Blue Lock is among the most popular anime of 2022. It has managed to amass a huge fan following within a short period of time due to its engaging story and interesting characters. The anime's popularity was helped by the FIFA World Cup that took place in Qatar.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Blue Lock is the best soccer anime in recent years. The studio has adapted the story properly, and the animation has been consistently good. When it comes to the characters, there are many to choose from, but only a select few have managed to capture the attention of the fans. These characters are the best at their craft, and they pose all kinds of problems to their opposition.
9 Isagi Yoichi
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Isagi is the main protagonist of the series. After his team was knocked out of a tournament, Isagi was invited to join Blue Lock. When he joined the facility, he was pretty low on confidence. But, with time, it became clear that he had the skills required to become a star.
Isagi's main weapon is his spatial awareness, which allows him to sniff out opportunities for his teammates and himself. In order to improve his game, Isagi has developed new weapons such as the direct shot, which gives the goalkeeper almost no time to react. He is currently ranked 15th in Blue Lock.
8 Meguru Bachira
Due to his demeanor, Bachira comes off as rather eccentric. However, he is a highly talented player who can wreak havoc with the ball at his feet. After joining Blue Lock, Bachira formed an instant connection with Isagi, and the two combined many times to score goals for their team.
Bachira's talent lies in dribbling. If given the space and time, he can dribble past the entire defense without any problems. In addition to his dribbling, Bachira also has a good range of passing. At the moment, he holds the 16th position in all of Blue Lock.
7 Hyoma Chigiri
From an early age, Chigiri's talent was there for everyone to see. He was destined to go to the top, but an injury to his leg changed everything. Chigiri recovered physically, but he couldn't overcome the mental barrier.
Chigiri entered Blue Lock with the goal of getting knocked out so that he could stop playing soccer. After seeing Isagi's determination, Chigiri found his motivation and began using his strength again. Chigiri's pace makes him a valuable player, and it allows his team to launch deadly counterattacks.
6 Rensuke Kunigami
Kunigami was a part of Team Z, and he played an important role in their qualification. Kunigami has a strong physical presence, which allows him to draw in the defenders, thus opening up space for his teammates.
In addition to impressive physical abilities, Kunigami has an outstanding left foot, with which he can shoot and score from several meters away. Due to his clinical nature in front of the goal, leaving him unmarked would be a massive mistake for any team.
5 Seishiro Nagi
Seishiro Nagi is a prodigy who makes the toughest of skills look easy. For the most part, Nagi wasn't invested in soccer, but meeting Isagi changed his perspective. Nagi became hungrier, which pushed him to become a better player.
As the 7th-ranked player in Blue Lock, Nagi is one of the most promising players in the facility. With his level of talent, he is destined to reach the top. However, he still needs to polish his rough edges before he can claim the title of the best soccer player.
4 Shoei Baro
Shoei Baro is also known as "The King," because of his absurd goalscoring abilities. As the title suggests, he thinks highly of himself, and he has the skills to back up his arrogance. Baro falls into the category of complete forwards because he doesn't have any weaknesses.
Baro has the strength to hold off opponents, the pace and dribbling to go past them, and the accuracy to score from almost anywhere on the pitch. His skill as a footballer has been acknowledged by all the people in Blue Lock.
3 Aoshi Tokimitsu
For someone who is ranked third in all of Blue Lock, Aoshi Tokimitsu seems to have no confidence at all. After Ego divulged the information about the next stage of Blue Lock, Aoshi looked visibly distressed.
He kept saying that no one would pick him if he lost, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Like his teammates, Aoshi is yet to reveal his weapons, but viewers can expect him to be a high-quality player.
2 Aryu Jyubei
Aryu Jyubei was introduced in episode 12 of the anime, where he formed a team with Rin Itoshi and Aoshi Tokimitsu. Seeing the top three ranked players together gave Isagi a cold sweat. Not much is known about Aryu except for the fact that he is second only to Rin in terms of ranking.
It is plausible to assume that his ability to read the game is excellent and that he can position himself accordingly to make the best of a situation, as these are the basics for any good soccer player. Aryu will be in action in the second half of the first season, along with his teammates.
1 Rin Itoshi
Rin is the younger brother of the famous Sae Itoshi. Rin's desire to play soccer is fueled by his hatred toward his brother. Due to his grudge against Sae, Rin solely focuses on improving his own game.
Rin's skills are of the highest caliber; he can run rings around his opponents if left unchecked. He has displayed incredible accuracy while shooting. Currently, he is the No. 1 player in Blue Lock, and fans can expect to see him in action in the second cour of the anime.