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 Shoei Barou, 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 Shoei Barou 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 Shoei Barou from "Blue Lock": Height, Birthday and More

Source: Blue Lock Official Character Book, EGOIST BIBLE

Blue Lock Ranking: 250th (initial) → 18th (at the start of second selection)
Birthday: June 27
Age: 18 (Third-year high school student)
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Hometown: Akita Prefecture
Family: Father, Mother, Myself, Younger Sister, Younger Sister
Height: 6 ft 2 in (187 cm)
Foot Size: 11.2 in (28.5 cm)
Eyesight: 1.5
Blood Type: A
Previous Team: Akudou Academy High School Soccer Team
Dominant Foot: Right
Favorite Soccer Player: Mario Balotelli
Started Playing Soccer: Age 6
Motto: "Keep things organized"
Nickname: King of Villains
Strengths: My solitary ego
Weaknesses: Huh? Who do you think you're asking? I'll kill you.
Favorite Food: Pudding (Because my mom bought it for me when I had a cold as a child)
Least Favorite Food: Wafers (They always make a mess no matter how you eat them, which I can't stand)
Best Rice Topping: I don’t need anything (Rice has flavor, you fools with dull taste buds)
Hobbies: Cleaning
Favorite Season: Early summer, after the rainy season (If you're Japanese, you'd feel uplifted for no reason, right?)
Favorite Music: Utada Hikaru's "Manatsu no Tooriame" (Helps me calm down and focus before a match)
Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight (I watch it to hype myself up before important matches)
Favorite Manga: Cobra (Crystal Boy is so cool)
Character Color: Red
Favorite Animal: Nomadic Male Lion
Best School Subject: Physical Education
Weakest School Subject: Arts and Crafts (I hate getting my hands dirty or making a mess)
Frequently Read Magazines: Gekisaka, Number
Fetish: Obsessed with cleaning with a Quickle Wiper
What Makes Him Happy: Being shown proper, overwhelming respect
What Makes Him Sad: Messes and dirt
Ideal Type: Someone who is neat and likes to clean together
Sleep Duration: 8 hours
First Thing He Washes in the Bath: Often distracted by cleaning the bathroom before washing himself
Things He Can't Resist Buying at the Convenience Store: High-quality cleaning sponges
Kinoko (Mushroom) or Takenoko (Bamboo Shoot) Faction: Takenoko (The small pack is the perfect size to finish)
Last Time He Cried: Never cried since birth
Until What Age He Received Christmas Presents from Santa: After receiving a soccer ball on his 6th birthday, all he wanted was found on the field
What He Asked Santa for Christmas: Whatever I need right now
What He Would Do on the Last Day of Earth: Doesn’t matter. I’ll leave my mark on the world before then
What He Would Do with 100 Million Yen: Buy a lifetime supply of Quickle Wipers
How He Spends His Days Off: Clean every corner of the room, then enjoy tea and pudding to wrap up the day.

Shoei Barou 's Background in Blue Lock

Barou’s childhood and the events leading up to his entry into Blue Lock are depicted in the novel and through flashbacks in the anime.

At the age of 9, three years after receiving his first soccer ball from his father, Barou had already established himself as a dominant player in his region. His mentality was far superior to other kids his age, showing no resistance to hard work and never skipping fundamental training before playing soccer. Over time, Barou developed a king-like persona, which would become the foundation of his current playing style.

However, in high school soccer, his inability to play as part of a team prevented his team from qualifying for the national tournament. Barou concluded that the team’s failure was due to individual shortcomings, which only fueled his egotistical style of play.

Who is Shoei Barou 's Voice Actor in the Blue Lock Anime?

Junichi Suwabe is the voice actor behind the character Shouei Barou in Blue Lock. Born on March 29, 1972, in Tokyo, Suwabe has brought to life numerous popular characters, such as Leone Abbacchio in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind and Ryomen Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen. He is perhaps best known for his role as Keigo Atobe in The Prince of Tennis.

Shoei Barou's Weapon

■Middle Shot
Barou's primary weapon is his precise and powerful mid-range shot. Even among the elite players gathered in Blue Lock, his ability stands out, often silencing his opponents. This skill has played a crucial role in securing victories for the Blue Lock team, frequently shifting the momentum of the game in critical moments.

