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 Ryusei Shidou, 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 Ryusei Shidou 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 Ryusei Shidou from "Blue Lock": Height, Birthday and More

A hyper-offensive striker with an intense passion for a style of soccer he calls "explosive." Though rough around the edges, he possesses a natural soccer sense, enabling him to sniff out goal-scoring opportunities more accurately than anyone else within the penalty area. Shidou is a dangerous individual who doesn't hesitate to resort to violence, but his dedication to soccer is genuine, referring to his play as "a vital part of his life force."

Name: Ryusei Shidou

Blue Lock Ranking: 111th (as of clearing the second selection)
Birthday: July 7
Age: 18 (3rd year high school student)
Zodiac Sign:Cancer
Hometown:Tokyo, Japan
Height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Blood Type: AB
Team before joining BL: None (Unaffiliated)
Dominant Foot: Both (Nitro-powered)
Favorite Soccer Player: Zlatan Ibrahimović
Motto: "Everything for the explosion"
Nickname: The Explosive Devil
Favorite Food: Yukhoe (raw beef dish) (because it makes him feel like a carnivore)
Least Favorite Food: Bean sprouts (they look weak and make him lose motivation)
Best Food Side Dish: Butter and soy sauce (wrap it in seaweed, and you'll feel like you're flying!)
Hobbies: My own explosions
Favorite Season: Early summer (because it makes his cells tingle with excitement)
Favorite Music: hide, especially "Pink Spider"
Favorite Movie: A Clockwork Orange
Favorite Manga: Lately, Chainsaw Man
Favorite Animal: Velociraptor (the scene where it eats people in Jurassic Park is cute)
Character Color: Shocking Pink
Best Subjects: Physical Education, Art
What Makes Him Happy: No Answer
What Makes Him Sad: People who don’t explode
Sleep Time: 7 hours
First Body Part He Washes in the Bath: Neck
Item He Often Buys at Convenience Stores: Baby Star Ramen (sometimes has a sudden craving)
Kinoko (Mushroom) or Takenoko (Bamboo Shoot) Camp: Takenoko (the form is sturdy and pumps him up)
Last Time He Cried: Tears came at the end of the day when he became one with nothingness
How Long He Received Christmas Presents from Santa: Never needed them; it’s more fun to get things himself than from that red-and-white old fat guy
What He Asked Santa for Christmas: A world where Santa doesn’t exist
What He’d Do on the Last Day of Earth: Witness the world's fate
What He’d Do If He Got 100 Million Yen: Divide 1 million yen into 100 pieces and make a domino effect
How He Spends His Days Off: Release himself from everything and become nothing

Source: Blue Lock Official Character Book EGOIST BIBLE

Who is Ryusei Shidou's Voice Actor in the Blue Lock Anime?

Yuichi Nakamura, the voice of Ryusei Shidou, was born on February 20 and is from Kagawa Prefecture. He has voiced many characters in popular works, including Karamatsu Matsuno in Osomatsu-san and Satoru Gojo in Jujutsu Kaisen. Nakamura has portrayed a wide range of characters, from high school students to elderly men, and has even voiced multiple roles within the same work.

In 2022, his performance as Satoru Gojo in Jujutsu Kaisen and other roles earned him the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 16th Seiyu Awards. He was also selected as MVS (Most Valuable Seiyu) at the 18th Seiyu Awards.

Ryusei Shidou's Weapon

■Super Spatial Awareness
Shidou possesses an extraordinary sense of spatial awareness within the penalty area, to the point where he can pinpoint the goal mouth even with his back turned.

When he focuses on scoring, his unique ability allows him to take shots from unconventional positions or situations that would normally be impossible. His natural instinct, combined with movements resembling martial arts or body techniques, enables him to consistently score goals from a variety of unpredictable angles.

Ryusei Shidou's Key Moments and Images from Various Episodes

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

■First Selection
Details of Shidou’s performance during the First Selection remain unclear, but it is suggested that he was the top scorer in a different facility from Isagi and his group. Based on the color of his cleats, it is speculated that he was part of Team V.

■Second Selection
According to the official guidebook, Shidou passed the first stage of the Second Selection ranked 111th. Afterward, he teamed up with two other players, including Igarashi, but the team lost due to Shidou being sent off with a red card for violent behavior. Following the match, Shidou attempted a heel drop on Igarashi but was stopped by Rensuke Kunigami. This incident fueled a rivalry between them. Shidou later faced off against Reo Mikage and Kunigami, winning 5-2. He then chose Reo and advanced to the third stage.

In episode 24 of the anime, it was revealed that Shidou passed the Second Selection with a team that included Reo, Igarashi, Ranze Kurona, and Tetsu Sokura. His remarks towards Kunigami, whom he did not choose during the Second Selection, stirred deep hostility and resentment from Isagi, Hyoma Chigiri, and Meguru Bachira.

■World Select Match
Although not explicitly shown, Shidou is said to have scored a goal against the World Select team.

