Genji Kamogawa

Genji Kamogawa is the founder and head coach of the Kamogawa gym and a former prizefighter from the years just after World War II. With Ginpachi Nekota and Dankichi Hama, he developed a fighting style emphasizing scientific theory that is described as a possible forerunner of boxing in Japan. As a coach, his experience guides both training and matches, and he is quietly proud of Takamura and Ippo.