Shingo Aoi - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

The blue signal doesn't stop!
If you love soccer, don't give up
Principe del Sole (Sun Prince)

Trivia

Modeled after Japan national team MF Go Kitazawa.
Struggled while shining shoes in Italy.
Has a catchphrase that puns on his name.
Right Angle Feint is his signature technique.
There's a scene in the anime where Calimero kisses him.
Has experience with suspension due to accumulated warnings.

Alternate names

Aoi Shingo Shingo Aoi Principe del Sole Sun Prince

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male
Birthday: March 12

Appearance

Overall appearance: Petite and agile soccer player. Also possesses a cheerful aura when playing on Italian fields.
Height: 169cm
Weight: 57kg
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black
Distinguishing features: Petite build

Bright smile

Agile movements
Iconic items: Number 20 jersey

Juggling ball

Italian-style soccer cleats

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Cheerful
Detailed personality: Cheerful and innocent, deeply emotional and quick to tears. Loves soccer wholeheartedly and perseveres through adversity without giving up. Resilient in tough times, loyal to friends, and widely respected.
Keywords: Cheerful

Passionate

Hardworking

Tearful

Sentimental

Hot-blooded

Loyal to friends
Motto: The blue signal doesn't stop!
Talents: Advanced juggling technique

Abundant stamina

Agile movements

High scoring ability

Explosive speed
Skills: Right Angle Feint

Rovesciata (Overhead Kick)

Mt. Fuji Great Explosion

Right Angle Tornado Feint

Aerial Right Angle Pass

Face Block

Two-Platoon Long Shot

Chokomaka Defense

Shinkansen Shoot (game technique)

Driving Shoot (game technique)
Motivation: Overcome hardships in Italy, demonstrate his presence as a Japanese player on the world stage, and become a top player.
Habits: Tears up when emotions run high. Catchphrase: 'The blue signal doesn't stop!'.
Favorite foods: Italian cuisine, Pasta, Pizza
Hobbies: Juggling, Watching soccer
Favorite colors: Blue, Orange
Favorite places: Milan, Italy, Gifu Prefecture
Disliked situations: Unfair treatment, Unrecognized efforts

History

Backstory: From Gifu Prefecture. Though talented in elementary and middle school, he didn't mesh with his coach's tactics and faced misfortune. After graduating middle school, he went to Milan, Italy, relying on his grandfather's connections. Struggled with the language barrier but worked part-time shining shoes while apprenticing as Inter's equipment manager. Excelled in a scrimmage and officially joined the youth academy. Has the name-punning line 'The blue signal doesn't stop!'.
Work title: Captain Tsubasa
Media type: Manga

Defeat in practice match against Nakahara Middle School

Significant event: Defeat in practice match against Nakahara Middle School
Description: Suffered a crushing defeat against the Tokai Region Soccer Festival national champions and considered quitting soccer, but Tsubasa's encouragement solidified his resolve to continue.

Move to Italy

Significant event: Move to Italy
Description: Went to Italy relying on his grandfather's connections, but the grandfather had passed away. Faced language barriers, scams, and many hardships.

Joining Inter youth academy

Significant event: Joining Inter youth academy
Description: While working as an equipment manager apprentice, joined a red-white scrimmage on the spot, performed brilliantly, and officially joined Inter's youth team.

World Youth Championship victory

Significant event: World Youth Championship victory
Description: Contributed to the win as a key player for All-Japan Youth in the World Youth Championship.

Joining FC Gifu as Dream Player

Significant event: Joining FC Gifu as Dream Player
Description: In 2018, announced to join FC Gifu as a Dream Player.

Relationships

Yukiko Aoi

Sibling

Elder sister who encouraged his move to Italy.

Shinosuke Aoi

Grandparent

Grandfather who lived in Milan, Italy. Already deceased, but his connection prompted the trip to Italy.

Tsubasa Ozora

Best friend

Met during a practice match against Nankatsu Middle School, encouraged to resolve to continue soccer.

Paolo

Ally

Supported during hardships in Italy and serves as captain of a private cheering squad.

Inter Milan

Inter Milan: unknown

All-Japan Youth

All-Japan Youth: teammate

Media appearances

Captain Tsubasa

Manga / Supporting

Captain Tsubasa (2nd series 'J')

Anime / Supporting

Captain Tsubasa (3rd series)