Rin Itoshi

He says he doesn't cry. His favorite food is ochazuke, especially ochazuke with sea bream. His favorite manga are Dragon Head and Ciguatera. His favorite animal is the owl. His favorite movie is "The Shining". Her favorite song is Prayer X. The first thing you wash when you're in the bathroom is your eyes. He is unfriendly or brusque. He speaks fluent English. He spends his vacation playing horror video games or immersing himself in horror movies. He's not good at calligraphy. If it were his last day on Earth, he would fight his brother. She doesn't remember how many Valentine's Day chocolates she received last year because she rejected them all and returned them. Her morning routine consists of opening the window to let in fresh air, breathing deeply, stretching, doing morning yoga, meditating, checking her feelings of sadness and anger, and finally starting her day.

Center of Gravity Full Explosion: When facing an opponent with his physicality as a weapon, Rin challenges them to a duel of physical pressure. First, he goads them into charging at him with the bull. Rin then breaks their balance at a low point, knocking the defender down with their own charge. Rin uses this against Kazuma Nio. Predator Eye: In the final stages of the Bastard München vs. PXG match, Rin evolves once again and develops his Predator Eye, locating and focusing on the spot where Kaiser passed to Isagi. Rin now uses it offensively to shoot quickly after receiving the ball, despite the pressure from the defense.

Pure Destruction: An incredibly aggressive, greedy, and unconventional playstyle in which Rin attempts to use his opponent's most powerful weapon and defeat them at their peak. In this state, Rin abandons his usually "efficient" playstyle to adopt a violently offensive, instinct-driven approach. This makes him powerful in close-quarters combat. During the final minutes of the Japan U-20 match, Rin completely overwhelmed Teppei Neru, Miroku Darai, and Kazuma Nio in quick succession, using each of his signature moves against them. In this state, Oliver Aiku observed that he would have a 0% chance of defeating Rin on his own and a 50% chance with Shido's assistance. Rin was also able to neutralize Sae's dribbling, as seen in the final minute of the U-20 match, by keeping up with his techniques to provoke Sae's signature move (the elastic cross nutmeg) before shutting him down. During the Paris X Gen match against Manshine City, Rin was able to take control of the game to score a hat trick. After fully understanding the trigger for his Flow state, Rin entered Flow against Bastard München again, taking control of the game both offensively and defensively. In this state, Rin prioritizes directly and physically challenging an opposing defender. Opposite Acceleration: When facing an opponent who uses "Speed" as a weapon, Rin goads them into accelerating to tackle him, but at the last second, he accelerates in the opposite direction. Rin uses this against Teppei Neru. Off-the-ball movements: When facing an opponent, Rin uses his off-the-ball movements as a weapon, sliding behind them, preventing them from turning with his hand, and throwing passes while intercepting a teammate's pass. Rin uses this against Miroku Darai.

Puppet Control Football: A playing style Rin developed to compensate for the absence of an attacking midfielder, where he uses his high-level technique to control and manipulate his opponent's opinion. After identifying each player's strengths and weaknesses on the field, Rin uses his superior technique and tactical and physical ability to manipulate them and create situations that result in a goal. He can achieve this by using his own skills against the opponent or by combining his strengths with those of his teammates. This style of football pushes his team's abilities to the limit, resulting in highly complex and effective plays that often lead to a goal. This playing style was abandoned after Rin discovered his true ego. Flow State: Flow, as described by Ego, is the state of "total immersion" or "being in the zone." It's the mental state in which a person performing an activity feels completely immersed, with a sense of concentration, full participation, and enjoyment. Rin entered Flow for the first time during the final minutes of Japan's U-20 match. In Flow, Rin adopts an offensive and aggressive style of play. In most cases, Rin enters Flow in the later stages of the match. Rin's Fluidity state is triggered by the urge to destroy a powerful opponent, while simultaneously taking risks. This manifests as using the opponent's most powerful weapon and focusing on a single move that will destroy them.

Dribbling: Rin has demonstrated the ability to move the ball at high speed and with great control to get past one or more players. While Rin is not a specialized dribbler, he possesses a well-rounded style that involves the use of feints, hand blocks, technique, and great physical attributes. Feints: Rin often combines feints with his dribbling, enticing his opponents to perform a specific action before evading his attack. By positioning himself at a distance from which he can shoot, Rin manipulates his opponent into believing he will shoot. This prompts them to attempt a block before Rin feints to avoid it. Rin can also use this in reverse. By changing his form and concealing his movement, he deceives his target into believing he won't shoot before he actually does. Marseille Turn: After manipulating his opponent into thinking he will perform a normal feint, Rin transitions into a roulette to get past his defense. Elastic Nutmeg: Rin strikes the ball laterally with the outside of his foot to force his opponent into a tackle, before using the inside of his foot to push the ball between his legs and past him. He used this to get past Sendo. Occlusion: Rin weaves his way through several players in succession, breaking their formation with quick touches and hand blocks. Ness noted that this required a high level of touch, speed, technique, and reading.

