The thrilling finale of Blue Lock season 2, which aired on December 28, 2024, brought the intense U20 arc to a dramatic conclusion.

Among its standout moments was the reveal that the Michael Kaiser voice actor is a renowned seiyuu, a detail that immediately heightened excitement for Blue Lock season 3.

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Michael Kaiser, the next major rival in the series, is a monster who raises the stakes for the Blue Lock stars.

The Blue Lock squad’s hard-fought victory over the U20 Japan team solidified their status as Japan’s most promising soccer stars.

Blue Lock season 2 finale recap

Blue Lock main characters Yoichi Isagi and Rin Itoshi seen fired up in season 2 episode 13 of the anime
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Blue Lock season 2 concluded with an electrifying finale packed with drama and unforgettable moments. The U20 match reached its climax with 15 minutes remaining, as both teams launched fierce counterattacks in a bid for victory.

The turning point came when Rin Itoshi entered his destructive flow state, dismantling the U20’s Iron Wall Quartet and stopping Sae Itoshi’s final play. This paved the way for Yoichi Isagi, whose last-second goal secured a 4-3 victory for Blue Lock.

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This game-changing win not only cemented Blue Lock’s reputation in Japan but also caught the attention of the global football community.

Jinpachi Ego’s experimental program to create the world’s greatest striker was vindicated, and the players confirmed themselves as rising stars. Among them is Michael Kaiser, who was shown in season 2’s end credit scene.

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Michael Kaiser is a football prodigy from Germany’s U20 squad and is next in line to be one of the best strikers in the world. Known for his supreme technical skills and unshakable confidence, Kaiser lives up to his nickname, The Emperor.

Kaiser’s tactical brilliance and dominating presence on the field make him a significant threat to the Blue Lock players as they advance into the Neo Egoist League.

Beyond his talents, Kaiser’s character symbolizes the heightened stakes of the program, representing the global stage where the Blue Lock players must now prove their worth.

Michael Kaiser voice actor

Japanese voice actor (seiyuu) Mamoru Miyano performing during a concert
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The Michael Kaiser voice actor is Mamoru Miyano, an award-winning seiyuu in the anime world.

With an impressive portfolio of iconic roles, Miyano has brought life to unforgettable characters like Light Yagami in Death Note, Tamaki Suoh in Ouran High School Host Club, and Doma in Demon Slayer.

ANIME SERIESMAMORU MIYANO’S ROLE
Eyeshield 21Haruto Sakubara
Death NoteLight Yagami
Kōtetsu SangokushiRikuson Hakugen
Mobile Suit Gundam 00Setsuna F. Seiei
Soul EaterDeath the Kid
Fullmetal Alchemist: BrotherhoodLing Yao
Durarara!!Masaomi Kida
Highschool of the DeadHisashi Igō
Steins;GateRintaro Okabe
Hunter × HunterChrollo Lucilfer
Free!Rin Matsuoka
Hajime no Ippo: RisingYoung Kamogawa Genji
Assassination ClassroomGakushū Asano
Death ParadeHarada (C.H.A)
One-Punch ManSweet Mask
Tokyo GhoulShuu Tsukiyama
OverlordPandora’s Actor
Brotherhood Final Fantasy XVIgnis Scientia
Kabaneri of the Iron FortressBiba Amatori
Yuri on IceJean-Jacques Leroy
Persona 5Ryuji Sakamoto
Fire ForceBenimaru Shinmon
HaikyuAtsumu Miya
Demon Slayer Kimetsu no YaibaDoma
My Hero AcademiaGiulio Gandini
Oblivion BatteryKei Kaname
Oshi no KoHikaru Kamiki
LazarusAxel

What to expect in Blue Lock Season 3’s Neo Egoist League

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The Neo Egoist League marks a transformative phase in the Blue Lock story, pushing the players beyond their limits and preparing them for the professional football world. After their victory against the U20 Japan team, the international football community takes notice, and the stakes rise dramatically.

In this arc, Ego’s top talents face elite players from renowned teams worldwide, transitioning from promising rookies to potential professional stars.

This saga is the longest in the Blue Lock manga, spanning 131 chapters and counting—nearly equaling the length of all previous arcs combined. The Neo Egoist League will test players’ adaptability, creativity, and hunger to succeed in an unforgiving arena.

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