Kenji Kawai

An ordinary guy, that just wants to find his place in the world

[Unpopularfootyx @Unpopularfootyx]

🚨🎙️ IKER CASILLAS ON JAPAN'S GOALKEEPER ZION SUZUKI:

🗣️“I've never been wrong about a goalkeeper.

I know talent when I see one.

And when I watch Zion Suzuki, I see a goalkeeper with everything needed to become one of the best in the world.”

“This is the only young goalkeeper I look at and think could one day be worthy of succeeding Thibaut Courtois at Real Madrid.

That's how highly I rate him.

He has the composure.

He has the courage.

And most importantly, he has the personality.”

“Japan lost today.

But I'm proud to say they found a gem.

Sometimes a defeat introduces a player to the world more than a victory ever could.

I think that's exactly what happened.”

“He's literally just 23...

(laughs)

Twenty-three!

When I was that age, I was still learning what it meant to be a top goalkeeper.

This boy is already playing with the maturity of someone who's been at the highest level for years.”

“What impressed me wasn't only the saves.

It was his decision-making.

His positioning.

His confidence under pressure.

Against one of the strongest attacks in international football, he never looked overwhelmed.

That's the sign of a special goalkeeper.”

“Goalkeepers are different.

You can teach technique.

You can improve distribution.

But you cannot teach personality.

Either you have it or you don't.

Zion Suzuki has it.

That's why I believe he's going far.”

“If he keeps working with the same humility and hunger, Europe will soon be talking about him as one of the elite.

And trust me...

This won't be the last time the football world hears the name Zion Suzuki.”

[MatchReport @MatchReportH]

🚨🇯🇵 Thierry Henry Praises Ueda, Suzuki, Kubo and Japan’s Golden Generation

“One thing I always admire in football is when a team leaves a tournament with more respect than they had when they arrived. That is exactly what Japan have done. They may be out, but they have earned the admiration of the football world because they played with courage, discipline and a clear identity from the first match to the last.”

“Ayase Ueda deserves enormous praise. Every time Japan needed someone to lead the line, he was there. His movement stretched defences, his work rate never dropped, and his goals gave Japan belief throughout the tournament. He looked like a striker who enjoyed carrying responsibility.”

“Then you look at Zion Suzuki. Goalkeepers can define tournaments, and he certainly did. Against Brazil he produced save after save, keeping Japan alive against one of the strongest attacks in world football. He showed maturity beyond his years and proved he belongs on the biggest stage.”

“Daichi Kamada quietly had an outstanding World Cup. He linked the midfield and attack beautifully, found space between the lines and made Japan’s football flow. Players like him often don’t receive the headlines, but coaches love footballers who make everyone around them better.”

“Takefusa Kubo reminded everyone why he is one of Asia’s brightest talents. Whenever Japan needed creativity, he wanted the ball. He carried defenders, created space and never stopped trying to make something happen. That’s the mentality of a top player.”

“I also have to mention Wataru Endo, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kaishu Sano. Endo gave this team leadership and calmness. Tomiyasu marshalled the defence with authority whenever he was on the pitch. And Sano’s goal against Brazil will be remembered for a long time because it showed Japan never feared the occasion.”

*“This wasn’t a one-man story. It was a team story. That’s why Japan became one of the most admired sides at this World Cup. They didn’t rely on superstars—they relied on trust, organisation and togetherness. Sometimes you don’t need to lift the trophy to inspire millions. Japan have done exactly that.”

#BRAJPN

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🚨 Zlatan Ibrahimović on Japan crashing out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their heartbreaking defeat to Brazil:

“Football can be very cruel. Today Japan leave the World Cup, but they leave with their heads held high. They pushed Brazil to the edge, made them suffer and forced one of the greatest football nations in history to fight until the very end. That’s something no one can take away from them.”

“I don’t want to hear anyone calling this a failure. Failure is not giving everything. These players gave everything. They ran, they fought, they believed and they represented their country with incredible pride. Sometimes football rewards you, sometimes it breaks your heart. Today it broke Japan’s heart.”

“I saw the tears after the final whistle, and those tears tell you everything. They cared. They believed they could make history, and for a long time they looked capable of doing exactly that. The result hurts, but the performance deserves respect from the entire football world.”

“If Japan continue producing players with this mentality, this won’t be the last time they surprise the biggest nations. They have shown courage, discipline and personality throughout this tournament. Today they lost the match, but they won the respect of millions of football fans around the world.”

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[Animetrends @AnimetrendsLA]

ADO vió la derrota de Japón hoy frente a Brasil pero les agradece por todo lo que hicieron. 😭

«Creo que Japón puede llegar aún más lejos, sin límites». 💙

[ᜰ @markklfc]

Hajime Moriyasu after Japan crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their heartbreaking defeat to Brazil:

🗣️ “This is one of the most painful nights of my career. We were only moments away from making history, but football can be unbelievably cruel. I have nothing but pride for every single player who wore this shirt tonight.”

“To the supporters of Japan, I'm deeply sorry we couldn't give you the ending you deserved. We heard you, we felt your passion, and we fought until the very last second. Seeing your tears hurts just as much as this defeat.”

“I refuse to blame these players. They gave everything—their energy, their courage, their hearts. They stood toe-to-toe with one of the greatest football nations in history and made the entire world believe that Japan could achieve the impossible.”

“In the dressing room there are tears, silence and broken hearts. That's because these players cared. They dreamed of taking Japan further than ever before, and watching that dream disappear in the final moments is something that will stay with them forever.”

“I told the players to keep their heads high. Tonight may feel like the end, but this team has shown the world that Japan belongs among football's elite. Defeat does not erase what they achieved throughout this tournament.”

“To every Japanese fan around the world, thank you for believing in us. We leave this World Cup with heartbreak, but also with pride. We may be going home tonight, but I promise you this team will return stronger, hungrier and more determined than ever.”

[🐬🇯🇵 @frontauuun]

この映像最高すぎる😭

[Roberto Haz @tudimebeto]

Los mexicanos levantando las manos para hacer la genkidama universal de Dragon Ball para darle fuerzas a Japón en el Mundial JAJAJAJAJA amo a este país

[サッカー日本代表 🇯🇵 @jfa_samuraiblue]

🔹試合終了🔹️

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#最高の景色を #サッカー日本代表

[El Diaz @SoyDaniloDiaz]

Jamás voy a entender, por qué los bancos sabiendo que la mayoría de sus clientes tienen trabajo de 8-6, cierran a las 4.

[Kenji Kawai @Kenji76_K]

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[Kenji Kawai @Kenji76_K]

Kishōtenketsu, a story structure that subverts our Western concepts of how stories work by relying on a twist rather than conflict. https://t.co/BzTAmlbF5g

[Kenji Kawai @Kenji76_K]

And when the red turns black I'll ask you was I everything you imagined? ♪

[Kenji Kawai @Kenji76_K]

I think I've finally learned to smile again 😊

[Kenji Kawai @Kenji76_K]

Siempre nos han enseñado a luchar y perseguir nuestros sueños, ¿pero quién nos ha enseñado a rendirse ante un sueño que no es posible o es más dañino tratar de alcanzar?

[Kenji Kawai @Kenji76_K]

@soychernandez Por eso necesitamos el UBI (Universal Basic Income)

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今期は、盾の勇者2期、SPY×FAMILY、サマータイムレンダ、パリピ孔明を見てます。

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God I miss the years where people arguing over the colour of a fucking dress was the most notable thing that happened.