Sadaharu Inui
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Sadaharu Inui
Sadaharu Inui (乾 貞治 Inui Sadaharu) is a fictional character in the anime and manga The Prince of Tennis.
Inui is a highly logical player. He plays what he calls "data tennis," which involves collecting and analysing data for a player in order to determine weaknesses. He is even able to determine the exact probability of certain shots being successful. To his surprise, data tennis does not work against Ryoma Echizen who evolves over the course of a match. Inui also finds it difficult to get accurate data on Shusuke Fuji and Kunimitsu Tezuka.
Inui is cut from the regulars at the beginning of the series, becoming the team's manager. He uses his data to create exercise programs for the team. His most hated innovation would have to be his "Inui Juice" or "Penal Tea," a disgusting health drink which is used as punishment. It may be possible that there was fecus added to the drink; however, there was no evidence of this ever taking place. Eventually, Inui is able to make it back as a regular by using the data he obtained over the time he was manager. He plays doubles with various partners, most notably Kaoru Kaidoh.
A running joke in the anime involves getting a look at Inui's eyes behind the glasses.