I’m from Spain, but do I really need to answer that? You already know, don’t you?
2. What is your impression of Japanese soccer?
Everyone is paying attention to Itoshi Sae, who is in the youth academy of my team. I think Japan would be strong if they had eight players like him.
3. What is your impression of Blue Lock?
Interesting idea, isn't it? To make Japan the best in the world at soccer… The Japanese must be the biggest masochists in the world, risking their lives for something that will never come true.
4. What is your impression of Japan?
I think it’s a rich and wonderful country. They have this proverb, “A frog in the well does not know the great ocean.”
5. What is your soccer nickname?
The newspapers call me The Scion of Re Ale. Maybe I’ll be Duke or King soon?
6. Your noteworthy playstyle?
There’s nothing special. Top-notch tactics, top-notch techniques. That’s what I have.
7. A word about your hometown
I guess the image is soccer and bullfighting? But bullfighting isn't that popular these days. Are you surprised?
8. A word about the players in Blue Lock
I heard the younger brother of Itoshi Sae is in there, I bet he’s also very talented. I’m looking forward to fighting him.
9. Recommended Dishes
Wine with meals. Ah, right. You’re still underage, my bad.
10. Who is the best striker?
Maybe they can produce one in Japan, with the Blue Lock Project or whatever. Well, I guess they should just do their best. I think efforts will also help them grow a bit!
Kombucha (コンブチャや) = fermented, sweetened black tea
Japanese people abroad often mistake “kombucha” drinks as “konbucha”, they think kombucha refers to kelp tea, because kombu or konbu means kelp.
Q3. Karasu’s nickname is 殺し屋 (koroshiya) = Assassin.
殺 (korosu, satsu) = to kill, to murder
殺 often get censored in Japanese social media and streaming platforms, so strong character like that would be replaced by placeholder ○ (maru). I’m not sure how to translate the joke in English, but I think it’ll be something like Assaxxx, xxxxxxin or Ass4ss1n…(?)
Q5. In Japan, a person (especially a kid) who is frail, weak, or thin is often called moyashikko (bean sprout-like kid). I think Shidou is thinking about the ‘weaklings’ and why they’re called bean sprouts (because they look weak/feeble?).
Alexis Ness Profile from Egoist Bible Vol.2 (2024)
Nationality: German.
Weapon: Illusion Cross.
Birthdate: March 16th.
Age: 18 years old (At the start of the Neo Egoist League)
Zodiac sign: Pisces.
Birthplace: Hamburg, Germany.
Family structure: Father, mother, older brother, older sister, himself.
Height: 181 cm.
Foot size: 28 cm.
Eyesight: 1.0
Blood type: B.
Team: Bastard Munchen.
Dominant foot: Right.
Grip Strength: 53 kg.
Favorite soccer player: Michael Kaiser
Age started playing soccer: 8 years old. I saw it for the first time in a stadium. I’ll never forget that football magic.
Motto: "Magic exists in those who believe it."
Nickname: Magician.
Strengths: I treasure things that cannot be seen. (Feelings, thoughts)
Weaknesses: Stubbornness. Not changing what I once believed in. (I don't really think it's a weakness, though.)
Favorite food: Sachertorte. The combo with fresh cream and coffee is amazing.
Disliked food: Herring Pie. My mama is a terrible cook, and that one is especially awful.
Best rice accompaniment: Maybe cheese curry.
Hobbies: Finding magic. The world is full of magic, you know!
Favorite season: Winter. Because a clear winter sky makes me feel like I could fly.
Favorite music: "The Rose" by Bette Midler.
Favorite movie: The Notebook.
Character color: Magical Purple.
Favorite animal: Flying Squirrel. They’re cute, and they can fly just like in fantasy!
Best subjects: Ethics. Physical education.
Weak subjects: Maths. Physics.
Fetish: Lonely face fetish. I feel like I can understand the person's loneliness.
What makes you happy: When someone is as happy about my passion as I am.
What makes you sad: When someone denied the magic I believed in.
Ideal type: A strong person who can control their loneliness.
Last year’s valentine day chocolates: 10. Looks like they were delivered to the team! Dankeschön!
Sleep time: 6,5 hours.
Where do you wash first in the bath: Chest.
Mushroom or Bamboo Shoots: Maybe mushroom. The shape is cute!
What made you cry recently: I forgot. I cry a lot. My tear glands are loose… hehe♪
At what age did you stop receiving presents from Santa?: Our home didn't have anything like that. That’s why I had to prepare my own socks. He never came, though.
