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𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤.

[itoszi]

introduction !

haii!

this blog is primarily centered around blue lock ! expect character analysis and the occasional unhinged rant 😭

i take requests for pretty much anything. im here for all of itt!

i write both chatfics & ur usual fics 🥳

i also do character / dynamic analysis cuz my brain refuses to shut up 🥹

and thats pretty much it!!

i take suggestions and i hope this intro wasnt too long 😓😓

[itoszi]

hii!! I have seen in one of your posts that the Rin's coldness aren't a trait of his personality, but a defense mechanism. So you think that INTJ (mbti personality) fits with Rin? I really like your analysis, it's very realistic!

hihiii!! thank you, thats soso kind to hear 🫶 and thats a good question!!

in short, INTJ can fit rin on paper but it doesn’t fully explain him unless you factor in trauma and defense mechanisms.

rin is often typed as INTJ because he appears strategic, introverted, goal oriented, emotionally reserved and highly self controlled. those traits line up well with the INTJ stereotype, especially his tunnel vision focus on football, his long term planning and how he prioritises competence over emotional expression. from the outside, he looks like someone who suppresses emotion in favour of logic and results.

but the important distinction is that rin’s emotional distance isn’t natural preference, to him it’s protection. INTJs r usually comfortable with emotional detachment because it feels efficient or natural to them. rin, on the other hand, is emotionally intense underneath. his anger, obsession, jealousy and pain are strong. he just locks them away because expressing them has historically led to hurt, humiliation or loss. that’s not personality so much as learned behaviour.

this is why calling his coldness a defense mechanism matters. if rin had grown up in a healthier emotional environment, he likely wouldn’t present as nearly as withdrawn or hostile. he might still be introverted and focused but less rigid & less sharp edged. his silence isn’t just that he doesnt need ppl, it’s needing people that hurt him before.

so does INTJ fit? yes, structurally. but emotionally, rin often behaves like someone forcing himself into that mould to survive. that’s also why he cracks under pressure in very emotional ways! INTJs typically detach when stressed, while rin spirals, lashes out or becomes self destructive. that suggests someone who feels deeply but doesn’t know how to process it safely.

INTJ is a reasonable typing for rin, but only if you understand that a lot of what looks like personality is actually armour. without that armour, he’d still be serious and driven but far less cold.

[itoszi]

What do you think Rin's ideal type could be or what type of person is compatible for him in a relationship?

hihi sorry for the late reply ive been verryyy inactive lately 😭

rins ideal type isn’t really about looks or surface level preferences. it’s more about whether someone fits into the way he lives and thinks. he’s not drawn to people who try to change him or fill some emotional gap for him. he’s drawn to people who let him exist as he is, without pressure.

someone emotionally steady suits him best. rin already carries a lot internally, so being with someone who is unpredictable/overly reactive or constantly seeking reassurance would drain him. he needs someone calm and consistent, who doesn’t take his quietness personally and doesn’t panic when he withdraws. to him, silence isnt distance (it’s how he processes things).

he also needs a partner who respects boundaries. rin hates being pushed to talk before he’s ready, but that doesn’t mean he wants to be misunderstood. the right person notices his moods and adjusts naturally instead of interrogating him. they don’t demand explanations, but they understand when to give him space and when to stay close.

independence is extremely important to him. rin struggles with guilt and a partner who relies on him emotionally would make him feel trapped. someone with their own goals and sense of self feels safer to him. he wants to be chosen and not just depended on.

emotionally, rin works best with someone gentle but strong. not someone fragile, and not someone aggressive. when he’s sharp or cold, the wrong person pushes back and creates conflict. the right person stays grounded, doesn’t excuse his behavior but doesn’t abandon him either.

he doesn’t need grand declarations or constant affection. what makes him stay is the feeling of being understood without being forced open.

