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Hibiki Okawa

Character

Hibiki Okawa starred for Sennou High as its ace before joining Blue Lock and Team Y. A cold, hair-conscious forward built on vision and passing, he crashed out in First Selection, then landed a fresh opening through the Side-B project.

Height: 177 cm
Birthday: June 12
Age: 18 (debut), 19 (current)
English Voice: Monty Thompson
Japanese Voice: Yuki Shin
Position: Forward
Bl Rank: 254
Jersey Number: 9
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 1
First Appearance (Anime): Episode 1: Dream
Allegiances: Side-B, Blue Lock
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Appearance

Okawa stands at an average height with blond hair streaked by black highlights that he fusses over constantly. Dark hazel-green eyes complete the look of the teenager.

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Personality

Okawa comes across as detached and hard to ruffle, projecting a nonchalance he openly claims as his own. He is no loner by nature, though, and dislikes being cast aside. That vulnerability surfaced in his bond with Ikki Niko; when Niko traded their setup for a greedier, self-serving game, the partnership fell apart and Okawa was knocked out of Blue Lock. His hair remains a genuine point of pride throughout.

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Abilities

A striker by trade, Okawa built his game around sight and delivery rather than raw selfishness, and many believe he would have finished as Team Y's leading scorer had Niko not turned egoistic. His main weapon, Super-Shooting, leans on a feint that throws off the goalkeeper's timing before the strike lands. He also owns a Chip Shot, scooping the underside of the ball so it loops over defenders' heads, a cousin of the Gyro Shot that trades some power and precision for the lift. First Selection ended his Blue Lock run alongside the rest of Team Y, sparing only Niko, but Hirotoshi Buratsuta later recruited him into Side-B for a crack at the Japan U-20 side.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Okawa in Blue Lock?

Hibiki Okawa was eliminated from Blue Lock in First Selection after his partnership with Ikki Niko fell apart. He later got a second chance when Hirotoshi Buratsuta recruited him into the Side-B project to compete for a spot on Japan's U-20 side.

What is Hibiki Okawa's signature move in Blue Lock?

Hibiki Okawa's main weapon is Super-Shooting, a feint that throws off the goalkeeper's timing before he strikes. He also has a Chip Shot that scoops the underside of the ball so it loops over defenders.

What high school did Hibiki Okawa attend before Blue Lock?

Hibiki Okawa was the ace striker at Sennou High before entering Blue Lock and joining Team Y.

Why did Hibiki Okawa's partnership with Ikki Niko fall apart?

Okawa built his game around vision and passing rather than selfishness, but the partnership collapsed when Niko traded their setup for a greedier, more self-serving style of play.

What is Hibiki Okawa known for besides football in Blue Lock?

Hibiki Okawa is known for being intensely proud of his hair, blond with black highlights that he fusses over constantly, and it remains a genuine point of pride throughout his story.

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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Blue Lock anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.

Rights holders

  • Created byMuneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura
  • Published byKodansha
  • Animated by8bit

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