Ruto Kora
CharacterRuto Kora is a forward who once belonged to Team X inside the Blue Lock program. He shares in the group's collapse during the opening round of eliminations, washing out with nearly all of his teammates.
Appearance
Listed at roughly 181 centimeters, Kora is a tall forward. During the opening stage of the program he competed under the number 8 shirt.
Abilities
Kora plays as a forward, the attacking role built around scoring. Strikers of this type live in dangerous areas near the opposing goal, take charge of set pieces such as penalties and corners, and typically get the game underway at kickoff and after the interval.
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History
Kora entered Blue Lock as one of the forwards on Team X and carried the roster ranking of 247. When the First Selection reached its conclusion, his squad was knocked out almost entirely, with Shoei Baro standing as the lone survivor to advance. Kora debuts in Chapter 5 of the manga and in the third anime episode. His name carries a fitting reading, its parts suggesting an exile who is both good and tall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ruto Kora in Blue Lock?
Ruto Kora is a forward who was a member of Team X during Blue Lock's First Selection.
What happened to Ruto Kora's team in Blue Lock?
Kora's Team X was eliminated almost entirely at the end of the First Selection, with Shoei Baro the only member to advance.
What was Ruto Kora's Blue Lock ranking?
Ruto Kora entered Blue Lock carrying the roster ranking of 247.
What jersey number did Ruto Kora wear in Blue Lock?
Kora competed under the number 8 shirt during the First Selection.
How tall is Ruto Kora?
Ruto Kora is listed at roughly 181 centimeters tall, making him a fairly tall forward.
Sources & Information
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Rights holders
- Created byMuneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura
- Published byKodansha
- Animated by8bit
All rights belong to their respective owners.
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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