The hit manga "Blue Lock" was adapted into an anime in October 2022. In 2023, it became the top-selling manga in Japan, surpassing popular titles like One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen. This article provides an in-depth explanation of hyoma Chigiri, a character from Blue Lock. It includes details about their height, weight, abilities, past episodes, and images of their appearances in the anime.

What is the Anime "Blue Lock" Where Appears?

"Blue Lock" (BLUELOCK) is a Japanese manga series written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura. It began serialization in Weekly Shonen Magazine (Kodansha) in issue 35 of 2018. In May 2021, it won the 45th Kodansha Manga Award in the shonen category.

Blue Lock is a facility designed to produce the ultimate egoist—a single forward chosen from 300 high school players to become the world's best striker, with the goal of leading Japan to victory in the World Cup. The story follows the strikers as they are thrown into a series of ruthless selection tests, each sharpening their skills while grappling with the harsh challenges presented by the unforgiving system.

Basic Information on Hyoma Chigiri from "Blue Lock": Height, Birthday and More

Source: Blue Lock Official Character Book, EGOIST BIBLE

Blue Lock Ranking: 292nd (initial) → 44th (start of second selection)
Birthday: December 23
Age: 16 (second-year high school student)
Hometown: Kagoshima Prefecture
Family: Father, mother, older sister, self
Height: 5 ft 10 in (177 cm)
Foot size: 10.4 in (26.5 cm)
Blood Type: A
Team before entering Blue Lock: LACOSTE Industrial High School Soccer Club
Dominant Foot: Right
Best 50-meter dash time: 5.77 seconds
Favorite Player: Eden Hazard
Started playing soccer at age: 4
Motto: "Towards the burning passion."
Nickname: Red Leopard (given by the local newspaper)
Self-perceived strength: Extremely proactive about things I want to do, love, or am interested in.
Self-perceived weakness: Often called moody (though I don’t think so).
Favorite Food: Karinto Manju (recommended slightly baked in the oven!)
Disliked Food: Ginger (Doesn’t that flavor just make no sense?)
Best food accompaniment: Mentaiko (I eat a whole one at once)
Hobby: Reading (novels)
Favorite Season: Winter (I love drinking tea and eating Japanese sweets under the kotatsu)
Favorite Music: Ikimono Gakari's "Bluebird"
Favorite Movie: "The Butterfly Effect"
Favorite Manga: "Attack on Titan"
Character Color: Vivid pink
Favorite Animal: Black cat
Best Subjects: Physical Education, English, History
Weakest Subject: Evacuation drills (too much hassle)
What makes me happy: Praise for my talents, admiration for my speed
What makes me sad: Jealousy of my talents
Ideal Type: Calm and understanding person (since I can be surprisingly intense)
First Confession Story: In first grade, a girl sitting behind me suddenly confessed during class. Then one by one, others started saying, "Me too!" and "Me too!" I ended up turning down about half the class at once. Sorry!
Number of Valentine’s chocolates received last year: 0 (I was injured and it wasn’t the right time for that)
Sleep duration: 7 hours
First place washed in the bath: Forehead (since I wear my bangs down, and I don’t want pimples)
Always buys at convenience stores: Japanese sweets (anything with red bean paste)
Kinoko vs. Takenoko preference: Takenoko
Last time I cried: …Forgot (don’t want to say)
Until what age did I receive Christmas presents from Santa: 11 (My sister wanted to play Santa, so she dressed up every year and gave me presents. She’s a bit weird.)
What I asked Santa for: Cleats that would make me run faster
What I would do on the last day of Earth: Stay in the kotatsu, drink tea, eat Karinto Manju, and pet a black cat
What I would do with 100 million yen: Buy an oxygen capsule to take care of my body
How I spend my days off: Reading, taking long baths, and caring for my body

Hyoma Chigiri 's Background in Blue Lock

When Hyoma Chigiri was invited to Blue Lock, he had already been away from soccer for a year. At the beginning of Blue Lock’s selection process, Chigiri had lost his passion for soccer due to trauma. Like Isagi and the others, he once dreamed of becoming the best striker in the world.

According to the official guidebook, Chigiri started playing soccer at the age of four. From a young age, he stood out due to his incredible speed. In flashbacks from the anime, it’s revealed that he enrolled in Rakusatsu Industrial High School, a local powerhouse, to make a name for himself. This is the same school where the Wanima brothers, who Chigiri would later face in the first selection, were his teammates.

