#eyeshield 21

Eyeshield 21 DVD Covers: Volumes 20 & 21 🕷🦶

I've been having so much fun watching it!!! Rn, I just finished ep 36 and I couldn't be more excited! I wasn't even planning on watching this anime but after All Out!! i was reading some character wiki's and it said that Ebumi (one of my faves) was pretty similar to Hiruma from Eyeshield 21 and after seeing his design and if they were similar, I was sure I'd like him (i did not.) PLUS sports anime which is my fave genre (right after shonen) so i wanted to give it a try!

SELF INSERT TIME: Iiiiiif i could pick a position, I'd probably want to be a kicker since my sports IQ ain't that high, I hate running and I have butter hands. Also, using legs is really cool so yeah!

The anime is about american football which is pretty similar to rugby so it wasn't that hard to understand (rugby better.) and the little breaks have Mamori doing trivia so i feel im learning more abt the sport which is really cool! The pacing at first was pretty MEH but after getting to know more of this guys, i started liking this team even more. So abt the characters!

Sena

He is really sweet and poor dude was bullied almost his whole life so he can really understand other people's pain and motivate them which makes him very likable to begin with. I really don't have much to say abt him bc he's not my favorite but i enjoy him as a main character. Plus, his whole ordeal with being Eyeshield 21 is pretty exciting though is so fucking obvious that when Jumonji revelead to the team who he was and some were shocked is highkey pathetic</3 anime logic what to say abt that.

He's always striving to be better and to improve his running skills, oh yeah that's his whole thing, running fast. And i LOVE that ability bc id love to run faster so anyone with that skill WILL impress me so seeing his progress has been a good experience.

Mamori

From what i've seen some people find her annoying but i really don't. I like her character, she's a phenomenal friend, always standing up to Sena since they've known each other since childhood but she is still learning to let go of him. Since he was bullied basically for maybe 9/8 years and she was always there to help, she doesn't want to see him hurt again which is hard for Sena since he's Eyeshield and she doesn't know. Plus, why tf don't they tell her? Hiruma said Sena couldn't reveal to anyone who he was since ''people from other teams might steal those legs from us'' but...she's from the student counsil....and i'm sure Sena does NOT fit there, besides she'd never exploit her friend sooo why not tell her? At this point EVERYONE FROM THE TEAM KNOWS...i mean, people think she's also annoying bc there was a scene which was really obvious that Sena was Eyeshield and she missed it but, cmon. She's always seen him as fragile and a victim so she wouldn't really believe her ''baby brother'' to be an american football phenomenon so i'll always defend my girl, idc.

Plus, she's an amazing manager, organized, cares abt anyone in the club, IS smart and knows the game rules and i liked her from the start.

Hiruma

As I said, i was pretty upset when i saw him and already knew i didn't like him LOL. He's unnecessarily rude, unnecessarily violent and cruel, and like, i like characters who might seem like asshole and even act like it but at the end of the day you know they're good. THIS IS NOT THE CASE WITH HIM WHATSOEVER. Dude is just COLD, he might have some sort of feelings but he's such an asshole that I can barely figure out to WHAT extent and what EXACT positive feelings he can harbour in that heart, if it can do anything else than pump blood.

He threatens people just to go into his club, flat out lies to people in sensitive instances (what happened to Suzuna, which ended up being true but in the moment was just cruel), the episode he pissed me off HARD was ep 7 in which he just behaves like a loser (note to myself, check MAL) and highkey tortures his members?? AND identity theft, saying shit as Eyeshield which Sena DIDNT APPROVE. Plus, they don't have a coach (they did now for what 5 eps and he's gone) and he yells and expects his teammates to be good at the game...WITHOUT TEACHING THEM THE BASIS?? TF U WANT THEM TO DO, he's not obligated to teach anyone but if he wants results, he might just have to. But that was a little more in the beggining of the eps, it still made me dislike him. OH and where the FUCK does he get his info?? Why are his ears so pointy, did he make a deal w the devil? How does a 17 yo have guns and a LOT of them, dude this is japan get out </3

Unfortunately, i have been despising him a little less in this past episodes. They've been doing a death march to Vegas and then they're going straight to Japan to participate in the Christmas bowl (basically why they're training so hard for) and he has been pretty harsh abt it which i understand. Their coach said that 2nd years only have this year to play and Hiruma, Kurita and their other friend made a deal to win the Christmas Bowl so it's their final chance. Though Hiruma is grossely rude, he IS a determinated captain and has been doing all he can to go there, his soccer IQ is the highest and he and Kurita finally have a complete team. He can't afford to lose everything now and he HAS to win. That's why he couldn't stop the march for the haha brothers or for Yukimitsu. Even if they failed, neither him or Kurita could since they don't have any other chances, so him being cold there didn't bother me.

