Complete Work. Yoichi Isagi as seen in the anime (Image via 8bit) With the spoilers for Blue Lock chapter 212 out, fans of the series finally got to see the results of Isagi's additional training. In Blue Lock, speed is the weapon of Chigiri Hyoma, who was. They all are such wolves with Isagi, and Isagi doesn’t know he’s a vulnerable rabbit. hiori’s ego turned him into an unexpected tsundere. But, as an innocent man locked away in the world's most high tech prison facility, where the quality of one's life is strictly dictated by a mysterious ranking system, Yoichi finds himself in a dire situation with no plausible way out. 3: Reo x Isagi x Nagi. Isagi x everyone, basically. He's been searching for someone in his play, but now he forges on for his own goal. 2: Shidou x Isagi. When he arrived at the Blue Lock facility, he became a member of Team Z for the First Selection. Beside him, he could hear Reo chuckle, if ever so cockily. The official blew the whistle, and the flag fell. 2: Shidou x Isagi. once she made it through the admission "game" of tag,. Isagi remembers the first time he kicked a soccer ball. Isagi and Bachira are two of Blue Lock’s strongest selling points individually, but together they easily have the greatest friendship/rivarly of the whole series. 1. Even Noel Noa said that that's the one thing that Kaiser is ahead in even compared to him. Yoichi Isagi (潔 (いさぎ) 世 (よ) 一 (いち) , Isagi Yoichi?) is the main protagonist of the Blue Lock series. ago. When Isagi is Jealous, while Nagi is Territorial and everyone else bears witness to the development of their relationship. In conclusion, if you ask me, Blue Lock has the potential to become the next Haikyuu!! It has exciting storyline, characters are more refined, and above all the artwork is absolutely amazing! # Bachira # Baro # Blue Lock # Chigiri # Isagi # Julian Loki # Nagi # Rin # Sei Itoshi # Shidou. This also mostly uses manga references vs anime references, e. A collection of angst Isagi centric one shot with other Blue Lock Characters. And we learn in the next chapter from Noa that isagi is the player that embodies Egos and therefore blue locks theory of play the most. FunnyCalligrapher382. 6K 12. Chigiri: hes been that way since birth. Kaiser might eclipse Rin eventually though, since Isagi even got an offer from Dortmund, Bastard Munchen's biggest rival. Picking Rin instead is fair aswell tho. When Isagi joined Germany Kaiser naturally wants to see how good Isagi is. Alternate Universe - College/University. ( Oneshot requests are open) Oneshot 1: Basically, Nagi asks Isagi to wear a maid costume and Isagi was shookt. Baro's ego is as well-developed and unstoppable as his soccer skillset, so the vast majority of fans wouldn't consider him a weak player. 1: Rin x Isagi 2: Rin x Isagi, Sae x Isagi 3: Reo x Isagi, Nagi x Isagi 4: Kaiser x Isagi 5: Bachira x Isagi. The Nagi manga has really opened our eyes to the truth. Bottom Isagi Yoichi. he wanted her to join his twisted football. As a famous athlete, it comes with the territory. Tags. Papa Snuffy outplays your outplaying. As per Isagi, there were only three meta vision users on the field. Isagi, the forward, is having a hard time breaking through the opponent's defense. 110 votes, 36 comments. 2: Shidou x Isagi. Nagi and Isagi's Growth ch. This next puzzle piece is the reason Isagi got past second. The room wasn’t furnished well since everyone here expected Isagi to share. that's why isagi hates him. 4 - Words I Want to Say - Kurona x Isagi (I came here to meet you) No. Either-Dot-6785 • 9 mo. slight au as this happens after the match against ubers. The blue of his eyes sparkle, flashes like sapphiric fire. I want him to be mine!Reo, upon meeting Nagi, Chapter 23 NagiReo is the slash ship between Reo Mikage and Seishiro Nagi from the Blue Lock fandom. Reo is the son of a billionaire who is bored out of his mind. She is also a part of the New Generation World XI and the Royale (Real Madrid) Youth squad. This is a small post mostly about how I think the match is going to go for Kaiser and Isagi. Isagi had always want to be. This next puzzle piece is the reason Isagi got past second. He’s the kind and motivated heart of the team. After all the rivalry is what makes Blue Lock so special. That is all. But Bachira sees something in Isagi, and helps to draw out his unique power. Black Dragon Gang Captain Takemitchy | Hanagaki Takemichi. Created by authors Muneyuki. Metavision Is An Extension Of Isagi’s Spatial Awareness. In the BL vs U-20 match, he scored the winning goal of the most important match. Format: [Manga Spoilers]: >!spoiler text!