Eyeshield 21 is a manga about American football that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. Kobayakawa Sena, a bullied boy who has been a gofer since he was a child, enters high school and is invited to join the American football club. He initially works as a general affairs worker, but his speed is recognized and he becomes the ace player while hiding his true identity, and the story follows his goal of competing in the national Christmas Bowl. Eyeshield 21 is a sports-themed story that features a variety of fascinating characters. In this article, we will take a closer look at the charms of Raimon Taro, a main character in Eyeshield 21 and active as a receiver.
The Hardworking Super Receiver!! About Raimon Taro
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Raimon Taro is a first-year student at Deimon High School and a regular on the Deimon Devil Bats. He plays as a receiver, primarily responsible for receiving long passes from Hiruma. He has spiky brown hair, a monkey-like face, and a bandage on his nose. He has a very bright, positive, and hardworking personality. He played baseball as he had dreamed of becoming a baseball player since he was little, but he switched to the American football team as he had no talent other than catching.
The Hardworking Super Receiver!! Raimon Taro's Special Skill
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Raimon Taro's special skill is his incredible catching ability. Having practiced catching for years with the goal of becoming a baseball player, he has an incredible ability to judge the direction the ball will fly and the angle of the bounce. Another special skill is his strong mental strength, which allows him to absolutely try to steal the ball when he's shoving an opposing player. However, his abilities other than catching are not particularly strong, and he has no control over throwing the ball. This is perhaps a skill that shines in a sport like American football, where people who specialize in one thing shine.
The Hardworking Super Receiver! Characters with Close Relationships with Raimon Taro
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So far, we've introduced basic information about the receiver, Raimon Taro. So, what characters are closely related to Raimon Taro? Learning about his compatibility and relationships with each character will help us understand his charm even more, so let's take a look.
The Errand Protagonist!! Sena Kobayakawa
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First, let's introduce a character closely related to Raimon Taro: Sena Kobayakawa. Sena Kobayakawa is the protagonist of Eyeshield 21 and, like Raimon Taro, a member of the Deimon Devil Bats. He mainly plays as a running back, and is close friends with Monta as they are classmates. Monta was also the first to realize that Sena was Eyeshield 21. They sometimes play together in matches, and are a team that works well together.
The Love interest!! Mamori Anesaki
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The next character closely related to Raimon Taro is Mamori Anesaki. Mamori Anesaki is a second-year student at Deimon High School and the manager of the Deimon Devil Bats. She is extremely intelligent, thoughtful, and enjoys taking care of others. She has medium-length brown hair and is a beautiful woman. Anesaki Mamori is a childhood friend of Kobayakawa Sena and is like an older sister to her. Raimon Taro has liked Anesaki Mamori since the first time he saw her and is making an effort to be liked by her. However, while Anesaki likes her as a teammate and as a friend to Sena, he does not have any romantic feelings for her.
The genius bluffer who leads Deimon! Hiruma Yoichi
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The third character closely related to Raimon Taro is Hiruma Yoichi. Hiruma Yoichi is the founder of the Deimon Devil Bats and their quarterback. He is characterized by his spiky blonde hair, bulging eyes, and large mouth. He has a genius mind and excels at devising strategies to outwit his opponents. He is also good at bluffing and provoking, and is adept at confusing his opponents in matches. He often practices with Raimon Taro, as they pass the ball to each other in matches. Hiruma also has high expectations for Monta's catching ability, and often gives him unreasonable orders.
Genius Receiver!! Hosokawa Ikkyuu
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Hosokawa Ikkyuu is also one of the characters closely related to Raimon Taro. He is a receiver belonging to Shinryuuji Naga. He is characterized by his M-shaped baldness and broad forehead. He is confident and proud. However, as it is an all-boys school, he has no exposure to women. He is said to be a genius even among the highly skilled members of Shinryuuji Naga, and holds the top high school record for running back. His skills as a receiver are nationally ranked, and he surpasses Monta in all areas except for his catching ability. He faces off against Monta in a match between Shinryuuji Naga and Deimon Devil Bats, and although he initially mistakes Monta for not having much skill, he is ultimately defeated in the battle of catches.
A Good Rival, Complete Opposites! Sakuraba Haruto
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The last character closely related to Raimon Taro is Sakuraba Haruto. Sakuraba is a player on the Ojo White Knights and plays as a receiver. His blonde, flipped-out hairstyle and androgynous appearance make him very popular with women, and he even works as an idol. However, this also led to him not being a particularly skilled player. He was mentally weak and would often leave practice midway, but by shaving his head he has improved both mentally and technically. He is also rival of Raimon Taro, as they play the same position, and in matches he is able to compete on equal terms with Raimon Taro in catch contests.
The Hardworking Super Receiver!! What's the Appeal of Raimon Taro?
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So far, we've introduced basic information about Raimon Taro, a character from Eyeshield 21, and his relationships with each character. So, what exactly is Raimon Taro's appeal? We'll take a closer look at his appeal, including episodes from the series.
Rainmon Taro's Charm #1: His Passionate and Hardworking Personality
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First, let me introduce Rainmon Taro's charm: his passionate and hardworking personality. As mentioned in the episode about the heavy rain, Rainmon Taro has a very passionate personality. He's also positive and never gives up, no matter what the situation. There are many scenes throughout the series where he tirelessly practices to achieve his goals, making him a representative character in sports manga. His dedication to winning is both cool and charming.
Rainbow Taro's Charm #2: His Unyielding Willpower
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The next charm of Rainbow Taro is his unyielding willpower. Raimon Taro never gives up, no matter how adversity he faces. In one episode in the series, during a match against Shinryuji Naga, with only a few seconds left in the game and no way out, he has to leave the court and stop the match time stopwatch. With only a few seconds left, it would normally be natural for him to give up, but he forcefully grabs onto the grass outside the court and gets out, proving he has prevented defeat. His refusal to give up and standing up to strong opponents is also a cool character that you'll want to root for.
Rainbow Taro's Charm #3: The Gap Between His Reality and His Dedication
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The last charm of Rainbow Taro is the gap between his reality and his dedication. Rainbow Taro is also a source of comedy, constantly making jokes or getting angry. As a result, he's not exactly a cool character. However, when it comes to actual matches, he performs particularly well in times of crisis, becoming a master player who leads his team to victory - a stark contrast that's incredibly cool.
[Eyeshield 21] A Hardworking Super Receiver! A Thorough Introduction to the Charms of Raimon Taro
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This article introduces the charms of Raimon Taro, a character from Eyeshield 21. Raimon Taro's personality is starkly different from his usual self in games, but he's a cool character who always makes the right decisions. The voice actor for the anime is Yamaguchi Kappei, who is well known for his role as Usopp in One Piece, and he is a very strong character, so why not give it a watch? It's a work that will appeal to both men and women.