■Third Selection
Shidou's exceptional performance, including scoring against a World Select team, earned him the No. 2 rank among the Top 6 players. Alongside Rin Itoshi, who ranked No. 1, Shidou was chosen to lead Team A. In the first match, Shidou showcased his extraordinary skills by responding to a loose ball in the penalty area almost instantly. He scored a remarkable goal from an improbable position without even properly facing the goalpost.

However, Shidou’s fiery personality clashed with Rin’s, leading to a heated altercation after the tryout. This escalated into a physical fight, which Ego promptly quelled using an anti-riot electric shock device. Both were detained in solitary confinement as punishment.

Isagi described Shidou and Rin as the "worst combination." Despite their differences, Shidou showed respect for Isagi’s abilities, acknowledging his skill after Isagi scored a decisive goal in the first match.

Due to his aggressive demeanor, Shidou was not initially included in the U-20 Japan National Team’s starting lineup after the tryouts. However, Ego shocked the Blue Lock players by revealing that Shidou had been selected as a member of the U-20 Japan National Team.

Even after joining the U-20 team, Shidou showed no restraint. He picked a fight with Seidou, the team’s ace, only to be subdued by Oliver Aiku.

Summary

Ryusei Shidou makes his appearance after the Second Selection in Blue Lock. With his aggressive and domineering personality, he frequently clashes with other Blue Lock participants. However, his exceptional scoring ability, including being the top scorer in the First Selection, has made him a prolific goal-scorer. As he is expected to become a key figure in the second season and beyond, we can look forward to seeing more of his performance.

Blue Lock Character List

In addition to the English notation, kanji characters and their readings in Japanese are listed.
英語、日本語の漢字表記を記載しています。

Yoichi Isagi (潔 世一): Kazuki Ura (浦 和希)
Meguru Bachira (蜂楽 廻): Tasuku Kaito (海渡 翼)
Rensuke Kunigami (國神 錬介): Yūki Ono (小野 友樹)
Hyoma Chigiri (千切 豹馬): Soma Saito (斉藤 壮馬)
Wataru Kuon (久遠 渉): Masatomo Nakazawa (中澤 まさとも)
Jingo Raichi (雷市 陣吾): Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (松岡 禎丞)
Yudai Imamura (今村 遊大): Shōya Chiba (千葉 翔也)
Gin Gagamaru (我牙丸 吟): Shugo Nakamura (中村 修吾)
Asahi Naruhaya (成早 朝日): Daishi Kajita (梶田 大嗣)
Okuhito Iemon (伊右衛門 送人): Ryūnosuke Watanuki (綿貫 龍之介)
Gurimu Igarashi (五十嵐 栗夢): Aoi Ichikawa (市川 蒼)
Ryōsuke Kira (吉良 涼介): Kenichi Suzumura (鈴村 健一)
Jinpachi Ego (絵心 甚八): Hiroshi Kamiya (神谷 浩史)
Anri Teieri (帝襟 アンリ): Eri Yukimura (幸村 恵理)
Shouei Barou (馬狼 照英): Junichi Suwabe (諏訪部 順一)
Zantetsu Tsurugi (剣城 斬鉄): Kazuyuki Okitsu (興津 和幸)
Seishiro Nagi (凪 誠士郎): Nobunaga Shimazaki (島﨑 信長)
Reo Mikage (御影 玲王): Yuma Uchida (内田 雄馬)
Ikki Niko (二子 一揮): Natsuki Hanae (花江 夏樹)
Junichi Wanima (鰐間 淳壱): Ryōta Suzuki (鈴木 崚汰)
Keisuke Wanima (鰐間 計助): Ryōta Suzuki (鈴木 崚汰)
Sae Itoshi (糸師 冴): Takahiro Sakurai (櫻井 孝宏)
Rin Itoshi (糸師 凛): Koki Uchiyama (内山 昂輝)
Jyubei Aryu (蟻生 十兵衛): Katsuyuki Konishi (小西 克幸)
Aoshi Tokimitsu (時光 青志): Shinnosuke Tachibana (立花 慎之介)
Ryusei Shido (士道龍聖): Yuichi Nakamura (中村 悠一)
Tabito Karasu (烏 旅人): Makoto Furukawa (古川 慎)
Eita Otoya (乙夜 影汰): Kengo Kawanishi (河西 健吾)
Kenyu Yukimiya (雪宮 剣優): Takuya Eguchi (江口 拓也)
Ranze Kurona (黒名 蘭世): Chiaki Kobayashi (小林 千晃)
Yo Hiori (氷織 羊): Eiji Mikami (三上 瑛士)
Nijiro Nanase (七星 虹郎): Kakeru Hatano (波多野 翔)
Oliver Aiku (オリヴァ 愛空): Satoshi Hino (日野 聡)
Shuto Sendo (閃堂 秋人): Akihisa Wakayama (若山 晃久)
Julian Loki (ジュリアン・ロキ): Hiro Shimono (下野 紘)
Leonardo Luna (レオナルド・ルナ): Shin'ichiro Kamio (神尾 晋一郎)