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BLUELOCK Season1 Episode18 Synopsis & Scene Images Released, Barou's Struggle as the King of the Field

The synopsis and preview images for Episode 18 of the TV anime Blue Lock, titled "The Stage for the Lead," have been released ahead of its broadcast on Saturday, February 12, 2023, at 1:30 AM on TV Asahi's NUMAnimation block, airing nationwide on 24 networks.


struggling Barou via BlueLock EP18

struggling Barou via BlueLock EP18 via BlueLock EP18 (C) Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / "BLUELOCK" Production Committee


BLUELOCK Episode18 Synopsis

As Isagi and Nagi grow closer by understanding and enhancing each other’s strengths, they begin to visualize countless pathways toward scoring goals. Meanwhile, Chigiri, who has shown remarkable development, leads Kunigami and Reo as they fiercely fight back, creating a back-and-forth battle on the field.


Reo Mikage via BlueLock EP18

Reo Mikage via BlueLock EP18 (C) Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / "BLUELOCK" Production Committee


Amidst the intense competition, Barou, the self-proclaimed "King of the Field," is left behind due to his overwhelming ego, which prevents him from evolving with the others.


Hyoma Chigiri via BLUELOCK EP17

Hyoma Chigiri via BLUELOCK EP17 (C) Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / "BLUELOCK" Production Committee


Further adding to his frustration, Isagi—whom Barou once dominated—steals the spotlight on the field, marking Barou’s first taste of defeat, causing him to finally fall to his knees.


About BLUELOCK

"Blue Lock" (BLUELOCK) is a Japanese manga series written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura. It began serialization in Weekly Shonen Magazine (Kodansha) in issue 35 of 2018. In May 2021, it won the 45th Kodansha Manga Award in the shonen category.


Nagi and Isagi after the match via BLUELOCK EP18

Nagi and Isagi after the match via BLUELOCK EP18 (C) