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Junichi Wanima

Character

Junichi Wanima is the elder twin of Keisuke, a rough-edged forward who scraped through Blue Lock's opening round. After his brother was cut, he pushed on alone and later suited up for England's Manshine City in the Neo Egoist League before falling short of the final cut himself.

Height: 182 cm
Birthday: August 20
Age: 18
En Voice: Chris Guerrero
Jp Voice: Ryōta Suzuki
Position: Forward
Bl Rank: 30 (final)
Jersey Number: 10 (First Selection); 74 (Second and Third Selection)
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 1
First Appearance (Anime): Episode 1: Dream
Allegiances: Blue Lock, Rakosute Business High School
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Appearance

Junichi stands a fair bit above average, with big dark eyes and hair that juts up in spikes. His brows are shaped like a crocodile, a nod to the reptile buried in his surname, and he is usually caught either scowling or smirking right beside his twin Keisuke.

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Personality

Like his brother, Junichi looks down on nearly everyone and grants respect only to his fellow twin. He is the quiet half of the pair, leaning on grunts and expressions through the First Selection before proving he can actually talk later on. Neither Wanima shies from foul play; he signed on to Kuon's scheme and took repeated jabs at Chigiri both inside the program and back on their high school squad.

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Abilities

Junichi's trademark weapon, Eye Contact, works only when he lines up beside Keisuke. Reading each other's timing and staying tightly synced, the brothers manufacture combination plays that once cracked the supposedly untouchable Team V for an early goal and toppled Team X; since Junichi rarely speaks, Keisuke simply reads what he wants from a glance. The catch is that the tool belongs to the pair rather than to him alone, so the moment Blue Lock eliminated Keisuke, Junichi could no longer keep pace with the program's elite. His loss hardened his resolve to press on for both their sakes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Did Junichi Wanima get eliminated from Blue Lock?

Junichi Wanima is not eliminated in the First Selection, unlike his twin brother Keisuke. He pushes on alone and later plays for England's Manshine City in the Neo Egoist League, but ultimately falls short of the final cut himself.

What is Junichi Wanima's special ability?

Junichi Wanima's ability is Eye Contact, a technique that only works when he lines up beside his twin brother Keisuke. Reading each other's timing lets the pair manufacture combination plays that once cracked the supposedly untouchable Team V.

Who is Junichi Wanima's twin brother?

Junichi Wanima's twin brother is Keisuke Wanima. The two are inseparable on the pitch, and Junichi is the elder of the pair.

What is Junichi Wanima's personality like?

Junichi Wanima looks down on nearly everyone except his twin brother Keisuke, and he is the quiet half of the pair, leaning on grunts and expressions rather than words. He does not shy away from foul play, signing on to Kuon's scheme and taking repeated jabs at Chigiri.

What does Junichi Wanima look like?

Junichi Wanima stands well above average height, with big dark eyes and spiky hair. His brows are shaped like a crocodile, a nod to the reptile buried in his surname.

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Rights holders

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

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  • Movie pages: theatrical key visuals for Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, credited to Eight Bit and the production committee.
  • Game pages: official artwork for Blue Lock: Project World Champion, credited to Kodansha and Rudel.
  • Manga chapter pages: Kodansha Comics volume covers, credited to Kodansha, Muneyuki Kaneshiro, and Yusuke Nomura.

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