■Physique
Another key weapon of Barou’s is his physical strength. He can charge head-on into opposing defenders, using his powerful momentum to overpower them. This aggressive and forceful approach instills fear in his opponents throughout the series.

Shoei Barou's Key Moments and Images from Various Episodes

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

■First Selection, Match 1: Team X vs. Team Z

Barou made his first appearance in episode 3, as the absolute ace of Team X, who faced off against Team Z, which included Isagi Yoichi. Initially, both teams were focused solely on scoring goals themselves, causing the game to devolve into "swarm soccer," with everyone crowding around the ball. Amid this chaos, Barou of Team X intervened, skillfully dribbling past three players in quick succession and scoring a goal.

Barou boldly declared, "I am the King on this field!" From that point on, Team X began to rally around Barou’s exceptional performance, leading to Team Z’s defeat.

■First Selection, Match 3: Team X vs. Team V

In the side story "Episode Nagi," which features the match against Team V (comprising Nagi, Mikage, and Zantetsu), Team X, after conceding the first goal, began to rebel against Barou, who they had previously idolized. Forced to play on his own, Barou still managed to score two goals. However, Team X ultimately lost the match 2-5.

■Second Selection, Match 2: Barou & Naruhaya vs. Isagi & Nagi

During the second selection, Barou’s team, consisting of himself and Naruhaya Asahi, suffered a loss in their first match. In their next match, Barou and Naruhaya faced Isagi and Nagi Seishirou. Throughout the match, Barou ignored Naruhaya's instructions and played selfishly.

The game became a contest of individual skills between Barou and Nagi, with both sides battling back and forth. However, the match turned when Isagi unlocked a new way of playing, leading to Barou’s defeat.

■Second Selection, Match 3: Isagi, Nagi, Barou vs. Reo, Kunigami, Chigiri
After losing, Barou was drafted into Isagi and Nagi’s team, allowing him to proceed to the next stage. In their next match, they faced the team of Chigiri Hyoma, Kunigami Rensuke, and Mikage Reo. Barou stubbornly refused to pass the ball and tried to break through the opposing team on his own, only to lose possession and concede goals.

In episode 17, Isagi urged Barou to play as part of a team, but Barou defiantly responded, “I’d rather die than play for others.” Despite Barou’s refusal to change his ways, Isagi found a way to “devour” Barou’s play, taking control of the field and scoring a goal. Barou, feeling humiliated, began to realize that Isagi, whom he had once looked down on as talentless, was now dominating the game. In a moment of confusion, Barou passed the ball to Isagi for the first time, feeling the sting of defeat.

Admitting that he was not the King but merely a supporting player, Barou resolved to assist Isagi and Nagi. However, realizing that surrendering would condemn him to a life as a loser, Barou rekindled his hunger for goals. By devouring Isagi, who had once devoured him, Barou awakened as a "villain" and scored a powerful goal, reviving the “King” Barou once again.

■Second Selection, Match 4: Isagi, Nagi, Barou, Chigiri vs. Rin, Aryu, Tokimitsu, Bachira

In the 4th stage of the second selection, Barou and his team faced Rin Itoshi, Aryu Juubee, Tokimitsu Aoshi, and Bachira Meguru.

Despite being overwhelmed by Rin’s superior tactics and skill, Barou surprised everyone, including Rin, by stealing the ball from his own teammates and scoring an unexpected goal, a move that even Rin couldn’t predict. The match became an even contest based on Barou’s unpredictable plays, but in the end, Barou’s team lost.

As a result of the defeat, Isagi was selected by Rin’s team, leaving Barou, Nagi, and Chigiri to fall back to the third stage. However, Barou ultimately made it through the second selection.

Barou's PV

Summary

In Blue Lock, Shouei Barou stands out as one of the most aggressive and self-centered players, embodying the ultimate egotist who relentlessly pursues his own goals. Initially focused solely on playing his way, his style begins to evolve under Isagi’s influence, shifting to one where he "devours" the abilities of those around him. Despite his fierce, combative playstyle on the field, Barou's meticulous and organized nature in his personal life adds an intriguing contrast that further enhances his appeal.

Fans are eager to see how Barou continues to develop and change as the series progresses.