Movie
Description
Kazemaru Ichirouta is a central figure across multiple Inazuma Eleven installments. He is established as Endou Mamoru's longtime childhood friend, their bond predating their enrollment at Raimon Junior High. During their first year, with the Raimon Soccer Club reduced to only three members, Kazemaru assisted Endou by participating in practice sessions, often involving running drills that became competitive races against Someoka. Though committed to the Track and Field Club, he maintained a connection to the soccer team.
Initially reluctant to join permanently, Kazemaru was persuaded by Endou when the club faced disbandment due to insufficient players for a critical match against Teikoku Gakuen. He agreed after witnessing Endou's intense dedication and the promise of facing strong opponents. His transition from track proved crucial, his innate speed becoming a foundational asset for Raimon's defense. During the Teikoku match, he demonstrated loyalty by pushing Endou aside to intercept a ball deliberately targeted at him.
In *Inazuma Eleven: Saikyō Gundan Ogre Shūrai*, Kazemaru appears as a key Raimon member during the Football Frontier finals against Ogre. His role showcases his defensive capabilities and team-oriented mindset. Notably, he performs a protective action similar to his earlier intervention, covering for Endou Kanon when targeted.
Kazemaru's arc involves significant development and conflict. Portrayed as competitive yet kind and caring towards teammates, he also grapples with internal struggles like confidence issues under pressure and fear of inadequacy. These insecurities culminate during the Aliea Academy arc; witnessing Raimon's defeat by Genesis and doubting their ability to overcome Aliea Gakuen leads him to leave Raimon. His departure deeply affects Endou and influences Kurimatsu to follow. Kazemaru subsequently joins Aliea Gakuen, becoming captain and forward of the Dark Emperors under the Aliea Stone's influence. This grants him superhuman speed and alters his appearance—hair worn loose, sclera turning purple, pupils becoming slit-like. While influenced, he retains fragmented memories of Endou's tenacity. Endou's unwavering spirit ultimately frees Kazemaru and others from the stone's control, allowing his return to Raimon.
In Season 3, Kazemaru serves as a midfielder and temporary captain for Inazuma Japan during Endou, Kidou, Sakuma, and Fudou's absence, demonstrating leadership. His close bond with Endou is reaffirmed after their victory against Little Gigant, where he embraces Endou. His signature "gale-force" speed remains integral.
His techniques evolve throughout the series:
- Season 1: Shippū Dash (Hurricane Dash), Honoo no Kazamidori (Fire Weathervane, with Gouenji).
- Season 2 (Dark Emperors): Bunshin Defense (Clone Defense), Triple Boost (with Kurimatsu and Shishido), Dark Phoenix (with Someoka and Max).
- Season 3: Banana Shoot, Fuujin no Mai (Dance of the Wind God), Tatsumaki Otoshi (Tornado Fall, with Kabeyama), The Hurricane (with Fubuki).
- Orion no Kokuin: Spinning Fence.
Later appearances show progression. In *Inazuma Eleven GO*, Kazemaru is depicted taller with a modified hairstyle—hair worn down except for a small half-moon ponytail—and watches the Holy Road final alongside former teammates. He also appears as a defender for Raimon in *Inazuma Eleven GO the Movie: The Ultimate Bonds Gryphon*. In *Ares no Tenbin* and *Orion no Kokuin*, he initially serves as a defender and reinforcement committee member for Teikoku Gakuen under Kageyama Reiji's direction, presenting a serious demeanor while secretly aiming to strengthen Japanese soccer. He later joins Inazuma Japan as a defender. His rationality and leadership surface as he calms teammates during stress, recommends training after Endou and Kidou's departure, and motivates the team during matches. His friendship with Gouenji is noted, as they frequently watch Football Frontier matches together.
Physically, Kazemaru has aquamarine hair typically tied in a ponytail with an orange or red hair tie, bangs covering his left eye, and light brown eyes. His casual attire often includes a white long-sleeved shirt under a yellow sleeveless vest and brown pants. His appearance undergoes temporary changes under the Aliea Stone and evolves in later series: his *GO* design features the half-moon ponytail and a mustard orange jacket, while his *Ares*/*Orion* design features a modified ponytail with untied hair falling around his neck.
