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 Junichi Wanima, 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 Junichi Wanima 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 Junichi Wanima from "Blue Lock": Height, Birthday and More

Name:Junichi Wanima
Junichi Wanima is known for his distinctive, swirling eyebrows, which have become his trademark. He has a short temper and often displays exaggerated expressions, almost kabuki-like, though he tends to be reserved with his words. His twin brother, Keisuke, often speaks on his behalf, but when Keisuke isn’t around, Junichi communicates with gestures.

Birthday: August 20
Age (Grade): 18 (Senior in high school)
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Hometown: Kagoshima Prefecture
Family: Mother, father, self, younger brother, younger brother
Height: 6 ft 0 in (182 cm)
Foot size: 11 in (28 cm)
Blood Type: A
Previous Team Before Blue Lock: Rakoste Vocational High School Soccer Club
Dominant Foot: Right-footed
Favorite Player: Erik Botheim
Started Playing Soccer At Age: 3 (got hooked with his younger brother)
Personal Motto: "Kwah!" (interpret freely)
Nickname: "The Twin Pillars of Rakoste Vocational High School"
Self-assessed Strength: Poker face (believes athletes should keep emotions in check)
Self-assessed Weakness: Often told people can’t read what he’s thinking
Favorite Food: Animal Biscuits (Tabekko Doubutsu: Japanese Snack)
Least Favorite Food: Celery (thinks the taste is too strange)
Best Rice Condiment Combo: Grated daikon radish, dried baby sardines, and soy sauce
Hobby: Strengthening facial muscles (so his brother can read him better)
Favorite Season: Summer (feels more motivated)
Favorite Music: Theme from *Detective Conan* (gets him pumped up)
Favorite Movie: *Detective Conan* movie series (has seen all of them)
Favorite Manga: *Detective Conan*
Character Color: Dark brown
Favorite Animal: Ant (admires their hard work)
Best Subjects: Math and Physical Education
Weakest Subject: Japanese
Fetish: Enjoys watching people’s expressions as they try to guess what he’s thinking
Likes Being Understood When: Others can read his annoyed expressions
Dislikes Being Understood When: His hidden expressions are exposed
Ideal Partner: Someone who lets him lean on them
Sleep Duration: 7.5 hours
First Place He Washes in the Bath: Eyebrows (uses gel to keep them in place)
Kinoko (Mushroom) or Takenoko (Bamboo Shoot): Mushroom (thinks his brother probably agrees)
Last Time He Cried: When he realized he’d be separated from his brother
Activity on the Last Day on Earth: Playing soccer with his brother; nothing else matters
What He’d Do with 100 Million Yen: Give it to his brother as pocket money since he’s always thinking about him

Source: Blue Lock Official Character Book, EGOIST BIBLE

Who is Junichi Wanima's Voice Actor in the Blue Lock Anime?

The voice of Junichi Wanima is performed by Ryota Suzuki, who has voiced popular characters such as Yu Ishigami from Kaguya-sama: Love is War and Ryusui Nanami from Dr. STONE.

Junichi Wanima's Key Moments and Images from Various Episodes

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

■First Selection
Match 1: Featured in the spin-off Episode Nagi. Junichi's team faced Team X, led by Barou, and won 4-1.

Match 2: Faced Team W, featuring prolific scorers Nagi, Reo, and Zantetsu from Building No. 5. Junichi's team lost 1-5.

Match 3: Depicted in the main story, where Junichi’s team faced Team Z, which included Isagi and his high school teammate Chigiri. Before the match, Kuon proposed a rigging scheme, which Junichi accepted. Despite being in a favorable position, they lost due to Chigiri’s breakthrough.

Final Match: Ended in a draw against Team Y, led by Niko.

In the first selection, only the top scorer from non-first-place teams could advance to the second selection, allowing Junichi to proceed.

■Second Selection
After clearing the first stage ranked 79th, Junichi formed a team with Jingo Raichi and Gin Gagamaru. While further exploits aren’t depicted, by the time all successful teams were revealed, they had added Shingen Tanaka and Kyohei Shiguma to their team.

■Third Selection
During the tryouts, Junichi opted to join Team C, led by Yukimiya (ranked 5th) and Nagi (ranked 6th).
He played in the third match, though he didn’t score and had no notable moments depicted. He was neither chosen as a starter nor a reserve in the U-20 Japan representative match.

Summary

Junichi Wanima joined Blue Lock with his twin brother Keisuke, but only Junichi advanced to the second selection. Compared to his brother, Junichi has a habit of twisting his mouth and glaring. His uniquely shaped eyebrows, styled to resemble crocodiles, stand out. Although Chigiri is his high school junior, their relationship is notably antagonistic.

While Junichi’s teamwork with his brother was a threat, his solo performance going forward will be something to watch.

Source : Anime Blue Lock Official