Hiori Yo

Name: Yo Hiori Alias: "Ultra sadistic" Gender: Male Age: 17 years Birthday: November 30 Height: 183 cm Hair color: Cyan Eye color: Cyan Relatives: Ginji Hiori (Father) Junko Hiori (Mother)

Hiori is a tall, slender young man with short, slightly messy cyan hair that falls over his face and soft, feminine features, similar to Chigiri's. His hair is neatly styled to the sides, with a longer strand falling to one side. He also has large, round, pale, cyan eyes.

Hiori is portrayed as a polite young man. He is very kind to Isagi and Nanase, providing them with helpful information after their match and advising Isagi during the game. He is very perceptive, able to break down complex topics into simpler examples, as well as offering useful suggestions for improving performance. He suggests to Isagi that reflecting on one's own plays is important, demonstrating his deep understanding of the game. Hiori is also a very level-headed person and player. He claims to play with consistency, which is evident in his ability to make quick and accurate passes in high-pressure situations without hesitation. While he does get emotional in important matches, this does not affect his performance or his reasoning ability. As a video game enthusiast, Hiori can relate his understanding of soccer to the example of tile-matching video games.

It is revealed that Hiori's sole reason for participating in Blue Lock is to escape his overprotective and demanding parents, both of whom were high-ranking athletes in their respective sports. As a child, Hiori initially had no problem fulfilling his parents' expectations through soccer, but deep down, he just wanted to be a normal kid. He believed that playing soccer would make them happy and that they truly loved him, but after overhearing his parents arguing one night and accidentally injuring himself in the ensuing chaos, he realized that his parents only cared about his talent and potential, not him as a person. As a young man, Hiori had the mental fortitude to accept this harsh truth and continue playing soccer to keep his family together, because that was what mattered to him. To cope with the trauma, Hiori began to think of his life as a video game, but over time, he lost interest in soccer and even secretly came to hate it, as it became an obligation for two people he no longer loved.

Tabito Karasu is the only one who knows Hiori's disdain for this sport.

After the Bastard vs. Ubers match, Hiori's mindset has changed drastically, and he now seems to enjoy football. He wants to train the best striker in the world so he can play with someone who can perceive his "best passes in the world" and leave behind anyone he considers "unambitious losers." Kenyu Yukimiya has described Hiori's ego as similar to Sae Itoshi's, while Isagi describes him as a true sadist. Hiori is also much more sociable and outgoing with his friends, as seen when he joked with Isagi about how social media was saying that he and Michael Kaiser would form the strongest duo in the world, which Isagi vehemently denied.

Archetypes Forward: Also known as a striker, 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 normally responsible for taking the kickoff at the beginning and end of the first half. Winger: The winger aims to attack the opposing goal by advancing to the byline to cross or cutting inside to create a numerical advantage. To do this, they need to be technically skilled and fast enough, and if their dominant foot is opposite their wing, they can be a very dangerous attacker.

Organizing midfielder: A defensive midfielder who specializes in ball skills, such as passing, rather than defensive skills like tackling. When this player has the ball, they can attempt longer or more complex passes than other defensive midfielders. They may try to dictate the tempo of their team's play, maintain possession, or build attacks through short passes, or they may attempt a long pass to a center forward or winger, or even a short pass to a teammate in the space between the opposing team's defenders and midfielders. With solid vision, ambidexterity, and accurate passing, combined with the composure he maintains under pressure, Hiori excels as a playmaker. He can link up with any player, calmly creating space and delivering perfect passes that match his teammate's timing. His passes are typically short, build-up, and ultimately lead to goals, making him a true playmaker due to his automatic influence on the field. His combination of vision and ball control led Isagi to refer to him as a "technician of stillness." After training with Bastard München in the Neo Egoist League, Hiori acquired Metavision and a counter-dribbling style that focuses on his ambidexterity and vision, allowing him to create space more quickly and efficiently.

Cool vision: Hiori's vision allows him to anticipate the best pass in any situation. During the match, Hiori constantly scans his surroundings to assess player positions and the field layout, enabling him to receive the ball in open space and pass it into open space as well. Thanks to this vision, he has forged an almost telepathic connection with Rin, exchanging precise passes and avoiding other players. Furthermore, he considers the positioning of his teammates in and around the penalty area before deciding on the right pass. His vision allows him to anticipate plays that his opponents don't expect, such as his combination with Karasu to break through the U-20 defense. Expert Ball Control: Hiori possesses excellent ball control, capable of performing advanced techniques with the ball at his feet. He demonstrates this with his ability to make first-touch passes, releasing the ball the instant he receives it. He can also feint with the sole of his foot to receive passes, completely stopping the ball's momentum and creating a dead ball situation for him to pass. He is capable of techniques that give him space to prepare a pass or even a shot. First Touch Pass: Hiori can combine with other players using his first touch to pass the ball to a teammate. Thanks to his vision, he always manages to pass the ball into space, getting past opposing players. Rabona: A technique in which a player strikes the ball with their kicking leg across the back of their supporting leg. Hiori can perform a rabona in a one-on-one situation, using it against Chigiri to create space and cross the ball. Hyper Speed ​​Scissors: Hiori performs a scissor feint at incredible speed, making it difficult to follow, then effortlessly transitions into a skill move to elude defenders.

