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My Take
Okay, Kunihiro Shimizu is one of those guys who just commands the court the second he steps on it, and at 193cm with a swing like a cannon, I get why. I love that he's from Fukui City, this quiet, mountains-and-sea corner of Japan, because there's something fun about that calm hometown producing a player who hits the ball like he's mad at it. He went through Tokai University and grew into this reliable big-brother type, the loud, warm presence that quietly holds a whole roster together. What gets me is the longevity and the grit underneath the flashy spikes, the sense that he's been the team's backbone through long, grinding stretches. He's a Leo born in the year of the Tiger, and honestly, that swagger-meets-fight combo tracks perfectly. I'm just a fan of the guy.
Overview
Kunihiro Shimizu is a Japanese professional volleyball player born on August 11, 1986, in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture. Standing 193 cm tall, he is known as a powerful outside hitter who has long served as a central pillar of his team. He attended Tokai University before embarking on his professional career.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kunihiro Shimizu
- Name (Japanese)
- 清水邦広
- Reading
- しみず くにひろ
- Born
- August 11, 1986 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger (寅)
- Origin
- Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 193 cm
- Occupation
- Volleyball Player
2. Background
- University
- Tokai University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kunihiro Shimizu born?
Born August 11, 1986 (age 39).
Where is Kunihiro Shimizu from?
Kunihiro Shimizu is from Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.
What does Kunihiro Shimizu do?
Kunihiro Shimizu works as Volleyball Player.
How tall is Kunihiro Shimizu?
Kunihiro Shimizu is 193 cm.
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.