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* UnnecessaryRoughness: Hokutou engages in this during their match against Seiseki. They essentially get away with it, presumably because it can be passed off as clumsiness because of the conditions. [[spoiler:Their methods cause Mizuki to accrue a second yellow (thus missing the next match) because he had to save Kimishita from getting a deliberate kick in the head but they still lose the match.]]

** When Indou takes Tsukushi to the futsal match at the mall, the latter's teammates explain to him how scary Indou is... while the very same Indou is seen goofing off with the ball and imitating a seal in the background.

* UnnecessaryRoughness: Hokutou engages in this during their match against Seiseki. They essentially get away with it, presumably because it can be passed off as clumsiness because of the conditions. [[spoiler:Their methods cause Mizuki to accrue a second red because he had to save Kimishita from getting a deliberate kick in the head but they still lose the match.]]

* UnneccessaryRoughness: Hokutou engages in this during their match against Seiseki. They essentially get away with it, presumably because it can be passed off as clumsiness because of the conditions. [[spoiler:Their methods cause Mizuki to accrue a second red because he had to save Kimishita from getting a deliberate kick in the head but they still lose the match.]]

* TrainingFromHell: The first-years are put through this, having to run laps after laps and even penalty laps if one of them isn't fast enough. Later on Tsukushi also puts ''himself'' through a training from hell, running as much as everyone would have had to run combined.

** "We've got Kazama Jin, bringing speed and skill from the right." Cue a shot of Kazama sleeping.

* DoItYourselfThemeTune: The ending song is sung by the voice actors of Tsukushi, Kazama, Mizuki, Kimishita and Ooshiba.

** Tsukushi knocks over his chair when asked to introduce himself to his class and has trouble introducing himself.

* {{Adorkable}}: Tsukushi is a slightly awkward boy who gets nervous easily.

* BlondeBrunetteRedhead: The three "pillars" (or aces) of Seiseki. Kazama (blonde), Mizuki (brunette), and Ooshiba (redhead).
* BlushSticker: Tsukushi has a permanent blush on his cheeks, emphasizing his youthful looks.

** Kazama is a type B and matches certain traits such as being active and passionate.

[[caption-width-right:350:From left to right: [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Kimishita]], [[BunnyEarsLawyer Kazama]], [[BrilliantButLazy Ooshiba]], [[TheHeart Tsukushi]], [[TeamMom Usui]], [[TheAce Mizuki]], [[BadassBaritone Inohara]], and [[{{Keet}} Haibara]].]]

* OlderThanTheyLook: Tsukushi is a bit young looking and short (156 cm.) for his age. It's especially noticeable wen compared to the rest of his team.

* ApologizesALot: Tsukushi is constantly saying "sorry". It's a borderline {{catchphrase}}.

Tsukushi Tsukamoto is a shy first-year high school student who has no particular special talents or traits. On his first day of school he is asked by a classmate, Jin Kazama, to play a football game with him as he's down one person. This gets Tsukamoto interested in this sport. Tsukamoto is a beginner at football but decides to join his schools' team, along with Jin, Despite his lack of experience he is determined to play the best he can.

* {{Adorkable}}: Tsukamoto is a slightly awkward boy who gets nervous easily.

** Sayuri refers to Tsukamoto as "Tsuku-chan".

* ApologizesALot: Tsukamoto is constantly saying "sorry". It's a borderline {{catchphrase}}.
* AudienceSurrogate: Tsukamoto is a beginner at football and thus doesn't know much about it.
* BlushSticker: Tsukamoto has a permanent blush on his cheeks, emphasizing his youthful looks.

* ChildhoodFriends: Sayuri and Tsukamoto are childhood friends, though Tsukamoto thinks of her more like a CoolBigSis.
* {{Determinator}}: Tsukamoto doesn't get discouraged by his lack of experience. His mistakes make him practice harder.
* EstablishingCharacterMoment: Tsukamoto knocks over his chair when asked to introduce himself to his class and has trouble introducing himself.
* FirstNameBasis: Kazama starts referring to Tsukamoto by his first name after their first football match. Tsukamoto still calls him by his surname.

* OlderThanTheyLook: Tsukamoto is a bit young looking and short (156 cm.) for his age. It's especially noticeable wen compared to the rest of his team.
* PersonalityBloodtypes:
** Tsukamoto is a type A and and fits the stereotypes. He's quiet, loyal, a perfectionist, etc.

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''DAYS'' is a manga about a high school football team. An animated adaptation was produced by Creator/MAPPA for the {{Summer 2016|Anime}} season.

* OlderThanTheyLook: Tsukamoto is a bit young looking and short (156 cm.) for his age. It's especially noticeable wen compared to the rest of his team.

* ApologizessALot: Tsukamoto is constantly saying "sorry". It's a borderline {{catchphrase}}.

Tsukushi Tsukamoto is a shy first-year high school student. On his first day of school he is asked by a classmate, Jin Kazama, to play a football game with him as he's down one person. This gets Tsukamoto interested in this sport. Tsukamoto is a beginner at football but decides to join his schools' team, along with Jin, Despite his lack of experience he is determined to play the best he can.

* BlushStickers: Tsukamoto has a permanent blush on his cheeks, emphasizing his youthful looks.
* CharacterEstablishingMoment:
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* TheDeterminator: Tsukamoto doesn't get discouraged by his lack of experience. His mistakes make him practice harder.

* LongHairedPrettyBoy: Kazama has long, blond hair that gets commented on in-series. He
* OlderThanTheyLook: Tsukamoto is a bit young looking and short for his age. It's especially noticeable wen compared to the rest of his team.