Tetsu Kobayakawa

Tetsu Kobayakawa is the current leader of the "Rolling Guy" racing gang after his older brother lent the responsibilities to him. As such, he appears as Rolling Guy No. 1 and drives a Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-APEX.

Shutokō Battle 01
"He was forced to become the team leader when his brother suddenly left the team. Now he attacks the Kanjousen with even more gusto than his older brother "Rolling Master" who frequents Tokyo as a rival."

Shutokō Battle
"He assumed the name 'Rolling Man 1' from his beloved older brother who retired abruptly from racing. Now, this younger brother is anxious to prove himself by defeating his older brother, who has returned under the name 'Rolling Master'."

Kobayakawa assumed leadership of the veteran Rolling Guy crew once his older brother left the team. However, this has proven difficult for him, evident by member remarks that view him as susceptible to pressure and easily overwhelmed.

Shutokō Battle 01
"Originally being a machine tuned for the mountain passes, its has been strengthened well. It is ironic that it has been tuned in order to supplement that mobility, resulting in a tendency to oversteer."

Shutokō Battle
"With a 2-liter turbo engine, his AE86 is nothing to sneeze at. He uses its lightweight body and respectable power to overtake opponents caught off guard. He installed large brakes to regain some control sacrificed for the turbo engine."

Kobayakawa drives a Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-APEX (AE86T). He is considerably faster than almost any other Rolling Guy member. Beginners should take some caution when going up against Kobayakawa, at least in Shutokō Battle 01.

SP Battle
Kobayakawa's SP Battle in Shutokō Battle 01 is unique, employing a "bodyguard" mechanic, where once his SP meter falls below 50%, Rolling Guy No. 2 will join in on the battle, restoring Kobayakawa's SP meter in the process (the player's is not restored). Otherwise the battle remains unchanged.

Appearances

 * Shutokō Battle 01
 * Shutokō Battle