Since Blue Lock is not a typical fighting shonen, it is harder to pinpoint specific villains in the story. However, since the characters are participating in a high-stakes competition, there are antagonists. From team managers who threaten to shut down the Blue Lock project to players who will go to shocking lengths to win, the series is packed with characters who could be described as villainous.
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Isagi Yoichi, the series' main character, encounters many characters who impede his progress on his journey to become the world's best striker. Some of these antagonists are flat-out rude and brutal to his face, while some are more clever, conniving, and subtle when pulling off their schemes. Every soccer game is a cutthroat competition, and for some characters, these matches bring out their most evil, vicious side.
10 Reo Mikage
When Nagi Left Reo Behind, He Became Resentful, Jealous, and Motivated to Defeat His Former Friend
Reo Mikage started playing soccer with Nagi Seishiro, his soccer prodigy classmate. Since Reo was the one who discovered Nagi's talent for the game and encouraged him to begin playing, he felt utterly betrayed when Nagi chose to join a team without Reo later in the competition. Nagi's betrayal unleashed a previously unseen side of Reo, causing him to become spiteful.
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After this pivotal moment of supposed disloyalty, Reo became bent on crushing Nagi by any means possible. In the U-20 tryouts and beyond, Reo was desperate to beat Nagi and prove his worthiness of standing alongside his friend again. For a while, Nagi seemed unaware of Reo's bitter resentment towards him, but every action Reo took was inspired by rage and jealousy.
9 Kira Ryosuke
Rather Than Accept Defeat, Kira Lashed out at His Teammates for His Own Loss
Kira Ryosuke's time in Blue Lock was very short-lived, as he was undone by his own pride. Kira never even had the chance to play a real game, since he was eliminated quickly during the Admission Exam. All the players participated in a sudden death game, where the last player to be hit by the ball was kicked out.
Kira was the unlucky loser and upon realizing his loss, he erupted in anger. Rather than accept defeat gracefully, Kira lashed out at everyone around him and blamed others. He refused to acknowledge his own flaws and mistakes and instead threw a tantrum, humiliating himself in front of his astounded teammates.
8 Barou Shoei
Barou Titled Himself “The King,” and Later as a “Villain,” Taking Both of These Roles Seriously
Barou is one of Blue Lock's most talented and physically strong players, but he is also one of the most arrogant. Barou's self-proclaimed title is "The King" and he definitely acts according to this nickname, bullying and putting down his teammates and opponents. When Isagi Yoichi's team beat Barou's, his ego was wounded, and he became even more antagonistic.
After experiencing such a crushing loss, Barou announced he was going to adopt a "villain" playing style in future games. Barou did undergo some character development and became a bit more collaborative with his teammates, but never fully lost his mean streak. Even in later arcs, he is still cold and blunt to others and incredibly self-obsessed, reveling in his villain persona.
7 Nagi Seishiro
As One of Blue Lock’s Best Players Ever, Nagi Posed a Serious Threat to Main Character, Isagi
Nagi Seishiro transformed from a lazy, bored individual who just wanted to play video games to someone who is passionate about soccer and motivated to win. Nagi is not necessarily unkind or vitriolic like other players, but he does pose an extreme threat to Isagi and all the other players. He is one of Blue Lock's best and, thus, a major antagonist.
Nagi was one of the greatest hurdles Isagi ever had to overcome. He is extremely fast and agile, and his analytical, precise mind that makes him so skilled at video games lead him to soccer success too. Eventually, Isagi surpassed Nagi, but not without being beaten by the opponent a handful of times first.
6 Shidou Ryusei
Shidou Is the Villain of the Blue Lock Project, Violently Attacking His Own Teammates
There is no character in Blue Lock more abrasive and violent than Shidou Ryusei. Shidou's brutality even caused him to not be chosen for the Blue Lock team or the Japan U-20 team because he could not coexist with the other players. Rin Itoshi is Shidou's greatest enemy, and he has physically attacked him on more than one occasion, even when they were on the same team.
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At one point, Shidou was Blue Lock's second-best player, but his rough attitude was a devastating setback. He has lost out on opportunities due to his penchant for attacking others unprovoked and his sadistic playing style, but in Shidou's mind, this is the only correct way to play soccer. On the Blue Lock team specifically, Shidou is the ultimate antagonist, causing even his own teammates to cower in fear around him.
5 Oliver Aiku
Oliver Was Isagi’s Most Intimidating Rival in the U-20 Arc, Forcing Him to Develop His "Flow" Quickly
The U-20 match was one of the most pivotal arcs in Blue Lock, because it determined whether the Blue Lock Project would continue or be shut down. The Japan U-20 team represented the best talent Japan had to offer, with a star-studded lineup of players determined to crush Blue Lock. Of these competitors, Oliver Aiku was one of the most gifted and determined to win no matter what.
