Shingen Tanaka
CharacterA striker who joined the Blue Lock Project and later sat among the reserves for Italy's Ubers through the Neo Egoist League, Shingen Tanaka never got onto the pitch during the fifth round and was cut from the program because of it.
Appearance
On the shorter side next to the rest of the Blue Lock field, Tanaka stands out for his curly hair. He also holds a distinction shared by no other contestant, keeping an unshaved beard and mustache.
Personality
A bonus chapter tucked into the twelfth volume paints him as a coarse, crude sort. He thinks nothing of picking his nose in front of everyone, then parading the results to whoever happens to be nearby. Per the Egoist Bible, he also ranks as the third least popular contestant with women, trailing only Igarashi and Iemon.
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History
Tanaka entered the project as a forward and, during the Neo Egoist League, was listed on the bench for Italy's Ubers. His earlier stops included Team C in the second game, the sixth clear team of Team Blue Lock, and Team Red, where he took the number 5 shirt. Because he failed to feature in a single Neo Egoist League match by the close of the fifth round, the project dropped him. He shares that outcome with Yukio Ishikari and Kyohei Shiguma, the other players bound for Italy who saw no minutes in the league.
Frequently Asked Questions
What position did Shingen Tanaka play in Blue Lock?
Shingen Tanaka entered the Blue Lock Project as a forward, wearing the number 5 shirt during the Second and Third Selections.
Why was Shingen Tanaka cut from Blue Lock?
Shingen Tanaka was dropped from the project because he failed to feature in a single Neo Egoist League match by the close of the fifth round, despite being listed on the bench for Italy's Ubers.
What team was Shingen Tanaka a reserve for during the Neo Egoist League?
During the Neo Egoist League, Shingen Tanaka was listed on the bench for Italy's Ubers, but he never got onto the pitch.
What makes Shingen Tanaka stand out in appearance?
Shingen Tanaka is on the shorter side compared to other Blue Lock contestants and stands out for his curly hair and an unshaved beard and mustache, a look no other contestant shares.
What is Shingen Tanaka's personality like?
A bonus chapter paints Shingen Tanaka as a coarse, crude sort who thinks nothing of picking his nose in front of everyone. Per the Egoist Bible, he also ranks as the third least popular contestant with women.
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- Created byMuneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura
- Published byKodansha
- Animated by8bit
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