TV-Series
Description
Ichinose Kazuya is a supporting character known for his exceptional skill as a midfielder, often referred to as the "midfield magician" or "field magician" for his creative playmaking and tactical awareness. He has dark brown hair swept to the left, slightly tanned skin, and black eyes with long eyelashes.
Ichinose is a childhood friend of Kino Aki and Domon Asuka. As a young boy, he was involved in a serious car accident when he ran into the street to retrieve a soccer ball. Though he survived, medical opinion suggested he would never be able to play soccer again. Not wanting to burden Aki and Domon with this news, he asked his father to tell them that he had died. He moved to America for medical treatment and rehabilitation, and through his love for soccer and sheer determination, he eventually recovered enough to return to Japan to visit his old friends. He arrived earlier than expected, surprising Aki and Domon, and soon became a member of the Raimon team.
In terms of personality, Aki describes Ichinose as being quite similar to Endou Mamoru. He is portrayed as a kind-hearted, straightforward, and simple person. One of his charming quirks is that he frequently makes mistakes with American sayings, twisting them around, and it is often Aki who corrects him with the proper phrases.
Ichinoses primary motivation throughout the series is his deep love for soccer. Despite being told he might never play again, he perseveres through rehabilitation to return to the sport. His hidden struggle with his lingering injuries becomes a central part of his story. He pushes himself to continue playing, knowing that he risks permanent damage, because his desire to compete and enjoy the game is so strong. During the Football Frontier International arc, his motivation shifts to playing against Endou, his friend and rival, before undergoing a necessary, high-risk surgery.
His role in the story evolves significantly. Initially joining Raimon as a surprise returnee, he becomes an integral part of the team during the Football Frontier tournament. Alongside Endou and Domon, he helps recreate the combination technique Tri-Pegasus, which later evolves into The Phoenix. He remains with Raimon during the fight against Aliea Gakuen, contributing new techniques like Flame Dance to the teams efforts. For the FFI arc, he leaves Raimon to join the United States national team, Unicorn, as their star player and captain, wearing the number 7 jersey. His match against Inazuma Japan is deeply emotional, as his teammates and friends discover that his old injuries have never fully healed, and he is ultimately forced to leave the field.
Ichinose shares several key relationships. His bond with Kino Aki carries strong romantic undertones; she is the one who corrects his American sayings, and later hints suggest a possible romantic connection between them. Domon Asuka is his best friend and teammate who supports him through his struggles. He also develops a strong soccer rivalry and friendship with Endou Mamoru, whom Aki notes is similar to Ichinose himself. A humorous but persistent relationship is formed with Urabe Rika, who becomes infatuated with him upon first meeting and consistently calls him "Darling". He is also a childhood friend of Nishigaki Mamoru from Kidokawa Seishuu.
Ichinose experiences notable development throughout the series. He transitions from a boy who hid his condition to protect his friends, to someone who accepts his limitations and chooses to face his surgery directly. After a successful operation, he is able to return to Japan and play soccer again, participating in a reunion match with the original Raimon team, showing that his recovery was complete.
Ichinose possesses a wide array of notable abilities, both solo and combination techniques. His solo hissatsu techniques include Spinning Shoot, a shot where he spins while performing a handstand to strike the ball; Flame Dance, a block technique where he spins and conjures a veil of flames to steal the ball; and Pegasus Shot, a powerful shot that envelops the ball in blue energy shaped like a pegasus. His combination techniques include Tri-Pegasus and its evolved form The Phoenix, performed with Endou and Domon; Twin Boost with Kidou Yuuto; Koutei Penguin 2gou with Gouenji, Fubuki, and others; and Gran Fenrir, performed with his Unicorn teammates.
Ichinose is a childhood friend of Kino Aki and Domon Asuka. As a young boy, he was involved in a serious car accident when he ran into the street to retrieve a soccer ball. Though he survived, medical opinion suggested he would never be able to play soccer again. Not wanting to burden Aki and Domon with this news, he asked his father to tell them that he had died. He moved to America for medical treatment and rehabilitation, and through his love for soccer and sheer determination, he eventually recovered enough to return to Japan to visit his old friends. He arrived earlier than expected, surprising Aki and Domon, and soon became a member of the Raimon team.
In terms of personality, Aki describes Ichinose as being quite similar to Endou Mamoru. He is portrayed as a kind-hearted, straightforward, and simple person. One of his charming quirks is that he frequently makes mistakes with American sayings, twisting them around, and it is often Aki who corrects him with the proper phrases.
Ichinoses primary motivation throughout the series is his deep love for soccer. Despite being told he might never play again, he perseveres through rehabilitation to return to the sport. His hidden struggle with his lingering injuries becomes a central part of his story. He pushes himself to continue playing, knowing that he risks permanent damage, because his desire to compete and enjoy the game is so strong. During the Football Frontier International arc, his motivation shifts to playing against Endou, his friend and rival, before undergoing a necessary, high-risk surgery.
His role in the story evolves significantly. Initially joining Raimon as a surprise returnee, he becomes an integral part of the team during the Football Frontier tournament. Alongside Endou and Domon, he helps recreate the combination technique Tri-Pegasus, which later evolves into The Phoenix. He remains with Raimon during the fight against Aliea Gakuen, contributing new techniques like Flame Dance to the teams efforts. For the FFI arc, he leaves Raimon to join the United States national team, Unicorn, as their star player and captain, wearing the number 7 jersey. His match against Inazuma Japan is deeply emotional, as his teammates and friends discover that his old injuries have never fully healed, and he is ultimately forced to leave the field.
Ichinose shares several key relationships. His bond with Kino Aki carries strong romantic undertones; she is the one who corrects his American sayings, and later hints suggest a possible romantic connection between them. Domon Asuka is his best friend and teammate who supports him through his struggles. He also develops a strong soccer rivalry and friendship with Endou Mamoru, whom Aki notes is similar to Ichinose himself. A humorous but persistent relationship is formed with Urabe Rika, who becomes infatuated with him upon first meeting and consistently calls him "Darling". He is also a childhood friend of Nishigaki Mamoru from Kidokawa Seishuu.
Ichinose experiences notable development throughout the series. He transitions from a boy who hid his condition to protect his friends, to someone who accepts his limitations and chooses to face his surgery directly. After a successful operation, he is able to return to Japan and play soccer again, participating in a reunion match with the original Raimon team, showing that his recovery was complete.
Ichinose possesses a wide array of notable abilities, both solo and combination techniques. His solo hissatsu techniques include Spinning Shoot, a shot where he spins while performing a handstand to strike the ball; Flame Dance, a block technique where he spins and conjures a veil of flames to steal the ball; and Pegasus Shot, a powerful shot that envelops the ball in blue energy shaped like a pegasus. His combination techniques include Tri-Pegasus and its evolved form The Phoenix, performed with Endou and Domon; Twin Boost with Kidou Yuuto; Koutei Penguin 2gou with Gouenji, Fubuki, and others; and Gran Fenrir, performed with his Unicorn teammates.