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 Gin Gagamaru, 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 Gin Gagamaru 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 Gin Gagamaru from "Blue Lock": Height, Birthday and More

Name: Gin Gagamaru
Gin Gagamaru is a "wild child" with an incredible spring-like physicality. Despite having a relatively short soccer history compared to other Blue Lock participants, he shows outstanding potential. He excels at unorthodox movements and physical battles, utilizing his flexible and powerful body. His private life remains shrouded in mystery, and his unpredictable actions—such as eating with his hands—often bewilder those around him.

Birthday: January 2
Age: 17 (3rd year in high school)
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Hometown: Wakayama Prefecture
Height: 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Foot Size: 11.8 in (30 cm)
Eyesight: 6.0
Blood Type: O
Team Before Joining Blue Lock: Yasei High School Soccer Club
Preferred Foot: ? (Unaware)
Favorite Soccer Player: Gareth Bale
Started Playing Soccer At Age: 12 (joined the middle school club)
Favorite Saying: "Great Nature Form" (a philosophy from Gagamaru about accepting oneself and living according to one’s heart)
Strengths (in his opinion): Physical ability, eyesight, hearing
Weaknesses (in his opinion): Bad with technology, can't understand people's feelings
Favorite Food: Meat (especially raw meat)
Disliked Food: Convenience store meals (because of preservatives and artificial seasonings)
Best Side Dish to Go with Rice: Boar meat (hunted that day; everyone should try it)
Hobbies: Reading manga (gains all understanding of emotions and drama from manga)
Favorite Season: Likes them all (each season brings different mountains, forests, and forms of nature)
Favorite Music: Southern All Stars
Favorite Manga: *Higanjima*, *Naruto*, *BASTARD!!*, *A Cheeky Angel*, *Fire Punch*, *Karakuri Circus*, *Tekkonkinkreet*, *Yamikin Ushijima-kun*, *Silver and Gold*, *Dorohedoro*, *Dandadan*… and more…
Character Color: Silver
Favorite Animal: Bear (knows many in the local mountains; would you like an introduction?)
Best Subject: Physical education (always got top marks since elementary school)
Weakest Subject: Everything except P.E.
Magazines He Often Reads: *Young Magazine*, *Shonen Jump*, *Young Jump*, *Big Comic Spirits*, *Weekly Shonen Magazine*
What He's Obsessed With: The beauty of the body (human or animal, doesn’t matter)
What Makes Him Sad: Animal cruelty (he’ll personally deal with anyone responsible)
Ideal Type: Cameron Diaz
Sleep Time: 8 hours (believes he’s the embodiment of “sleeping makes you grow”)
First Place He Washes in the Bath: Hair roots (because animal smells stick to him)
Item He Can’t Resist Buying at Convenience Stores: *Young Magazine*, *Shonen Jump*
Mushroom or Bamboo Shoots (Snack Debate): Bamboo shoots (they grow fast if not picked in time; grows mushrooms at home... oh, we’re not talking about the real thing?)
What He'd Do on the Last Day on Earth: Zone out in the mountains
What He'd Do with 100 Million Yen: Give it back
How He Spends His Days Off: Meditating in a bamboo grove, talking to animals in the mountains

Source: Blue Lock Official Character Book, EGOIST BIBLE

Who is Gin Gagamaru's Voice Actor in the Blue Lock Anime?

Gin Gagamaru is voiced by Shugo Nakamura, born on July 28, 1988, in Okinawa Prefecture. Nakamura is known for voicing popular characters such as Teru Tendou in THE iDOLM@STER SideM and Ryota Miyagi in THE FIRST SLAM DUNK. He is also active as a singer and performed the ending theme song "WINNER" for the first cour of the Blue Lock anime.

Gin Gagamaru's Weapon

Spring-Like Body
Gagamaru's strength lies in his gifted physique—standing at 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) with long limbs and a spring-like body. In episode 4, Gagamaru himself mentions that his specialty is "physical battles."

Explosive Reaction
In addition to his wild playing style, Gagamaru’s quick reactions are another key strength. Even when the team is fooled by an opponent’s feint, his lightning-fast response catches everyone off guard.

Gin Gagamaru's Key Moments and Images from Various Episodes

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

■First Selection
During the match against Team V, with the game in a constant back-and-forth, Team Z became increasingly focused. Shortly after entering additional time, Gagamaru reacted to Seishiro Nagi’s free kick and made a last-second save. This led to a counterattack, securing Team Z’s victory and their progression through the first selection.

■Second Selection
After passing the first stage in 88th place, Gagamaru joined forces with Jinpachi Raichi, and Junichi Wanima, along with new recruits Shingen Tanaka and Kyohei Shiguma, to advance through the second selection.

■Third Selection
Gagamaru volunteered to join Team C, led by Yukimiya and Nagi. He played a crucial defensive role, cutting off an acrobatic pass intended for Shidou.

Summary

Gin Gagamaru is often seen as a “wild child” with a natural and carefree personality. His unpredictable style, powered by his spring-like body, frequently surprises the participants of Blue Lock. Fans are eagerly awaiting Gagamaru’s impactful play in the U-20 selection match.