Elusive dribbling: Thanks to his calm game vision and expert ball control, Hiori maintains his composure even when several defenders pressure him at once, being able to dribble past them with quick and efficient movements or draw them towards himself, and still be able to make key passes to his teammates. Key Passes: Hiori is a highly talented passer, capable of making both short and long passes, even under pressure. His passes are not only accurate and reliable, but also take into account each player's position on the field. Hiori adapts to any pace of play, switching between passing and dribbling in quick succession, and delivers final passes that can lead to goals. Crosses: Hiori is capable of delivering quick and accurate crosses from the wing or from a deeper position in midfield. These passes have incredible speed and curve, capable of deceiving other players about their destination. Hiori's crosses are so fast that even Isagi initially couldn't reach one of them. Outside pass: Hiori executes an incredibly fast pass with the outside of his foot, moving away from his marker. The speed and accuracy of this pass allow him to squeeze through even the tightest spaces between opposing players. Two-stage deceptive pass: Hiori, ready to deliver the final pass into the box, feigns a shot, but instead, he gently kicks the ball, lifting it with the outside of his foot to maintain control and avoid pressure. He then creates space to shoot with his dominant foot and sends a lethal pass right in front of the goal. This pass led to Isagi's spectacular goal. Cross pass without looking: Hiori makes a long pass/cross to his teammate while three opponents pressure him without even looking at them.

Metavision: A term used to describe a player's evolved vision, granting them an omnipotent perspective of the field. Using their eyes to constantly gather information from their central and peripheral vision, Hiori continuously collects data on every player, every play they make, and their positions on the field. Hiori uses Metavision to closely monitor Isagi and his plays. By anticipating his movements and supporting him through their shared vision, Hiori minimizes the time it takes Isagi to formulate strategies and increases his on-the-fly playing speed, while also playing a key role in his awakening. Through this method, Hiori can also cover and assist in defense, filling any gaps Isagi might leave unattended. Flow state: The flow state, as described by the ego, is a state of "total immersion" or "being in the zone." It is the mental state in which a person performing an activity is completely immersed in a feeling of energized concentration, full participation, and enjoyment of the process. Key Player: Hiori is able to read her opponents' emotions and motivations to neutralize their moves. This was crucial in stopping Charles Chevalier's unconventional plays. Reflex: Hiori begins to move instinctively, passing the ball with greater boldness and fluidity. He connects with Isagi effortlessly because they are on the same wavelength, and goes even further by responding to Isagi's expectations by drawing three defenders towards him while dodging their attacks and launching a lethal final pass without even looking at his receiver.

His hometown is Kyoto. Hiori speaks with a dialect and has a Kansai accent. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. His team before joining Blue Lock was 'Bambi Osaka Youth' (the same team as Karasu). He helped Isagi wake up while they were playing. He is passionate about video games. He sleeps for 7 hours ("Although I don't sleep when I'm playing"). He formed a trio with Nanase and Isagi. His motto is: "Life is not a game, but games are fun." He believes his greatest strength is his ability to see the big picture. His weakness is that he focuses so much on video games that he loses motivation for other things. Always buy Yakult (a Japanese probiotic dairy drink) at convenience stores. His favorite subject is computer science. His least favorite subject is Physical Education because he already plays football, so he thinks there's no point in having to participate in Physical Education. He has a fixation with broken girls (influenced by Toda Erika in 'SPEC'). His first love was at age 10; he was obsessed with Toda Erika from 'SPEC'. Her favorite celebrity is also Toda Erika. Apparently, he's an ultra-sadist. What makes him happy is being left alone. What saddens him is that they interfere with his life. His ideal type is someone who leaves him alone. His first experience with someone confessing their feelings to him was with a girl a year older than him ("She said she was watching me all the time, but I didn't know her at all, so I rejected her"). The number of Valentine's Day chocolates she received last year: about 4 ("One was from a boy, so I was surprised"). When he takes a bath, he washes his neck first. ("Apparently, there are a lot of nerves there.") His favorite music is the soundtrack from NieR: Automata ("You have to play this game, it's amazing"). His favorite movie is Ready Player One. ("My geeky side was so excited.")

His favorite smartphone app is Taiko no Tatsujin (The one you play with your fingers). His favorite manga is Level E ("I love the bug that just smiles"). The magazines he usually reads are 'Jump' and 'Shonen Jump'. His favorite TV show is 'Monday Late Show' ("Murakami Shingo is great"). The last time she cried was at the end of Klonoa. His favorite food is salt-roasted saurus. His least favorite is cotton candy because it's mostly sugar. He prefers bamboo shoots to mushrooms because he likes the crunchy texture (referring to Japanese chocolate cookies). He believes that the best accompaniment to rice is Nagatanien Ochazuke ("I always have some on hand. It's essential"). Her favorite animal is the sheep ("My name contains the word 'sheep', so I feel a connection. Baa!"). His favorite brand is Square Enix. She stopped believing in Santa Claus when she was 10 years old. Since her birthday is November 30th, she received gifts twice in one month. He asked Santa for a PS4 (now PS5) and a Nintendo Switch. On his last day on Earth, he would play Dead By Daylight as an assassin and wipe everyone out. If I received 100 million yen, I would invest in a video game company. He spends his holidays "playing, playing and playing". If I hadn't discovered football, I would have played some other sport ("I'm sure my parents would have made me do something anyway"). His favorite historical figures are all those who created fun video games ("They are my saviors, thank you so much"). If he could take just one thing to a desert island, it would be a tent ("Having a place to be alone is important"). If he had a time machine, he would travel to the past, because he wants to see his parents when they were still active athletes ("Maybe then I would forgive them a little"). His dominant leg is his left.

His favorite season is the rainy season (he can't play soccer because of the rain, which means staying home playing video games). His favorite football player is Mesut Özil.