Taiyo High School

Taiyo High School students.

"A normal high school that loves freedom"

Taiyo High School, known as Taiyo Gakuen (太陽学園, Taiyō Gakuen^?, lit. "Sunlight Academy") in Japan, is a school in Aoharu City in the Rival Schools series. The academy consists of a junior high school (middle school) and a high school. The latter division, Taiyo High School (太陽学園高等学校, Taiyō Gakuen Kōtō Gakkō^?, "Taiyo Academy High School"), has about 720 students enrolled as of the events in the games. The average ratio of homeroom classes per grade is six-to-one (6:1), making Taiyo High a bit of a small-scale school.

The school's motto is "develop students in a free and easy-going school atmosphere". This educational policy aims to respect the individuality of each student and give them freedom in their school life, without being bound by school rules. As an example, while the school has uniforms, members do not raise too much of a fuss about wearing them. Aside from the entrance examinations that assess the students' individuality, interviews are also conducted that assess their excellence in extra-curricular activities.

Members

Batsu, Kyosuke, and Hinata

Representing Taiyo High School are:

• Batsu Ichimonji
• Kyosuke Kagami
• Hinata Wakaba
• Ran Hibiki
• Chairperson
• Hayato Nekketsu (Physical education teacher)
• Several students

In Project Justice, Vatsu has been also classified under Taiyo High's representing characters.

Stages

Taiyo J.H. Ground

Taiyo J.H. Ground (太陽学園中等部グランド, Taiyo J.H. Ground^? lit. "Taiyo Academy Junior High Division Ground"), also known as Taiyo HS Athletic Field, is a stage from Rival Schools set in the grounds of Taiyo Junior High at sunset.

Taiyo H.S. Class

Taiyo H.S. Class (太陽学園高等部教室, Taiyo H.S. Class^? lit. "Taiyo Academy High Division Classroom"), also known as Taiyo HS Classroom and Taiyo High School (太陽学園 教室, Taiyo High School^? lit. "Taiyo Academy Classroom"), is a stage in the series set inside one of the school's classrooms.

In Rival Schools, one of the blackboards have the logo from V Jump in the arcade version and the logo from Gamers in the PlayStation version. In Nekketsu Seisyun Nikki 2 the blackboards have the logos from Capcom and Tron ni Kobun, the latter having a drawing of Servbots next to it.

Taiyo H.S. Roof

Taiyo H.S. Roof (太陽学園高等部屋上, Taiyo H.S. Roof^? lit. "Taiyo Academy High Division Rooftop"), also known as Taiyo HS Rooftop, Taiyo High School Rooftop (太陽学園 屋上, Taiyo High School Rooftop^?), and Rooftop, is a stage in the series set in the rooftop of Taiyo High School. The sky is clear and birds can be seen flying.

School song

Taiyo Gakuen School Song (太陽学園校歌, Taiyo Gakuen School Song^?). Composed by Setsuo Yamamoto. Lyrics by Shō Kanemoto.

Original

Translation

(一番) 若葉薫る朝風を 希望に溢れし陽をうけて 育て自由と友の輪よ のばせ個性と愛する心 自ら求めし真理に向かい 捧げよ青春 天高く 燃やせ青春 輝く太陽 これぞ我らの太陽学園 (二番) 新緑煌めく山の木々 谷風集めし鳥高く 集え友と学び舎で 究めよ己の仁愛を 信じし絆 揺るぎなく 尽くせ青春 惜しみなく 燃やせ青春 輝く太陽 これぞ我らの太陽学園

(First verse) In the morning breeze scented with young leaves In the sunlight overflowing with hope Nurture freedom and friendship Stretch out your individuality and loving heart Seek the truth for yourself Dedicate your youth, sky-high Burn your youth, with sunlight This is our Taiyo Gakuen (Second verse) The fresh greenery of the mountains is sparkling High in the windy valley the birds are gathering Gather with your friends at the school Perfect your own benevolence The bonds you believe in are unwavering Dedicate your youth, freely Burn your youth, with sunlight This is our Taiyo Gakuen

Trivia

• The uniform worn by Hinata and the girls of Taiyo High School is similar to the one worn by Ibuki of Third Ninja School. This is because series producer Hideaki Itsuno liked the design and asked if he could use it.