Blue Lock Star Kazuki Ura Addresses the Anime’s Global Success

Blue Lock Star Kazuki Ura Addresses the Anime's Global Success

As a passionate gamer and avid anime fan, I’ve been absolutely blown away by the meteoric rise of Blue Lock. Having attended Anime Expo this year, I was fortunate enough to witness Kazuki Ura, the voice actor for the protagonist Isagi, share his thoughts on the show’s global success.


Blue Lock has become one of the biggest anime franchises in the world, sports anime or otherwise. Garnering the title of the highest-selling manga series in 2023, the soccer series might not have world-ending stakes, but the heart-pounding action and character-building has struck a chord worldwide. Recently, we here at ComicBook had the chance to attend this year’s Anime Expo and witnessed Blue Lock star, Kazuki Ura, talk about the franchise’s runaway success worldwide. With season two set to land this October, the future seems bright of the soccer players attempting to be the finest in Japan.

As a devoted fan of “Blue Lock,” I was thrilled to witness Kazuki Ura’s captivating discussion at Anime Expo this year. He shared his amazement over the franchise’s extraordinary success beyond Japan’s borders: “To be honest, ‘Blue Lock’ started off as a massive hit in Japan. I wasn’t entirely confident about its reception internationally since it’s rooted in Japanese culture. However, the incredible enthusiasm I’ve encountered worldwide has left me utterly elated! It feels like an enlightening moment for me. Once more, I’ve been reminded that the allure of anime transcends nationalities. The foundation of ‘Blue Lock’ is genuinely fascinating, and I believe everyone, regardless of where they’re from, harbors an ego – some conceal it, others flaunt it, or perhaps they don’t even recognize it. Blue Lock’s team has been tirelessly working to share their message with the global audience, and witnessing its triumph firsthand is a truly humbling experience.”

Blue Lock Star Kazuki Ura Addresses the Anime's Global Success

Blue Lock’s Future

After a successful first season, it was expected that “Blue Lock” would carry on with new developments. In early 2023, the franchise’s inaugural film, titled “Blue Lock: Episode Nagi,” premiered in cinemas globally. Additionally, starting this autumn, fans can look forward to the continuation of the television series, as season two is set to debut on October 5th.

As a huge fan of anime myself, I can’t help but recommend checking out Blue Lock if you haven’t yet. It’s currently available to stream on Crunchyroll. Here’s my take on the intriguing description provided by the platform:

Curious about the upcoming events for Yoichi Isagi and his football team? Keep an eye on ComicBook’s “Team Anime” section to stay informed about the newest developments in “Blue Lock”.

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2024-07-27 21:04