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Bobby Shearer, known as Asuka Domon in the original Japanese version, is a defender and occasional midfielder who becomes a key member of the Raimon Eleven after a complicated start. He is a tall, lanky player with sky-blue hair, beady eyes, and a sharp chin, often giving him a distinctive and somewhat laid-back appearance. His journey is deeply rooted in a childhood spent in the United States, where he lived with his close friends Sylvia Woods and Eric Eagle.
A traumatic event in his past defined his early relationship with soccer. While playing in America, Eric was hit by a truck while trying to save a puppy. Believing his friend had died, Bobby was deeply affected and gave up playing the sport for a considerable time. He eventually moved to Japan, where he enrolled at the prestigious Royal Academy. It is from there that he is given a mission by the sinister coach Ray Dark to transfer to Raimon Junior High as a spy. His task is to secretly gather information on the up-and-coming Raimon Eleven and report back to Royal Academy.
Upon arriving at Raimon, Bobby initially maintains a mysterious and somewhat aloof demeanor. He observes the team closely, but as he spends more time with them, he finds himself conflicted. He is particularly impressed by the passion, hard work, and positive spirit of the team's captain, Mark Evans. Playing soccer with Mark reminds him of the joy he once felt playing with his old friend Eric, and he begins to question his loyalty to Ray Dark. The turning point comes when he learns that the team's coach, who is also a spy, has planned to cause a bus accident to injure the Raimon players. Unable to reconcile this with his conscience, Bobby writes an anonymous letter to the team manager, Nelly Raimon, warning them of the danger. After the coach is exposed, Bobby confesses his own role as a spy and prepares to leave the team. However, Mark Evans defends him, recognizing his genuine love for soccer and choosing to trust him. The rest of the team forgives Bobby, and he is welcomed as a true and permanent member of the Raimon Eleven.
Bobby's personality evolves from being guarded and untrusting to revealing a loyal, caring, and protective nature. He has a self-deprecating sense of humor and does not take himself too seriously, but he has a strong moral core. He cares deeply about the well-being of his friends and teammates, and he cannot stand by when he knows someone might get hurt. His primary motivation becomes supporting his new team and making amends for his past actions by giving his all on the field. He is also driven by his rekindled passion for soccer, a feeling he thought he had lost forever.
Throughout the story, Bobby forms several important relationships. His bond with Mark Evans is central, as Mark's unwavering belief in him is what allows him to find a new home at Raimon. He also shares a deep, lifelong friendship with Sylvia Woods and Eric Eagle, and their reunion after Eric is revealed to be alive is a significant emotional moment. Bobby also plays a key role in convincing the Raimon team to accept the talented but initially abrasive strategist Jude Sharp, recognizing that Jude has a good heart.
As a player, Bobby is a skilled defender known for his aggressive tackling techniques. His signature individual hissatsu is the Killer Slide, a rapid and powerful sliding tackle that effectively steals the ball from opponents. He also develops defensive moves like Volcano Cut. Offensively, he is a crucial part of several powerful combination hissatsu. With Mark and Eric, he forms Tri-Pegasus, which later evolves into the more powerful Tri-Phoenix. He also contributes to the complex Death Zone 2 alongside Mark and Jude. These combination moves highlight his ability to synchronize perfectly with his teammates.
In the second major story arc against the Aliea Academy, Bobby remains with Raimon, helping the team acquire new abilities to face the alien threat. By the third arc, the Football Frontier International, Bobby decides to return to America to play for the national team, The Unicorn, reuniting on the pitch with his childhood friend Eric Eagle. This move represents the completion of his character development: a boy who lost his love for soccer due to tragedy finds it again through new friends, and ultimately returns to his roots to represent his home country on the world stage.
A traumatic event in his past defined his early relationship with soccer. While playing in America, Eric was hit by a truck while trying to save a puppy. Believing his friend had died, Bobby was deeply affected and gave up playing the sport for a considerable time. He eventually moved to Japan, where he enrolled at the prestigious Royal Academy. It is from there that he is given a mission by the sinister coach Ray Dark to transfer to Raimon Junior High as a spy. His task is to secretly gather information on the up-and-coming Raimon Eleven and report back to Royal Academy.
Upon arriving at Raimon, Bobby initially maintains a mysterious and somewhat aloof demeanor. He observes the team closely, but as he spends more time with them, he finds himself conflicted. He is particularly impressed by the passion, hard work, and positive spirit of the team's captain, Mark Evans. Playing soccer with Mark reminds him of the joy he once felt playing with his old friend Eric, and he begins to question his loyalty to Ray Dark. The turning point comes when he learns that the team's coach, who is also a spy, has planned to cause a bus accident to injure the Raimon players. Unable to reconcile this with his conscience, Bobby writes an anonymous letter to the team manager, Nelly Raimon, warning them of the danger. After the coach is exposed, Bobby confesses his own role as a spy and prepares to leave the team. However, Mark Evans defends him, recognizing his genuine love for soccer and choosing to trust him. The rest of the team forgives Bobby, and he is welcomed as a true and permanent member of the Raimon Eleven.
Bobby's personality evolves from being guarded and untrusting to revealing a loyal, caring, and protective nature. He has a self-deprecating sense of humor and does not take himself too seriously, but he has a strong moral core. He cares deeply about the well-being of his friends and teammates, and he cannot stand by when he knows someone might get hurt. His primary motivation becomes supporting his new team and making amends for his past actions by giving his all on the field. He is also driven by his rekindled passion for soccer, a feeling he thought he had lost forever.
Throughout the story, Bobby forms several important relationships. His bond with Mark Evans is central, as Mark's unwavering belief in him is what allows him to find a new home at Raimon. He also shares a deep, lifelong friendship with Sylvia Woods and Eric Eagle, and their reunion after Eric is revealed to be alive is a significant emotional moment. Bobby also plays a key role in convincing the Raimon team to accept the talented but initially abrasive strategist Jude Sharp, recognizing that Jude has a good heart.
As a player, Bobby is a skilled defender known for his aggressive tackling techniques. His signature individual hissatsu is the Killer Slide, a rapid and powerful sliding tackle that effectively steals the ball from opponents. He also develops defensive moves like Volcano Cut. Offensively, he is a crucial part of several powerful combination hissatsu. With Mark and Eric, he forms Tri-Pegasus, which later evolves into the more powerful Tri-Phoenix. He also contributes to the complex Death Zone 2 alongside Mark and Jude. These combination moves highlight his ability to synchronize perfectly with his teammates.
In the second major story arc against the Aliea Academy, Bobby remains with Raimon, helping the team acquire new abilities to face the alien threat. By the third arc, the Football Frontier International, Bobby decides to return to America to play for the national team, The Unicorn, reuniting on the pitch with his childhood friend Eric Eagle. This move represents the completion of his character development: a boy who lost his love for soccer due to tragedy finds it again through new friends, and ultimately returns to his roots to represent his home country on the world stage.