Blue Lock: Michael Kaiser’s Abilities and Powers Explained

Despite Blue Lock introducing a multitude of characters with varying abilities and egos, each one stands out as unique and develops in captivating ways throughout the story. While protagonist Isagi Yoichi had been the focus for the majority of the series, his arrival at Bastard Munchen marks a shift in perspective.

At that moment, he encountered Michael Kaiser, the star player of the German team. While Rin Itoshi was considered exceptional, Kaiser demonstrated that he was at an even higher level. As a result, Isagi and Kaiser competed to lead Bastard Munchen, with the latter frequently asserting his dominance until the most recent chapters.

Here is everything that Michael Kaiser and he have in the Neo Egoist League.

Who is Michael Kaiser in Blue Lock? Explanation

Michael Kaiser (Image via Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Kodansha)

Michael Kaiser, a talented German U-20 forward, proudly represents Bastard Munchen in the Neo-Egoist League under the guidance of Noel Noa. As the team’s top player and striker, Kaiser is renowned for his exceptional skills and has earned a spot on the New Generation World XI team.

Despite coming from a broken family, Kaiser’s father was once a small-time director. However, after his wife achieved success as an actress and left him, he fell into poverty. His depression and shattered state led him to take out his frustrations on his son, physically assaulting him and forcing him to steal. Throughout it all, he never called Kaiser by his name.

Despite his difficult circumstances, Kaiser found solace in a worn-out football he had stumbled upon, seeing it as a representation of his own struggles. Adding to his troubles, Kaiser’s peers falsely accused him of being involved in a robbery, resulting in his prompt arrest when the authorities discovered his meager savings.

Despite facing a setback, the boy was determined to find a way to recover his lost money. However, his drunken father’s attempt to destroy his football triggered Kaiser’s anger and he reacted violently by attacking his father and even the police. Fortunately, PIFA agent Ray Dark stepped in and prevented Kaiser from ending up in jail.

Explaining Kaiser’s Abilities

As a striker, Michael Kaiser has solidified his position as one of the top players in the Neo Egoist League. He has displayed a lethal ability to generate goals and opportunities out of thin air, earning him the title of a “Clinical Finisher.”With a keen eye for scoring, he needs minimal chances to find the back of the net.

His football genius, highly regarded in the professional world, is enhanced by his possession of Metavision, which allows him to continuously gather and process information on the pitch, and Predator Eye, which narrows his vision to find the most direct route to goal.

As depicted in the manga, Kaiser’s renowned Kaiser Impact and its various forms (Beinschuss, Lightning Strike, Magnus) have proven to be highly effective. However, his threat does not end there. Whether marked by defenders or not, Kaiser is a strategic threat off the ball as well. He skillfully positions himself in areas where he can either receive passes or intercept them, increasing his opportunities to score.

How Kaiser’s Skill Benefits Him in Blue Lock’s Neo Egoist League

As the Blue Lock players continue to develop their abilities, including Metavision and Predator Eye, Kaiser strives to surpass them. His reputation as a Prodigy is well-deserved, as he consistently proves himself to be Bastard Munchen’s ace. Additionally, his Ego, stemming from his difficult past, makes it difficult for anyone to challenge his position.

Despite having Alexis Ness as his loyal teammate, Kaiser had always relied on his own arsenal of skills to score goals and advance in the ranks. However, his individualistic style was challenged with the arrival of Isagi, who was able to draw in the other players from Bastard Munchen to his side. As a result, Kaiser was forced to let go of his selfish approach and learn to trust in his teammates.

As of now, he holds the position of the third-highest goalscorer, with a total of 5 goals, after Shoei Barou and Rin Itoshi, following his goal against PxG. His remarkable development in the latest chapter serves as evidence of his exceptional talent.