Blue Lock

Drama / Action / SportsTV24 EP/9 Oct 2022

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Synopsis

The shot was right there: Yoichi Isagi had it. The goal that would've sent his team to nationals. Instead, he passed the ball, and his teammate missed. Now he's stuck wondering: what if he'd been selfish enough to just take it himself? That question becomes the entire premise of Blue Lock, a 24-episode TV series where the Japan Football Union locks 300 young strikers in a facility and basically tells them to become the most ego-driven, ruthless forward alive. The last one standing gets to lead the national team. Everyone else gets banned from ever representing Japan. The stakes are absurd, and the show knows it. What makes Blue Lock work is that it takes a sport built on teamwork and flips the whole thing: every match inside the facility is designed to reward selfishness, and watching these players wrestle with that is genuinely compelling. Isagi isn't the most talented guy in the room, but he's got a sharp soccer brain, and the series does a great job showing how he reads the field and adapts under pressure. Studio 8bit delivers fluid, kinetic match animation that keeps the intensity high throughout. If you liked the tactical depth of Ao Ashi or the underdog grind of Days but want something with a more psychological, almost battle-royale edge, this scratches that itch. It's closer to a death game anime wearing a soccer jersey than a traditional sports show, and that contrast is what makes it click.

Episode Guide

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Characters

Meguru Bachira

Whimsical forward Meguru Bachira plays instinctively, seeking monster rivals to help him become the world's best striker.

Breedlove Drew

Yoichi Isagi

Yoichi Isagi: Blue Lock's egotistical striker, mastering spatial awareness for deadly shots.

Fajardo Ricco

Hyouma Chigiri

Fast, skilled striker Hyouma Chigiri overcomes past injury to chase Japan's top spot in Blue Lock.

Dismuke Aaron

Rensuke Kunigami

Hot-blooded forward with a powerful left foot, Kunigami overcomes self-doubt to become a Blue Lock superstar.

Hom Alex

MANGA BRIDGE

This season covers Chapters 1-94 of the manga. Continue reading from Chapter 95.

Manga cover

Community Feed

Someone and 38 others rated 9.3
EP 1
theyytake★★★★★VerifiedEP 7

An incredible fight in blue lock. I think Blue Lock episode 7 is a worth watching episode, as this episode had really given us the things we craved for. Although it may be hard for us to believe, but Blue Lock season 1 actually had great animation, top-tier voice acting, and I actually quite enjoyed the episode 7. I’m not someone who is usually into football, but simply watching Blue Lock really grabs me and drives me to keep up with the latest episodes. Blue Lock isn't just about football, it also dives deep into each character’s ego and constantly focuses on it. The relationship between football and ego. You might think it’s over-the-top since every character is always talking about ego, ignoring standard moral values, and focusing strictly on football. At first, I was also someone who didn't really get the point, but as I got deeper into it, I realized it actually makes a lot of sense. Football is a sport where there’s a massive amount of money to be made, and anyone can become a star if they have the talent. But in order to keep climbing to higher levels, you have to keep defeating everyone and scoring goals, ultimately becoming a monster who only focuses on themselves. We can’t really say whether that's good or bad, but this focus on ego truly elevates the entire anime to a whole new level.

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bigdealbiso★★★★★VerifiedEP 1

Blue Lock’s first episode is a strong introduction that instantly separates itself from traditional sports anime. The mix of football, psychological pressure, and survival-game intensity makes it feel fresh and exciting. Isagi’s regret over passing instead of shooting adds emotional depth, while Ego’s philosophy completely changes the meaning of what it takes to become the best striker. With intense visuals, strong pacing, and a unique concept, episode one does a great job hooking viewers immediately.

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