< Example: [Chapter 1 spoilers]: Tada missed the chance to scoreA story where a normal looking teenage boy named Isagi Yoichi ruined- no, 'fixed', Ness and Kaiser's relationship. Hiori You is a Little Shit. 1. 1K 21. Raichi Jingo as seen in Blue Lock chapter 209 (Image via Kodansha) Before the team walked out, Noel gave his final words to Kaiser and Isagi, after which they walked out onto the pitch. Language: English. the new kunigami is def not 100% devoured tho. In any other manga Isagi would have been the villain, or at the very least the rival character. Fluff. ”. Sae Itoshi is a football prodigy regarded as the best player in Japan. 1. So far Isagi has significantly improved his playing style by copying. Isagi's Weapon. imo Isagi loses and they pick Isagi. ago. Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot. His dream came true, however stepping into London after 10 years means reliving a nightmare and creating new ones by discovering the malice hidden in the London shadows. Nagi Seishirou is Bad at Feelings. We've seen with Bachira that losing that monster can be beneficial, but Bachira's current developments have led him to control his monster so I'm wondering if Nagi could get it back eventually and learn to. Isagi Yoichi was more than happy with his scholarship at an English university and signing with one of the strongest soccer teams in Europe. 8bit/ Blue Lock. Work in Progress. With the Meta Vision now, he can use all the informations about the. This is clearly seen from how many characters have metavision but isagi has now surpassed almost all of them in a very short period of time. ago. Part 3 of Isagi Yoichi centric; Language: English Words: 11,023 Chapters: 5/7 Comments: 20 Kudos: 222 Bookmarks: 16 Hits: 6,297Isagi x kaiser kinda feels like rin x shidou combo to me. Knis, hois, rnis, ngis, rois, bris Basically everyone x isagi Summary: Isagi falls in love with Hiori at Blue Lock soccer camp, where they bond over their shared interests. 99. Romance x reader OC X Various Reader X Various Blue Lock x reader Isagi Yoichi X Reader. Blue Lock Manga Spoilers; Kaiser x Isagi; Bottom Michael Kaiser; Top Alexis Ness; Summary. fits really well tbh they all respect each other enough. It’s the reason why even when the world is. Yoichi Isagi (Image via 8bit) In a crucial scene, Isagi declares war on all the competing strikers in Blue Lock, pledging to vanquish them and triumph as the supreme. Isagi Yoichi lives a double life : he's the perfect employee of Interpol during the day, and at night he kills demons, working for God himself. Time and again, the series has shown and focused on Isagi and how he has brought out the potential and capabilities of various ace strikers in the series. ago. Toman | Tokyo Manji Gang Members (Tokyo Revengers) Hanma Shuji. They all are such wolves with Isagi, and Isagi doesn’t know he’s a vulnerable rabbit. Fluff. Isagi sat up properly, his legs neatly folding over the other. 3: Reo x Isagi x Nagi. O assassino dos quebra-cabeças, é um serial killer conhecido por matar seus alvos de forma extremamente cruel, e sempre deixar uma peça de quebra-cabeça ao lado do corpo daqueles que ele mata, ele é um sociopata cruel que não tem sentimentos, e nem piedade de suas vítimas. g. Everyone wants Isagi's plushie, but only one exists. Niko: keep wishing. +1 more. And in the latest chapter, Kaiser has shown us just how far metavision can take him, outplaying not 1, not 2 but 3 META VISION PLAYERS. Isagi might somehow catch up in terms of meta vision and all but he won't even reach Kaiser's shooting power or the "Kaiser Impact" as they called it . It's no wonder a lot. 9K 30 3. But then apparently, this is the Blue Lock dorms. Home » Michael Kaiser x Yoichi Isagi. But to be a proficient goal scorer he needs a new shooting technique with the help of which he can score goal consistently. He is well built, for his age, being wider than Isagi despite his height. +19 more. # 1 TALK . Itoshi Rin x Isagi Yoichi (4) Itsuki Tadano x Mei Narumiya (13) Iwai Munehisa x Ren Amamiya (1) Iwatooshi x Doudanuki Masakuni (3). And he will be