His relationships are something that really confuse me. IDK what he feels for his teammates. Kurita I'd say it's his best friend? They've been through a lot together though he does not TREAT him as one....that's kinda settled. Idk what he feels for Komusubi, the HAHA brothers at all, totally unredable. For Sena? Uhh he was satisfied to have him as a member and as a way for victory so i think he tolerates him? Uh Mamori and him have a little banter or whatver (u deserve better girl) and I think he respects Yukimitsu bc...he seemed happy when he didn't give up the march PLUS that episode where the makes a challenge to know who would make the team and who wouldn't, Yukimitsu didn't pass the test but Hiruma, made up and excuse, contradicted himself just to put him in cuz he valued his efforts even though he's not atheletic so...do u have a heart or no.

Now, i might be totally out of it but i genuinely believe Hiruma likes Monta. Hiruma is a lineback? quarterback WHO CARES and he never had anyone who could always recieve his crazy passes--that's until Monta arrived which ALWAYS catches the ball (if not blocked) and the JOY in those mischevious and cold eyes were NOTICEABLE when Monta caught his pass in an official game. Even Kurita said it and the slapp he gave Monta was MORE enthusiastic than the one he gave to Sena. And in this arc, they have been spending more time together bc Hiruma is always behind Monta in the front making sure he doesn't stop running and i'm sure he's forcing him a little more bc he depends on him to recieve his passes. So i lowkey like whatever they have going on.

ups that's a lot for a character ion even like fuck

Kurita

He's just a huge ball of sunshine and rainbows LMAO, makes u wonder how he handled being with Hiruma for so long. He's a really sweet dude and very welcoming and respectful who enjoys his sport. It always warms my heart to see how grateful he is for the team he's surrounded by now. Kurita always wears his heart on his sleeve so I really believe he sees EVERYONE in that team as a personal friend of him just for being there (and of course, he must have an even SPECIAL place for his linemen/lineback? teammates) AND THE WAY HE TREATS KOMUSUBI AS HIS OWN CHILD IS BEYOND ADORBS BAHAHAHA

Monta

If the text comes out short it's just bc I can't put everything i like abt this character in plausible words. Monta is just an amazing character, right of the bat when he was introduced i already felt myself being pulled to this guy. I haven't even figured out what i fell for this guy, if i love him, if i want to be his friend or if i just admire him to SUCH a huge level. Anyway, I love the way he's so exaggerated and funny, how he is always saying some shit and adding ''TO THE MAX!!!!!!!'' at the end of a sentence and how supportive and determinated he is! He is just so unapologetically himself which makes it impossible for me to not like him. Plus, his ability to just be a monster at catching ANYTHING and barely missing (unless he's being blocked then oh well) comes in handy and just makes him a more memorable character to me <3

He is also a terrific friend (i believe him and sena to be besties?) he's just there if he needs something and is also ready to support and give someone a pep talk if they need to.

To him being unnapreciated in baseball and be so warmly welcomed to american football was so amazing, I was so happy for him <3 And i genuinely get upset when people give him bullshit, cuz wdym that's my dude stop now </3 Plus, ik this is the bare minimun but it's so refreshing that he's not a total creep around Mamori....usually anime has that annoying trope in which if a guy likes a girl they'll become complete pervs and what not and he's just chill around her...which i couldn't expect less from my GOAT. He has a tiny crush on her and of course, my boy doesn't thrive off neglect, he loves some attention and hers especifically but is never being weird to her or making my girl uncomfortable.

He's my fave character (obvious much.) so if Monta has no fans, im certainly dead.

Komusubi

He's so CUTE HAAABAABAA. He's basicallly Kurita's child and i love their relationship and how he always wants to make him proud. It's so sad when charaters pick like a cold mentor which hardly acknowledges them but Komusubi has Kurita which is SO happy to have him and praise him that warms my heart to crazy degrees. Plus it's so fun that he barely talks. He only talks when necessary but he's always ''''saying''' or rather reaction with the sound ''ngo'' or 'nho''..? i dont really know exactly what type of sound it is but is really cute <3 and his design as well

