Kouchu Misako

Kouchu Misako (Japanese:コウチュ Hepburn:Kouchu) (/kaʊtʃuː/;[kowtɕɯː]) is a fictional character of the Crystal Jewels series created by Maruko Jinko. He is the main protagonist in the Crystal Jewels anime and manga series, as well as various merchandise followed by Demogames and Gameguys. He is loosely based on his video game counterpart, which have the same name, and the player of Crystal Jewels, Crystal Jewels 2, and Crystal Jewels Advanced Kingdom.

In Japanese, Kouchu was voiced by various Japanese voice actors. In Japanese, he was voiced by Rebi Ushaki for the Original Series. In 3 Farko Arc, he was voiced by Aka Noashaka, then Sayaka Noko for the Advanced Adventure series and Ora Nota for the No Quitting! series, but he stopped at season 15 of the series, so Gorudon Rokui voices Kouchu from the rest of the No Quitting! to the Garnet and Turquoise series then Kazumi Yatamono took over for the remainder of the series. He is voiced by Rica Gatomisa in the Shield of the Hero series

In English, Kouchu was voiced by various English voice actors. He is first voiced by Kate Ukona from 1993 to 1997, then in order, he was voiced by Shauna Jones (from 1997 to 2001),Lily Jameson (2001 to 2005), and Emma George for Season 13. John Silver would take over (2006 to 2009),then Dan Natajin (2009 to 2012) and Max Bayman (2012 to 2017). in Garnet and Turquoise, since Season 26, Kouchu is voiced by Steven Gray8. He is voiced by Billia Kunkyards in the Shield of the Hero series

The name Kouchu came from his video game counterpart. The characters first official game appearance was "CrystalZeni", which was release in Japan, and Gameguys Infinity, taking his game counterparts role. Since the Crystal Jewels anime, Kouchu appears in all the episodes, all the films, and several specials.

Kouchu is one of the recognizable characters of the early 90s, since his state is a protagonist. He is also considered a major pop icon character for Japanese pop culture in the United States. Kouchu, as a main character, wants to become the title, "The Master Champion of the League", with the help of his pal, who is a popular characters of the 90s, Roaracryst. Maruko Jinko once stated, "The best character of Kouchu suits the series so well, taking role of the role!" kouchu, which is the main character of the Crystal Jewels series, who always dreamed into becoming a Master Champion of The League brawler. Kouchu is one of the default name options for the game, Crystal Jewels. Like the game, Roaracryst was recieved by Kouchu, the player.

Kouchu is one of the most popular young anime characters, which he wore all different kinds of outfits over the anime10 that made him iconic. Jinko stated, "fans grow up with Crystal Jewels, even with this character".

Concept and Creation
The creator, Maruko Jinko wants the anime on the franchise based on the video games, so he would make the game player character, Kouchu, into his anime counterpart. Kouchu was designed by Ashigo Midori and Zeturi Kanori, and shares his name with his video game counterpart. During localization of both North American audiences, the character’s name was changed to Kouchu Misako. In the English version, his name was temporarily changed to the name, “Kevin”, however, the English Version name was eliminated due to the licensing’s productions depending on a character or the character’s name. The name, Kouchu, remains the same and was given a surname, Misako, whose name can be taken to mean, “experience”

Maruko Jinko decided to change Kouchu's whole appearance so he wouldn't make his game counterpart the character of the anime. Kouchu worn a red headband every series, featuring the color of the circle of the flag in Japan. Garuko Joshida initially overseen Kouchu's design. He suggested the "floating timeline", however, Ukuto wanted Kouchu to grow up as he is goting through mature situations. Therefore, his iris increased in 3 Farko Arc, even more in Advanced Adventure. When Joshida retires from continuing to design characters for the series, at the end of Advanced Adventure, Hidoshi Shayama replaces Joshida and design the characters for the No Quitting!! Series and the design remained the same for Mega Companions, Super! On Life! and Garnet and Turquoise Kouchu has larger blue irises in No Quitting!!. After Season 16 (No Quitting!!), Hidoshi Shayama, a designer since Season 13 (which he took Garuko Joshida's place after he retires to start designing series Dungeon Explores) decided to change Kouchu’s hair although he changes his mind against having Kouchu’s original hair in Season 17. So Hidoshi change Kouchu’s hair-- both sides long, and a big, fuzzy part at the back. At the beginning of Moon Blade series, Hidoshi Shayama decided to change Kouchu’s hair again, now to short rather than having his long hair in the Moon Blade series. Maruko Jinko have kouchu to have a last name to deprive his personality and future physics.

Kouchu Misako, the name unlike his last name, was taken from the playable character's in the Crystal Jewels video game, and the slogan (as of Garnet and Turquoise, and Moon Blade revived) for the series, "Every Crystal Has a Power!". Also, like the games, Kouchu Misako and Marcy Kimensho (Shinsho in the Japanese version), based on their video game counterparts, are rivals, but their rivalry gets somewhat stronger the fact that Marcy has over numerous of Marukas. Jinko stated, " I know Kouchu has a possibility of becoming who he is on the inside and out.”

