Shin Kazama (風間進, Kazama Shin ?) was the older brother of Sōya Kazama.[4]
Appearance[edit | edit source]
Shin has a close physical resemblance to his brother - they have similar facial features and both have spiky black hair, with Shin's being a little shorter.
History[edit | edit source]
Background[edit | edit source]
At a certain point in time before the start of the series, he joined Old Border[5] and was Branch Chief Rindō's pupil.[3] He later participated in the mission around five years ago which killed him and nine of his friends.[6]
Border Enlistment Arc[edit | edit source]
Shin was mentioned by his younger brother Kazama.[4]
B-Rank Wars Arc[edit | edit source]
When asked by Osamu about the current whereabouts of the members of Old Border, Yuri points doesn't point out Suzumura as he was one of the ten who died.[6]
Relationships[edit | edit source]
Sōya Kazama[edit | edit source]
Shin got along well with his brother, Sōya.[7] There is also an age gap of 4 years.[7]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- "Kazama" (風間 ?) is a Japanese surname meaning "among the wind", while "Shin" (進 ?) means Advance.
- In a photograph of Old Border, Shin is depicted standing next to Rindō.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: What is Kazama's brother's name?
A: According to the data given to the anime staff, it is "Shin Kazama".
Source: Border Briefing File, Page 293, Question 46 - ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 19 Chapter 162 (p. 9) and Episode 86.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: Branch Chief Rindō called Kazama by his first name, "Sōya", are they mentor and disciple?
A: Kazama's older brother was Branch Chief Rindō's disciple. It seems that he calls him by his first name because they would overlap if he used "Kazama".
Source: Border Briefing File, Page 301, Question 124 - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 5 Chapter 38 (p. 14) and Episode 19.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 19 Chapter 162 (p. 2) and Episode 86.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 19 Chapter 162 (p. 7-9) and Episode 86.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: What was the age gap between Kazama and his brother Shin? Were they close as brothers?
A: They are about 4 years apart. They seemed to get along well.
Source: Twitter Q&A August 2023: Day 4 Question 4
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| Old Border | |
|---|---|
| Alive | Masamune Kido • Masafumi Shinoda • Ryōji Kiriyama • Takumi Rindō • Kirie Konami • Reiji Kizaki • Yūichi Jin • Yuri Rindō • Mato Kujō |
| Deceased | Shin Kazama • Kengo Sōma • Tetsuya Umesaki • Hibiki Taira • Sōichi Mogami • Manabu Kai • Kaede Namekata • Rintarō Chihiro • Motoki Suzumura • Ibuki Wakisaka |