Rodin
CharacterRodin is the head coach of the France U-20 team at the U-20 World Cup. Calm and lavish with praise, he treats his squad as a once-in-a-century generation destined to reshape the sport, steering them through their showdown with Japan.
Appearance
Rodin is a tall, bald man distinguished by a beard and a notably long nose. He directs the France U-20 side from the touchline in a suit during their meeting with Japan.
Personality
Composed and generous with encouragement, Rodin lifts his players with grand praise, casting them at halftime against Japan as heaven's once-in-a-century chosen who will rewrite not just French football history but the sport itself, France's new Les Bleus. His steadiness carries a shrewd edge; he reminds Hugo and Julian Loki that a loss to Japan would sink their World Cup hopes, and he reshapes his formation to let his stars shine brighter.
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History
Rodin surfaces during the U-20 World Cup as the man in charge of a stacked France U-20 roster. In the contest against Japan he works the sideline actively, rallying the group through his halftime address, spurring on Hugo and Julian Loki, and adjusting the shape of his team to sharpen its threat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rodin in Blue Lock?
Rodin is the head coach of the France U-20 team at the U-20 World Cup, guiding his squad through their showdown with Japan.
What is Rodin's coaching style in Blue Lock?
Rodin is composed and generous with praise, telling his France U-20 players at halftime against Japan that they are heaven's once-in-a-century chosen who will rewrite football history.
What does Rodin look like in Blue Lock?
Rodin is a tall, bald man with a beard and a notably long nose, and he directs the France U-20 side from the touchline in a suit.
Which players does Rodin coach in Blue Lock?
Rodin coaches the France U-20 team, including standout players Hugo and Julian Loki during their match against Japan.
When does Rodin first appear in Blue Lock?
Rodin first appears in the manga in Chapter 339, surfacing as the coach of the stacked France U-20 roster during the U-20 World Cup.
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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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