Ryusei Shidou in Blue Lock: Complete Profile Guide

The breakout sports manga Blue Lock made its explosive anime debut in October 2022—and it didn’t take long for it to dominate the charts. By 2023, it had skyrocketed to the top of Japan’s best-selling manga list, even overtaking giants like One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen. That’s no small feat.

In this article, we’re diving into the wild world of Blue Lock to shine a spotlight on one of its most unforgettable characters: Ryusei Shidou. Whether you’re already a fan or just curious about the hype, we’ve gathered everything you need to know—his height, weight, raw football abilities, and how he’s shaken things up in key episodes. Plus, we’ve included some striking images of Shidou as he appears in the anime.

What is the Anime "Blue Lock" Where Ryusei Shidou Appears?

Blue Lock is a Japanese manga series written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura. It first appeared in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine, starting with issue 35 back in 2018. The series got off to a quick start and, in May 2021, it won the 45th Kodansha Manga Award in the shonen category — a big win for a bold concept.

The idea is as fierce as it is unique. Blue Lock is a cutting-edge training facility built with one goal in mind: to create the world's greatest egoist striker. Out of 300 of the best high school forwards in Japan, only one will be picked to lead the national team to World Cup glory. What follows is a non-stop selection trial process that pushes each player to their limit – physically, mentally and emotionally. It's like survival of the fittest, but for strikers.

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

Ryusei Shidou is the very definition of a hyper-offensive striker—reckless, fiery, and completely devoted to what he proudly calls his "explosive" style of soccer. He's rough, no doubt about it, but beneath that volatile surface lies a killer instinct for the game. Shidou has an uncanny natural sense for soccer, especially inside the box, where he can sniff out scoring chances with terrifying precision.

He’s not someone you'd want to cross—his tendency toward violence makes him a genuinely dangerous presence both on and off the field. But make no mistake: his passion for soccer is the real deal. For Shidou, the game isn't just something he plays—he sees it as a vital part of his very 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?

Ryusei Shidou's intense presence in Blue Lock is brought to life by none other than Yuichi Nakamura. Born on February 20 in Kagawa Prefecture, Nakamura is a seasoned voice actor with a seriously impressive resume. You might recognize him as Karamatsu Matsuno in Osomatsu-san or the ever-popular Satoru Gojo in Jujutsu Kaisen.

What sets Nakamura apart is his incredible range—he’s voiced everyone from high school teens to elderly men, and even taken on multiple characters in a single series. In 2022, his stellar work as Gojo and other standout performances earned him the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 16th Seiyu Awards. And that wasn’t all—he was also named MVS (Most Valuable Seiyu) at the 18th Seiyu Awards. Clearly, when it comes to delivering powerful, unforgettable characters, Nakamura’s got the chops.

Ryusei Shidou's Weapon

■Super Spatial Awareness
One of Ryusei Shidou’s deadliest assets on the field is his Super Spatial Awareness. Inside the penalty area, his sense of space is almost superhuman—he can zero in on the goal’s location even with his back turned. It’s like he’s got a built-in radar for scoring.

When he’s locked in on the idea of putting the ball in the net, Shidou has a knack for doing it from angles or situations that would seem downright impossible for most players. Thanks to his razor-sharp instincts and almost martial arts-like body control, he can twist, turn, and strike from positions that leave defenders and goalkeepers totally off guard. It’s this unpredictability that makes him so lethal—he doesn’t just score goals, he creates them out of thin air.

Ryusei Shidou's Key Moments and Images from Various Episodes

Let’s take a look back at Ryusei Shidou’s biggest moments throughout the Blue Lock anime, episode by episode—complete with visuals that capture his wild, unpredictable presence.

■First Selection
Not much is clearly shown about Shidou’s performance during the First Selection, but according to scattered clues, he was tearing it up at a separate facility from Isagi’s group. Judging by the color of his cleats, there’s a solid theory that he played on Team V—and based on that, it’s widely speculated that he was the top scorer there.

■Second Selection
The official guidebook places Shidou at 111th coming out of the first stage of the Second Selection. From there, he formed a team with two others, including Igarashi. Unfortunately—or perhaps predictably—it didn’t go smoothly. Shidou ended up getting a red card for violent conduct, costing the team the match. Afterward, he even tried to dropkick Igarashi with a heel, only to be stopped by Rensuke Kunigami. That clash sparked a bitter rivalry.

He later went up against Reo Mikage and Kunigami, leading his team to a 5-2 victory. He chose Reo as his teammate and moved on to the third stage.

In episode 24, it’s revealed that Shidou advanced through the Second Selection with a lineup featuring Reo, Igarashi, Ranze Kurona, and Tetsu Sokura. But his sharp, biting remarks toward Kunigami (whom he didn’t pick) stirred serious resentment—not just from Kunigami, but also from Isagi, Chigiri, and Bachira.

■World Select Match
This part wasn’t shown in the anime, but according to the official info, Shidou scored a goal against the World Select team.

■Third Selection
Shidou’s insane performance—including that World Select goal—landed him the No. 2 spot among the Top 6 players. He was paired with Rin Itoshi (ranked No. 1) to lead Team A. In their first match, Shidou did what he does best: he pounced on a loose ball in the penalty area and blasted it in from an impossible angle—without even properly facing the net.

But of course, where Shidou goes, friction follows. His intense personality clashed hard with Rin’s, and their disagreement exploded into a full-on fight. Ego had to step in with an anti-riot electric shock device to break it up, and both were thrown into solitary confinement.

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.

Despite his skills, Shidou’s out-of-control behavior meant he wasn’t included in the starting lineup for the U-20 Japan National Team at first. But Ego had other plans—he revealed, to everyone’s surprise, that Shidou had made the team after all.

Even after joining the U-20 team, Shidou didn’t dial it down one bit. He immediately picked a fight with Seidou, the team’s ace—but ended up getting shut down 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)