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 Tabito Karasu, 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 Tabito Karasu 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 Tabito Karasu from "Blue Lock": Height, Birthday and More

With sharp observational skills and exceptional handwork, he dominates the spacing between himself and his opponents, making him one of the most cunning players in Blue Lock. Hailing from the same youth team in the Kansai region as Hiori, Karasu is recognizable by his spiky hair, reminiscent of a crow. His personality is mature and wise beyond his years, and on the field, he carefully analyzes his opponents' abilities, relentlessly targeting their weaknesses. This has earned him the fearsome nickname "The Assassin."

Name: Tabito Karasu

Birthday: August 15 (Obon holiday in Japan)
Age: 18 years old (Senior in high school)
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Hometown: Osaka Prefecture
Family: Grandma, Mom, Dad, Sister, and me
Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Blood Type: A
Team before joining Blue Lock: Bambi Osaka Youth (same team as Hyori)
Dominant Foot: Right
Favorite Soccer Player: Ruud van Nistelrooy
Started playing soccer at: Age 4
Motto: "Never lose your intellect and curiosity."
Nicknames: "The Assassin," "The Analyst"
Strengths (Self-perceived): Rational, calm, cunning
Weaknesses (Self-perceived): Can't be kind to ordinary people (I need to fix that)
Favorite Food: Kombucha (It calms me down)
Disliked Food: Ikura (The texture and smell are too intense, like eating monster cells)
Best Side Dish with Rice: Kimchi (You can never have too much of it)
Hobbies: People-watching, analyzing, and assessing people
Favorite Season: Autumn (I like the melancholy vibe)
Favorite TV Show: "Documental"
Favorite Music: GRAPEVINE’s "FLY"
Favorite Movie: Technically a TV series, but "Westworld"
Favorite Manga: "GANTZ" (The Osaka arc is the best)
Character Color: Dark Blue
Favorite Animal: Hawk (Those sharp eyes and talons, I love it)
Best Subjects: Modern Japanese, Chemistry, World History
Weakest Subject: Swimming (I’m afraid of water)
Attraction Fetish: Voice and speech (When I sense intelligence, it has an exceptional sexiness)
What Makes Him Happy: Being left alone (I want to live and die on my own terms)
What Makes Him Sad: Surprise gifts (The pressure to act happy is unbearable, and I end up feeling sorry)
Ideal Type: Intelligent and strong women
First Love: At age 8 (A girl named Marisa, the cutest in class. Even I can be ordinary sometimes)
First Time Being Confessed To: At elementary school graduation, Marisa confessed to me, but I turned her down because I was going to a private school for soccer and we’d be long-distance. Happens a lot—pretty ordinary story.
Number of Valentine’s Day Chocolates Last Year: 6 (But they were all whiskey bonbons, so they were clearly messing with me)
Sleep Duration: 6.5 hours
First Thing He Washes in the Bath: Hair (It’s always rock-hard from wax)
Kinoko (Mushroom) or Takenoko (Bamboo Shoot) Faction: It’s pretty basic to say bamboo shoot, but honestly, bamboo shoot wins, no question.
Recently Cried Over: Not telling, idiot.
Age Stopped Receiving Christmas Gifts from Santa: Around 10. I told my parents to stop because I didn’t want them to feel obligated.
What He Asked Santa for Christmas: A PS4 and Winning Eleven (Pro Evolution Soccer)
What He Would Do on the Last Day on Earth: Spend time with the people I care about. If the world’s ending, I wouldn’t mind being ordinary.
What He Would Do with 100 Million Yen: Invest in index funds

Source: Blue Lock Official Character Book EGOIST BIBLE

Tabito Karasu's Background in Blue Lock

Not much has been revealed about Tabito Karasu's life before joining Blue Lock. However, it seems that he and Hiori were part of the same youth team in Osaka, and they appear to know each other well.

Who is Tabito Karasu's Voice Actor in the Blue Lock Anime?

The voice actor for Karasu is Makoto Furukawa. He was born on September 29 and is from Kumamoto Prefecture. His notable roles include Miyuki Shirogane in Kaguya-sama: Love is War and Saitama in One Punch Man. In 2020, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 14th Seiyu Awards.

Tabito Karasu's Weapon

■Use of Arms (Handwork)
While he may not be as strong physically or as quick with his footwork as some other Blue Lock participants, Karasu excels at deceiving opponents with advanced feint techniques. He skillfully uses his arms to control the space, securing advantageous positioning while maintaining possession of the ball. This ability allows him to manage the distance between himself and his opponents, defining his unique playing style.

Tabito Karasu's Key Moments and Images from Various Episodes

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

■First Selection
Although there is no detailed depiction of Karasu's performance in the First Selection, it can be inferred that he was part of Team V based on the color of his cleats seen briefly during his entrance in Episode 24 of the anime. Additionally, in the spin-off manga Episode Nagi, it is revealed that he was on the same team as Eita Otoya during the First Selection.

■Second Selection
According to the official guidebook, Karasu passed the 1st Stage of the Second Selection ranked 69th. In Episode 24 of the anime, it is confirmed that he passed the Second Selection alongside Kenyu Yukimiya, Eita Otoya, Haruhiko Yuzu, and Aiki Hizumi when the successful teams gathered.

■Third Selection
In the Third Selection, Karasu was chosen as No. 3 among the TOP 6 players, leading Team B together with Otoya, who was selected as No. 4. During the tryout, in the first match, Team B faces off against Team A, which is led by Rin and Shidou, and includes players like Isagi, Nanase, and Hiori.