Sae Itoshi
Also known as: World's Best Midfielder (self-proclaimed)
Rin's older brother, a world-class midfielder who came back from Spain with his dream amputated and told Rin to become Japan's best striker instead. The brothers' shattered bond is Blue Lock's deepest wound, and fic picks at it from every angle.
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Yoichi Isagi
11k works
The protagonist of the Blue Lock project, a nobody striker whose weapon is spatial awareness and a steadily monstrous ego. His evolution from team player to apex egoist — devouring the talents of everyone around him — is the series' entire thesis on ambition.
Rin Itoshi
9k works
Blue Lock's top-ranked striker, a glacial perfectionist whose entire game was forged by worshipping — and then being discarded by — his older brother Sae. Under the horror-movie trivia and the scowl is the fandom's favorite abandonment wound in cleats.
Meguru Bachira
8k works
A dribbling prodigy who grew up with a 'monster' in his head as his only teammate, until Isagi became the first person to meet him inside it. Equal parts whimsical and lethal on the ball, he is the emotional heart of Blue Lock's first arc.
Seishiro Nagi
7k works
A lazy genius who found everything a 'hassle' until Reo dragged him into football and Isagi made losing hurt. His impossible first touch and his complicated codependency with Reo carry both the manga's Nagi spinoff and a huge slice of the fandom.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Sae Itoshi?
Sae Itoshi appears in 6k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Blue Lock fandom. You can browse all Sae Itoshi fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Sae Itoshi ships?
The most popular Sae Itoshi ships include Sae Itoshi/Rin Itoshi. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
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