Eyeshield 21 is a manga about American football that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. It tells the story of Kobayakawa Sena, a boy who has been a errand boy for many years and is fast on his feet, who ends up joining the American football club by chance and discovers the fun of American football while hiding his true identity, and grows as a person. In this article, we will take a closer look at the members of Eyeshield 21, including Shinryuji Naga, the absolute champion who has been said to be the strongest to date.
The strongest absolute champion!! What is Shinryuuji Naga?
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Shinryuuji Naga is the name of the American football team at Shinryuuji Academy, a high school in Kanagawa Prefecture that appears in Eyeshield 21. Since its founding, the team has won the Kanto Tournament nine times in a row, making it the strongest team in eastern Japan, but in the story they are defeated by the Deimon Devil Bats. The team's mascot is a dragon, and they wear golden yellow uniforms and jerseys. They have many talented players, and they employ strategies that allow them to freely demonstrate their talents. However, every year, Shinryu-ji is no match for the Teikoku Alexanders, the strongest team in western Japan, and they always come in second place in the nation.
The Strongest Heel!! Kongo Agon
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Kongo Agon is a high school sophomore who belongs to Shinryuuji Naga, and plays both the wide receiver and quarterback positions. He is characterized by his dreadlocks and sunglasses, and has a very violent personality. He has no qualms about trampling on others' dreams or causing them harm, and is portrayed as the greatest villain in the story.
The Strongest Heel!! Kongo Agon's Special Skill
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Kongo Agon doesn't usually practice, but thanks to his outstanding athletic ability, he has the ability to become the strongest without doing anything. His talent is so great that he is called a "genius once in a century," and he is top class in both speed and power. He also has a unique constitution that allows him to catch up even if he is overtaken, giving him a reaction speed called "lightning-fast impulse" that is as fast as a human can handle. He has a talent that puts him far ahead of other athletes in all aspects, but his weaknesses are his lack of practice and his bad personality.
A serious quarterback who protects his younger brother!! Kongo Unsui
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Kongo Unsui is a second-year high school student who belongs to Shinryu-ji Naga and plays the quarterback position. He is the twin brother of Kongo Agama, so they look alike, but Unsui has a shaved head. Kongo Unsui has a very serious personality, is dedicated to training, and is generous enough to accept all of his brother's sins. He is also cautious in matches, and is good at steadily gaining points.
A serious quarterback who protects his younger brother!! Kongo Unsui's special skill
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Kongo Unsui has an average 40-yard dash time of 5.1 seconds and a bench press of 95kg, but he is a skilled quarterback and passes the ball reliably. Additionally, his combination move with his twin brother Kongo Agon, "Dragon Fly," is a powerful strategy for toying with opponents and aiming for touchdowns.
Master of Back Running!! Hosokawa Ikkyuu
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Hosokawa Ikkyuu is a second-year high school student who belongs to Shinryuuji Naga, and plays both cornerback and split end. He is characterized by a mole on his forehead and spiky hair, and is the ace of Shinryu-ji Naga. He is also the only athlete recognized by Kongo Agon, and has the incredible ability to run backwards in 4.89 seconds.
Master of Back Running!! Hosokawa Ikkyuu's Special Skills
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Hosokawa Ikkyuu is extremely good at receiving passes because he can run at almost the same speed whether he is running normally or running backwards, and he is outstanding among all the players. In the end, when it comes to catching the ball, he loses to Monta from the Deimon Devil Bats, but his skills are superior.
The Kind Captain!! Yamabushi Gondayu
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Yamabushi Gondayu is a third-year high school student who belongs to Shinryu-ji Naga, and plays both center and defensive line. He has a beard and doesn't look like a high school student, but he is the captain of Shinryuuji Naga. Although he has a kind and gentle personality, he fights with great enthusiasm during games.
The Kind Captain!! Yamabushi Gondayu's Special Skills
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Yamabushi Gondayu is a talented player who was recommended to Shinryu-ji Naga and is also a skilled athlete. He has great power, with a 40-yard dash time of 5.7 seconds and a bench press of 120 kg, and even managed to stop Kurita. However, Kongo Agon has a weak side that he is not able to speak out against.
List of Shinryuuji Naga's members
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This time, we introduced Shinryuuji Naga, who appears in Eyeshield 21. Although the series has already ended, it is a very good and popular work, so we recommend it to those who have not seen it yet.
