Hideki Tachibana (Japanese: 橘 秀樹) is a Japanese given name that may refer to multiple notable individuals. Due to the occurrence of this name across different fields, individuals are typically distinguished by their respective professions or contexts.
Notable people named Hideki Tachibana include:
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Hideki Tachibana (mixed martial artist) (born November 24, 1970) is a retired Japanese professional mixed martial artist. He competed primarily in the Shooto organization in Japan, known for his striking ability. Tachibana had a professional record of 10 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw, with his career spanning from the late 1990s to the mid-2000s. He faced several notable opponents during his tenure in Shooto.
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Hideki Tachibana (baseball) (born April 1, 1975) is a former Japanese professional baseball player. An infielder, he was drafted by the Orix BlueWave in 1997 and played for the team in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) from 1998 to 2001.
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Hideki Tachibana (fictional character) is a character from the Japanese visual novel and anime series Chaos;Head. In the narrative, he is a teacher at Suimei Academy and serves as the homeroom teacher for the protagonist, Takumi Nishijo. He plays a supporting role in the series' unfolding mystery and psychological themes.