Blue Lock season 2 ending explained: Who is the man with the Blue Rose tattoo?

Modified Dec 30, 2024 18:30 GMT

Blue Lock season 2 Ending Explained: Who is the man with the Blue Rose tattoo? — Michael Kaiser as seen in Blue Lock season 2 (Image via 8bit)

With the release of the Blue Lock season 2 finale, fans finally witnessed the conclusion of the U-20 Japan National Team vs. Blue Lock XI in all its glory. While the match itself was amazing, the anime episode ended by showing a mysterious character with a blue rose tattoo on his neck. Who is the character?

The character shown at the end of the Blue Lock season 2 finale was Michael Kaiser. He will appear in the anime's next installment and is set to play a major role in the upcoming Neo Egoist League Arc. That said, what role will Michael Kaiser play in the Blue Lock's next installment?

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the Blue Lock manga.

Blue Lock season 2: Who is Michael Kaiser?

Michael Kaiser as seen in the Blue Lock manga (Image via Kodansha)

Michael Kaiser is a U-20 forward from Germany who plays for Bastard Munchen. Similar to Sae Itoshi, he is considered a member of the New Generation World XI and is Bastard Munchen's ace and main striker.

In Blue Lock's Neo Egoist League Arc, Kaiser will take on an antagonistic role from the moment he is introduced. The story arc sees Yoichi Isagi join the U-20 Bastard Munchen team as part of Blue Lock's second phase. However, from the moment, Isagi meets Kaiser, they form a rocky relationship.

Kaiser, Ness, Grim, and Gesner as seen in the Blue Lock manga (Image via Kodansha)

As the team's ace, Kaiser belittled Isagi, hoping to incite a reaction from him. He believed that Blue Lock's Neo Egoist League was only an interlude for him. Thus, he wanted Isagi to entertain him, while trying to dethrone him from his position as Bastard Munchen's ace.

What is the Neo Egoist League?

Neo Egoist League is the Blue Lock Program's second phase that pits the Blue Lock players into the U-20 sides of the best teams from Europe's top five countries. Each player will have to compete for a spot in the playing eleven and partake in a round-robin tournament against the other teams.

Ego Jinpachi as seen in the Blue Lock manga (Image via Kodansha)

However, the league's goal isn't just to create an exciting tournament but also to help in the selection of Japan's U-20 World Cup team. This means that the players will be ranked based on their performances in the matches, and only the top 23 players will be picked for the World Cup squad.

As for the matches, they do not have a set time limit. Instead, the match ends when one team scores three goals. This promotes fast plays, creating exciting battles with every match-up. Speaking of substitutions, teams are allowed to make unlimited changes and one Star Change. The Star Change System allows a team to field in their Master Striker for three minutes.

Effectively, the Neo Egoist League is meant to help the Blue Lock players get a chance to play at Europe's highest level before they step onto the world stage during the upcoming U-20 World Cup tournament.