Kumada (熊田, くまだ), full name Jūzō Kumada (熊田重蔵, くまだ じゅうぞう), is a third year student at Torashima Industries IV High School who was first featured in Downtown Nekketsu March: Super-Awesome Field Day!. He is a member of his school's judo club and has been learning judo since he was young. He strives to be the world's best judo fighter, so he is always on the lookout for strong opponents.
Kumada is the eldest son of the owner of a rice grain shop. Although he hates bullies, he dislikes weaklings who make no effort to get stronger even more so.[1]
Appearances[]
Downtown Nekketsu March: Super-Awesome Field Day![]
Kumada debuts in Downtown Nekketsu March Super-Awesome Field Day! as a member of the Allstars team. In the Battle Royal minigame, he will have access to the Human Torpedo.
Downtown Special Kunio-kun's Historical Period Drama![]
Kumada plays the role of Torazō, the leader of his own family and enemy of Bunzō.
Torazō had begun engaging in evil deeds which has lead to Bunzō losing power and falling ill. When Yagorō is defeated by Kunimasa, he suspects that Torazō is the one responsible for the kidnapping of Okoto. When Okoto is freed after the first fight against Tatsuichi and Tatsuji, she will reveal to Kunimasa that Asajirō was actually her kidnapper, though Heishichi would inform Kunimasa shortly after that Torazō is working together with Asajirō as a way to wipe out the Bunzō family.
Asajirō will later send out Torazō to fight against Kunimasa, though he ends up defeated which leaves Asajirō angry.
Surprise! Nekketsu New Records! The Distant Gold Medal[]
Kumada appears as a member of the School Union team.
In the localization Crash 'n the Boys: Street Challenge, Kumada is renamed to Clifford "Barns" Barnsworth of Jefferson High School.
Kunio-kun no Dodgeball da yo Zen'in Shūgō[]
Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari EX[]
Kumada will appear if the player declines Shō Himada's offer and returns. Upon beating everyone, Kumada will be recruited.
Nekketsu Kōkō Online: Yamada no Fukushū[]
River City Super Sports Challenge[]
Kumada will appear as a member of the Interschool Union team.
River City: Tokyo Rumble[]
Kumada appears alongside Takeshi Hayami in Shinjuku or Ikebukuro in a part-time job where they're being reported as bothersome with their training for an upcoming athletic meet. Upon defeating them, they will be unlocked for use in the Rumble gamemode.
River City: Knights of Justice[]
Kumada plays the role of Jūsō. He is located inside of Neidard Castle and is able to change the jewel that is equipped on the player's armor.
In the international version of the game, Kumada is renamed to Theobald.
River City Super Sports Challenge ~All Stars Special~[]
Kumada appears as a member of the School Union team and can be played outside of the story mode. Kumada is able to use the Human Torpedo and the Spin Attack.
Downtown Nekketsu Jidaigeki[]
Kumada reprises his role as Torazō.
River City Melee: Battle Royal Special[]
Kumada returns as a member of the School Union team and is involved in the story mode. Kumada's moveset remains unchanged from ~All Stars Special~ and is still able to use the Human Torpedo and the Spin Attack.
River City Melee Mach!![]
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next[]
Kumada plays the role of Wei Yan.
Localized versions[]
- In Crash 'n The Boys Street Challenge, he is renamed to Clifford "Barns" Barnsworth and is now a member of Southside High School.
- In River City Ransom EX, he is renamed to Ted.
- In River City: Tokyo Rumble, he is renamed to Swole, though his Japanese name is still listed in the character gallery.
- In the international version of River City: Knights of Justice, Kumada is renamed to Theobald.
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