Issei Isagi
CharacterIssei Isagi is the father of Blue Lock striker Yoichi Isagi and the husband of Iyo Isagi. A gentle, down-to-earth family man, he quietly backs his son's dream of building a life in professional football.
Appearance
Issei mirrors his son with deep blue hair and a matching set of blue eyes. Square-lensed glasses are his defining feature, paired with light stubble that reaches only as far as his chin. He is usually seen in casual, everyday clothing.
Personality
Much like his wife, Issei is a warm-hearted man whose instinct is to stand behind Yoichi's push to become a footballer.
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History
Issei first appears with his family in the series' opening chapter and recurs through Yoichi's journey, from the U-20 arc into the Neo Egoist League and the U-20 World Cup. His given name reads as a whole lifetime, while the surname Isagi carries a sense of purity or clean sportsmanship, so the pair can be taken to mean a pure life. He shares his May first birthday, which lands on Labor Day, with Hajime Nishioka.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Issei Isagi?
Issei Isagi is the father of Blue Lock striker Yoichi Isagi and the husband of Iyo Isagi. A gentle, down to earth family man, he quietly supports his son's dream of becoming a professional footballer.
What does Issei Isagi look like?
Issei Isagi has deep blue hair and blue eyes that mirror his son Yoichi. Square lensed glasses and light stubble reaching his chin round out his usual casual, everyday look.
How does Issei Isagi feel about Yoichi's football career?
Issei Isagi is warm hearted and stands firmly behind Yoichi's push to become a footballer, much like his wife Iyo.
When does Issei Isagi first appear in Blue Lock?
Issei Isagi first appears with his family in the series' opening chapter and recurs throughout Yoichi's journey, from the U-20 arc into the Neo Egoist League and the U-20 World Cup.
What does Issei Isagi's name mean?
Issei Isagi's given name reads as a whole lifetime, while his surname Isagi carries a sense of purity or clean sportsmanship, so together the name can be taken to mean a pure life.
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Rights holders
- Created byMuneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura
- Published byKodansha
- Animated by8bit
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Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical key visuals for Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, credited to Eight Bit and the production committee.
- Game pages: official artwork for Blue Lock: Project World Champion, credited to Kodansha and Rudel.
- Manga chapter pages: Kodansha Comics volume covers, credited to Kodansha, Muneyuki Kaneshiro, and Yusuke Nomura.
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