Shouji, Gunpei

Shouji serves as the head coach and trainer for the Ojo White Knights. He occasionally wears a hat that resembles the style worn by legendary NFL head coach Tom Landry. During his university years, he was an ace player for his football team, alongside Deimon's trainer Doburoku. Together, they were known as the Twin Japanese Blades. Unlike his former teammate, Shouji managed to avoid serious injury during the Death March Training. He is a harsh but fair coach who firmly believes that victory can only be achieved through ultimate defense. He immediately recognized Shin's potential and instructed the upperclassmen on the team to ensure that Shin was not recruited by any other clubs. Currently, he believes that the present White Knights team is the strongest ever.