Jyubei Aryu stands 195 centimeters tall, ranking among Blue Lock's tallest players. His distinctive appearance features waist-length black hair, black eyes, and black-painted nails, creating a fashionable aesthetic. Despite notably long limbs and feminine features, he remains clearly male. He wears the standard Blue Lock bodysuit and tracksuit, consistently sporting the number 2 jersey in official matches. Aryu's personality revolves around "Osha," his term derived from "oshare" (stylish), which he uses to label actions, objects, or people he finds aesthetically exceptional. He displays strong narcissism, openly admiring his appearance and seeking admiration. He respects those he considers stylish, like Hyoma Chigiri for his hair care. Conversely, he expresses significant insecurity about his name "Jyubei," viewing it as outdated and unstylish, often reacting defensively when it's mentioned. His personal motto is "Live in style, die in style." Born November 3 in Tochigi Prefecture, Aryu's family runs an antique shop. His father traveled extensively collecting antiques while his mother maintained a calm home. Surrounded by old objects growing up, he developed a preference for novelty and beauty, rejecting traditional elements like his name. Before soccer, he considered music or becoming a monk but abandoned both due to lack of talent and unwillingness to shave his head. He started soccer at age 10; his height and athleticism made him a prominent striker in elementary and middle school, leading his team to national tournaments. He later attended Goko High School (also noted as Kōkō High) on a soccer recommendation before joining Blue Lock. Aryu's primary soccer abilities leverage his physical traits. His exceptional jumping power and height allow him to dominate aerial battles, executing techniques like the jumping header to score and the mid-air chest trap to control long passes. His most distinctive weapon is his extraordinary reach from long limbs, enabling him to intercept passes or shoot from unexpected positions. This reach proved crucial defensively, such as blocking Sae Itoshi's shot during the U-20 Japan match with a reverse kick that redirected the ball onto the crossbar. Initially a forward, his skills led to deployment as a center-back in key matches. During the Second Selection, Aryu ranked second overall. He formed a team with Rin Itoshi and Aoshi Tokimitsu, scoring against Yoichi Isagi's team by shooting between Isagi's legs using his reach. He later collaborated with Meguru Bachira to leverage his aerial abilities for goals. His team secured consecutive victories, advancing him to the Third Selection. There, he joined Team A under Rin and Ryusei Shidou, contributing defensively alongside fellow tall player Yukio Ishikari. Though he didn't score, his defensive efforts helped secure a team victory. Aryu started as center-back for the Blue Lock Eleven against Japan's U-20 team. His defensive intervention blocked Sae Itoshi's shot just before halftime, preserving his team's lead. In the Neo Egoist League arc, drawn to Italy's association with beauty and strategy, he joined Ubers. His market value rose throughout the league: 5 million yen after the first match against France, 25 million after Spain, 35 million after Germany, and 45 million yen following the England match. Trivia details: His favorite food is Sasha chocolate for its delicacy and beauty; he rejects miso soup over rice for being messy. His hobby is visiting temples; his favorite manga is Osamu Tezuka's "Buddha." Given 100 million yen, he would hire a personal manicurist. He ranked 11th in Blue Lock's first character popularity poll.

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Jūbei Aryū

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