Hajime Nishioka
CharacterHajime Nishioka is a Japanese striker nicknamed Aomori's Messi who competed in the Blue Lock program. He suited up for England's Manshine City through the Neo Egoist League, then took a lifeline into the Side-B project after his ranking cut him from the main roster.
Appearance
Pale orange eyes framed by long lashes sit above a light, even complexion. His hair is a soft reddish brown, cut short and fluffy, with uneven bangs that stop right at his brow line.
Personality
The Bird Cage match reveals a player who speaks up when things go wrong, flagging a teammate the moment a pass lands off target. His footballing instincts lean toward cooperation rather than solo glory, and that trait once earned him a Second Selection spot ahead of Baro, whose scoring came bundled with selfishness. His nerve, though, can wobble. Cornered by Seishiro Nagi, he hurried a clearance and drove the ball straight into Nagi's face, then owned the blunder with an immediate apology.
History
Nishioka carries the label Aomori's Messi inside Blue Lock, a comparison to Lionel Messi that hints at his quality, and selectors rated him enough to choose him over both Baro and Naruhaya in Second Selection. He built his Neo Egoist League run with Manshine City, England's entrant, but finished the fifth round in 36th and dropped out of the project. Hirotoshi Buratsuta then handed him a second door, an invitation to Side-B and a shot at the Japan U-20 squad for the U-20 World Cup. His Bird Cage outing gave readers their first live look at his game, where a poor pass still ended up under his control before Nagi's pressure rattled him.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Hajime Nishioka?
Hajime Nishioka is a Japanese striker nicknamed Aomori's Messi who competed in the Blue Lock program, suiting up for England's Manshine City through the Neo Egoist League.
What happened to Nishioka in Blue Lock?
Hajime Nishioka finished the fifth round of the Neo Egoist League in 36th place with Manshine City and dropped out of the main Blue Lock project, but he later received a second chance through an invitation to Side-B for a shot at the Japan U-20 squad.
Why is Hajime Nishioka called Aomori's Messi?
Hajime Nishioka carries the nickname Aomori's Messi inside Blue Lock, a comparison to Lionel Messi that hints at the quality selectors saw in him, rating him enough to choose him over both Baro and Naruhaya in Second Selection.
What happened during Hajime Nishioka's Bird Cage match against Nagi?
Cornered by Seishiro Nagi in the Bird Cage match, Hajime Nishioka hurried a clearance and drove the ball straight into Nagi's face, then immediately owned up to the mistake with an apology.
What kind of playing style does Hajime Nishioka have?
Hajime Nishioka's footballing instincts lean toward cooperation rather than solo glory, a trait that speaks up for teammates and helped earn him a Second Selection spot ahead of the more selfish-scoring Baro.
Sources & Information
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- Created byMuneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura
- Published byKodansha
- Animated by8bit
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