Kira Ryosuke

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Kira Ryosuke (吉良凉介)
Alias(es)	“Treasure of the Football World”; “Hexagonal Warrior” 3 100
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Blue Lock; Japan U-20/National Team; Esperion B Team (advisor and Blue Lock scout) 59 94 189
Occupation/Role	Footballer; National Team captain; tactical leader and trainer 187 189 190
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Football Competition·Super God Skill System / Thunder Breathing acquired	1	The system binds him to football competition; training and competitive influence yield Combat Points used to unlock skills. 1
Total Concentration Breathing LV2	4	Upgraded after a week of intensive training under Aida Reiko; its increased duration improves explosive performance. 4
Thunderclap and Flash LV2	9	His first-form acceleration and shooting skill had reached LV2 by the Team X match. 9
Rice Spirit unlocked	14	Grants elite dribbling and ball control, allowing high-speed feints and street-football-style manipulation of the ball. 14
Thunderclap and Flash LV3	23	Upgraded with 200 Combat Points earned from Team Z’s match and training. 23
Swarm of Flies and Thunder upgraded	24	Developed curveball use in the Combat Space. 24
Total Concentration Breathing LV3	44	Used to catch Bachira and steal the ball during the Second Selection. 44
World of Insight unlocked	54	Earned after the Team V match; enables predictive perception and is trained against Roki’s Combat Space projection. 54 56
Divine Void Vision unlocked	118	Obtained from a skill treasure chest; permits copying and combining other players’ special skills. 118
Thunder Breathing techniques enhanced	139	Reached 1,000 Combat Points and leveled up his Thunder Breathing techniques. 139
Sixth Form: Electric Roar Thunderous Blast	144	Unlocks precise, forceful upper-body and arm movements for space control, shielding, and defensive positioning. 144
Distant Thunder	164	Used to score a long-range shot that surpassed Hyuga Kojiro’s Thunder Beast Shot in power, speed, and arc. 164
Thunder Breathing and World of Insight improved	182	Reached 1,100 Combat Points after defeating Roki in a speed contest. 182
Demon Bat Ghost Shadow	213	A rapid high-speed dribbling technique based on shortening stride length to change direction abruptly and create afterimages. 213

Background

Kira was originally an otaku who transmigrated into the body of the talented footballer Kira Ryosuke. He inherited the original Kira’s football ability but initially lacked any interest in the sport. The appearance of the Football Competition·Super God Skill System, along with Blue Lock’s potential as a stage for high-level competition, gave him a reason to pursue football seriously. 1

Before entering Blue Lock, he met Aida Reiko after his first uncontrolled use of Thunder Breathing. Recognizing the strain the technique placed on his body, he accepted Reiko’s specialized conditioning program at Aida Gym and underwent a week of punishing training to improve his strength, stamina, and recovery. 2 3 4

He entered Blue Lock as a member of Team Z, wearing jersey number 289Z. Unlike the original course of events he remembered, Kira asserted control early, using his physical strength and tactical awareness to prevent Team Z from collapsing into internal conflict. 4 5 9

Appearance

Kira is a little over 1.8 meters tall with a notably athletic physique built through high-intensity training and breathing techniques. His body is described as having broad shoulders, a strong chest, defined abdominal muscles, and unusually high explosive power and endurance for his age. 4 25

• Brown-haired Aida Reiko’s assessments identify him as physically gifted even before his later improvements. 3
• His jumping ability is extreme enough to win a basketball tip-off against the much taller Kiyoshi Teppei. 25
• His fame and appearance regularly draw crowds of fans, including at Seirin High School and public events. 24 141
• He wears a black suit tailored by Reiko at the U-20 World Cup welcome party. 203

Personality

Kira is generally polite, approachable, and humble despite his extraordinary reputation. He signs autographs for fans, credits others for his development, and remains courteous even when introduced to unfamiliar teammates or rivals. 54 59 91

Beneath that calm exterior, he possesses a fierce desire to win. He trains compulsively, expects teammates to work seriously, and deliberately takes leadership roles when a team lacks structure. His competitive restraint has limits: when confronted by arrogant opponents such as Itoshi Rin, Kaiser, or Barou Shoei, he responds with cutting confidence rather than backing down. 7 38 100

