As a seasoned gamer and anime enthusiast with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the surge of popularity for “Blue Lock” has been nothing short of electrifying! Having grown up watching classics like “Slam Dunk” and “Hajime no Ippo”, it’s heartening to see a new generation of sports anime taking center stage.
2023 saw the sports anime “Blue Lock” skyrocket in popularity, making its manga the best-selling of the year. The success has been further boosted by the release of the first movie in the franchise, “Blue Lock: Episode Nagi“. With the second season set to debut in October, the anime adaptation is thriving. Here at ComicBook, we spoke with “Blue Lock” editor Megumu Tsuchiya about what fueled the creation of this soccer series.
During Anime Expo 2021, Megumu Tsuchiya, editor of “Blue Lock,” shared the roots of the widely acclaimed soccer series. He expressed gratitude towards the fans, stating that he feels the artists’ pace has quickened recently, so thank you very much. He was genuinely pleased. Initially, the concept behind “Blue Lock” aimed to explore how Japanese individuals find it challenging to assert themselves and put their ego forward. Intrigued, Tsuchiya was curious about international reactions. As he supervised the anime’s production, he aimed to ensure that even those unfamiliar with soccer or sports culture could still find “Blue Lock” captivating and cool. He believes the series’ acceptance among fans indicates that its inherent appeal is being effectively communicated, and he feels a sense of relief.
Blue Lock Leads The Sports Anime Charge
In recent times, sports-themed anime productions have been gaining significant momentum within the anime industry. Following the triumph of “Blue Lock”, series such as “Haikyu”, “The First Slam Dunk”, “Yuri on Ice”, and “Hajime no Ippo” are playing instrumental roles in driving this genre’s progression. Even with a potentially congested autumn season, the second installment of “Blue Lock” is likely to draw continued interest from viewers.
If you haven’t watched the first season of Blue Lock yet, consider yourself fortunate as it is available on Crunchyroll. This sports anime follows Japan’s soccer team after their disappointing 2018 World Cup performance. The team lacked a top-notch striker, so the Football Union decided to create one by establishing Blue Lock, a demanding training facility for 300 promising young players. The last player standing will have to outdo all others in terms of strength and ego to become the ultimate striker!
Keep tabs on the potential of Japan’s upcoming anime soccer stars by checking out Team Anime’s recent news on Blue Lock, available exclusively at ComicBook.
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2024-08-01 01:10