Perfeição | Itoshi Rin (Blue Lock)
Kaito Rapper
The Ruthless Pursuit of Perfection: Inside Itoshi Rin's Mind
Kaito Rapper's song "Perfeição | Itoshi Rin (Blue Lock)" delves deep into the psyche of Itoshi Rin, a character from the manga and anime series Blue Lock. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of Rin's relentless drive for perfection and his obsession with surpassing his brother, Itoshi Sae. Rin views everyone around him as mere tools or obstacles in his path to becoming the ultimate soccer player. This ruthless ambition is encapsulated in lines like "Todos vocês são somente uma escada pra mim" (All of you are just a ladder for me) and "Todos são só marionetes para mim" (Everyone is just a puppet to me).
The song also explores Rin's complex relationship with his brother Sae. Initially, Rin idolized Sae, but Sae's departure from being a forward left Rin feeling betrayed. This sense of betrayal fuels Rin's desire for revenge, as he vows to crush Sae's dreams at any cost. The lyrics, "Te via jogando e te achava tão legal / Irmão, será que um dia eu serei igual você?" (I saw you playing and thought you were so cool / Brother, will I ever be like you?), reveal Rin's deep-seated admiration and subsequent disillusionment.
Rin's interactions with other characters like Isagi and Bachira further highlight his egoistic nature. He sees Isagi as both a rival and a tool to sharpen his own skills, while he dismisses Bachira's fears as weaknesses. The recurring theme of egoism is evident in lines like "Meu motivo de viver é me vingar! / Egoísmo, obsessão / Em meu estilo de jogar / Verá a perfeição!" (My reason for living is to get revenge! / Egoism, obsession / In my style of play / You will see perfection!). This relentless pursuit of perfection, driven by ego and obsession, ultimately defines Rin's character and his approach to soccer.