Blue Lock, which started in October 2022, is a sports anime based on the popular manga by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura. The plot focuses on a new training program aimed at finding the best striker for Japan’s national soccer team. After Japan’s poor showing in the 2018 World Cup, the Japan Football Association looks to change its soccer strategy.
Blue Lock - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
| Movie: | Blue Lock |
| Genre: | Sports, Animation |
| Language: | Japanese |
| Director: | Tetsuaki Watanabe, Shunsuke Ishikawa |
| Main Cast: | Kazuki Ura (Yoichi Isagi) Tasuku Kaito (Meguru Bachira) Yūki Ono (Rensuke Kunigami) |
| Release Date: | October 9, 2022 |
| Banner: | Eight Bit |
| Music: | Not available |
| Budget: | $1.5 million per episode |
| Runtime: | 24 minutes per episode |
The main character, Yoichi Isagi, is a skilled forward who hasn’t received much recognition. He is invited to the Blue Lock facility, where he competes against 299 other strikers for the same position. The program, run by the unique coach Jinpachi Ego, stresses the importance of individual skills and toughness, challenging players to face their own flaws and doubts.
As the competition heats up, Isagi learns to trust his instincts and plan effectively, trying to outsmart his opponents while dealing with the mental and physical demands of soccer. The series discusses themes of ambition, teamwork, and personal growth, all within the exciting context of competitive soccer matches.
With lively animation and an engaging story, Blue Lock showcases the excitement of sports and the development of its characters, quickly becoming a highlight of the 2022 anime season.
Blue Lock Movie’s Screenshot