Even as a first-year student, Chigiri consistently performed as the ace of his team. Surrounded by attention from the local media and girls, he pursued his dream of becoming the world’s best striker.

However, during a prefectural tournament, Chigiri suffered a major injury—a torn ACL in his right knee. Eventually, the people who once praised him abandoned him. By the time he fully recovered, he was too traumatized to run at full speed, fearing another injury.

Chigiri mentions that he joined Blue Lock “to find a reason to give up on my dream,” intending to settle his soccer career.

Who is Hyoma Chigiri's Voice Actor in the Blue Lock Anime?

The voice of Hyoma Chigiri is provided by Soma Saitou, a voice actor who is also active as a singer-songwriter. Some of his notable roles include Kenshin Himura in Rurouni Kenshin, Tadashi Yamaguchi in Haikyuu!!, Gentaro Yumeno in Hypnosis Mic, and Tenn Kujo in Idolish7.
In 2014, he won the Best New Actor Award at the 9th Seiyu Awards, and in 2021, he received the Singing Award at the same event.

Hyoma Chigiri's Weapon

■Speed
Chigiri's greatest weapon is his overwhelming speed, which allows him to outpace any opponent. According to the official guidebook, he can run 50 meters in just 5.77 seconds. He fully utilizes this speed during matches, consistently showcasing impressive performances on the field.

Hyoma Chigiri's Key Moments and Images from Various Episodes

Next, we will look back at Hyoma Chigiri's key moments in each anime episode, along with images.

■First Selection, Matches 1 and 2: Team Z vs. Team X and Team Y

After passing the "tag" entrance test on the first day at Blue Lock, Chigiri joined Team Z, the same team as Yoichi Isagi and Meguru Bachira. In the first selection, where only the top two teams or the highest scorer could remain, Chigiri played defensively and didn’t stand out during these two matches, contributing by defending rather than scoring. After the match against Team Y, Chigiri offered advice to Isagi about utilizing his weapon on the field as they reviewed the match video.

■First Selection, Match 3: Team Z vs. Team W

In the third match, Chigiri’s team faced off against Team W, which included the Wanima brothers, with whom Chigiri shared a history. They provoked him throughout the game. Though Kuon, a teammate, scored a hat-trick in the first half, his betrayal was revealed later in the match. Despite being outnumbered (10 vs. 12), Isagi’s never-give-up attitude inspired Chigiri to overcome his trauma. He finally unleashed his greatest weapon, his speed, to break through the opposing players and score a crucial goal.

■First Selection, Match 4: Team Z vs. Team V

In the final match of the first selection, Chigiri faced Team V. At first, he struggled to keep up with Zantetsu, who relied on explosive acceleration. However, as the game progressed, Chigiri realized that while Zantetsu had superior acceleration, Chigiri had a higher top speed. In episode 9, he awakened this realization, using his lightning-fast pace (50 meters in 5.77 seconds) to race from midfield to the goal, overtaking Zantetsu and scoring. Team Z secured a victory, with Chigiri’s speed playing a key role in their win.

Second Selection, Match 1: Chigiri, Kunigami, Reo vs. Isagi, Nagi, Barou

In the 3rd stage of the second selection, Chigiri teamed up with Rensuke Kunigami, a player with strong physical abilities, and Reo Mikage, an exceptional playmaker, to face Isagi, Seishiro Nagi, and Shoei Barou.

Despite Chigiri’s speed being utilized effectively through well-coordinated plays with Kunigami and Reo, the awakening of Isagi and Barou eventually nullified Chigiri’s strength, resulting in a narrow defeat. Chigiri was then chosen to join Isagi’s team to proceed to the 4th stage.

Second Selection, Match 2: Chigiri, Isagi, Nagi, Barou vs. Rin, Aryu, Tokimitsu, Bachira

In the 4th stage, Chigiri’s team faced off against Rin Itoshi’s team, which included the top three performers from the 1st stage.

In the end, Rin seized the moment and scored the final goal, securing victory for his team. With Isagi being selected by the winning team, Chigiri, along with Nagi and Barou, were demoted to the 3rd stage.

However, Chigiri later successfully advanced past the second selection by recruiting Zantetsu and another player to his team.

Summary

Chigiri joined Blue Lock while still carrying the trauma of his past injury. However, after being pushed by Isagi, he came to the realization that he was willing to risk his legs breaking again. With this resolve, Chigiri overcame his trauma and decided to once again sprint at full speed on the field. His incredible speed, his greatest weapon, has earned him respect from all the participants in Blue Lock. We can look forward to seeing more matches where Chigiri takes center stage!