[itoszi]

Okay so, this is gonna be a bit of a weird ask, but I’m really curious. How do you create your analyses? Like, how do you go from having a question, to finding evidence, to analysing and then interpreting? You always write so confidently, I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone write analysis without a few “This could mean” or “I believe” sprinkled in (since those phrases make you appear more open to critique). This isn’t a critique by the way, I’m genuinely curious!

i dont really guess when i analyse like i treat characterisation like a pattern system !! blue lock (and most well written narratives) repeat character traits consistently, so once you understand the core of a character, everything else becomes a variation of that core.

the process basically goes like this like i start with the question itself and i ask myself what about the character is confusing or interesting? then i go back to the manga/anime and look for repeated behavior, not just isolated moments. if a character reacts to stress the same way multiple times, or uses the same emotional defense over and over, thats not coincidence, thats a personality pattern. i also pay attention to the tone of their speech, the pacing of their decisions and when they go quiet or look uncomfortable. a lot of emotional information is in what they don’t say.

once i see the pattern, i dont use phrases like 'i think' or 'maybe this means,' because by that point, the evidence has already shown the behaviour to be consistent. instead of speculating, i explain the behavior from the inside like “if someone reacts this way in these situations, it implies they value x and fear y.” its not about being certain, its more about showing the cause and effect cleanly enough that it reads as obvious! the confidence doesnt come from claiming im correct or anything though, it comes from letting the text prove itself.

i also try to avoid distancing language (“i believe,” “in my opinion,” etc.) because it can make the analysis sound like a personal headcanon rather than something grounded in the narrative. i prefer writing as if im walking the reader through the characters internal logic. the character becomes understandable once you frame the analysis from their emotional point of view rather than your own.

[itoszi]

I need your help understanding something. So, what makes Kiyora upset is listed as ‘atrophy’ or ‘intimidation,’ accompanied with the line “This is what makes me lose strength. Don’t freak out, you pigs.” or “I get nervous and panic.” depending on the translation. So what even is atrophy here? What do you think this all actually means? What the heck is he upset by? Please help, thank you.

when kiyoras profile lists his emotional weakness as 'atrophy' or 'intimidation,' its not referring to physical strength at all. the word 'atrophy' here is being used metaphorically to describe what happens to him psychologically under pressure. instead of rising to high stress situations, kiyoras confidence collapses. he becomes overwhelmed, his focus weakens and his performance deteriorates. the alternate translation, 'i get nervous and panic,' actually captures the meaning much more accurately. what upsets him is not aggression or confrontation, but the feeling of being outmatched, watched or put under intense expectations.

kiyora is the type of player who performs best when the atmosphere is calm and the stakes feel manageable. he has good technical skill but his sense of self is fragile. when someone with a strong presence or overwhelming aura is on the field with him or when the moment becomes too big, he internally shuts down. his mind goes into a state of self doubt and his ability to act instinctively disappears. that emotional collapse where his ego shrinks is 'atrophy.'

so he isn’t upset by failure itself or by people being rude or by conflict. he is upset by pressure, by the fear of not being enough, by the sense that he is being overshadowed or exposed. his struggle is not physical, its about identity and self belief. once the fear sets in, his body stops trusting his own decisions, which makes him lose strength in a psychological sense. kiyoras biggest obstacle is not other players, but the voice in his head that tells him he doesn’t belong among them.

thanks for asking about kiyora btw i feel like hes so underrated 🥹

[itoszi]

Helloo regarding Rin's analysis, could i ask what he would be like as a boyfriend or if he would ever allow himself to fall in love with someone? (Maybe when he achieves his revenge idk) thats all thanks yuu (˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶) ‹𝟹

right now, rin is not someone who would allow himself to fall in love. not because he lacks the capacity for it or anything, but because love requires softness, openness and vulnerability (things he has spent years teaching himself to suppress) . his entire identity is built around the goal of surpassing sae and in his mind, anything that could interfere with that focus is dangerous. caring about someone would mean allowing them to matter and that creates the risk of loss. rin has been hurt by abandonment before, so he does not trust emotional closeness. if someone tried to get close to him during this stage of his life, he would likely retreat behind coldness, distance and irritation, not because he doesn’t feel anything but because he feels too much and doesnt have the emotional language to process it.