the bridge to creating the best striker in the world. Despite this, he's bored of his life. Isagi x Nagi > Reo x Nagi. Bachira Meguru/Isagi. And his teammates are also rapidly growing thanks to Blue Lock. Blue Lock Sports manga Manga Reading, Writing, and. Each drabble can be either of the two pairings Kaiser/Isagi or Ness/Isagi, sometimes it can be a three-ways-relationship, or even non-cp. Include crossovers;Bachisagi is the slash ship between Meguru Bachira and Yoichi Isagi from the Blue Lock fandom. Therefore, sinve everyone can make a direct shot, the simple ability to trap the ball on a fake and make the defender commit pre-maturely already acts as a multiplier for your scoring. Bottom Isagi Yoichi; Everyone Loves Isagi Yoichi; Oblivious Isagi Yoichi; The Author Regrets Nothing; Author Is Sleep Deprived; Protective Isagi Yoichi; Blue Lock Manga Spoilers; Summary. And now, he (Rin) despised kids. HOW TO TAG COMMENTS AS SPOILERS: Write it like this >!YOUR COMMENT!< and it will show up like this YOUR. VishyVCA • 8 mo. At four, Isagi Yoichi gains the memories of a past life. Chapter Text. Yoichi Isagi as seen in the anime (Image via 8bit) Yoichi Isagi was ranked first after the U-20 Arc as he played as an attacking midfielder during the match against the Japan U-20 team. Isagi’s skills in this match are good relative to the skill level of the players at that game. I like both pairings equally so if either of them or the 3P is not your thing, please click back, thank you. It allows to him to beat out other players who have WAY better technique and athleticism than him. But, as an innocent man locked away in the world's most high tech prison facility, where the quality of one's life is strictly dictated by a mysterious ranking system, Yoichi finds himself in a dire situation with no plausible way out. bởi Serina. Oneshot 2: A young version of Itoshi Rin out of nowhere appears in Blue Lock. 16 Aug 2023. Pining. 29 Oct 2023. Isagi will likely have to train harder and harder to keep up and excel as he steps into the world stage. 5: Sae x Isagi. Isagi is a striker, but unlike other strikers, he is willing to let someone else take the shot if he believes they have a better chance. In other types of stories that are more character driven, this type of character doesn’t work as well, but on the flip side, they usually can’t deliver a clear, concise message like a concept story can. Isagi leaned further into the wall; beside Nagi was the one always chasing after him, his eyes followed the movement of Isagi’s vulnerable legs, the way his back arches after a sprint, and the way his eyes widen at each glance at the field. Brave_Profit4748 • 7 mo. Each chapter holds a different topic of this pairing in either pure or explicit mannerisms and scenarios. 9K 30 3. He's already in the same level as Kaiser in terms of vision. his quiet support. Yes, Isagi has truly come into his own as a promising football player. Isagi might somehow catch up in terms of meta vision and all but he won't even reach Kaiser's shooting power or the "Kaiser Impact" as they called it . Everyone in Blue Lock are absolute simps for Isagi Yoichi. Blue Lock. After Isagi‘s goal in Chapter 147, in Chapter 148 we can see him and Bachira celebrating. Against the pros, and against Rin in 4v4 game. He’s struggling. Yoichi, I love you. Bachira Meguru. Nagi would've been taken in the 3v3. Isagi x everyone, basically. By introducing his character, the manga has laid bare the path for Isagi’s development. 3: Reo x Isagi x Nagi. Yoichi Isagi is a fitting protagonist for the role. A slight change in the story so that I can bring drama later in the. While Kumi was struggling with the wild card here is Isagi who eliminated him succeeding in blue lock and achieving everything Kunigami wanted. In which Isagi’s blind date with a fan and the resolution of Rin’s conflict with Sae are miraculously related to one another. . Also, Isagi is improving all the time. Gender bender Isagi also welcomed. hiori’s ego turned him into an unexpected tsundere. Always indicate in your comments what is being spoiled by using the format below. You were all seniors and your friend group, Isagi, Chigiri, Nagi, Reo and Bachira. Everyone Loves Isagi Yoichi (19) Fluff (10) Isagi Yoichi Needs a Hug (9) Hurt/Comfort (7) Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence (7) Parental Ego Jinpachi (6) Angst (5) Blue Lock Manga Spoilers (5) Isagi Yoichi is a Little Shit (5) Protective Noel Noa (5) Other tags to exclude More Options Crossovers. 