Quick answer

Choose Nendoroid Ichiban Kasuga if you want a Yakuza-themed figure with fun everyday accessories; choose Nendoroid Itoshi Rin if you prefer a focused Blue Lock character with soccer-themed parts at a lower price.

What each Nendoroid offers

Both figures are painted plastic articulated Nendoroids with a stand, about 100mm tall. The key differences come from their source series and included accessories.

Ichiban Kasuga includes a baseball bat, energy drink, and smartphone — items that reflect his street-fighter life in Yakuza. Itoshi Rin brings a soccer ball and chazuke (rice bowl), matching his Blue Lock soccer training setting.

Face plates and expression variety

Ichiban Kasuga comes with three face plates: smiling, battle, and contented. Itoshi Rin also has three: composed, intimidating, and irritated.

If you prefer expressive range for action scenes, both cover different moods. Ichiban Kasuga’s contented face adds a rare relaxed option, while Itoshi Rin’s irritated face captures his intense rivalry with his brother.

Trade-offs at a glance

  • Price: Ichiban Kasuga is priced at USD 48.28 (catalog comparison price USD 71.00); Itoshi Rin is USD 39.00 (catalog comparison price USD 65.00). Itoshi Rin is more budget-friendly, but Ichiban Kasuga offers more accessories for the higher price.
  • Accessories: Ichiban Kasuga includes three distinct items (baseball bat, energy drink, smartphone); Itoshi Rin includes two (soccer ball, chazuke). If you value extra display options, Ichiban Kasuga gives you more to work with.
  • Series appeal: Ichiban Kasuga is from Yakuza (a game series); Itoshi Rin is from Blue Lock (an anime series). Your choice depends on which franchise you follow — both figures are accurate to their source material.

Product facts at a glance

  • Nendoroid Ichiban Kasuga (Yakuza / Like a Dragon): Nendoroid Ichiban Kasuga includes face plates: smiling, battle, contented; optional parts: baseball bat, energy drink, smartphone. These accessories let you recreate everyday and combat scenes from the Yakuza series, adding variety to your display.

    Nendoroid Ichiban Kasuga (Yakuza / Like a Dragon)

    Nendoroid Ichiban Kasuga (Yakuza / Like a Dragon)

  • Nendoroid Itoshi Rin (Blue Lock): Nendoroid Itoshi Rin includes face plates: composed, intimidating, irritated; optional parts: soccer ball, chazuke. The soccer ball and chazuke directly reference key moments in Blue Lock, making this figure ideal for fans who want character-specific props.

    Nendoroid Itoshi Rin (Blue Lock)

    Nendoroid Itoshi Rin (Blue Lock)

Which Nendoroid fits you?

Best for

  • Fans of the Yakuza game series who want a figure with everyday props and a relaxed expression
  • Collectors who prefer a lower price point and a focused Blue Lock character with soccer-themed accessories

Not for

  • Buyers who want a figure from a different franchise or with more than three face plates