Kobayashi
Summary
Kobayashi, widely known as Mr. K or Kobasen in the Japanese versions, is a 32-year-old teacher at Hinokuni Junior High School with a birthday on December 25. He serves as a King of the Celestial World Candidate, granting Ueki his powers and acting as his homeroom teacher while carefully studying him to judge his worth for the tournament. Personality-wise, he is typically laid-back, forgetful, and friendly, though he can become quite serious when the situation demands it. Driven by a strong sense of justice, he acts as both a mentor and role model to Ueki, having inspired the boy long ago when he saved him from falling off a building. His personal preferences include justice, Ueki, beer, and baseball, while he strongly dislikes crickets fried in soy.