4 Yudai Imamura. They all are such wolves with Isagi, and Isagi doesn’t know he’s a vulnerable rabbit. Chigiri: hes been that way since birth. Through his struggles and evolution as a character, he has managed to catch the eye of many audiences in the anime scene. Isagi's Next Level Of Vision. Do not post manga spoilers on anime threads. Volume 17. . 🤗Reminder to everyone: Please tag spoilers appropriately. Kira is the first one to get eliminated from Blue Lock. Fluff without Plot. At four, Isagi Yoichi gains the memories of a past life. Ego crush is so severe, god its brutal out here. . Ryosuke Kira. A single, small deviation can change more than you know. Isagi ends up. A slight change in the story so that I can bring. Everyone Loves Isagi Yoichi (76) Oblivious Isagi Yoichi (30) Fluff (28) Other Additional Tags to Be Added (21). Everyone has been speculating on what Isagi's next power-up will be, so to predict that these are his current weapons. Striker love (Bachisagi) by. 10 Team Z Vs. He managed to score his first goal in the Neo Egoist League despite Ness's. And is clearly one of the best in the entire NEL. Isagi Yoichi & Itoshi Sae. Deffo lukewarm if he does something like this after all the hype, and having me on the edge for weeks. . 2. Isagi is sick of reading so many football mangas where the german striker is named Michael or Kaiser. A subreddit dedicated to, well, coloring manga (Japanese comics). isagiyoichi. , Blue Lock (Anime) Explicit. Multi Chapter Fics My multichapters contain AllSagi or Isagi and Everyone as pairings as it expounds on his relationships (platonic or otherwise) with a lot of the other characters. Summary: ‘’Oh- HAHAHA, Isagi just got omega!’’. Isagi Yoichi/Itoshi Rin. If you don't know what post flair to use read this guide. Chigiri and Reo were shown to cooperate and play well together on the field for the 3 v 3 match against Isagi's team white. My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga) (1) Include Characters Isagi Yoichi (47) Bachira Meguru (26) Itoshi Rin (26) Nagi Seishirou (25) Michael Kaiser (23) Mikage Reo (21) Ego Jinpachi (18) Chigiri Hyouma (17) Noel Noa (17)8) Isagi's declaration of war. . variousxreader. dok. Loki is a fairly tall teenager (a hair taller than Isagi), with dark skin, brown eyes, and buzz cut short black hair. 5 Asahi Naruhaya. While Barou on the other hand is the definition of ego, he is much more entertaining as a character and almost equally fun to watch style of football. QUICK REMINDER: Please make sure that you've reviewed our rules and guidelines or your post may be subject to removal and to avoid violations. Soccer is a team sports but also a solo battle. "I got to prove myself in this match" proceeds to do nothing and gets ridiculed all the time. Blue Lock has given you an another chance as a spark for your true passion. And they all come to realize that the apple really doesn't fall far from the tree. Data diri Isagi. Tags. "Mother Duck said 'Quack, quack, quack. I'm sorry, Yoichi. Isagi who love soccer while the other one who hated it. ago. QUICK REMINDER: Please make sure that you've reviewed our rules and guidelines or your post may be subject to removal and to avoid violations. Everyone Loves Isagi Yoichi (67) Bottom Isagi Yoichi (52) Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics (43) Not Beta Read (42) Established Relationship (32). His ultimate goal is to become the world's best striker. I think you are reading Blue lock and not Aoashi. Hiori You is a Little Shit. If Nagi ever sets his sites on being the best ever it will be a scary sight for the rest of the football world. Isagi is a genius it’s more-so that it took him a while to figure out that talent. Yukimiya Kenyuu. But, even so, he can't bring himself to leave. isagi. Most people think that it will be 2-2 and Nagi scores, but I have the feeling that Isagi will break Nagi's and Reo's bond giving them development, because we all know that this manga isn't about friendship, it's about egoism and Reo chose friendship instead of being himself, so, most likely Isagi will take advantage of that. He would have never predicted being stuck in too many love triangles, having a harem of rivals, meeting