Designs
In every series, Kouchu has light peach skin and initially have black eyes until the No Quitting series, which his eyes are blue, and his hair is always blue. Kouchu have worn a red headband until the Advanced Adventure series, which is in the anime, he stored it and wore a orange headband until the No Quitting!! Series, and he worn the red headband again for the remainder of the series.

In the Original series, Kouchu wore a blue jacket and a indigo jeans. He also wore a green T-shirt and white socks, and Cerulean-and-Red-colored shoes. In the 3 Farko Arc series, Kouchu's outfit hasn't change that much, but he wore a different kind of shoes: a yellow shoe with a black, giant "z" on it. In Advanced Adventure series, Kouchu's outfit hasn't change that much, but he wore a different kind of shoes: A orange shoe with a white line on it. in No Quitting!! ,Kouchu's outfit have changed- a yellow and red jacket and some blue jeans, along with a red T-shirt and black and blue shoes. From Mega Companions to Natalie Quest, Kouchu now wore a sleeveless blue shirt and a pale yellow pants and also wore a white scarf, and white and black shoes. In Moon Blade, Kouchu wears a short sleeved jacket with colors of red on one side and blue on another. He wore a jeans pants which is indigo.

In the Shield of the Hero series, Kouchu worn the same outfit as the original series, with the white, upside down triangle on his red headband. In Dysenoid, Kouchu wore a green sleeveless shirt with a white collar, and a blue shirt with black and blue shorts. Plus, green socks and green and white shoes. In 30,000! Shuriken of the Fallen Light!, he wore a blue shorts, and blue, pink, and white shirt. In his 30000 power form, he wore a blue and white suit.

Voice acting
In Japanese, Kouchu was voiced by various Japanese voice actors. In Japanese, he was voiced by Rebi Ushaki (season 1 through 4, 1993-1996), although her voice was possible for Kouchu in Japanese, though she voiced him in the movies (1-5), and retires. Since the fifth season, he was voiced by Aka Noashaka (season 5-8, 1996-2000), and she voiced him in the first 8 episodes in Advanced Adventure, season 9, then after she retires, Sayaka Noko took over till' season 12(season 9-12, 2000-2004), and retirez. Ora Nota (season 13-15, 2004-2007) voiced him since No Quitting!! till' Season 15, however, he can't continue because he experience mental problems, so Gorudon Rokui (season 16-27, 2007-2017) took over until season 27 (Garnet and Turquoise, 2017),then retires, then Kazumi Yatamono does Kouchu (season 27-present, 2017). In the Shield of the Hero series, he is voiced by Rica Gatomisuta

In English, Kouchu was voiced by various English voice actors. Kate Ukona voices Kouchu for the whole Original series. Ukona stated that she has enjoyed voicing Kouchu since the start of the series. When voice acting Kouchu, Ukona have always try to make Kouchu sound similar expressions. Ukona have been amazed and when she watched the show, she said she was proud of it. She stated that Kouchu has a balanced temper in the show. In the interview, Ukona finally stated about Kouchu, "I think that the character has a great behavior, and he could be brave at all situations." At the end of the Original Series, Ukona stopped voice acting Kouchu. Then in order, he was voiced by Shauna Jones for the 3 Farko Arc series. Like Ukona, Jones have an ability to talk like a boy, which is why she had voiced Kouchu. She was impressed that her job as Kouchu’s voice actor have Kouchu the same way he expresses himself. In the 2000 Interview, Jones stated that Kouchu have a heart-warming personality. She voiced him in the first 8 episodes in Advanced Adventure, for Season 9.

Then, after her retirement, Lily Jameson (season 9-12, 2001-2005) took over till' season 12, and have a capacity to talk like a kid, which is the reason she had voiced Kouchu. She was inspired that her activity as Kouchu's voice performing artist have Kouchu a similar way he communicates. She was then replaced by Emma George (season 13, 2005-2006), who just voiced Kouchu in season thirteen of No Quitting!!,but died in a violent car accident and John Silver would take over (season 14-16 2006-2009). He was the youngest actor to play Kouchu since he was 13 years old and was replaced by Dan Natajin (season 17-19, 2009-2012), and he retires, and Max Bayman (season 20-26, 2012-2017). May Bayman was also interested into voicing Kouchu in the anime. Bayman stated, “Kouchu gets loyal and brave and however, since he is a hero of the show, he shows great pride and determination.” In Garnet and Turquoise, season 26, Bayman retires and Kouchu is voiced by Steven Gray (season 26-present, 2017). During the Shield of the Hero series, he is voiced by Billia Kunkyards.

Appearance
In the anime, Kouchu travels around the Crystal World, solving mysteries, catching monsters, earning badges, and following his older brother's footsteps into becoming a masterchampion of the league, and he encountered obstacles and Furious Five, especially Marcy following him because for Furious Five, they want to steal Roaracryst, and Marcy wants to beat Kouchu.

Prior to the show
Kouchu was born in Justpip Town in the Jarbon region. He was a third child given birth by his mother and father. His brother, Hishio left on his journey after it's birth.

