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Akio Fudō is a supporting character whose role in the story evolves from an antagonist to a crucial member of the national team. His birthday is February 8th. His name is derived from Fudō Myō-ō, the Buddhist deity Acala. He is a midfielder known for his cynical and sarcastic demeanor, often making rude remarks and acting as if he is indifferent to his teammates' well-being. Despite this abrasive exterior, his actions on and off the field reveal that he genuinely cares about his team, and his strategic mind is said to be on par with that of Kidou Yuuto.
Fudō's background is marked by family hardship. During his early childhood, his father was forced to quit his job after taking the blame for his boss's mistakes and subsequently abandoned the family. His mother, wishing for him to become strong and not repeat his father's failures, told him to rise to the top, a message Fudō misinterpreted, leading him to become power-hungry. This desire for strength led him to align with the manipulative coach Kageyama Reiji, and he became the captain of Shin Teikoku Gakuen, a team empowered by the Aliea Meteorite. His initial role is as an antagonist who challenges Raimon, using underhanded tactics and even injuring players like Someoka Ryuugo. After his defeat, he is abandoned by Kageyama.
Fudō is later invited by Coach Hibiki to try out for Inazuma Japan, the national team competing in the Football Frontier International (FFI) tournament. He is initially distrusted by his new teammates due to his past with Kageyama and his confrontational personality, leading to friction, particularly with Kidou and Sakuma Jirou. Coach Kudou Michiya reveals that Fudō is the team's joker, a secret weapon kept on the bench for the first several matches to observe opponents. His first major match is against Korea's Fire Dragon, where he struggles to coordinate with the team until Endou Mamoru helps him integrate, leading to his first combination hissatsu, Killer Fields, with Kidou.
As the FFI arc progresses, Fudō begins to trust his teammates and earns their trust in return. He acts as a second playmaker and tactical genius, often entering a match to dismantle the opponent's special tactics, such as Unicorn's Rolling Thunder and Orpheus's Catenaccio Counter. A pivotal moment in his development occurs before the match against Team K, which is secretly coached by Kageyama. After being seen with Kageyama, Kidou and Sakuma suspect Fudō of betraying them. However, Fudō had sought out Kageyama to prove he was no longer under his influence. After being confronted, he reconciles with Kidou and Sakuma, and together they develop the powerful combination shot Koutei Penguin 3gou (Emperor Penguin No. 3) to definitively show they have surpassed Kageyama's legacy.
Fudō's notable abilities are primarily tactical and collaborative. He is a master strategist who excels at analyzing and breaking down opposing formations. Individually, he possesses strong defensive techniques such as Killer Slide. His most famous offensive techniques are combination moves, including the field-manipulating Killer Fields with Kidou, the powerful three-person shot Koutei Penguin 3gou with Kidou and Sakuma, and Maximum Circus. Later in the series, in Inazuma Eleven GO, an older Fudō appears as the coach of Resistance Japan, showcasing his growth from a rebellious player into a tactical leader.
Fudō's background is marked by family hardship. During his early childhood, his father was forced to quit his job after taking the blame for his boss's mistakes and subsequently abandoned the family. His mother, wishing for him to become strong and not repeat his father's failures, told him to rise to the top, a message Fudō misinterpreted, leading him to become power-hungry. This desire for strength led him to align with the manipulative coach Kageyama Reiji, and he became the captain of Shin Teikoku Gakuen, a team empowered by the Aliea Meteorite. His initial role is as an antagonist who challenges Raimon, using underhanded tactics and even injuring players like Someoka Ryuugo. After his defeat, he is abandoned by Kageyama.
Fudō is later invited by Coach Hibiki to try out for Inazuma Japan, the national team competing in the Football Frontier International (FFI) tournament. He is initially distrusted by his new teammates due to his past with Kageyama and his confrontational personality, leading to friction, particularly with Kidou and Sakuma Jirou. Coach Kudou Michiya reveals that Fudō is the team's joker, a secret weapon kept on the bench for the first several matches to observe opponents. His first major match is against Korea's Fire Dragon, where he struggles to coordinate with the team until Endou Mamoru helps him integrate, leading to his first combination hissatsu, Killer Fields, with Kidou.
As the FFI arc progresses, Fudō begins to trust his teammates and earns their trust in return. He acts as a second playmaker and tactical genius, often entering a match to dismantle the opponent's special tactics, such as Unicorn's Rolling Thunder and Orpheus's Catenaccio Counter. A pivotal moment in his development occurs before the match against Team K, which is secretly coached by Kageyama. After being seen with Kageyama, Kidou and Sakuma suspect Fudō of betraying them. However, Fudō had sought out Kageyama to prove he was no longer under his influence. After being confronted, he reconciles with Kidou and Sakuma, and together they develop the powerful combination shot Koutei Penguin 3gou (Emperor Penguin No. 3) to definitively show they have surpassed Kageyama's legacy.
Fudō's notable abilities are primarily tactical and collaborative. He is a master strategist who excels at analyzing and breaking down opposing formations. Individually, he possesses strong defensive techniques such as Killer Slide. His most famous offensive techniques are combination moves, including the field-manipulating Killer Fields with Kidou, the powerful three-person shot Koutei Penguin 3gou with Kidou and Sakuma, and Maximum Circus. Later in the series, in Inazuma Eleven GO, an older Fudō appears as the coach of Resistance Japan, showcasing his growth from a rebellious player into a tactical leader.