his idols and doing a bunch of random shit completely unrelated to football. Isagi is an omega surrounded by alphas, an athlete in a unique situation. He is Rin Itoshi’s elder brother. I guess that’s why Isagi is all about efficiency. Then there were 2 times that Isagi cared more about Kaiser not scoring then him actually scoring which pissed off Kaiser even more. Blue Lock Manga Spoilers; Kaiser x Isagi; Bottom Michael Kaiser; Top Alexis Ness; Summary. Welcome to r/BlueLock. Warning! Contains spoilers for Blue Lock Episode 14! The Soccer anime Blue Lock just forced its protagonist Isagi to betray one of his initial teammates, fulfilling the dark potential of its premise. A. K. 1: Nagi x Isagi, Bachira X Isagi. Isagi held back a smile. Gender bender Isagi also welcomed. Bachira shakes off the monster which occupied his mind as an ideal, and he awakens his ego. Foreign Exchange Student Kaiser. #blue lock #isagi yoichi #isagi harem #allisagi #nagi seishiro #nagisagi #bachisagi #bachira meguru #rinsagi #itoshi rin #yukimiya kenyu #yukisagi #barou shouei #barosagi #. Deffo lukewarm if he does something like this after all the hype, and having me on the edge for weeks. Isagi x everyone, basically. He joins the Japan U-20 team for the match against the Blue Lock Eleven. Isagi pretty much has ONE skill that is better than Rin's, and that's his meta vision. Chigiri Hyouma. Come in to read, write, review, and interact with other fans. 191 (manga spoilers) I think it's crazy that Nagi lost his demonic aura after he thinks he surpased Isagi. Not just because Isagi is the better player. 717 12 2. An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization. Sae Itoshi Acknowledged Isagi. Now Isagi has to do something. A player who has the same eyes as Isagi, both using spatial awareness. 62. because he's german. We're gonna get another flashback to Hiori's parents as he dribbles up the field and works with Isagi. Find more comics related toAllsagi is a portmanteau of “all” and “Isagi”. Find more comics related to #Rin/Isagi , #Nagi/Isagi , #Blue Lock yaoi , #Blue Lock yaoi 10…#pixiv #Japan #Nagi/Isagi - 245 manga found. I think Ubers is the perfect game for Isagi to lose. Warning! Contains spoilers for Blue Lock Episode 14! The Soccer anime Blue Lock just forced its protagonist Isagi to betray one of his initial teammates, fulfilling the dark potential of its premise. They evolved more because of the higher level football they played. She is also a part of the New Generation World XI and the Royale (Real Madrid) Youth squad. He admired the way strikers attack by one's self and score. 1 - A Gift For You - Bachira x Isagi (Childhood Friends AU) No. Sae nutmegs Rin because it's the most efficient way to get past. Format: [Manga Spoilers]: >!spoiler text!< Example: [Chapter 1 spoilers]: Tada missed the chance to scoreYuki will realize that assisting Isagi is the most rational option to obtain a victory. feral hiori. Isagi's awakening in chapter 220 theory. Shohei Baro refers to himself as " the King " without a hint of humility in his voice, radiating a level of brute confidence that initially threatens Isagi. Each chapter holds a different topic of this pairing in either pure or explicit mannerisms and scenarios. Yoichi Isagi Manga Debut: Chapter 1 Voiced by: Kazuki Ura, Eri Yukimura (child). It's been explicitly stated in the manga that when they play together Isagi is able to bring out Rin's best performance. He's already in the same level as Kaiser in terms of vision. Isagi will never become the Worlds “Best” Striker. Isagi and Bachira are two of Blue Lock’s strongest selling points individually, but together they easily have the greatest friendship/rivarly of the whole series. Everyone Loves Isagi Yoichi (19) Fluff (16) Isagi Yoichi Has a Harem (11) Bottom Isagi Yoichi (10) Not Beta Read (8) Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics (6) Other Additional Tags to Be Added (6)Transported into the pages of a manga titled 'Blue Lock,' she discovers that her new life resembles a gaming experience, complete with status screens, quests, and unlockable romantic interests. So we already know that metavision is a broken ability, something that allows Isagi (at times) to surpass the plays and intellect of Kaiser, someone who had metavision before him. Well he has spatial awareness, biggest brain