What did you ask for a Christmas present from Santa?: Anything would be enough. Anything.
What would you do on your last day on earth?: I’d hope for a miracle so that day wouldn’t be the last day.
What would you do if you received 100 million yen?: Maybe discuss it with Kaiser. Although I'm sure he'd say “I don’t fucking need it.” ♪
What do you do on your days off?: Training with Kaiser. Eating with Kaiser. Shopping with Kaiser. With Kaiser...etc.
What would you be doing if you hadn’t discovered soccer?: I wonder if I’d still believe in magic.
Who is your favorite historical figure?: Joan of Arc
If you could only bring one thing to a deserted island, what would it be?: Kaiser. Huh, I can’t bring a human? Then I don't need anything.
Where would you go if you had a time machine, to the past or the future?: The past. I’d hug my younger self who believed in magic and cried all alone, and tell him “It's okay to be as you are.”
For the "who is the most family oriented" poll,we realized that we made 2 mistakes.
1. Typing Aryu's commentary instead of Niko's commentary. It was Niko who made the comment.
2. Typing fashion instead of osha (styl)
They're already corrected in the original post. We truly apologize for the trouble we might have caused because of it. Especially for Aryu and Niko's fans. 🙇🏻♀️
Michael Kaiser Profile from Egoist Bible Vol.2 (2024)
Nationality: German.
Weapon: “Kaiser Impact”
Birthdate: December 25th.
Age: 19 years old (At the start of the Neo Egoist League)
Zodiac sign: Capricorn.
Birthplace: Berlin, Germany.
Family structure: Father, himself.
Height: 186 cm.
Foot size: 28 cm.
Eyesight: 0.9 in both eyes
Blood type: A.
Team: Bastard Munchen.
Dominant foot: Right.
Grip Strength: 80 kg.
Favorite soccer player: None.
Age started playing soccer: 15 years old.
Motto: "Become the symbol of the impossible"
Nickname: Blue Rose Emperor.
Strengths: Looking down on all other “humans”.
Weaknesses: I have a crazy bedhead. I wake up grumpy.
Favorite food: Bread crust rusks. When I was a kid, I used to make them with discarded bread from the sandwich shop in my neighborhood. The sugar and garlic flavor are so damn good.*
Disliked food: Milk. It brings back bad memories. And I simply hate the smell. Disgusting. Fucking nasty.
Best rice accompaniment: I don’t eat rice that often. Do tell me what’s good.
Hobbies: Reading. Psychology and Philosophy. I’m interested in the principles of human behavior.
Favorite season: Winter. Because loneliness suits me.
Favorite music: "Desperado" by Eagles.
Favorite movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Character color: Metallic Blue.
Favorite animal: Stray dogs.
Best subjects: I didn’t take classes seriously.
Weak subjects: I didn’t go to school so I don’t know.
Fetish: Face of Despair fetish. I want to taste the depth of that person.
What makes you happy: Being regarded as an enemy. Just thinking about destroying them gives me thrills.
What makes you sad: Presents. I don’t know how to react to them. Don’t fucking need them. Just get the fuck out.
Ideal type: Someone beautiful, intelligent, and affectionate.
Last year’s valentine day chocolates: 800. I heard they were delivered to the team's clubhouse.
Sleep time: 8 hours (7 hours+1 hour nap)
Where do you wash first in the bath?: Left chest.
Favorite smartphone app: Health app. Every morning I check my pulse, and I feel alive looking at the numbers.
Mushroom or Bamboo Shoots?: What are you talking about? Chocolate? Mushroom is fine then.**
What made you cry recently: When I squeezed my neck, tears came out. I looked at my face in the mirror and laughed.***
At what age did you stop receiving presents from Santa?: Never received any. Santa doesn’t exist.
What did you ask for a Christmas present from Santa?: Freedom.
What would you do on your last day on earth?: Regret. Thinking of how I could’ve lived my life differently. If tomorrow were my last day, I think I'd regret it.
What would you do if you received 100 million yen?: Whatever. Maybe I’d buy a rose garden.
What do you do on your days off?: Take a long shower, read, think about people I want to kill and about myself, take a shit then go to sleep.
What would you be doing if you hadn’t discovered soccer?: Committing crime. Starving to death
Who is your favorite historical figure?: Nietzsche. Freud. Napoleon. I’d like to talk to these three.
If you could only bring one thing to a deserted island, what would it be?: My soccer ball.
Where would you go if you had a time machine, to the past or the future?: The future. There’s no salvation in the past, so the future is better. I want to see if there is salvation in the future.