however, once rin reaches the point in his journey where the revenge driven part of his identity no longer controls him, his relationship to love changes. when he finally surpasses sae or lets go of that singular fixation, he will be forced to confront himself. the version of him that exists when there is no rival to chase and no pain to fuel him. that moment will be disorienting and painful, but it will also create space for something new. without the constant pressure of needing to prove his right to exist, rin will begin to realise that he can want things simply because they bring him joy. it is only then that he becomes emotionally capable of loving someone.

as a boyfriend, rin would be intense, even in his quietest moments. he would not be openly affectionate at first. he loves with his presence, with quiet acts of consistency, with staying beside someone even when he is too tired to speak. he is the type to listen more than he talks, to observe more than he declares. he would show his love by remembering small details, by doing things silently that make your life easier, by letting you see the sides of him no one else gets to (the softness, the exhaustion, the vulnerability etc). it would take him time to trust that he is safe in love but once he believes it, he is fiercely loyal. for rin, love is not something he says lightly. if he lets himself love, it means you have become a part of his identity, not as an obligation or a weakness, but as a grounding force that reminds him he is allowed to exist for more than just winning.

[itoszi]

I'm quite curious about this, but it's a very sensitive topic. I've seen people say that Rin is suicidal, do you really think so?

i dont think that rin is suicidal but i do think he lives in a state of intense emotional self neglect that can look similar from the outside. rin doesnt show signs of wanting to die, nor does he display the hopelessness or withdrawal that typically defines suicidality. instead, he is highly driven, fiercely focused and deeply invested in the future. specifically, a future where he surpasses sae. for rin, life is not something he wants to escape, it is something he is locked into with near obsessive commitment. his entire identity is tied to a single outcome and that is where the danger lies. he does not want to die, but he does behave as if his worth is conditional, like he only deserves to exist if he fulfills his purpose.

this creates a kind of self destructive mindset, where rin constantly pushes himself beyond healthy limits. he ignores his own emotional pain, isolates himself and treats relationships as obstacles rather than sources of support. he sacrifices his well being not because he wants to disappear, but because he believes that suffering is necessary to reach his goal. everything he does is driven by a need to prove something, not just to sae, but to himself. his thinking is not 'i don’t want to live,' but rather, 'i cannot live unless i win.' that kind of belief can be incredibly painful and it creates a life that feels tight, suffocating and fragile.

the reason people sometimes interpret rin as suicidal is because he lacks a stable sense of identity outside of soccer and his rivalry with sae. he has no emotional grounding, no safe relationships, no internal self worth that isnt measured through accomplishment. when someone lives like this, theyre not actively seeking death, but they are also not truly living for themselves. rins story is not about wanting to die, it is about not yet knowing how to live. he is emotionally starved, stuck in a narrative that never lets him rest and he hasnt had the space to understand who he is beyond the role he was forced into. one day, when he finally creates goals that are his, not just reactions to his past, that is when he’ll begin to heal.

[itoszi]

kurona ꥟ personality, character arc/lack of

kurona ranze is a character who is easy to overlook at first glance, not because he lacks presence, but because his entire personality and playing style are built around making himself easier to overlook. unlike many of the other blue lock players, who fight to stand out, speak loudly, or impose their identities on the field, kurona learned to survive and excel by fitting in, adapting and filling the spaces others leave open. his strength is not in demanding attention but in moving in ways that quietly shape the flow of the game. he reads movement, intention and tempo with remarkable clarity, almost like he is sensing the emotional and strategic current of whoever he is paired with. this makes him one of the most intuitive and synchronised players in the story. but hes also one whose individuality risks being swallowed by the very abilities that make him exceptional.

