Ryo Ishizaki

Nankatsu's Gutsman Defender

From Nankatsu City, a Gutsman-like defender who earned his regular spot through effort and tenacity. Face block is his trademark.

Quotes

  • The ball is my friend, face defense is my weapon too!
  • I won't lose! I'll climb up with effort!
  • Face block is my trademark!
  • Own goals are Ishizaki's specialty? Still, a match is a match!
  • As long as I'm here, I'll defend to the end!

Trivia

  • Nickname 'Funky Gutsman' comes from his intense movements during matches.
  • Famous among teammates for the high number of own goals.
  • Family runs the bathhouse 'Ishino-yu' in Shizuoka Prefecture.
  • In Tekmo games, 'Face Block' is usable as a special move.
  • During All-Japan Youth, teased by elementary school fans as 'Monkey Ishizaki who can only do face defense.'
  • Was captain of Nankatsu Elementary soccer team in childhood but experienced a 30-goal defeat.

Alternate names

Funky Gutsman Monkey Ishizaki Ape Ishizaki

Tags

Soccer Nankatsu City Defender Guts Gutsman Hard Worker Own Goal Nankatsu SC Captain Tsubasa

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
April 1

Appearance

Overall appearance
Buzz cut with a monkey-like face, distinctive appearance. Passionate atmosphere as a hard-working defender.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Buzz cut
  • Monkey face
Iconic items
  • Face Block
  • Nankatsu SC Jersey No.14 (until middle school)
  • Nankatsu SC Jersey No.4 (high school onward)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Guts
Detailed personality
No standout talents, but fights on with persistence and guts like Gutsman. Makes many mistakes but rises to the occasion in crucial moments and earns trust from teammates.
Keywords
  • Hard Worker
  • Guts
  • Gutsman
  • Hot-blooded
  • Clumsy
  • Devoted
  • Team-oriented
Motto
Believes in playing with overflowing guts.
Talents
  • Persistence
  • Mental Strength
  • Physical Ability
Skills
  • Face Block
  • Defense Technique
  • Desperate Defense
  • Overlap
Motivation
Gain a regular spot through daily effort and guts, and contribute to the team.
Habits
Own goals are extremely frequent, so he often becomes a butt of jokes among teammates.
Favorite foods
Bathhouse Set Meal, Mother's Home Cooking
Hobbies
Soccer, Training, Managing the Bathhouse
Favorite places
Nankatsu City
Disliked situations
Conceding goals due to own mistakes, Causing trouble for teammates

History

Backstory
Born in Nankatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, he served as captain from the weak Nankatsu Elementary School soccer team days. Lacking notable talent, he devoted himself to practice with effort and guts, joining Nankatsu SC, Nankatsu Junior High, and High School. He emerged in the regular position battle and contributed as a wall for the team. Family business is running the bathhouse "Ishino-yu." Face block is his trademark technique, saving the team many times. In the national tournament, he substituted for the injured Nishio and earned high praise from that opportunity. He comically scores many own goals, but shows toughness in important moments and is trusted by Wakabayashi and Sugimoto. Joins Jubilo Iwata as a pro player, but his hardworking attitude remains unchanged, making him an important figure in the soccer world.
Debut date
November 1, 1981
Work title
Captain Tsubasa
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Character appearing from the one-shot version and early serialization

Nankatsu SC Regular Position Secured

Significant event
Nankatsu SC Regular Position Secured
Description
From childhood, through extra effort and guts, secured a regular spot in Nankatsu SC and continued as a key player in Nankatsu Junior High and High School.

Face Block Becomes Trademark

Significant event
Face Block Becomes Trademark
Description
Desperately face-blocked Hinata's powerful shot and became nationally known.

Jubilo Iwata Joins

Significant event
Jubilo Iwata Joins
Description
Turns pro and plays alongside Masashi Nakayama.

World Youth Tournament Participation

Significant event
World Youth Tournament Participation
Description
As Japan Youth representative, passes out in Brazil match, but later starts dating Yukari Nishimoto.

Relationships

Ishizaki Family (Bathhouse Operators)

Balances soccer with inheriting the family bathhouse business. Family is his support.

Genzo Wakabayashi

Mentor

Trusted by Wakabayashi as 'the guy who delivers when it counts.'

Hanji Urabe

Rival

Ishizaki's rival and old acquaintance from elementary school days.

Yukari Nishimoto

Love interest

Started dating after she nursed him during the World Youth tournament.

Nankatsu SC

Nankatsu SC: unknown

Media appearances

Captain Tsubasa

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 1981

Captain Tsubasa

Anime / Supporting

Appears in multiple series

Captain Tsubasa Series

Game / Supporting

Including Tekmo versions, many titles

Captain Tsubasa Movie Series

Movie / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Kappei Yamaguchi

Voice actor
Kappei Yamaguchi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime from Middle School Onward

Yuko Maruyama

Voice actor
Yuko Maruyama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Childhood

Chie Sato

Voice actor
Chie Sato
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Childhood

Rei Takano

Voice actor
Rei Takano
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Later Periods

Mutsumi Tamura

Voice actor
Mutsumi Tamura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Latest Series

Yoichi Takahashi

Creator name
Yoichi Takahashi
Role
Original author

Yoichi Takahashi

Creator name
Yoichi Takahashi
Role
Character designer

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Ryo Ishizaki Figure

Item name
Ryo Ishizaki Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Captain Tsubasa Plush (Ishizaki)

Item name
Captain Tsubasa Plush (Ishizaki)
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Limited

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