"Hanebado!" is a badminton-themed anime series that began airing in July 2018. Based on the manga of the same name by Kosuke Hamada, this youthful badminton story centers around the Kitakomachi High School badminton club, which is aiming to compete in the Inter-High School Championships. It depicts the fierce battles and friendships of high school students. Today, we'll be introducing the protagonist's childhood friend, Erena Fujisawa.
Just enrolled? She has a mature side that doesn't seem like a first-year high school student!
Source: Hanebado © Kosuke Hamada, Kodansha / "Hanebado!" Production Committee
Fujisawa Erena is childhood friends with the protagonist, Ayano Hanesaki, and is the same age. However, in contrast to Ayano's slightly childish appearance, she has a more mature appearance. Not only does her appearance impress her, but her composed demeanor also makes her seem more mature than a first-year high school student.
A high school girl of her age! A slightly grown-up look?
Source: Hanebado © Kosuke Hamada, Kodansha / "Hanebado!" Production Committee
Fujisawa Erena, with her long hair parted in the bangs, has a hairstyle that's more like that of an older woman than a typical high school girl. Additionally, there are many scenes in which Elena Fujisawa is wearing makeup, and she often seems a little over the top for a first-year high school student. Her portrayal of a high school girl of that age is very realistic and charming.
What a cool and refreshing voice!
Source: Hanebado © Kosuke Hamada, Kodansha / "Hanebado!" Production Committee
Fujisawa Erena has a refreshing, mature-sounding voice that perfectly matches her appearance. Her voice actress is Yoshimi Kohara, who also voices Akane Mizuno, the heroine of the anime "Tsuki ga Kirei," and Kukuri in "Magical Circle Guru Guru."
Childhood friends with the main character, Ayano Hanesaki! Does she also have a motherly side?
Source: Hanebado © Kosuke Hamada, Kodansha / "Hanebado!" Production Committee
She is childhood friends with the main character, Ayano Hanesaki, and also has a motherly side, protecting the somewhat unreliable Ayano. When she first met Kitakomachi High School badminton coach Kentaro Tachibana, Ayano's natural talent for badminton was recognized. When Kentaro relentlessly pursued her, she even protected him.
Kind and caring?
Source: Hanebado © Kosuke Hamada, Kodansha / "Hanebado!" Production Committee
Ever since protagonist Ayano Hanesaki quit badminton, Ayano has become completely attached to Fujisawa Erena. Now that she's away from badminton, Ayano spends her days following Elena's orders and doing what she says. While she's tired of it, she also seems a little happy that she's relied on. When Ayano was little, Elena was the one who saw her enjoy playing badminton from up close, and it was she who invited Ayano to play badminton again. After she joined the Kitakomachi High School badminton club, she watched Ayano become increasingly independent, and there were scenes where she looked both happy and lonely. Her kindness and caring side are also part of her charm.
Summary of the Appeal of Erena Fujisawa
Source: Hanebado! © Kosuke Hamada, Kodansha / "Hanebado!" Production Committee
What did you think? This time, we introduced Erena Fujisawa, the childhood friend of the protagonist of this work. She is the person who has been closest to the protagonist, Ayano Hanesaki, and is a key character who has provided emotional support. Her mature appearance is also attractive, and we can't wait to see what she does next. Thank you for reading to the end.
