Iori Sato
CharacterIori Sato is a Blue Lock hopeful who lined up as a forward for Team Y during the program's opening stage. Wearing the number five, he was knocked out in First Selection when Team Y fell, the whole squad eliminated apart from Ikki Niko.
Appearance
No physical description is recorded for Sato beyond his kit. He wore Team Y's number five shirt throughout the First Selection.
Abilities
Sato is listed as a forward, a striker whose central purpose is putting the ball in the net. Players in the role tend to draw the spotlight, taking penalties and corners and kicking off each half from the most advanced attacking spots.
History
Sato debuts in Chapter 10, brought to screen in the anime's fourth episode, as one of Team Y's forwards. He is heard rallying his teammates to swarm Meguru Bachira during the tie. When Team Y crashed out of the First Selection, he went down with nearly the whole roster, Ikki Niko the lone survivor to advance. His name blends a surname read as a wisteria aid with a given name meaning a hut or retreat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Iori Sato in Blue Lock?
Iori Sato is a Blue Lock hopeful who played forward for Team Y and wore the number five during the program's First Selection. He was eliminated along with the rest of his team when Team Y fell in that opening round.
What team did Iori Sato play for?
Iori Sato played forward for Team Y during Blue Lock's First Selection, wearing the number five jersey.
Does Iori Sato survive the First Selection?
No, Iori Sato does not survive the First Selection. His entire Team Y roster was eliminated except for Ikki Niko, the lone player to advance.
When does Iori Sato first appear in Blue Lock?
Iori Sato debuts in Chapter 10 of the Blue Lock manga and appears in the anime's fourth episode as one of Team Y's forwards.
What does Iori Sato do during the First Selection?
During the First Selection, Iori Sato is heard rallying his Team Y teammates to swarm Meguru Bachira during their match.
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- Created byMuneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura
- Published byKodansha
- Animated by8bit
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