abilities. Notably, he's a versatile athlete who excels in Junior League Baseball, Youth Soccer, and Youth Basketball. He's the star player on all three teams, and every year he's been on those teams, they've won the National Championship.

## Appearance

Tenma Tendo, a middle schooler, boasts a well-built physique standing at a presumed height of 6 feet, as observed by Kotatsu through Juzo's disguise glasses. Tenma's defining physical attributes include his black hair and a piercing, intense gaze, which are considered quite attractive. He has a lean but muscular build and often carries an aura of intimidation, accentuated by his near-constant scowl.

His black hair is cut short, with a fringe that grazes just above his yellow gold eyes. Typically, he can be seen wearing in his baseball training gear.

During a double date with Chisato, where Juzo and Noren formed the other couple, Tenma initially opted for sportswear, albeit in a different color. However, Chisato expressed her disappointment with his choice, expecting him to dress more formally, especially since he had initiated the date.

In response to Chisato's feedback, they decided to go shopping after enjoying a meal together. During their shopping trip, Tenma purchased and donned a dark orange polo shirt with vertical stripes, along with a black undershirt. He completed his outfit with knee-length shorts and long socks. This choice of attire likely stemmed from his involvement in baseball and was considered a practical and stylish compromise.

## Personality

Tenma Tendo, also known as the "unicorn," is portrayed as a highly confident and assertive individual. He possesses an imposing stature, standing at least 6 feet tall, which catches the attention of those around him. Tenma is described as an impressive middle schooler, and his confidence is evident in his willingness to approach others and engage in challenges.

He exhibits a competitive and ambitious personality, with a strong desire for attention and recognition. Tenma believes that he deserves the spotlight and aims to become one of the greatest athletes in human history. He excels in multiple sports, including baseball, soccer, and basketball, leading all three teams to national championships every year he plays. His ambition extends to conquering Major League Baseball, the NBA, and the Premier League soccer, illustrating his determination to dominate all three sports.

Despite his confidence, Tenma can come across as arrogant and dismissive of others. He views individuals who do not meet his standards as insignificant and bothersome, likening them to crane flies that are not worth his time unless directly in his face. This attitude draws criticism from his teammates, who find it rude.

Tenma is not easily swayed by public opinion or external factors. He is unbothered by rumors and challenges others, such as Juzo, without hesitation. He proposed a face-off with Juzo, with the condition that if he won, he would become Noren's boyfriend, suggesting a degree of self-assuredness and a willingness to take risks.

## Relationships

### Non-familial

* **Juzo Ogami:** Originally presented as enemies, Tenma and Juzo used to be rivals since Tenma loves to be the center of attention and at that time the topic of conversation was about Ogami so Tenma would challenge Ogami to a challenge to defeat him. In the match, Tenma would end up losing against Ogami and his skills being hit by Ogami ending the match, from that moment he observed that Ogami was not a normal student so he would begin to respect him. Currently Tenma and Ogami are friends, with Tenma being the only one who knows about his real job (although not his real age).

* **Chisato Shiraishi:** They would both meet when the Home Economics club went to distribute onigiris for the baseball team, after challenging Ogami, Tenma would insult the club which would cause the displeasure of its members and even more so of Chisato as she was the leader of the club. After Ogami and the others won the match, Chisato would observe Tenma's injury and go to heal him, which would cause great surprise to Tenma. From that moment on, Tenma fell in love with Chisato, asking her to go on a date. Since then, Tenma and Chisato usually spend time together although in Chisato's words they are not a couple.

## Etymology

* The name **天童天馬**, which can be romanized as *"Tendō Tenma"*, is a Japanese name with deep etymological roots.
	+ The surname **"Tendō" (天童)** is a combination of the kanji characters "天" meaning "sky" or "imperial," and "童" meaning "juvenile".
	+ The given name **"Tenma" (天馬)** is a combination of the kanji characters "天" meaning "sky" or "imperial," and "馬" meaning "horse".

## References

*Kill Blue* Manga: Chapter 11 (p. 13). — Base on Kotatsu's observation of Tenma.