Along with this project, both mangas aim to awaken a national love for the sport, much in the same way Haikyuu did for volleyball. Sharp Analytical Ability: Karasu is renowned for his tactical shrewdness, having a reputation for targeting an enemy team's weakest link/player and focusing his plays against them (as stated by Hiori).

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When the team is on offense they move up to the top of the field increasing the number of players the opposition must defend against and create ideal plays with their abilities making it easier for top scorers to shoot. Both mangas are football oriented, and the premises aim to revolutionize the game, although Blue Lock is more radical in its approach. Through this, Isagi is capable of anticipating, defending against and shutting down critical, illogical as well as even "miracle" plays that would normally be considered rationally, unpredictable and unstoppable. Often Baro is given the freedom to play and devour who he wishes on the field, as shown during the Second Selection, as well as by Ego telling Baro to disregard the team's plan and focus on devouring Isagi against the Japan U-20.

Sae is also a member of the New Generation World XI, as well as the Royale (Real Madrid) Youth team.

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Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan enabled Germany to gain a lead from the penalty spot in the first half. Two-Stage Attack, Lefty Direct Shot: Isagi assesses the positions of defenders and feints a direct shot with his right foot, in anticipation for his shot being blocked, then proceeds to tap the ball into the air and to the side instead, to further create sufficient space to shoot freely, a lefty direct shot. Karasu has also shown good awareness, knowing when to stall in the defense against Sae, giving his team time to organize, as well as when to join the offensive line, providing an extra option. He also is willing to use every advantage at his disposal, shown when he asked the referee to card Ryusei Shido for happening to kick Rin Itoshi in the face. His shot has the speed and power to pass by the heads of five defenders in front of the goal and the goalie with pinpoint accuracy into the goal.Shortly after Asano shot in the winning goal to sink Germany at Qatar, the Manga’s Twitter account posted: “Awesome! When asked what he would do with 100 million yen, he replied that he " wasn't interested in such a small amount of money". Cross Elastico Nutmeg: Sae performs an elastico but by crossing the ball behind his dominant leg before knocking it between his opponent's legs using his non-dominant foot. Metavision: With his pristine and trained vision, Sae is able to constantly collect data on every player, every play they make, and their positions on the field and after analyzing that data is able to react to their movements instantly and without even being noticed arriving at the most critical point of their plays effectively shutting their attack down or bypassing their defense with ease. He seems to get over such feelings when he is released from his behavioral captivity by Sae Itoshi who asks him to join him in playing high level football and is cleared to act however he wants as long as it's for Sae's sake.