Kaiser
Manga ChapterNamed for Michael Kaiser, the eighth chapter of Volume 18 keeps the Neo Egoist League arc moving. Kaiser features prominently in the cast beside Isagi, with Alexis Ness, Noel Noa, Erik Gesner, and Benedict Grim also on hand, and Sae Itoshi surfacing through a mention.
Summary
"Kaiser" is the eighth chapter of the eighteenth volume and the 157th overall, part of the Neo Egoist League arc. Its title, written in katakana as Kaizā, points to Michael Kaiser, who appears in the chapter alongside Isagi. Also present are Alexis Ness, Erik Gesner, Benedict Grim, Noel Noa, and Igor Schneider.
Key Events
The chapter fills out its ranks with Raichi, Hiori, Yukimiya, Igarashi, Gagamaru, Neru, and Kunigami, plus several figures identified only in passing such as Ali, Mensah, Theo Sachs, Bachman, and Ndiaye. Sae Itoshi is referenced by way of a flashback.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Chapter 157 of Blue Lock named after?
Chapter 157 is named Kaiser after Michael Kaiser, who appears in the chapter alongside Isagi and is highlighted as a central figure of the Neo Egoist League arc.
How is Sae Itoshi referenced in Chapter 157?
Sae Itoshi is referenced in Chapter 157 through a flashback rather than appearing directly in the present-day scenes.
Which minor figures are introduced in Chapter 157?
Chapter 157 introduces several figures identified only in passing, including Ali, Mensah, Theo Sachs, Bachman, and Ndiaye.
Which Blue Lock characters appear alongside Kaiser in Chapter 157?
Alongside Michael Kaiser, Chapter 157 features Alexis Ness, Erik Gesner, Benedict Grim, Noel Noa, and Igor Schneider, plus returning Blue Lock players like Raichi, Hiori, Yukimiya, Igarashi, Gagamaru, Neru, and Kunigami.
When was Chapter 157 released?
Chapter 157 ran in the 2022 issue 6, published in Japan on January 5, 2022, with the English edition following on March 21, 2023.
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- Created byMuneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura
- Published byKodansha
- Animated by8bit
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