Off-the-ball movement: A term used to describe moments when players do not have possession of the ball. Rin uses these movements to position himself in the opponent's blind spot, as well as to maneuver into scoring positions. He does this after determining the field of vision of the players on the field, similarly to Isagi. Positioning: Rin possesses exceptional positioning, constantly moving into areas where he can receive the ball with space and still score. If Rin realizes he won't receive a pass, he always positions himself where he could score if he happens to receive the ball. We demonstrated this positioning during the Second Selection, as well as during the Under-20 match. Rin also uses it defensively, in combination with his spatial awareness. After using his spacing, Rin gives himself enough space to predict where the opponent is likely to move and then uses his positioning to intercept. Super-fast Interlock: Taking advantage of another player's movements as a precursor, Rin positions himself to receive a quick cross in open space. He used this alongside Bachira to score against World Team Five.

Spatial Awareness: Rin analyzes the entire field, including his own position, his teammates' positions, and his opponents' positions, to determine the best play. His tactical skill and spatial awareness are so high that only Isagi can understand, counter, and rival his analytical ability. Rin is able to predict the position and movements of other players, setting traps and baits to lure them into unfavorable positions, intercepting their plays, and preparing his own. Spacing: By reading his opponent's weapon, as well as the positions of other players on the field, Rin spaces himself in such a way that it allows him to predict and respond to anything they decide to do. Synchronization: Rin is also capable of using his spatial awareness defensively. By interpreting and understanding the essence of the opponent's football, he can connect their thoughts with his own to predict their next move. He used this to thwart Saey Shido's combined attack during the Under-20 match. However, his focus solely on defense makes it difficult for him to join the attack and score his own goals.

Trivela (Pass): A technique that consists of giving the ball spin with the outside of the foot. Rin can use this technique to pass the ball, making the opponent believe that his pass has failed, only for the ball to spin back to its destination. Oppressive Pass: Rin makes a difficult pass to his teammate to continue the play. He typically places it in the optimal space for his teammate to recover and return it (in Aryu's case) or in the space where he expects his teammate to make a run (in Bachira's case). This pass, unlike a more creative one, challenged the limitations of Rin's team, forcing them to push themselves to meet his expectations. Spinning mid-range shot: Rin shoots the ball from mid-range with a lot of spin so that it bounces towards the goal. Relentless Shot: A quick and precise shot that Rin executes upon colliding with another player. The accuracy and curve of the shot are reminiscent of a free kick in mid-air. Rin first used this technique against Isagi to score during the match between Bastard Munich and Paris X Gen. He is capable of performing it in multiple successions, whether the ball is in the air or on the ground, and even attempted it once against Kaiser. Spin Shot: Rin anticipates the trajectory of an ally's pass, steals the ball using his back to jump and immediately shoot. Rin first used this exceptional shot during the Japan U-20 vs. Nigeria U-20 match, where we used Isagi's back.

Quick and precise free kick: Rin takes an incredibly fast free kick with amazing accuracy. This free kick was so quick and precise that it went right over Isagi's head, giving him no chance to react. Vertical Direct Shot with Spin: A direct shot from the corner flag, aimed at the far top corner of the goal. This shot can catch players off guard if they aren't expecting it, although it can be mitigated through positioning. Direct shot: Rin attempted to replicate his brother's shot by dribbling to the byline and using his left foot to shoot the ball over the goalkeeper, towards the side netting. However, the loss of power and accuracy of the shot prevented the ball from hitting the post. Jump Shot: After feinting to evade the opponent's defense, Rin lifts the ball and executes a roundhouse jump kick. With this technique, Rin can shoot with astonishing accuracy and evade the opponent's challenge. Blind shot: Rin takes advantage of another player's movements to shield the ball from the goalkeeper's view before firing a blind shot that the goalkeeper cannot react to in time. Trivela (Shot): A technique that involves imparting spin to the ball with the outside of the foot. Rin disguises his technique to give the impression that he will shoot with his left foot before actually shooting with his right. Rin is capable of doing this and scoring from outside the penalty area, as demonstrated against Japan's U-20 team.

Skills Superior football technique: Rin's experience and techniques are advanced enough for him to perform the role of captain, act as the focal point of an offense, play in defense, and even overcome top-level defenders, using their own strengths against them. High-level physicality: Although Rin prefers to use tactics to play soccer, he can also break through in defense thanks to his physical prowess. During the Neo-Egoist League, his physique and technique improved greatly under the tutelage of Julian Loki. His playing style becomes practically aggressive and overwhelming when in a state of flow. Perfect Kick Accuracy: Rin's primary weapon is his highly accurate kick. His kicking accuracy is extraordinary, as demonstrated when he kicked two balls in such a way that they traveled along different trajectories but still collided in mid-air. Rin's kicking ability is so crucial that he is capable of scoring from long distances; Isagidio understands that he could potentially score from anywhere under 35 meters, including free kicks and even direct corner kicks. His primary method of scoring is with powerful, curved shots. Even under pressure, he is capable of making an accurate shot. Oliver Aikus notes that the power and accuracy of his shot decrease when he uses his left foot, but in most situations where Rin can shoot, it is on target. Rin needs space and reach to establish his shooting pattern; a lack of this can result in his shot being deflected.