In episode 3 of the fifth season (Crystal Jewels: Beyonds), Mooselette Goes Around Town, It is revealed at his young childhood, when he was 4, Kouchu was led outside to play. He sawed a crystal ball and stole it, and saw a Mooselette. Kouchu wanted to catch it, so he threw his first crystal ball at it, and it popped out of it. Marcy appeared and started to snatch the ball out of Kouchu's hand, and they fought over it, then Mooselette attacked both of the kids.(That is how Kouchu and Marcy became forever rivals). Marcy's parents let Marcy go to Kouchu's house, but several times Marcy argues and fight with Kouchu. She is also hurting him as well. She got in trouble everytime she hurts Kouchu, and sometimes her parents catches her.

In episode 43 of the thirtieth season (Crystal Jewels Moon Blade), Pride Parade? it was revealed that it was revealed that 14 years ago, when Elliott and Kouchu were both 6, Elliott sawed Kouchu at the arcade with his friends. He thinks Kouchu is cool and wanted to hang out with him, however, he found out that in the arcade fighting competition, he is competing against his team to win 1 million dollars. In episode 43 of the thirtieth season (Crystal Jewels Moon Blade), it was revealed that it was revealed that 14 years ago, Elliott sawed Kouchu at the arcade with his friends. He thinks Kouchu is cool and wanted to hang out with him, however, he found out that in the arcade fighting competition, he is competing against his team to win 1 million dollars. When the competition starts, all of Elliott's team starts to reject him when he screws up. Elliott, upset, walks away from the group, and decided to join Kouchu's team instead. Kouchu then accepted Elliott's request and both and their team won a million dollars. They have became friends afterwards. Kouchu have also helped Elliott overcome bullies, even the ones from his team in the competition. They both went to school together and studied, too.

In episode 28 of the twenty-eighth season (Crystal Jewels: Garnet, Turquoise, and Amethyst), Ferry in the Daro, it is revealed that two years later in his childhood, Kouchu enrolled to the Jarbon Darika Day Camp, and found a young girl named Ichigo being chased by a Tracat. Kouchu gets the sticks, and scares it off, and Ichigo thank him from saving her.

In episode 20 of the tenth season (Crystal Jewels: Brawler's Quest), Sakuro's Revenge, It is revealed that when Kouchu was 7, he got another crystal ball, this time, he was about to catch it, then, Sakuro snatch it and Kouchu fell in the river. Birdo snatch him and land him to safety and Sakuro and Kouchu fought over who needed it.

In episode 9 of the twenty-ninth season (Crystal Jewels Moon Blade), Noon in the Moon, it is revealed that Kouchu have graduated at Jarbon Clevergreen Elementary School at third grade and the month before he became a Crystal Brawler. For his reward for his graduation, he received a red headband from his father.

The Crystal Jewels chapter
Kouchu starts his journey at age 9 in Justpip Town, believing himself as a crystal bralwer. Kouchu went out and professor Shari gave kouchu the Roaracryst. Their first battle was with Sakuro Himesho,another 9-year old who stole all the Crystal Monsters from the lab and they are returned and stopped the Furious Five, an evil organization contains Julia, Kathern, Genuan, Hiyon and Katie. They are Kouchu's primary enemies whose plan is to steal the Crystal Balls and give them to Hunter Grai so he could rule the world with his adoptive evil father, Devil J. Kouchu meet new friends like Shauna Genga (Shanji in the Japanese version), a 9-year old girl) and now Sakuro. While on his journey, he met Marcy Kimensho a 12-year old, and her Marukas, which is now a crystal brawler who made all the brawlers' Crystal Monsters faints. Since being stopped from causing chaos in Jarbon in the eighth episode, Enters Marcy, she never stop causing chaos in the Crystal World. They put their rivalry aside in Crystal Jewels Adventures in the Sky to team up to get Skylee Krown, and again in the Garnet, Turquoise, and Amethyst episode, "Finding Marbles and Gems" and following. Then, he met people like Gerido, who is in charge of the tower in Pure Village. He battle Sakuro's brother and he earns his first field medals, then Sakuro was impressed at Kouchu's battles, so they became friends. Kouchu encountered obstacles of the Furious Five's steps, and of course, Marcy, in his journey. He met Dustin Withness, who lost in the field, and after he heals, he trains Kouchu for his second field medal. Before he competes in the league, Kouchu catches some Crystal Monsters during the training of the league. After three days of training, Kouchu then enters the league and competes in the Crystal Jewels Tournament later in the season. After he beat the rest of the Crystal Brawlers, his final opponent is Marcy, and cheats by using her Marukas and using fake weapons, but that doesn't effect some of Kouchu's Crystal Monster. Marcy then won against Kouchu, and she have to face the last champion. But she lost to that champion. After the league, Kouchu gave up being a Crystal Brawler, but Roaracryst cheers him up, so Kouchu continues his adventure. Kouchu was sent a message to get to the Jarbon Islands, and was drowned in the boat thanks to the hole in th boat, Kouchu and Shauna and Sakuro uses water types to surf to Jarbon Islands. When the crew arrives there, Kouchu explores the islands, which to battle trainers and their battle bases, and Kouchu meets Professor Shari and her daughter, Samantha Shari, and Kouchu and Samantha battled. Kouchu learned that Samantha is a part of the Jarbon Island League. Then, he went to Decolore Islands for the league, beating up trainers in the row, then, defeated the Jarbon champion, Jacob. Kouchu then earns Laxmore's obeyance and went to the Farko region.