kurona has spent most of his time as someone who minimises himself, someone who becomes easier to work with by erasing his own presence. but through playing with isagi, he slowly begins to take initiative. he dribbles when he would have passed. he shoots when he would have deferred. he takes risks, small but meaningful, because isagi creates a space where kurona is not just helpful, he is needed as himself.

kuronas character arc is quiet but powerful. it is the story of someone who has always supported others learning to support himself. he does not need to shout. he does not need to transform into someone loud or flamboyant to grow. his development is internal, learning that he has value, not just when he adapts to others, but when others adapt to him. his partnership with isagi is where he begins to understand that his perspective matters, that his decisions can define the match rather than simply complement it. for kurona, choosing to act, even once, is a revolution.

and that is what makes him one of the most compelling characters in blue lock. kurona is not unfinished, he is unfolding. he is learning how to exist not as a shadow, but as a presence. not as support, but as someone who shapes the game alongside another. his growth is subtle and internal. and when he fully realises that he can take up space, he will be unstoppable.

[itoszi]

Do you also take analysis requests for other characters? If yes, I’m interested in an analysis on Kurona, like on his personality, his character arc (or perhaps lack thereof?), his relationships, ect. Don’t worry if you don’t want to write this though.

(Also it would be nice if you could turn on anonymous asks)

yes i do write for other characters! kurona is such an underrated character imo (esp when it comes to analysis posts). so id be more than happy to write for himm! (next post when i get time lmao)

(anonymous asks r now on)!

[itoszi]

Oh, that sounds good! :0 I hadn't wondered why it's his favorite song hehe, but I do understand that it suits his well. I feel nostalgic every time I hear it x'd And yes, if possible, it would be interesting to read an analysis about it. I think no one else has touched on that topic haha Thank you so much in advance ;u; and for sharing your ideas <33

i understand why its his favourite tbh, its so good!!! ur so sweet btwww ;D

heres a short analysis on why 'prayer x' suits rin so well/why its his fav!

why is prayer x rins favourite song?

the song 'prayer x' is rins favourite song and fits rin because the song isnt abt loud heartbreak, its abt quiet, ongoing grief. its the feeling of loving smb so deeply that losing them doesnt just hurt, it changes who u r. rin doesnt rage cuz he hates sae, he rages cuz he still loves him, still needs him and cant go back to the version of their bond that once felt safe. 'prayer x' captures that exact emotional state! the soft mourning for smth that isnt gone physically, but is gone emotionally. its the sound of trying to move forward while a part of u is still holding on. its longing, regret, memory and resignation braided together. just like rins relationship with his past.

[itoszi]

Aww, thank you so much 😭😭 You made me cry. I loved your analysis of Rin, you really developed it so well (I had a similar idea about him a while ago :'))) Rin is so misunderstood I was so happy when he scored against Nigeria; I felt like he had grown a little more qwq. You also reminded me of his profile when they asked him what made him happy and he answered that he didn't know ;-; It was like a blow because the truth is that he probably does know what makes him happy but tries to deny it at all costs :'( Also, because of him, I haven't stopped listening to his favorite song. There's so much to analyze in that song; it's like ufff (now with Prayer X, I cry twice as much for Banana Fish and for Rin jsnsks) Thank you so much for your analysis <3 tkm

aaaa yes omg it was genuinley such a big moment for me when he scoreddd! and im always open to taking more suggestions, prayer x analysis on why its rins fav next??? 🤔

[itoszi]

rin doesn't hate people, hes terrified of losing them.

rins character is often described in the most surface level ways possible (cold, closed off, hostile and unapproachable). these traits r easy to see, so people assume that they r the cause of who he is. but rins emotional landscape is farrr more complex than the mask he wears. his behaviour isn’t born from arrogance or cruelty. instead, it comes from something far more fragile, far more human and like far more deeply rooted in his earliest emotional experiences (like he has a fear of needing other ppl). to understand rin, u gotta understand that he is a character that is shaped by loss, not by ambition. his coldness ISNT a personality, its like a reaction (a scar tissue response that formed after the deepest emotional wound of his life). when he pushes ppl away, when he refuses to connect, when he pretends indifference, he is protecting the most vulnerable part of himself: the part that once loved openly, fully and w out fear.