Archetypes Forwards: Also known as strikers, their main objective is to score goals. They are usually the players who receive the most attention, as their role is designed to be in a scoring position. They also participate in penalty kicks and corner kicks when the opposing team puts the ball out of play. They are typically responsible for starting the match and returning to the starting lineup at halftime. Playmaker: A player who controls the flow of the team's offensive play and often participates in passing moves that lead to goals through their vision, technique, ball control, creativity, and passing ability. Whether on offense or defense, Rin's playing style consists of exploiting the abilities of his teammates and opponents, forcing them to use their best plays and skills. He manipulates them to score goals or seeks to crush them at their strongest point. However, he abandoned this style after Rin discovered his true ego.

Initially, he was an excellent team player and leader for his middle school team, and he seemed to have a friendly relationship with several of his teammates. However, due to his conflict with his brother, he has become distant, brusque, and excessively serious. He is completely absorbed in soccer, almost obsessively, and is quite self-centered, constantly prioritizing his ambitions over those of others. Rin takes pride in being a striker, to the point of arrogance, as he often labels the soccer skills and mindsets of others as "mediocre" or "lukewarm." These mannerisms and actions stem from his brother; in trying to emulate him, Rin mimics his way of speaking and adopts his mindset.

Rin seems to have little respect for anyone. He only acknowledges players with outstanding skill or impact on the field. For the Japan representative team's match, he is noticeably more communicative with the team, giving instructions on the field and conversing, especially with Isagi. By the end of the Neo Egoist League, Rin has finally discovered a player he admires, besides his brother.

Rin follows a rigorous daily workout routine to improve his physique and is often seen in the training room exercising or lifting weights. Despite his arrogance and aloofness, Rin is a true football fanatic, dedicating all his time to self-improvement. Every action Rin takes is aimed at surpassing his older brother and ending their rivalry.

As a child, Rin was quite naive and admired his brother, Sae, wanting nothing more than to be a strong and impressive player like him. He started playing soccer at his brother's suggestion, obeying his commands without hesitation; however, Rin enjoyed breaking things, especially his own toys or those of his classmates. While watching superhero movies, he was less interested in the main hero and more fascinated by the final antagonist, believing that fighting a more powerful enemy and ultimately being defeated was awe-inspiring. He conveyed his desire to fight formidable foes, defeat them, and perish. While playing soccer, Rin listened attentively to Sae's words and adapted as needed. When Sae left for Spain, Rin realized that playing soccer was more difficult without his brother, but he aimed to emulate him and fill his shoes. This is the point at which Rin's fundamental approach to the game began to shift from an intuitive style to a more analytical one.

Rin is a tall, thin but muscular teenager. He has dark green hair with bangs that fall more across his right eye than his left, thin blue-green eyes, and distinctive eyelashes that he shares with his brother, Sae Itoshi. As a child, Rin looks virtually the same; his facial features become more defined with age.

In Blue Lock, Rin wears the official jumpsuit (black with gray stripes) and the tracksuit. During the Second Selection, he wore the number 1 jersey of Team Red, and during the Third, the number 1 black jersey of Team A. Only at the start of the Japan U-20 match does he put on the official blue Blue Lock uniform, with the number 10 jersey and the captain's armband.

Occupation Student Affiliation Blue padlock Equipment Japan Under-20 (Starter) [ 11 ] Previous team(s) Paris X Gen (Start) [ 12 ] Blue Lock Eleven (Beginner) [13] Team A (Top 6) [ 14 ] Blue Lock Team (1st Clear Team) [ 15 ] Red Team [ 16 ] Team V Jersey number(s) 1 (Second and Third Selection) 10 (Blue Lock Eleven, Institute, Japan Under-20) 11 (High School) 9 (Paris X Gen)

Position Forward Weapon Kick accuracy Spatial awareness Movements without the ball Dodge Title control Flow state Predator's eye

Gender Male Age 19 Birthday September 9th Height 186 cm Blood type TO Hair color Dark green Eye color teal Country Japan Family Sae Itoshi (Brother)

Rin is known for his cold and distant demeanor, often causing other characters to perceive him as arrogant or detached. However, it's evident that he simply feels more comfortable observing from a distance rather than becoming emotionally involved. He is reserved and prefers to keep his past a secret, even from his companions. He is highly observant, methodical, and controls his emotions. He is practical, logical, and approaches problems rationally. He values tradition, structure, and order, and is fiercely loyal to those he respects. He is reliable and efficient, and has a strong sense of duty and responsibility.