Notes:*…サンドイッチ屋で捨てるアレをもらって作ってた。 (...sandoitchi-ya de suteru Are o moratte tsukutteta) -> ”...made them using the stuff (bread) that was thrown away from the sandwich shop…”
**Kaiser is German so he wouldn’t know the legendary beef between Team Mushroom or Team Bamboo.
***Kaiser said 自分の首を絞めた時 (Jibun no kubi o shimeta toki) or “When I strangled my own neck”. The verb 首を絞める (kubi o shimeru) is “to wring the neck”, “to strangle.”
Ness basically said the same thing in chapter.243 -> 自分で自分の首を絞めて･･･!?!?! (Jibun de jibun no kubi o shimete..!?) – and the official translated it as “He’s squeezing his own neck!?”, so we also went with ‘Squeeze’!
Best 3 In Anything: Bluelock vs U-20 Japan National Team.
The players seriously “ranked” each other.
Who is mentally the strongest?
Best: Isagi, Shidou, Barou
Worst: Tokimitsu, Reo, Igaguri
Nagi’s commentary: “Gotta be Isagi. He’s always fighting among the Egoists. Something’s wrong with his head.”
Tokimitsu’s commentary: “Looking at the current state of Reo-kun, it makes sense that he’s ranked second…ah, no, no I’m not making fun of him! I’m sorry!"
Who is physically the strongest?
Best: Aiku, Barou, Niou
Worst: Igaguri, Neru, Niko
Karasu’s commentary: “That guy’s a monster. It’s not just a talent, but a body built through hardwork and determination! Not that I’d know.”
Igaguri’s commentary: “Ugh! Shut up! I’ll do push-ups and sit-ups! Bench presses too! Ouch…! Gimme a break.”
Who is the fastest?
Best: Chigiri, Zantetsu, Yukimiya
Worst: Niou, Hiiragi, Igaguri
Yukimiya’s commentary: “In simple top speed, Chigiri-kun is the best. But I’m not losing in other areas.”
Niou’s commentary: “Even if you’re slow, you can do just well with good positioning. That’s soccer!”
Who is the best at crossing (centering)?
Best: Sae, Bachira, Hiori
Worst: Igaguri, Nanase, Ishikari
Hiori’s commentary: “Well, all of Itoshi Sae’s kicks are perfectly designed. I admire him.”
Igaguri’s commentary: “I kno-! I know it already so shut up! Namu Amida Butsu Super Cross! Ugh…! Wait… call the ambulance…”
Who is most likely to succeed as a coach?
Best: Aiku, Sae, Isagi
Worst:Rin, Shidou, Otoya
Barou’s commentary: “The only person who can give me orders is Aiku. I won’t accept anyone else, all rejected. Hmph.”
Isagi’s commentary: “I think the team would be in utter chaos.”
Who cries easily?
Best: Chigiri, Yukimiya, Bachira
Worst: Sae, Barou, Gagamaru
Bachira’s commentary: "Chigirin’s tears are cool tears.”
Aryu’s commentary: “If Itoshi Sae were to cry, it would be when he became the world’s best. That would be the moment of ultimate styl.”*
Who has the strongest supernatural sense?
Best: Rin, Hiori, Karasu
Worst: Gagamaru, Otoya, Bachira
Rin’s commentary: “Huh? I don’t have a supernatural sense. I just like horrors. I was told that I was possessed by 200 vengeful spirits, though."
Gagamaru’s commentary: "I’ve talked with the mountain spirits before. They’re not ghosts, right?”
Who has the greatest desire to change?
Best: Reo, Isagi, Sendou
Worst: Barou, Shidou, Otoya
Nagi’s commentary: “It’s not a desire anymore, because you’re already changing. You’re the Chameleon after all. That’s so cool, Reo.” **
Bachira’s commentary: “Barou’s ego is so strong that even if he were to be reborn, he’d probably be Barou again♪”
Who is the gentleman?
Best: Yukimiya, Karasu, Aiku
Worst: Otoya, Sendou, Shidou
Raichi’s commentary: “Yukimiya is the polite one. Although sometimes his smile looks forced.” ***
Karasu’s commentary: “This is Top 3 in being a frivolous dumbass, right?”
Who is the best listener?
Best: Hiori, Isagi, Tokimitsu
Worst: Rin, Nagi, Barou
Isagi’s commentary: “Hiori is so kind. His tone of voice is soft and pleasing to hear!”
Bachira’s commentary: “He’s the guy who only responds with “I’ll kill you”. I like it though!”