Initially reluctant to join permanently, Kazemaru was persuaded by Endou when the club faced disbandment due to insufficient players for a critical match against Teikoku Gakuen. He agreed after witnessing Endou's intense dedication and the promise of facing strong opponents. His transition from track proved crucial, his innate speed becoming a foundational asset for Raimon's defense. During the Teikoku match, he demonstrated loyalty by pushing Endou aside to intercept a ball deliberately targeted at him.
In *Inazuma Eleven: Saikyō Gundan Ogre Shūrai*, Kazemaru appears as a key Raimon member during the Football Frontier finals against Ogre. His role showcases his defensive capabilities and team-oriented mindset. Notably, he performs a protective action similar to his earlier intervention, covering for Endou Kanon when targeted.
Kazemaru's arc involves significant development and conflict. Portrayed as competitive yet kind and caring towards teammates, he also grapples with internal struggles like confidence issues under pressure and fear of inadequacy. These insecurities culminate during the Aliea Academy arc; witnessing Raimon's defeat by Genesis and doubting their ability to overcome Aliea Gakuen leads him to leave Raimon. His departure deeply affects Endou and influences Kurimatsu to follow. Kazemaru subsequently joins Aliea Gakuen, becoming captain and forward of the Dark Emperors under the Aliea Stone's influence. This grants him superhuman speed and alters his appearance—hair worn loose, sclera turning purple, pupils becoming slit-like. While influenced, he retains fragmented memories of Endou's tenacity. Endou's unwavering spirit ultimately frees Kazemaru and others from the stone's control, allowing his return to Raimon.
In Season 3, Kazemaru serves as a midfielder and temporary captain for Inazuma Japan during Endou, Kidou, Sakuma, and Fudou's absence, demonstrating leadership. His close bond with Endou is reaffirmed after their victory against Little Gigant, where he embraces Endou. His signature "gale-force" speed remains integral.
His techniques evolve throughout the series:
- Season 1: Shippū Dash (Hurricane Dash), Honoo no Kazamidori (Fire Weathervane, with Gouenji).
- Season 2 (Dark Emperors): Bunshin Defense (Clone Defense), Triple Boost (with Kurimatsu and Shishido), Dark Phoenix (with Someoka and Max).
- Season 3: Banana Shoot, Fuujin no Mai (Dance of the Wind God), Tatsumaki Otoshi (Tornado Fall, with Kabeyama), The Hurricane (with Fubuki).
- Orion no Kokuin: Spinning Fence.
Later appearances show progression. In *Inazuma Eleven GO*, Kazemaru is depicted taller with a modified hairstyle—hair worn down except for a small half-moon ponytail—and watches the Holy Road final alongside former teammates. He also appears as a defender for Raimon in *Inazuma Eleven GO the Movie: The Ultimate Bonds Gryphon*. In *Ares no Tenbin* and *Orion no Kokuin*, he initially serves as a defender and reinforcement committee member for Teikoku Gakuen under Kageyama Reiji's direction, presenting a serious demeanor while secretly aiming to strengthen Japanese soccer. He later joins Inazuma Japan as a defender. His rationality and leadership surface as he calms teammates during stress, recommends training after Endou and Kidou's departure, and motivates the team during matches. His friendship with Gouenji is noted, as they frequently watch Football Frontier matches together.
Physically, Kazemaru has aquamarine hair typically tied in a ponytail with an orange or red hair tie, bangs covering his left eye, and light brown eyes. His casual attire often includes a white long-sleeved shirt under a yellow sleeveless vest and brown pants. His appearance undergoes temporary changes under the Aliea Stone and evolves in later series: his *GO* design features the half-moon ponytail and a mustard orange jacket, while his *Ares*/*Orion* design features a modified ponytail with untied hair falling around his neck.