The Crystal Jewels 3 Farko chapter
A year have passed, and Kouchu and his friends made his way to Farko, and calls Shari, but she didn't answer the call. Kouchu was thinking if she was lost. Then, Marcy appeared again and they battled. After losing to Marcy again, Kouchu, Shauna and Sakuro, went to the adventure to explore the Farko region. Kouchu encounters a Mooselette again, and it is able to catch it. Compare the trials Kouchu uses in his young age and now, the day he caught it was better than before, with his Crystal Monster. Kouchu trains for the league and was busy studying types, levels, and strategy also for the league. Kouchu and his friends found out that the Furious Five are back in the Farko region, and Marcy, too. Marcy is gonna compete in the league, but she lost thanks to the sneaky Laxmore, it breaks her invention by eating the cords. After two days, Kouchu went to the Pakular Cup and competes there. He lost 1 match and got in as a Semi-Finalist.

The Crystal Jewels Advanced Adventure chapter
Kouchu then went on the boat with his friends to Orbon. But the boat was sanking due to the unknown move. The boat was saved by Whooshfish, and the boat got on shore. Two year later, Kouchu (now 12 years old) and his friends went on the Orbon region, and met a new brawler named Emma Gorajin (Hirodana in Japanese version), a 9-year old. She is unable to start her journey by his dad saying she's a young girl. Initially unable to start as a Crystal Brawler by her father, She is able to start her journey with Kouchu and his friends. With a new companion, Kouchu and the crew keep the world safe then encounters the Furious Five again, and Marcy and Marukas, He meets new rivals like Bob (Kaguna in Japanese), and Crystal Dude (Ayashin in Japanese), and Sidekick Boy (known as Stephan, Shun in Japanese). Kouchu then encounters the Plazma Five, a new threat. Kouchu later meets agents like Arthur Light (Amorikun in Japanese), and Elizabeth Yorki (Shashi in Japanese), and Garica Coni (Nakanini in Japanese). Kouchu, Shauna, Sakuro, and Emma found themselfs in the cave of origin and they were captured by the H.E.R but the robot called the Kouchubot and defeated H.E.R. With Emma along,Kouchu trains for the league. Kouchu went in the Villbee Ann and competes there. He lost 1 match of the league, which turns out to be Darkon.

The Crystal Jewels No Quitting chapter
Kouchu was about to sail to Oregon Region. Kouchu was about to sail to Oregon Region. Three years later, Kouchu (now 15 years old) got to the Oregon Region and come to meet up with his friends there. In their adventure in the Oregon region, they met up with Noah Kimesha (Shinoshan in Japanese version) and Sarah Kimesha (Kimeka in the Japanese version), the two siblings of the Tuntwink Town Noah and Sarah's Crystal Monster was captured by the Furious Five, and Kouchu saves them, and Noah and Sarah joined him on his journey. He caught some crystal monsters in this region, which his first one is Talap, and most of the time, it walks out of the crystal ball and travels with Kouchu. Marcy decided to trust the Furious Five and became a tool for the Furious Five. Instead of becoming a regular Crystal Brawler, she became a villian brawler to make crystal monsters faint. The Galaxy Five uses their plans to stop Kouchu and his friends from sneaking in their territory. Kouchu went to train for the league. After 4 days of training, he went to Oregon Continental and went to the league. After he defeats everyone, there's one more to beat. He was close to winning, but loses to Alan, and got in the Beginner title, which is the lowest of the rest of his rankings.. He met Dan, and was able to travel with him to Dandfordon, too. Dan travels with Kouchu, Shauna, Sakuro, Emma, Noah, and Sarah to the final round of the Oregon cup, which Kouchu and Dan won one final round. It is time for the crew to seperate and say goodbye for now, so Kouchu and Roaracryst and Dan decided to go to Dandfordon too.

The Crystal Jewels Mega Companions chapter
Two years later, Kouchu (now 17 years old) then went to the airport with the crew. Kouchu and the crew was coming to the Dandfordon Region and was ready for more medals. He then met Steven Jakoshu (Akungigi in Japanese version), a 9-year old Crystal Brawler. Steven joins Kouchu because he was impressed by how careful Kouchu was to his weak Crystal Monster. Kouchu earned 8 medal, and went to the Grand Verbon Cup. He loses to Daniel, as a Challengee, so he was about to go to Daro region. Before he does, Kouchu waves goodbye to Dan. Kouchu went back to Justpip Town before he goes to Daro.

The Crystal Jewels Super! On Life! chapter
Two years later, Kouchu (now 19 years old) and his friends went to the Daro region and befriended Daisy, his rival-friend, and told him she was a part of the Daro league. Kouchu then got to Shari's lab and he was given a New CrystalDex. Kouchu met again with Marcy, and was shocked that she caught over 5,000 Marukas to help her to win over Kouchu. Kouchu and his friends defeated the Maruka army and saves the world from the Marukas. He defeated the Shinkal Masters and received the hearts stone, which he can enter the "Tower of Life" Tournament. After that, Marcy was a part of the Tower of Life Tournament. Kouchu gots the eight medals and went in the league. Kouchu defeated the league, but loses against Watashi. Kouchu lost his soul in the Devil Jin power and suck it in Koukuro bot, then, when it was destroyed, Kouchu's soul returned. Kouchu then competes in the Tower of Life to get to Natalie. All the stones are collected and Kouchu is ready for Natalie.

