Photo: 江戸村のとくぞう / CC BY-SA 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Kokoro Kageura is one of those athletes where the name and the sport feel like they're from different universes — "Kokoro" means heart, and there's something almost poetic about a guy with that name spending his life hurling people across a tatami mat. Born in December 1995 and forged through Nitta High School and Tokai University, two of the most serious judo pipelines in Japan, he didn't get there by accident. That's a career path built entirely on discipline and grit. He came out of Ehime, fights at +100 kg with a seoi-nage as his signature throw, and became world champion in 2021, which fits the archetype of the quiet competitor who lets the mat do the talking. Now thirty, I'm genuinely curious where this guy lands. The infrastructure is all there; it's just a matter of what he does with it.
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Overview
Kokoro Kageura is a Japanese judoka born on December 6, 1995. He attended Nitta High School, a well-known judo powerhouse, before going on to study at Tokai University, another institution with a strong judo tradition. From Ehime Prefecture, the 179 cm heavyweight belongs to the Japan Racing Association's judo team and won the +100 kg world title in 2021. As of 2024 he maintains active social media presence on Instagram and X.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kokoro Kageura
- Name (Japanese)
- 影浦心
- Reading
- かげうら こころ
- Born
- December 6, 1995 (age 30)
- Origin
- Ehime Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- Judoka
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Boar
2. Background
- High school
- Nitta High School
- University
- Tokai University
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Kokoro Kageura born?
Kokoro Kageura was born on December 6, 1995 and is 30 years old.
Where is Kokoro Kageura from?
Kokoro Kageura is from Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
What does Kokoro Kageura do?
Kokoro Kageura works as Judoka.
Where did Kokoro Kageura study?
Kokoro Kageura attended Tokai University.
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