Julian Ross is a Japanese football player renowned for exceptional talent and intelligence on the field, consistently challenged by a congenital heart condition. He emerged as Musashi's star player in elementary school, restricted to partial matches to safeguard his health, often dropping into defense to conserve energy. Defying medical advice during a critical semifinal against Nankatsu, he played the full match, delivering an outstanding performance that nearly caused collapse. Though Musashi lost, this match cemented his reputation as a football genius and earned deep respect from rivals like Tsubasa Ozora. After two years of rehabilitation, his health improved slightly, permitting up to 30 minutes per match in middle school. His team failed to reach the national tournament after a Tokyo prefectural finals loss. Frustrated by physical constraints, he accepted the assistant coach role for Japan Junior Youth, contributing sharp tactics like repositioning Matsuyama to defense. He later participated as a substitute player in the International Junior Youth tournament, making impactful appearances against Argentina and France before his heart condition barred him from the final. Post-tournament, he pursued medical studies inspired by Sócrates, focusing on recovery and tactical advising during high school rather than playing, which led to a full recovery. After passing Japan Youth team selections, he transitioned from midfield to libero, emulating Baresi due to midfield competition. His return included scoring a crucial equalizer against Thailand in Asian World Youth qualifiers. His tactical intelligence solidified him as a defensive cornerstone, notably enabling him to understand and support Tsubasa's Skydive Shot against Mexico. Professionally, he joined Bellmare Hiratsuka before transferring to FC Tokyo in the J1 League as a right midfielder, facing former teammates like Matsuyama and admiring their evolving skills. Selected for Japan's Olympic team, coach Kira deployed him among the "three Ms" with Misaki and Matsuyama to balance the squad during Asian qualifiers, relying on his calm discernment for success. In the Rising Sun arc, his health issues resurged dramatically against Germany. Collapsing while blocking Schneider's Fire Shot, he experienced an out-of-body episode and required CPR from Tsubasa to revive. After regaining consciousness, he convinced officials to let him remain on-field under monitoring, continuing defensive contributions. Injuries from this match sidelined him against Spain, where he bolstered Japan's defense with strategic bench advice. Off-field, he maintains a long-term relationship with Yayoi, who awaits his proposal. His medical expertise saved Wakabayashi and Mikami during critical health incidents. Versatile across positions, his signature techniques include the Drive Shot and tactical mastery of offside traps. Once dubbed the "glass champion," his resilience transformed him into a symbol of determination in Japanese football.