His football philosophy prioritizes victory over individual glory. He is willing to score, defend, assist, or change positions as needed, and he believes football IQ—the ability to read a match and make the right decision—is as important as physique and technique. 11 23 81

Abilities & Skills

Football Competition·Super God Skill System

Kira’s system awards Combat Points through training, match performance, and influence within football. He can spend these points to unlock or upgrade skills, while achievements can improve his point gain and proficiency growth. 1 23

• Combat Space — Simulates tailored training and projections of world-class players with their original abilities. 24 56 144
• Achievement effects — “Outstanding Midfielder,” “Organizational Hub,” and “Trinity” doubled his daily training-point income and raised its limit. 23
• Cross-sport application — His system-derived physical and technical skills can be adapted to basketball and tennis. 25 146

Thunder Breathing

Thunder Breathing enhances Kira’s physical performance through controlled breathing, improving oxygen use, explosive power, stamina, speed, and concentration. 6 7

• Total Concentration Breathing increases physical output and sharpens focus and observation. 17
• Thunderclap and Flash explosively increases leg power for acceleration, shooting, direction changes, and jumping. 7 25 67
• He initially calculated that he could use Thunderclap and Flash twice with each leg per match, for four maximum bursts. 7
• Electric Roar Thunderous Blast improves his hand and arm control, letting him maintain space, shield the ball, and constrain opponents’ movement. 144 155
• Distant Thunder is a powerful long-range technique usable for shots and rapid counterattacking passes. 164 239

Rice Spirit

Rice Spirit grants Kira exceptional dribbling, touch, and ball control. The ball is repeatedly described as moving like a living companion under his command. 14 21

• Performs rapid feints, high-speed ball manipulation, and flashy street-football-style dribbles. 14 32
• Helps him recognize and counter opponents’ dribbling patterns. 17
• Allows him to bait defenders into overcommitting and exploit the space they leave behind. 152

World of Insight

World of Insight slows Kira’s perception of events and allows him to predict movements before they fully develop. It is one of his most mentally demanding abilities. 54 67 97

• Reads attacking routes to intercept passes, shots, and dribbles. 43 87
• Enables him to negate speed advantages, including Roki’s. 181 182
• Can be used to assess opponents’ physical condition through their muscle state. 189
• Its duration is limited by mental-energy consumption, especially when combined with Superior Vision. 67 119

Divine Void Vision

Divine Void Vision allows Kira to copy and combine the special abilities of other players. 118

• Copied Otoya Kageito’s concealed off-ball movement at a level stated to surpass Otoya’s original execution. 130
• Combined Itoshi Sae’s technique with Kaiser Impact for a sharp-angle left-footed shot. 152
• Copied Nagi Seishiro’s Super Ball Control while scoring for Japan at the U-20 World Cup. 199
• Can replicate unique techniques after limited observation, sometimes with greater power than the original user. 174
• Cannot copy a special skill from a player who does not possess one. 118

All-Round Football Ability

Kira is an elite attacker, defender, midfielder, and organizer rather than a specialist confined to one role. His later scouting evaluation gives him the maximum grade in speed, defense, passing, dribbling, shooting, and offensive power. 23 183

• Defending — Uses speed, positioning, physical strength, and anticipation to stop forwards such as Itoshi Rin, Barou Shoei, Roki, and Kaiser. 72 155 181 227
• Playmaking — Creates opportunities for teammates and can operate as an organizational hub. 23 102
• Physicality — Can overpower or absorb contact from powerful players, including Tokimitsu Aoshi and Bang Ligo. 45 201
• Leadership — Organizes teammates’ positions, identifies their strengths, and improves their training habits and tactical understanding. 9 41 171