rin did not simply lose sae as a brother. sae is still alive, still present, still someone rin knows (obv) but what rin lost was the version of sae who shared his world. the sae who trained w him, believed in him, dreamt beside him. the sae who made rin feel seen, loved n secure. that bond wasnt casual like it was the center of rins emotional identity. rin wasnt js following sae, he was anchored to him. their shared future was the narrative around which rin built his entire self. so when saes dream changed (when he no longer looked back at rin the way he once had) the emotional rupture wasnt js painful bro ts was identity shattering. rin didnt only lose smb he loved, he lost the version of himself that existed in that relationship. he learned, in one devastating moment, that love is not permanent. closeness does not guarantee stability. attachment is not safe. and from that point on, rin internalised one lesson with brutal clarity. that lesson being, 'if i care too much, i will be abandoned again'. so rin learned to withdraw. he learned to make distance feel like control. this wasnt cuz he believed he didnt need people but cuz he feared what would happen if he did. to rely on smb else again would mean opening himself up to the risk of being uprooted, discarded or replaced. it would mean becoming vulnerable in a world that has already shown him that vulnerability is dangerous. ppl misinterpret rins emotional restraint as a lack of feeling. but rin is not emotionally numb, he is emotionally overexposed. he feels deeply, intensely, instinctively. and cuz he feels sm, he cannot allow himself to feel freely. so he controls. he restricts. he dulls sensation before it can become attachment.

the coldness isnt a choice like to him its armour. when smb begins to get close to rin (not js physically but emotionally) smth in him tightens. there is always a moment where his guard rises. the vulnerability terrifies him. the idea of depending on smb again threatens everything he built to protect himself. emotional connection means emotional risk and rin has already experienced what happens when a bond becomes the center of his world. so he pushes them away. he distances. he chooses coldness over softness, confrontation over connection, rigidity over vulnerability. he would rather be misunderstood (even disliked) than be open enough to be hurt again. it aint that he believes relationships are meaningless, it is that he believes relationships can destroy him if he lets them matter. this is why even the smallest acts of care affect him so strongly. smb remembering his preferences, smb supporting him w out asking for smth in return, smb js seeing him. these gestures strike at the wall he has worked soso hard to maintain. to most ppl, affection is comforting. to rin, affection is dangerous. it awakens need. and need is the very thing he has sworn to suppress. its important to understand that rin does not want to be alone. he simply believes it is the only safe way to exist. loneliness hurts but its predictable, controllable, smth he can brace against. attachment is unpredictable. attachment relies on trust. attachment risks loss. and rin cannot endure another emotional collapse like the one he experienced with sae. so rin chooses solitude, again, not cuz he hates others but because he fears the pain of loving someone again. it is easier for him to be alone than to risk needing someone who may not stay. and yet, beneath that surface, there is a quiet ache, a desire for connection he will not allow himself to express. rin isnt cold gng hes js wounded. he is not heartless. he is protecting a heart that feels too much. he is not incapable of love. he is terrified of it.

rin is not a character who needs to learn how to love. he already knows how (deeply, intensely, fiercely). what he needs to learn is that love does not always lead to abandonment. that attachment does not always end in pain. that needing smb doesnt make him weak. his journey is not about winning. it is abt trust. it is abt allowing himself to need. it is abt learning that vulnerability can also heal. and imo, that is what makes rin itoshi one of the most heartbreakingly real characters in blue lock.

[itoszi]

Hellooou I'm sorry to ask this so suddenly qwq but I really like analyses hehe so it caught my attention ~ I was wondering if I could request an analysis for Rin Itoshi?) :')) i relly like him

aaa yess ofc! i actually have one about him in my drafts currently too 🥹