Ichiban Kasuga vs Itoshi Rin Nendoroid: Which to Choose?
By Good Game Anime: Anime Figures and Collectibles | Published: 2026-10-25
Category: Comparisons
Compare Nendoroid Ichiban Kasuga and Nendoroid Itoshi Rin on accessories, expressions, and value. Find out which figure fits your collection best.
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 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)
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