The Crystal Jewels Garnet and Turquoise chapter
Kouchu and his friends are sailing to Natalie, but in the middle of the problem in the arc of getting to Natalie. Finally they got to Natalie, they met a brawler Akura (Fugifugi in Japanese version), and Kouchu caught his first Crystal Monster:Noroth, and he met Aroku, Garnet, Turquoise and his sister, Asuna, which Kouchu is known to be best friends to. Marcy decided to create little minions called the "Chetta Girls" to do bad stuff in order for the Marukas to succeed. Then later in the series, Kouchu met siblings Alan (Nachiro in Japanese) and Mahuna (Ashungina in Japanese). Later in the season, Kouchu was given a Rottobigin from the famous scientist, Dr.Max, Kouchu's science idol. Unlike previous seasons, Kouchu is suffering his struggles and challenges as a Crystal Brawler with controlling Rottobigin. He notoriously display a drop of skill and competence, and regresses back to a beginner, relearning many ways of Crystal Monsters. He somehow learns nothing about the Rottobigin and have trouble finding his ways, and predicting for his own future. Kouchu then met Ichigo, and after saving her, he promised to date her one day. Kouchu then retrieves the first 8 medals then competes in the Shokun Show Cup, and got in the Semi-Finalist title. After the tournament, Kouchu then enrolls in the CrystalTech Class of Enfication (CTCE for short), which trainers can have their powers communicated with Crystal Monsters. Kouchu then learn what was to communicate with Crystal Monsters and learning a Natalian Language. However, the Natalian Language doesn't help with it's communication, but with Kouchu's new powers with his Crystal Monsters form a Rottobigin, a strongest than their normal forms and Kouchu and Rottobigin combine their powers to make a new symbol. Learning six techniques, Renu, Genushu, Jaruko, Harika, Ketchu, and Dechachu, Kouchu understands and was able to defeat Devil Jin Jr. Kouchu then countinues his adventures in the Natalie Region. Earning 16 extra medals, he defeated Jaru in the Natalie Neverland Cup. Kouchu and his friends were on their way to Orb Island. Kouchu and the crew are caught by Tyro, a evil scientist who created the steel monster and his plans is to conquer all the Crystal Monsters in order for them to take over the world, using his destruction power, "Vacuum-Portal of Death". When Tyro gets his revenge, he forced Kouchu to hand over the Rottobigin Card. When Kouchu denies it, Tyro held Kouchu for his plans for destruction. And once he doesn't follow his commands, he will be the next person to take Kouchu's live soul, just like Devil Jin did in the previous series. Kouchu sets himself free, and defeated the monster and saves the world. They say goodbye to Asuka, Tetsu, Alica, Asuma, Aroku, and Turquoise because Asuka is going to Farko to enter the league champs and Alica and Tetsu is going to get married in the Oregon region, and Asuna is going to Farko, and Alan and Mahuna went to pick a starter Crystal Monsters. Kouchu went back to Justpip Town to spend time with his family and friends before he goes to the Moona region. His mother received the package from Professor Shari for Kouchu, stating that Professor Shari is curious.

The Crystal Jewels Moon Blade chapter
Now a matured adult, Kouchu turns 20 and went to Moona region with his friends. One of Professor Shari's professor companion, Professor Kusaiku took her place and work on research for Crystal Monsters. Kouchu went to explore the Moona region. First going to the Moona Center, Kouchu meets his friends and Ichigo, then a 20 year old named Shu, a Crystal Jewels researcher. He became Kouchu's companion to discover more Crystal Monsters. Kouchu registered for Moona, responding in his BrawlerStats that Kouchu is Level 1, and Kouchu didn’t need to earn medals- but to earn different types of tokens and level up in order to challenge the Level 100 League Challenge then, Ichigo joins him. Kouchu have been participating in challenges, and met Moskust, a star of the Moona League. In the series, Kouchu have met a crew of rivals: a loyal Asobi, a fun-loving, young Rinata, A crystal-brawling-loving Paruno, Picture-taking Bonica, Old, mature Renora, the smart Isabea, a brave, serious Rian, bad Bio, and the eating Eatario. Kouchu and the crew have met an all-star champion, Taroku, and all the Crystal Monsters in the Moona’s star films. Kouchu and Roaracryst have been dragged to be on TV as talk-show guests. But however, things goes awry once when Cheetah Girls returns with their Marukas, and the film is saved by U, an pedestrian and musician in the Moona region.

In Moona, the journey can not be straightforward for the brawlers once they met associate shuddery alien referred to as Groan, that steps in its evil aspect of scaring individuals. Z arrives within the Crystal World for the Crystal Balls and Kouchu makes a risk of saving his friends once they assume that he's dead. He visited Iccryst land to appear for the Moons whereas Shari River attempt to get him back. From IM Planet adventures to Slavery, Kouchu and co overcome those things. After that, Groan have nonexistent. Later, the heroes were hunted person out of the Crystal World with the Universe machine to the Sun Islands, wherever the aggressive teacher forces them to become the Sun Stadium Crew to save lots of Moona people. Kouchu and co. realized that the people in Sun Islands are chasing them, too, so they went to New Sunland, but in order to retrieve all the Moon Rings scattered over the galaxy, the brawlers have to overcome the masters. When the brawlers found out that Z is behind all of this, they decided to train to defeat him, while Kouchu enters himself and Roaracryst as members of the Web Warriors.