Who is the festival-loving, party person?
Best: Otoya, Sendou, Shidou
Worst: Nagi, Fukaku, Wakatsuki
Otoya’s commentary: “Thank you ♪ Bwah bwah bwaaah!”
Reo’s commentary: “Nagi is the complete opposite of a festival, he’s a chill-at-home guy. Well, but that’s what I like about him.”
Who has the best luck?
Best: Isagi, Gagamaru, Aryu
Worst: Rin, Reo, Yukimiya
Rin’s commentary: “It’s Isagi. His life has changed because he fought me.”
Nagi’s commentary: “Maybe Rin. Seems like he pulled the worst older brother gacha. But if his big brother is Itoshi Sae, I guess he’s lucky too.”
Show your white teeth! Who has the loveliest smile?
Best: Bachira, Isagi, Chigiri,
Worst: Nagi, Rin, Barou
Chigiri’s commentary: “I lost to Bachira! But my smile isn’t too bad, right?”
Barou’s commentary: “I’ve never seen that annoying guy’s (Nagi) white teeth. And I only show mine when I’m frustrated! I’ll kill you.”
Who is most likely to debut in the entertainment world?
Best: Yukimiya, Sendou, Otoya
Worst: Nagi, Fukaku, Darai
Sendou’s commentary: “Yukimiya’s a model, right? He’s already debuted, right!? Damn, I want to debut too! I want to be fawned over!”
Chigiri’s commentary: “Nagi isn’t interested in that sort of thing. But I think his “What a pain” attitude could sell.”
Who is the most family-oriented?
Best: Aryu, Niko, Chigiri
Worst: Sae, Rin, n/a
Niko's commentary: “I became STYL because of my mother and father.” He said happily while posing a STYL pose.
Isagi’s commentary: “If you look at those two, you would assume so. But if they really hate each other… It means that they also think about each other.”
Who is the foodie (gourmet lover)?
Best: Aiku, Reo, Yukimiya
Worst: Nagi, Gagamaru, Zantetsu
Niou’s commentary: “That guy knows all the delicious restaurants! I wonder if he went with a girl!? I’m jealous!”
Reo’s commentary: “Oh I know that. Nagi’s fridge is full of jellies. He’s a weirdo.”
Who would thrive in the Sengoku Period?
Best: Karasu, Sae, Barou
Worst: Sendou, Bachira, Raichi
Hiori’s commentary: “He’d be a great general. It would be reassuring to have him as your ally. But if he were an enemy, that would be the worst thing”
Shidou’s commentary: “That guy is the type who would charge first and died first ♪”
A dependable boss! Who is the most leader-like ?
Best: Aiku, Sae, Isagi
Worst: Nanase, Shidou, Tokimitsu
Neru’s commentary: “I know right! He may look like a carefree person but he actually cares for everyone. He’s so cool.”
Nanase’s commentary: “I-I admit it! I’m not a leader but more like a younger brother. I’ll do my best, with all my might!”
Who has the longest eyelashes?
Best: Chigiri, Rin, Sae
Worst: Otoya, Gagamaru, Igaguri
Otoya’s commentary: “I’ve seen Chigiri’s eyelashes up close. You could put a pocky on top of them. I’m serious.” (Big Lie)
Chigiri’s commentary: “I’ve seen Otoya’s eyelashes up close. His eyelids are so single-lidded, I wondered if he’d had his eyelashes plucked.” (Very True)
Who took off their clothes all the time?
Best: Bachira, n/a, n/a
Worst: Niko, Hiori, Hayate
Isagi’s commentary: “Please stop it alreadyyy! I’m calling the staff….!”
Niko’s commentary: “Showing skin is what perverts do, right?“
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Most Best Egoist (MBE): Oliver Aiku .
Most Lose Egoist (MLE): Seishiro Nagi.
Translation notes:
* Here Aryu originally said ファ イナリーオシャ “the final osha”. "The moment where Itoshi Sae finally cried would be the moment of ultimate/final styl.” is most likely what he meant! We personally think ‘ultimate styl’ would make more weight than ‘final styl’ in English, that’s why we went with ultimate osha.
*Note: “L” and “R” are pronounced the same in Japanese, so Reo’s nickname “Chameleon” actually includes his name (“ChameREOn”).
*** This is what Raichi said in Japanese 目が笑ってねぇ me ga warattenee or “The eyes don’t smile.”. In Japanese and English, it’s an expression to describe a forced or fake smile. So we went with this!
Big thanks for our friend Shind for proofreading! ♥️
