Animation and direction
Fight choreography, lighting, and character acting help Blue Lock stand out among other acclaimed animation series.
Blue Lock is high school soccer players from across Japan gather for a controversial project designed to create the best — and most egoistic — striker in the world.
At a Glance
Full titleBLUE LOCK
CountryJP
LanguageJapanese
Original networkHTB
GenreAnimation · Action & Adventure · Drama
Final episodeDec 2024
Why Blue Lock is worth your time
Japan's ego-driven strikers fight for one slot on the national team
Blue Lock (2022–2024) opens with high school soccer players from across Japan gather for a controversial project designed to create the best — and most egoistic — striker in the world.
Isagi Yoichi, a first-year forward, loses his chance for the Nationals because he has passed the ball to his fellow player in front of the goal.
That's when he receives an invitation for Blue Lock.
It's a facility to train one world's greatest striker out of 300 high-school-aged forwards so that Japan can win the World Cup.
Whether you watch for action, drama, or genre staples, Blue Lock is a practical pick to track on MovieLinks for streaming links, ratings, and related lists.
High school soccer players from across Japan gather for a controversial project designed to create the best — and most egoistic — striker in the world.
Characters you follow
The cast grows under pressure — viewers stay for relationships and choices, not only battles or plot twists.
Pacing and structure
Blue Lock mixes quiet scenes with spikes of tension, making it strong for binge sessions and rewatch hunting for foreshadowing.
Where to start
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Story
Japan's ego-driven strikers fight for one slot on the national team
01
World and premise
High school soccer players from across Japan gather for a controversial project designed to create the best — and most egoistic — striker in the world.
02
How the story starts
Isagi Yoichi, a first-year forward, loses his chance for the Nationals because he has passed the ball to his fellow player in front of the goal.
03
Characters and conflict
That's when he receives an invitation for Blue Lock.
04
Stakes rise
It's a facility to train one world's greatest striker out of 300 high-school-aged forwards so that Japan can win the World Cup.
05
Themes and tone
Kira is eliminated from Blue Lock, and with that, the first day at the Blue Lock that promises to create the greatest center forward in the world begins in Isagi Yoichi 's life.
06
Why fans keep watching
The first selection is the round-robin tournament of five teams of V, W, X, Y and Z in Building Five, with only top two teams being eligible to move forward.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
1 season(s), 38 episodes — premiered Oct 2022.
Status: Ended.
Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama.
Studios / networks: 8bit, Kodansha, Bandai Namco Filmworks.
TMDB user score: 8.2/10.
Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter: 80%.
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FAQ
What is Blue Lock about?
High school soccer players from across Japan gather for a controversial project designed to create the best — and most egoistic — striker in the world. Isagi Yoichi, a first-year forward, loses his chance for the Nationals because he has passed the ball to his fellow player in front of the goal.
How many episodes does Blue Lock have?
1 season(s), 38 episodes (2022–2024).
Is Blue Lock worth watching?
With a TMDB score of 8.2/10, Blue Lock ranks among the most discussed anime in its category. Fans praise its pacing, animation, and character work.
Where can I watch Blue Lock?
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Is Blue Lock finished or ongoing?
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