Hirokazu Otsubo has officiated 198 matches on record, averaging 2.0 cards and 17.7 fouls per game โ a lenient official. A player is dismissed roughly once every 10 games, and the spot is pointed to 0.16 times per match. Home teams win 38% of matches under him, drawing 31% and losing 31%. Most active in the J2-League (165 matches). 33% of his bookings come after the 75th minute, with the first card around the 43'. He cards more than 23% of J2-League 2024 referees.