Who is Issei Isagi?
Issei Isagi Blue Lock is the exceptionally kind, highly supportive, and completely ordinary father of Yoichi Isagi.
Background and Story of Issei Isagi
Issei is a thoroughly average Japanese salaryman. Unlike the abusive or highly demanding parents seen in other sports manga, Issei is completely content with his son being 'average'. When Yoichi originally lost his high school nationals qualifier, Issei immediately took him out for tonkatsu to cheer him up, telling him that winning isn't everything.
Personality of Issei Isagi in Blue Lock
He is incredibly cheerful, deeply loving, and completely devoid of 'ego'. He represents the comfortable, safe, and mediocre environment that Ego Jinpachi believes is destroying Japanese football.
Appearance of Issei Isagi
He is a middle-aged man with a slightly pudgy build, glasses, and a constantly warm smile.
Issei Isagi Blue Lock: Playing Style & Position
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Role in Blue Lock
He serves as the ultimate contrast to Blue Lock. Issei's unconditional love initially prevented Yoichi from developing the ruthless, selfish 'ego' necessary to become a world-class striker.
Interesting Facts about Issei Isagi Blue Lock
- Chapter 1
- He was genuinely shocked and slightly terrified when he watched Yoichi ruthlessly devour his opponents on national television during the U-20 match.