Oliver Aiku established himself as Isagi's rival from the very first seconds of the match, stealing what seemed like a guaranteed goal right from him. Aiku was Isagi's antagonist during this arc, forcing him to unlock his "flow" and level up his abilities. Although Aiku could be described as a villain to Isagi, he also helped him become better, making his role in the story an interesting juxtaposition.
4 U-20 Team President, Hirotoshi Buratsuta, and Coach, Yasumori Hoichi
These Two Soccer Leaders Were Determined To Shut down the Blue Lock Project Forever
The villains of Blue Lock's U-20 arc were not soccer players at all, the true antagonists of this arc were two unexpected characters. The U-20 team's president, Hirotoshi Buratsuta, and the U-20 team's coach, Yasumori Hoichi, were the Blue Lock Project's worst enemies. These men made it their mission to get the Blue Lock Project shut down forever.
Had Buratsuta and Hoichi succeeded, the Blue Lock series would have ended before Japan's best striker could be announced. These soccer leaders felt threatened by the concept of Blue Lock and worried about how it would shake up Japanese soccer. Bent on keeping the soccer world from changing significantly, Hoichi and Buratsuta fought with all their might to stop Blue Lock, to no avail thankfully.
3 Rin Itoshi
Rin Is Isagi’s Greatest Enemy and the Best in Blue Lock, Intimidating Others With His Villainous Demeanor
Isagi Yoichi's most considerable adversary within the walls of Blue Lock was Rin Itoshi. Rin was ranked as Blue Lock's #1 player for weeks, and in the U-20 arc, the entire structure of Blue Lock's team was built around Rin. Not only is Rin accomplished and well-trained, his motivation to be the best is almost unbreakable because of its significant source.
Rin despises his older brother, Sae, who left him behind to play professional soccer. Rin decided to commit himself to becoming the best striker so he could reach Sae's level and defeat his brother, hopefully earning back his respect. Because of Rin's powerful overarching goal, he often comes off very callous and rude. He snaps at his teammates and views others as beneath him, acting more like a villain than a hero.
2 Sae Itoshi
Sae Hates Japanese Soccer, Views Himself as the Best, and Overall, Acts Arrogantly and With No Regard for Others
Sae Itoshi, the older brother of Rin, despises Japanese soccer and views it as pathetic. He did not always have this view, but once he began playing professionally for Spain, he developed a negative perception of it, despite playing Japanese soccer all his life. Sae is one of the most famous soccer players, and he has high ambitions, hoping to be not just the best striker in Japan, but in the entire world.
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Sae's attitude is arrogant, merciless, and haughty because he views himself as superior to everyone else on the field. He is not only an antagonist overall, but a villain in his brother Rin's life. Rin hates Sae for abandoning him, and Sae has certainly not done much to repair the relationship.
1 Michael Kaiser
Kaiser Is a Tragic Villain With a Horrific Origin Story, and He Was One of the Toughest Players For Isagi to Beat
German soccer player Michael Kaiser was intent on destroying Isagi Yoichi. Kaiser's origin story is the most distressing in the series. He suffered unspeakable abuse at the hands of his father and even wound up in jail for theft before he was bailed out to play soccer. Kaiser was unwilling to lose this second chance in life, so he adopted a villainous mindset to ensure he would never lose.
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Kaiser is a complex villain, since he is easy to feel sympathy for due to his difficult life circumstances. Kaiser is also exceptionally talented, but by looking down on others, he cemented his status as an antagonist. Kaiser and Isagi were in a rivalry throughout the Blue Lock Neo Egoist League Arc, and he was the toughest obstacle Isagi ever faced due to his expertise and indestructible attitude. Isagi did beat him eventually, which was not easy and showcased Isagi's progress.
Blue Lock is a sports-centric animated series based on the manga series of the same name. The show follows the Japan Football Association trying to recover from their poor showing in the 2018 FIFA World Cup by hiring a football genius, Ego Jinpachi. With his new intense training regimen, Jinpachi invites the best football players in Japan to compete to become the team's new star player - and high school student Yoichi Isagi may be exactly who he's looking for.
Cast Ricco Fajardo , Drew Breedlove , Alex Horn , Mark Allen Jr.
Release Date October 8, 2022
Seasons 2
Writers Taku Kishimoto
Directors Tetsuaki Watanabe , Shunsuke Ishikawa
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