Relationships

• Aida Reiko — Girlfriend, specialized trainer, and nutritional supporter. Her conditioning plan helped establish Kira’s exceptional stamina and physique. 2 3 55 187
• Aida Kagetora — Reiko’s father and Kira’s future father-in-law; provides gym access, training support, and later oversees Japan’s grueling National Team conditioning. 2 3 187
• Isagi Yoichi — Former Team Z teammate, student, and rival. Kira helps Isagi identify and develop his field-reading ability; Isagi later strives to surpass him. 23 89 171
• Bachira Meguru — Team Z teammate who recognizes Kira’s strength early and admires his dribbling ability. 7 21
• Itoshi Rin — Principal rival. Their clashes repeatedly push Rin to train and evolve, while Kira later mentors him and helps mediate his relationship with Sae. 38 47 189
• Itoshi Sae — U-20 teammate and respected collaborator. Sae considers Kira capable of receiving his passes and offers to connect him with a bigger stage. 38 67 89
• Nagi Seishiro — Second Selection teammate whose curiosity about Kira’s ability motivates him to leave Reo’s side and seek growth. 38
• Mikage Reo — Rival initially resentful of Kira for Nagi’s choice; later develops greater trust in Kira’s selfless play. 38 134
• Aoi Ashito — Esperion trainee and later teammate whom Kira trains intensely, advises through match footage, and encourages to develop his potential. 94 96 118
• Ego Jinpachi — Blue Lock’s director, who initially doubts Kira’s fit for the project but comes to see him as a player capable of changing Japanese football. 6 43 54
• Roki — World-class speed rival who acknowledges Kira after losing their direct speed contest and invites him to consider his league. 51 182
• Kaiser — Rival whose arrogance brings him into conflict with Kira; after repeated defeats, Kaiser recognizes Kira’s superiority and later apologizes. 100 117 204

Story Role / Major Arcs

Blue Lock First Selection

Kira enters Team Z, establishes himself as its leader, and organizes the players around their strengths rather than allowing their ego-driven conflict to destroy the team. He leads Team Z to an 8–0 victory over Team X, defeats Barou Shoei through both skill and psychological pressure, and later helps Team Z dominate Team Y and Team W. 9 11 13 18 23

Second Selection

After advancing as the top player in his group, Kira clears the BLUELOCK MAN assessment by scoring 100 goals. He teams with Nagi Seishiro and Mikage Reo, recruits Niko Ikki for his game vision, and develops a major rivalry with Itoshi Rin. 37 38 41

Kira defeats Rin’s team 5–0, repeatedly dismantling Rin’s tactical plans through speed, dribbling, strength, and defense. 43 44 47

Blue Lock vs. U-20

Kira joins the U-20 representative side, quickly earns the trust of its players, and becomes its central figure alongside Itoshi Sae. He scores, defends, and creates chances throughout the match against Blue Lock, ultimately helping U-20 secure victory. 59 61 67 89

Following the match, Sae offers him help reaching a larger stage, while Kira publicly criticizes Blue Lock’s rules but acknowledges the project’s impact. 89

Second-Stage Blue Lock

Kira serves as an advisor and scout at Esperion’s B Team, where he personally trains Aoi Ashito. He later competes in Blue Lock’s international club stage, defeats Kaiser’s side, rises to the highest salary valuation, and becomes a global football figure. 94 96 117 139 169

Japan U-20 National Team

Kira becomes the National Team captain and is designated the team’s central forward, with the side’s attacking structure built around him. He leads training, mentors players including Isagi and Rin, and remains Japan’s primary offensive and defensive force at the U-20 World Cup. 187 189 190 199

Notable Quotes

“To win.” 7

“Sorry, but I’m not anyone’s freebie. If anyone doubts my ability, you’re welcome to challenge me during practice later.” 59

“But if you think you can stop me just like this, then it seems I’ve been underestimated.” 152

Trivia

• Kira’s Thunder Breathing can enhance his jumping, allowing him to beat basketball center Kiyoshi Teppei at a tip-off despite the height difference. 25
• He is capable of playing basketball impressively despite lacking refined shooting technique. 25 26
• Aida Reiko’s meals are highly nutritious but notoriously difficult to eat; Kira’s improved tolerance becomes a recurring point of concern among his teammates. 61 119 120