The HA-HA Brothers

They're all assholes but are having a sort of development. Jumonji is the more developed one (note to self, check MAL: 24, 32) he went from one of the guys who hated the most being there (within his group) from the one who most wants to stay. He can sort of admit past mistakes and really seems to admire Eyeshield21. It was kinda cute of him to motivate his friends since they don't exactly act affectionate towards each other but he DOES care and is willing to grow stronger alongside them. I hate the saying ''there's always a duo in a trio'' but it IS true in this case lmao. Togano and...Kurano? Kuroki? (the fact that he's my fave ha-ha brother...) whatever HA-HA Brother n (5)2 sure are closer but for some reason is Jumonji that sort of leads them. They're both sort of lazy and n2 makes me laugh cuz he ALWAYS says ''HUH??'' the loudest. I mean, they're there....idk that much but they're fun-

Yukimitsu

I'm just waiting for him to have a position!! Like, he made the team but...he hasn't even participated in a official match...like he's smart and hope he also focus on that so that he can make cool strategies with Hiruma. I was wishing he could be a tight end (what a fucking name) but he's not that good at sports..and still he got that role stolen so wtv...anyway, poor dude almost DIED at the march, HELP. But im happy he's dead set on it, despite being physically more weak than all of them. Im proud of him, making his own memories, and doing what he wants and challenging himself. Also id love to see more interactions of him and Mamori since they're in the bench together!!

Suzuna and Taki

I just hate when i think a cast is set and they come with new characters. Atp idk anymore abt any of yall...Suzuna is okay to me but she just pissed me off in the last episode, talking abt some ''Oh why are they practsing so hard??'' ''Oh im just so worried abt all of you!'' GIRL u dont know any of them for more than a DAY. Only Sena is closest to you and yall officially spend a day and a half together...ask the ha-ha brothers who she is and only togano will care. Like...WHY do u care so much?? U dont KNOW these people, u and your bum brother are already tagging along just shut up..plus i get a feeling she's just there to be Sena's love interest and if that comes to be true, i'll be pissed.

Taki if that even is his name, how the FUCK is ur tall unshaven face ass 15. Plus, wasn't Suzuna on abt him being her OLDER brother?? YOURE OLDER THAN HIM BY A MONTH TF YALL ON ABT. And how the fuck did a 14 yo escape JAPAN to the USA ALONE, Taki AINT THAT SMART EITHER. He is just straight bullshit. Plus, i BEGGING that he wouldnt go to their school,,,I DONT WANT HIM THERE, I LIKE THE TEAM AS IT ISSSSUHHH. idk plus, he keeps trying to one up my boy Monta GET TF OUT. someone slime him

Panther

Its always refreshing to see a GOATED black character....he's not any sort of a stereotype and his design is really good too, he doesn't have donut lips (thank goodness...) and his hairstyle is DOPE <3, plus, i've seen more than 8 black characters which im already surprised...it's good that the author recognizes that the USA doesn't have just white people.

He's a sweet guy, very atheletic and friendly who enjoys playing football and loves his grandma and wishes for her to have a good life. PLUS HE HAS MY NUMBER (20) so i couldn't be more honored...the only bad thing that came with his character was his RACIST FUCKING COACH (accurate...). Bro just hates him bc when coach was a player he was replaced by a black man called Morgan and just bc they're BOTH skilled he just projected his frustrations on him. Are we deadass. THE WORST IS THAT PANTHER FORGAVE HIM LIKE NOOOOOOOOOOOOO LEAVE THAT RACIST ASS TEAM AND GO TO A BETTER ONEEE YOU CAN GO ANYWHERE YOU'RE A BADASS NOOOO. Whenever Panther was cordial and polite to him my heart just shattered....and it's not even Panther's fault, nobody likes feeding in the aggressive black man stereotype, and he's just cool like that...ily panther i still hope u find a better team...

Shin and Sakuraba

I really like Shin, typical stoic character who gives it all and everyone likes since he's respectful. Idk what else to say abt him, he's just cool like that and Sakuraba all i have to say is that i hope he achieves his goals. (note to self, MAL 10)

Kid and Tetsuma

Starting off I hate the name ''KID'' as a nickname, grown ass man named Kid btw. Besides that, his school theme is pretty cool and his connection with Tetsuma is really nice too. I really want Tetsuma to appear more bc i really like him!! I just wish people were more specific to him. Tetsuma really reminds me of Maud from MLP which is has a popular headcanon which is her being autistic..and i also think he might be. He has the same expression all the time, he takes everything they tell him to a T, he seems to like american football (i wonder how he started) and i don't recall him talking? Yeah, i guess he never talks or rarely does. Anyways, he's really cool and...Kid is alright.