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Keisuke Wanima

Character

Keisuke Wanima is one half of a scheming twin forward duo in the Blue Lock Project, the younger and more talkative of the pair. Cut from Team W in the opening selection while his brother Junichi advanced, he later earns a second chance through Side-B and its path toward the Japan U-20 squad.

Height: 182 cm
Birthday: August 20
Age: 18
En Voice: Chris Guerrero
Jp Voice: Ryōta Suzuki
Position: Forward
Bl Rank: 232
Jersey Number: 9 (First Selection)
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 1
First Appearance (Anime): Episode 1: Dream
Allegiances: Side-B, Blue Lock, Rakosute Business High School
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Appearance

The younger Wanima matches his twin in stature, a tall teenager who stands at 182 centimeters. Big, dark eyes sit above a mouth that is usually stretched into a broad, toothy grin, and his short hair is cropped and spiked, with the sides trimmed into a jagged, dragon-like pattern.

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Personality

Keisuke shares his brother's inflated sense of standing, treating almost everyone around them as beneath the pair and reserving real respect only for his twin. Of the two, he is the mouthpiece, doing the talking during the First Selection as he peppers Junichi with questions and takes his cues from him. Neither brother has any qualms about bending the rules, and Keisuke happily signs on to Wataru Kuon's underhanded scheme while needling Chigiri both inside the Blue Lock program and back on his high school side.

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Abilities

As a forward, Keisuke's game is built around a single trick called Eye Contact, a weapon that means nothing on its own and only ignites when the twins play side by side. Because Junichi rarely speaks, Keisuke reads his intentions purely through glances, and the tight timing between their movements lets them stitch together fast combination plays; together they managed an early goal against the fearsome Team V and pushed past Team X. The catch is that the skill is shared rather than personal, so the moment the project eliminated Keisuke, Junichi was left adrift against the tournament's strongest names. Ranked 232nd, Keisuke wore number 9 during the First Selection before washing out with the rest of Team W, everyone but his brother.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Keisuke Wanima?

Keisuke Wanima was cut from Team W in Blue Lock's opening selection while his twin brother Junichi advanced, though he later earns a second chance through Side-B and its path toward the Japan U-20 squad.

Who voices Keisuke Wanima in Blue Lock?

Keisuke Wanima is voiced by Ryota Suzuki in Japanese and Chris Guerrero in the English dub.

Who are Keisuke and Junichi Wanima?

Keisuke and Junichi Wanima are a scheming twin forward duo in the Blue Lock Project, with Keisuke as the younger, more talkative brother.

Are the Wanima brothers twins?

Yes, Keisuke and Junichi Wanima are twin brothers, with Junichi being the older of the two.

What is Keisuke Wanima's special ability in Blue Lock?

Keisuke Wanima's ability is called Eye Contact, a technique that only ignites when he and his twin Junichi play side by side, letting them read each other and stitch together fast combination plays.

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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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Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:

  • 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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