No. 7 on the first string. Ikuto is a tricky player who often engages in negotiations with his opponents before his matches, often striking a deal of sorts in order to ensure his victory, though he does seem to have ulterior motives when doing so. He also stars in a series of commercials for soft drinks and other sports related products, making him a fairly recognizable celebrity and also appears to be very well-connected to influential people around the world. This provides him with numerous resources to fuel his negotiations and support his team. He's very calm and analytical, even when pressured. However, he does show significant contempt towards his doubles partner, Tohno.