Medals Obtained
Kouchu got 8 medals in Jarbon, Farko, Orbon, Oregon, Dandfordon, Daro, and Natalie region, including an addition of 16 extra Natalie Medals, defeated the Natalie champion and gained the Winner’s Trophy. He also achieved 6 Stones of Life from Souls of Legends 2’s Stones of Life, competed in the Stones of Life Valley and was claimed the winner. He also got all the Moona Rings in the Moona region. Kouchu was given 26 “Brawler of the Year” badges throughout the series (4 in Jarbon, Farko, Orbon, Oregon, Dandfordon, 1 between Daro and Natalie, and another in Natalie, and the other in Moona, depending on the year of the episode releases). He received the badges from Iccryst (Seikaikuri), however, between Natalie and Moona, he is seeking for the 27th badge currently.

Crystal Jewels League rankings
Kouchu have the following tournament rankings:
 * Runner-Up in the Crystal Jewels Cup
 * Semi-Finalist in the Pakular Cup
 * Challengee in the Villbee Ann Cup
 * Beginner in the Catalyst Mito Cup
 * Challengee in the Grand Verbon Cup
 * Semi-Finalist in the Surex SOra Cup
 * Runner Up in Shokun Show Cup
 * Runner Up in Natalie Neverland Cup.

Crystal Jewels 25th
Kouchu went to sleep which he dreamed about Marc. Kouchu went out and professor Shari gave kouchu the Roaracryst. Kouchu went to catch some Crystal monsters and earning medals. Kouchu sawed Shauna one time, who wants a pack of CDs. Kouchu and Shauna bumoed into each other, and Shauna punishes Kouchu for her stuff. Parcc shows up in rage, and Kouchu woke up, and sawed Tynamous.

While on his journey, he met Marcy, which is now a crystal brawler who made all the brawlers' Crystal Monsters faints. Kouchu is on his way for Marc, achieving the "Shield of Knowledge", until at the cave, Marcy appeared, grabbed it from Kouchu, and smashes it, and the shield turned into Thucymous to wreck Jarbon. Catching people in their perishing Crystal Ball, the Silver Ball, Kouchu and the crew ran for safety. Kouchu, Sakuro, and Shauna battled Thucymous, and Kouchu used Ninecoat, and for a moment, he evolved into a Tencoat and defeated Black Thucymous. Shari caught up with Kouchu and got touched by the ball.

Before Shari got sucked in the Silver Ball, she told Kouchu to press the button on Thucymous. Kouchu tries to get his shield back by sacrifice for Roaracryst and he got caught in the Silver Ball, which perishes people for a moment. When Kouchu returned the shiels to Marc, Marc gave Kouchu and crew their badges, and grants Kouchu's help for saving the world. Kouchu and his friends says goodbye to each other until then.

Crystal Jewels Dysenoid
Two years later after the story, Kouchu and Roaracryst found themselves unexpectedly in the Zone. Kouchu was surprised from the Crystal Monster named Dysenoid. Kouchu have met smart-tech guy named Taiku, and was able to find robot-chargers for Dysenoid. Kouchu then met Dysenoid’s family, and they mistaken Kouchu as his kidnapper. Kouchu and Dysenoid met Future Iccrusy, and it told them it was regenerated from it’s original form.

Kouchu and Dysenoid ran into Hunter Grai and he tends to insult them. However, Dysenoid and Roaracryst are the only Crystal Monsters held by Kouchu. Kouchu drags Tanme and Taiku into a Dysimension, and they found trails that led them into Hunter Gray’s soul-father, Hunter Furi. Kouchu tensely wreck Furi’s experiments to bring back the Crystal Balls. Kouchu, Tanme, and Taiku was able to team up, but with the team nearly defeated, the shield returned to Kouchu and he defeated Furi.

Crystal Jewels 30,000! Shuriken of the Fallen Light
Kouchu and Roaracryst left home to buy some groceries. Then when they were going to send them in the house, they got chased and knocked down by Hyenfana. They woke up and realize that they are in Thirty Thousand Town and found a girl named Sayaka who claims to be his babysitter. Kouchu, Sayaka, and the boy who is in love with her, Sidekick Boy, went out to save the balls from being taken from the Five. Then, Kouchu and co. went to the portal and the balls are taken to another dimension. Kouchu, befriended by Sukaro and Shoja, both inspired him to join them in the mission to collect all the Crystal Balls. Then, Hunter Grai came and captured them. Kouchu manage to break out and rescue the babysitter and his friends. When they are rescued, Kouchu is challenged face to face by Grai. Kouchu and Roaracryst, once again encountered Marc when they need help. Marc have gave them potential power for both of them. Kouchu and Roaracryst must locate the remaining Crystal Balls and rescue their friends and family. After they have been rescued, the babysitter Sayaka and Kouchu bid their goodbyes and went home together t last.

