Blue Lock Episode 1

I love Football and so the concept of this story! This looks like it will get more and more intense over time

joynath825

Episode 1 immediately establishes a ruthless competitive tone. The psychological premise challenges traditional teamwork ideals, replacing them with ego-driven ambition. Sharp pacing and intense internal monologues create a gripping introduction to a high-stakes survival concept.

abubakkarahamed2000

The opening scene of Blue Lock's first episode wonderfully establishes the tone for the entire series. During a high school football game, Yoichi Isagi passes the ball rather than shooting the shot himself, missing a vital opportunity. That minor choice serves as the cornerstone.

kingmark05

Blue Lock throws viewers into a high-stakes program to create Japan’s ultimate striker. It mixes fast-paced gameplay with intense rivalries, introducing characters and the brutal Blue Lock system. Stunning animation and sound bring every play to life.

jebii

The first episode just made me hooked on the whole series. This feels more like a battle of ego and their psychological differences rather than just a pure soccer anime, which really made me crave for the next episodes.

piyush_analyst

Blue Lock Episode 1 flips the usual teamwork theme into pure striker ego. The elimination game concept creates instant pressure. Fast pacing and sharp framing keep tension high. The final decision moment defines the series’ ruthless philosophy. Bold and engaging start. Rating: 8.

jebijebs

Mid

The intense energy pulled me in and I liked feeling the pressure on the characters, but the setup felt a bit drawn out. The animation is exciting though, and I’m curious to see where the story goes.

cashmerechillious

I love sports anime, and this ep was so different! Usually, it's about love and friendship with a bit of competitiveness. Blue lock is so different, it really highlights the "ego" of a sports player and how being selfish is what makes a winner. The switch-up is so funny to me!!

kntknt

Episode 1 showed a glimpse of how exciting this series would be as Mc suffered a loss and was given the opportunity to change and improve to get closer to his dream. Art and animation quality are great.

kellargh

Good intro, interesting concept. Animation is great and the opening of philosophical discussion on the Japanese perspective of life vs. other things sets up the context well for the anime

henryyy