power, best in adaptability, offball movements, good passing and his direct shoot ( just a above average shooting technique). isagi x everyone enjoyer. Among them, he values the privacy of his. Godamn more Barou please, honestly half way. It's the reason despite having MV, he's still mid development. A mysterious person who doesn't fight but instead likes to help with injuries. We finally got the duo of Hiori and Isagi in action. ago. Michael Kaiser can't speak japanese. Tag - Michael Kaiser x Yoichi Isagi. Fans do question whether he will fulfill his goal of becoming the Best Striker, and the quick answer is yes. As the two begin to argue and fight over the ball, they get ambushed by the opposing team, who try to steal. Everyone expected him to follow in the footsteps of his father. Powers of this character. the content for each drabble is specified beforehand and characters include kaiser, sae, and isagi. Language: English Words: 23,094 Chapters: 4/4. Aged-Up Character (s) “Yoichi,” Noa said while staring directly in Isagi’s eyes, his voice suddenly slightly deeper than before. Chapter 1: Good Morning. Isagi goes to blue lock not trying to make friends But trying to become the number one striker but instead finds love with another striker but they were taken away from. This goes for Blue Lock and other series you're discussing in the comments. kuonwataru. In order of rivalry establishment. Oneshot 2: A young version of Itoshi Rin out of nowhere appears in Blue Lock. Blue Lock Manga Spoilers; Kaiser x Isagi; Bottom Michael Kaiser; Top Alexis Ness; Summary. That is all. Summary: Everyone in Blue Lock are absolute simps for Isagi Yoichi. After Team Z lost against Team X and Barou was disgusted by Isagi's inability to score, Isagi ascerted his ability as a striker and won the game. And the consequences that came with it was too much for him to handle. Raichi Jingo as seen in Blue Lock chapter 209 (Image via Kodansha) Before the team walked out, Noel gave his final words to Kaiser and Isagi, after which they walked out onto the pitch. We've seen with Bachira that losing that monster can be beneficial, but Bachira's current developments have led him to control his monster so I'm wondering if Nagi could get it back eventually. Despite Hiori's initial reservations, they become close and confess. Karasu: hes irredeemable. Isagi Yoichi & Itoshi Sae. Chapters (1). ( Oneshot requests are open) Oneshot 1: Basically, Nagi asks Isagi to wear a maid costume and Isagi was shookt. Everyone Loves Isagi Yoichi. This clearly shows that Rin won't suffer the same fate as Nagi and be pleased by a lucky goal since for him a goal that isn't reproducible is useless. Luck (LUCK, Luck?) is the 23rd episode of the Blue Lock anime series. Moreover, a defeat is always a good way to create. In the anime's 'additional time', Chigiri was shown encouraging Kunigami to leave Reo to his Nagi-centric behavior. Whenever people say isagi gets nerfed towards the next selection/arc, it’s because he’s facing better competition at each level. allisagi. When everyone from Blue Lock has a day off, the majority of the characters stumbles on Baro and his hobby. "Mother Duck said 'Quack, quack, quack. A story of which many blue lock characters react to how, isagi yoichi’s, middle school life went. Kunigami as seen in the manga (Image via Kodansha) Blue Lock chapter 208 saw Isagi run off to Kunigami to get his help to attain the final piece of his winning formula against Kaiser. Nagi and Isagi's Growth ch. Isagi himself couldn't put too much energy into it, still half-asleep. Anime/Manga Fanfiction. A collection of one shot stories about our favourite striker, Isagi Yoichi , basically Isagi-centric. CRITICAL SPOILERS FROM MANGA!! Contents hide. Unfortunately, he will fall into a trap, during a work trip, and become the hostage of the Prince of Hell: Lucifer and his wife Lilith, who had reincarnated themselves in the bodies of two mobsters. Fergaliciious • 5 mo. Situation i have in mind is, Kaiser hate losing and need Isagi (vice versa), or Kaiser is benched due to the match before and Noa ask him to play and cooperate with the team. It's the reason despite having MV, he's still mid development. OR. Isagi Yoichi is a Little Shit. We’ve seen a lot of sports anime come out in recent years where the focus had been sportsmanship and camaraderie, to the point.