by The anime Blue Lock is a unique sports story about 300 high school students who aspire to be the world’s best strikers and compete for their soccer careers. The original work is a manga of the same name, written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura. It is currently being serialized in “Weekly Shonen Magazine” (Kodansha).
This article will explain Igarashi Grimu (Igaguri), one of the main character’s good rivals in the anime Blue Lock. We have summarized her profile, including her height, voice actor, nickname origin, and catchphrase.
What is the anime “Blue Lock” in which Igaguri appears?
The story is set in Japan in 2018 after the Japanese national soccer team finished in the round of 16 at the World Cup. One day, the protagonist, Isagi Yoichi, is called up by the Japan Football Union (JFU) as a designated player for the “Blue Lock” project.
The group comprises 300 high school forwards selected as new striker candidates to bring the trophy to Japan. Through survival matches in the “Blue Lock” project, they will develop their “ego” as strikers and evolve.
What is his real name, height, and voice actor? Basic information about Igaguri from the anime “Blue Lock”
Igarashi’s real name is Igarashi Gurimu. He is a member of Team Z and is ranked 300th in the BL (Blue Lock) rankings, the weakest of the three. He has an ordinary build and has low physical abilities, as he quickly gets cramps in his legs. However, he passed the dormitory entrance test using his “never give up” attitude as his weapon. During the first round of selection, he rose to 275th place. However, this was only due to the number of dropouts being subtracted from the total number of people, and he remained at the bottom.
Igaguri is the son of a Joker temple priest and is the team’s comedian. He is reluctant to take over the temple, but he often uses Buddhist chants such as “Namu San” and “Namu Amida Butsu” as his slogan.
His bad sleeping posture has been used as a joke. In the third episode of the mini-anime “Additional Time!”, available on the official website and YouTube, Hakoraku comments, “That’s a nasty sleeping posture!” In the manga, at the end of the fourth volume of the original work, he is shown washing his whole body with soap. He finishes washing in 12.55 seconds and breaks his record every day.
Basic information [Voice actor]
The voice actor who plays Igaguri is Aoi Ichikawa. His most well-known roles include Nagara in “Sonny Boy” and Shiro Tanaka in “Boogiepop Doesn’t Laugh.”
On the official website for the anime “Blue Lock,” he commented on his impression of Igaguri and his enthusiasm for the role, saying, “I just got the impression that he was annoying, in a good and bad way. (Laughs) When I was playing Igaguri, I was told to ‘make him seem like a brat as much as possible,’ which stuck with me. I thought, ‘Really?!’ (Laughs), so I tried to find the right balance of annoyingness to suit Igaguri’s character.”
Why is it called Igaguri?
The first time Igaguri was called “Igaguri” was in episode 1. Rensuke Kunigami, who was hit in the face with a ball by Igaguri, said, “I’m going to crush Igaguri.” It wasn’t a nickname he coined himself. Still, in episode 2, Jingo Raichi and Kiyoshi also started calling him “Igaguri,” so it seems to have naturally permeated and become established within Team Z.
When he entered the dorm, he was ranked last! Will Igarashi ever awaken?
In episode 2, Igaguri vomits from fatigue after a running test, and he has many physical issues, so he has almost no success with his soccer skills. For better or worse, he has an easily influenced personality, and in episode 3, he is the first to be influenced by his opponent, Barou Shouei’s solo run. He dribbles, saying, “I’m never going to pass again!” he is immediately cleared, and Raichi and Naruhaya Asahi scold him.
Igaguri’s skills did not appear to be awakened in the first selection, but his down-to-earth play helped liven up the team. In episode 9, which depicts the match against Team V, he blocks Nagi’s shot with his face. Although he does not score, he encourages the team with his determination. It is speculated that his tenacity and tenacity are the clues to Igaguri’s awakening.
The relationship between Igaguri and the protagonist, Kiyoyoichi, who shares a room and food with him
When Team Z first gathered at the dorms, Igaguri spoke to the stranger, Kiyoshi, in a friendly manner. After that, they ate together and slept beside each other, building a comfortable relationship as teammates. They also have similar food preferences, and in episode 6 of “Adichonal Time!”, it was revealed that they both prefer bread for breakfast. In addition, in episode 4 of “Adichonal Time!”, Igaguri, who likes pickled radish, and Kiyoshi, who likes natto, conspire to swap their meal for Kunigami’s curry rice.
Kiyotaka is the one who is most bothered by Igaguri’s sleeping position. In episode 2, Igaguri even made his way into Kiyotaka’s futon. In episode 5, Kiyotaka was almost kicked in the face, so he said, “Oh man, this is the worst,” and slipped out of the futon.
Igaguri and Kiyoshi are friends and rivals. In the second episode, after the dormitory entrance test, when Igaguri rises from 300th place to 275th, he sees Kiyoshi, who has fallen from 299th to 274th, and remarks, “He’s one rank above me again. We’re rivals.” Since Igaguri is almost the same ranking as him, he initially has a low opinion of Kiyoshi, and in the third episode, he says, “Can we win with a low-ranking Kiyoshi as the main focus?!”
However, as they fight together, they build a relationship of trust. In episode 8, he confesses his fears about being defeated and eliminated from the “Blue Lock” project to Kiyoshi, saying, “I never knew ‘ending a dream’ could be so scary…” Kiyoshi also encourages Igaguri, who cannot hide his nervousness before the second round of selection, by praising his excellent performance in the match against Team V, and the two vow to break through the stage.
Will Igaguri be eliminated from the “Blue Lock (Blue Prison) Project”?
In the first selection round, Igaguri’s team, Team Z, came in second place and passed. The BL rankings at the start of the second selection round are in the order of those who passed the 1st stage, and Igaguri has risen significantly from 275th to 108th.
Although their movements during the second round of selection are not depicted, they appeared on the last team when the successful candidates for the second round were announced, so they have not been eliminated so far.
Summary of Igarashi from the anime “Blue Lock”
Igaguri is ranked last in the “Blue Lock” project and is close to being the weakest player. He has low physical ability and gets cramps in his legs quickly, but he overcomes challenges by using his strength of mind never to give up. In addition to his tenacious play, his nasty sleeping position and interactions with the Team Z members are also points of interest.
