Synopsis

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi 1 retells the explosive beginning of the Blue Lock project from the perspective of Seishiro Nagi, the effortlessly talented striker whose laid-back attitude hides extraordinary potential. The story follows Nagi’s recruitment into the ruthless program and his early encounters with fierce competition, where raw talent alone is no longer enough to survive. By focusing on Nagi’s mindset, growth, and evolving ambition, this spin-off offers a fresh lens on the Blue Lock universe, blending intense football action with deeper insight into one of the series’ most popular characters.

About the Author

Muneyuki Kaneshiro broke out as creator of 2011's As the Gods Will, a death game story that spawned two sequels and a film adaptation directed by the legendary Takashi Miike. His latest work is the stylish and twisted soccer battle manga Blue Lock.

Manga artist Kota Sannomiya has worked on Seishun Soukanzu and Tesla Note, a spy thriller published by Kodansha that received an anime adaptation in 2021. 

Manga artist Yusuke Nomura debuted in 2014 with the grotesquely cute cult hit alien invasion story Dolly Kill Kill, which was released digitally in English by Kodansha. His latest work is the soccer battle manga Blue Lock.