In the video games
Kouchu's original game appearance is CrystalMini, where he is one of the main NPC characters. Kouchu appears in Defeat Her, The Object, and Battle Party". Kouchu will also appear in Gameguys Infinity 2018 as a cameo in the background stage as Roaracryst's companion. He will appear in different costumes and outfits from the movies and the episodes of the series.

Kouchu appears in Crystal Jewels Legends of Iccryst!, where he and his friends wentures to save the Mega Crystal Ball from Devil J's King. He also appears in ''Crystal Jewels 2! Let's Go!'', where they venture to the web center to find the Mega Ball. Kouchu appears in Crystal Jewels 2997, and Crystal Jewels XYZ. His appearance in Z is very brief when he is one of the selectable characters in the main menu.

Since Kouchu is based on his game counterpart, he is one of the default names in Crystal Jewels and Crystal Jewels 2. Kouchu and his anime counterpart compared, they both look different as time went by. Marcy Kimensho (Shinsho in Japanese), also have a last name, like Kouchu, and based on her video game counterpart. Also, Sakuro Himensho is based on his video game counterpart. Rather than the three traveling together, Marcy was replaced with Shauna Genga, and Marcy aside, caught over numberless of Marukas.

In Crystal Jewels, Crystal Jewels 2, and their remakes, a character very similar to Kouchu (his video game counterpart) appears as a playable character as well as in cameos in Crystal Jewels 3, Pakular, their remakes, Advance2, and Garnet and Turquoise.. The anime re-imagined Kouchu as his anime counterpart, the same way it re-imagined Kouchu's rival Marcy and Sakuro as their anime counterparts. Although they are counterparts, they are not the same characters because they originate from different canons and thus developed from different experiences. Though Crystal Jewels 2 has certain plot aspects that were inspired by the anime series, the player character is still named Kouchu.

Printed Adaptions
Kouchu appears in Crystal Jewels: Kouchu's Quest, Roaracryst Tales, Kurisutarujueru No Quitting!!, Crystal Jewels MiniZ, New Crystal Jewels MiniZ, and Crystal Jewels GT.

In Crystal Jewels:Kouchu's Quest, Kouchu's journey was based on Jarbon until the Jarbon Islands arc. Kouchu was mostly traveling by himself and travels with Sakuro and Shauna sometimes. In Roaracryst Tales, from the creators of Hiroshi Ukunoshadi, the chapters were based on several anime episodes. For Kurisutarujueru No Quitting!! have the same way Roaracryst Tales have been adapted from the anime. In Crystal Jewels GT, Kouchu, unlikely from the anime, looked different. His manga counterpart from Crystal Jewels GT have darker hair, short hair, and wears unalike outfits. The pre-epilogue shows that Kouchu and Ichigo got married before their anime counterpart does.

In Crystal Jewels MiniZ, and New Crystal Jewels MiniZ, Kouchu appears in several and multiple times in the total of 189 chapters. In the 769th chapter “Friends of Tomorrow”, the character was instantly killed by Tyro, causing controversial views for his death in the manga. Plus, the tomboy character, Koizumi, acts like one of Kouchu’s replacements.

Critical reception
In the book "Animefication of Anime" cited Kouchu as an example of identication. Additionally, influenced the character's growth and development over the anime series. KCF listed Kouchu ninth as Best Child Characters in Anime, and listed him seventh in Coolest Wigs and Hair in Television. In 1999, Kouchu was originally at sixteen on the list of "20 Most Adventurous Anime Characters", later moved to ten. MNDB listed Kouchu eight in “15 Child Characters in Anime”, stating, “The first saga resembles the fact Kouchu first became a Crystal Brawler.” In 2003, IGN stated that Kouchu was one of the characters to have the same japanese name in the English dub. He was criticized from experiencing Rottobigin from an earlier level.

In 2018, the book, The Master Champion of the Young Crystal Brawler, was published, involving the creation of the character Kouchu and Roaracryst. It reveals how Kouchu manages to be a Crystal Brawler, and this stating, "The Master Champion could be what he love to be in the future". In the story, Kouchu is the character of virtue of the story. It also stated that creator Jinko have Kouchu gets different elements from his game counterparts. The story always have focuses on the creation of the character and his traits.

In other media
Kouchu appears in the book series, Crystal Jewels Journeys, which is based on the anime, and Kouchu and Roaracryst, which is original. He is the study of The Master Champion of the Young Crystal Brawler.

Although not parodied quite as frequently as the franchise mascot Roaracryst, Kouchu still has many parodies and appearances in various other media, from an unofficial Chinese series, Crystal Jewels: The Best There Is!, aired in 1997, an unofficial United Kingdom film, (Crystal Jewels Go Battle), and an unofficial Japanese series (part of Lost Media, which is the lost series), and an unofficial Russian film to several representations in web media, including many parodies on YouTube. He also have many appearances in fan-made doujinshis and hacked-games.

Kouchu appears in other series other than Crystal Jewels. He suddenly appears as a cameo in Cidz. he mostly made appearance in the Shogumon series.

