The Samurai Rises. Rising Sun. Full Art. Japan National Team Special Edition Jersey — "Samurai Rising Sun" Artwork
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An adidas Japan national team Special Edition jersey featuring a full photographic-quality samurai warrior illustration on the front against a rising sun background, with a black rising sun and storm cloud graphic covering the entire back panel.
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Product Stats
- Japan's national football identity has always been built around the "Samurai Blue" nickname — a reference both to the team's blue kit and the historical warrior spirit of Japanese culture. This Special Edition takes that metaphor from subtext to full visual statement, placing an armored samurai directly on the shirt rather than simply referencing the concept through color or nickname.
- The dual-graphic construction — a full-color illustration on the front and a monochrome ink-style composition on the back — is unprecedented in Japanese national team kit history and arguably in international football shirt design more broadly. The back's black rising sun with storm clouds draws from classical Japanese nihonga painting and ukiyo-e woodblock traditions, creating a second complete artwork that functions independently from the front.
- Special Edition jerseys with full photographic or illustrated artwork are one of the most rapidly growing collector categories in football shirts globally, driven by crossover demand from art collectors, manga and anime enthusiasts, and streetwear buyers who engage with football shirts as wearable graphic art objects. For the Japan program specifically, this jersey positions the Samurai Blue identity at the intersection of football culture and Japanese visual heritage in a way that no prior official issue has attempted.
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Description
This adidas Japan national team Special Edition jersey is the most ambitious piece of artwork ever applied to a Japanese national team shirt — a full photographic-quality illustration of an armored samurai warrior in full battle stance occupies the entire front body, rendered against a vivid red rising sun background with lightning and flame effects radiating outward from the central figure. The samurai wears intricately detailed red, black, and gold lacquered armor with a horned kabuto helmet, holding twin katana blades — a composition that references the visual language of Japanese woodblock print tradition, manga illustration, and contemporary fantasy art simultaneously. The JFA eagle crest and "JAPAN" text are embroidered at the upper right chest above the samurai figure, with the adidas Three Bars in black and gold at the left chest. Red sleeve stripe bands with gold accents and a V-neck collar complete the front construction. The back delivers a completely different and equally powerful composition — a monochrome black rising sun pattern on white dominates the upper back, with a dense Japanese ink-style storm cloud formation in dark grey and black rising from the hem below, creating a dramatic two-part back graphic that reads as a separate artwork from the front entirely.
Material: 100%Polyester
SKU: FD-04-011
Returns: Accepted
Item Measurements
S : Length 27.2" (69cm) / Chest 39.4" (100cm)
M : Length 28.3" (72cm) / Chest 40.9" (104cm)
L : Length 29.1" (74cm) / Chest 42.5" (108cm)
XL : Length 29.9" (76cm) / Chest 44.5" (113cm)
2XL : Length 30.7" (78cm) / Chest 45.7" (116cm)
3XL : Length 32.7" (83cm) / Chest 47.2" (120cm)
Staff Fit Reference
A: Size S / Height 5'5" (165cm) / Weight 130 lbs (59kg)
B: Size M / Height 5'8" (173cm) / Weight 159 lbs (72kg)
C: Size M / Height 5'6" (168cm) / Weight 143 lbs (65kg)
D: Size L / Height 5'9" (175cm) / Weight 165 lbs (75kg)
E: Size XL / Height 5'11" (180cm) / Weight 172 lbs (78kg)
F: Size 2XL / Height 6'2" (188cm) / Weight 203 lbs (92kg)
* Measurements may vary slightly due to fabric and manufacturing tolerances.
* This jersey uses imported original heat-transfer print technology. Hand wash is recommended to protect the design.
* If machine washing, turn the jersey inside out and place it in a laundry bag to protect any printed numbers or names.
S : Length 27.2" (69cm) / Chest 39.4" (100cm)
M : Length 28.3" (72cm) / Chest 40.9" (104cm)
L : Length 29.1" (74cm) / Chest 42.5" (108cm)
XL : Length 29.9" (76cm) / Chest 44.5" (113cm)
2XL : Length 30.7" (78cm) / Chest 45.7" (116cm)
3XL : Length 32.7" (83cm) / Chest 47.2" (120cm)
Staff Fit Reference
A: Size S / Height 5'5" (165cm) / Weight 130 lbs (59kg)
B: Size M / Height 5'8" (173cm) / Weight 159 lbs (72kg)
C: Size M / Height 5'6" (168cm) / Weight 143 lbs (65kg)
D: Size L / Height 5'9" (175cm) / Weight 165 lbs (75kg)
E: Size XL / Height 5'11" (180cm) / Weight 172 lbs (78kg)
F: Size 2XL / Height 6'2" (188cm) / Weight 203 lbs (92kg)
* Measurements may vary slightly due to fabric and manufacturing tolerances.
* This jersey uses imported original heat-transfer print technology. Hand wash is recommended to protect the design.
* If machine washing, turn the jersey inside out and place it in a laundry bag to protect any printed numbers or names.
Shipping Info
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Once your order is placed, you will receive an order confirmation email. A separate shipping confirmation email will be sent once your order has been dispatched.
Processing & Delivery Times
Order processing: 1–2 business days
Delivery after dispatch:
- United States: 3–5 business days
- Canada & Mexico: 5–8 business days
- United Kingdom: 5–8 business days
- Australia & New Zealand: 5–8 business days
- Europe: 5–8 business days
- Central & South America: 5–8 business days
Please Note
Orders placed after Friday afternoon will be processed the following Monday.
We do not ship on weekends or public holidays.
A tracking number will be sent to your registered email address once your order has shipped.
Shipping Rates
Standard Rates
- United States: $8.00
- Canada & Mexico: $10.00 – $12.00
- United Kingdom: $10.00 – $12.00
- Australia & New Zealand: $10.00 – $12.00
- Europe: $12.00 – $15.00
- Central & South America: $12.00 – $15.00
Free shipping is available on qualifying orders.
Note: Cash on delivery (COD) is not available.
Shipping Destinations
We ship worldwide from our US-based warehouse, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Europe, and many more countries.
Contact
Email: contact@kickosoccer.com
Order Confirmation
Once your order is placed, you will receive an order confirmation email. A separate shipping confirmation email will be sent once your order has been dispatched.
Processing & Delivery Times
Order processing: 1–2 business days
Delivery after dispatch:
- United States: 3–5 business days
- Canada & Mexico: 5–8 business days
- United Kingdom: 5–8 business days
- Australia & New Zealand: 5–8 business days
- Europe: 5–8 business days
- Central & South America: 5–8 business days
Please Note
Orders placed after Friday afternoon will be processed the following Monday.
We do not ship on weekends or public holidays.
A tracking number will be sent to your registered email address once your order has shipped.
Shipping Rates
Standard Rates
- United States: $8.00
- Canada & Mexico: $10.00 – $12.00
- United Kingdom: $10.00 – $12.00
- Australia & New Zealand: $10.00 – $12.00
- Europe: $12.00 – $15.00
- Central & South America: $12.00 – $15.00
Free shipping is available on qualifying orders.
Note: Cash on delivery (COD) is not available.
Shipping Destinations
We ship worldwide from our US-based warehouse, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Europe, and many more countries.
Contact
Email: contact@kickosoccer.com
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