In the ‘’Shogumon’’ anime, ‘’Switch at Twitch’’, Kouchu made his first brief cameo appearance. In the episode ‘’Eatitwice’s Depression’’, Kouchu was shown again as a cameo. In the Shogumon’s and Crystal Jewels 10th Anniversary’s TV Special, ‘’Crystal Jewels vs. Shogumon’’, Kouchu and his companions and Mike and his companions compete in which is the best franchise. In the ‘’Shogumon League’’ manga, which is based on the Shogumon video games, Kouchu made another brief cameo appearance. Kouchu made another brief appearance shown in the photo of ‘’Shogumon Dark and Light’’. In the ‘’Lego Adventure’’, the character is Couch Misap, a blatant parody of Kouchu Misako. Couch appears in “Crystal Jewels No!”. Another appearance he made was The Minecraft Show!, ("Zombie's Day Off"), starring Kouchu (in what appears to be a loose parody of his No Quitting!! outfit) and Roaracryst. And also, in Mii Island of the Gods, Kouchu made another appearance in the episode “Crystals and Jewels”. Another appearance Kouchu have made is Gameguys Infinity animated, which Kouchu is called Kouch Misack, which he is in episodes 12, 20, 55, 72, and 80. In Super Ninja Episode 204, Super Ninja was referenced as Kouchu Misako as the character with blue hair. In Roblox Animated, Kouchu was called “Couch Misock” in “Crystal Jewels Grow”. In X-Tam (Ekusu no Tame in Japanese), Turigato Yariba (Tim Yellins) was talking about the “character with blue hair and blue jacket”, referencing the character Kouchu. In Cidz, Kouchu was imagined from his game counterpart. In Parodic World, Kouchu have made another appearance.

He also made several appearances in segments of the show, ZingZing Zero, including "Crystal Jewels Dreams" and "Roaracryst vs Zero". Kouchu also features in a AnimeToo Short segments called "Rad Rally Roaracryst", and " Crystal Jewels Unofficial". Kouchu then appears in Nerd City in the episode, "Nerdacryst", along with parody of Roaracryst, Shauna, Sakuro, Marcy, and the Furious Five. The title itself is a reference to character Roaracryst. In PoopToons, a mini-series features Kouchu and his companions in a cheesy parody. He is mentioned several times in the Stupid Stupid Circumstances skits and episodes. In the episode that aired November 14, 2019, Nick stated that Kouchu is his best character.

Kouchu appears on TyataTV, 1995 TyataTV Live, and Dengi's Wardrobe.

On merhandise, Kouchu have made appearance as a toy, figure, etc. He was also appeared on ‘’Legos: Crystal Jewels’’, ‘’Tomy Crystal Jewels Battle Set’’, and ‘’BlockZ:crystal Jewels Topez’’. There are collectible figures in Japan for the 25th Anniversary, which is a total of 8 figures representing 8 series in the Crystal Jewels anime. The figures are the Kouchu Misako set with a Roaracryst per figure inbox, and was set to be sold in Februrary 2018 and expired in December 2019. Kouchu have appeared on cards, reimagined him as his anime counterpart. Kouchu have appeared in several millions of clothings.

Controversy
On January 10, 2018, the Garnet, Turquoise, and Amethyst episode, Return of Rottobigin(ティロの復讐！ コウチュの最終フィニッシュ Tiro no fukushū! Koichi no saishū finisshu!, Tyro's Revenge! Kouchu's Final Finish!) faced controversy from fans when Kouchu and Rottobigin mastered a "Mega-Move" to Tyro's Crystal Monsters, which Kouchu mastered the big move, "Z-Riken Fury XYZ", which Kouchu's Rottobigin was powerful than any Crystal Monster, and even powerful than Kouchu's Kouchubot, the robot version of Kouchu. The ShanonX company argued that "Rottobigin should be banned from the anime" because they think it is impossible it used the move at the level 57. There is a place for a champion, “King of Natalie”, but Kouchu declined being “The King of Natalie” of yet. Fans specifically disliked the outcome about the Rottobigin’s access to the move is likely impossible at Level 57.

Related Links

 * [//character.wikia.com/wiki/Kouchu_Misako http://character.wikia.com/wiki/Kouchu_Misako] (Kouchu in Character Wiki)
 * [//kouchu-misako.wikia.com/wiki/Kouchu_Misako_Wiki http://kouchu-misako.wikia.com/wiki/Kouchu_Misako_Wiki] (kouchu Misako Wiki)
 * https://www.bookemon.com/book-profile/kouchu-misako/700264 (Bookemon)
 * http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=90355 (Kouchu Misako in the Comic Book Database
 * https://wikivisually.com/wiki/Draft:Kouchu_Misako (Kouchu in WikiVisually)
 * [//kouchu-misako.wikia.com/wiki/Kouchu_Misako_Wiki http://kouchu-misako.wikia.com/wiki/Kouchu_Misako_Wiki] (Kouchu Misako wiki)
 * [//characters.wikia.com/wiki/Kouchu_Misako http://characters.wikia.com/wiki/Kouchu_Misako] (Kouchu Misako in Fictional CHaracters Wiki)

In other language

 * http://es.animepediaes.wikia.com/wiki/Kouchu_Misako (Spanish)
 * http://fr.animepedia.wikia.com/wiki/Kouchu_Misako (French) y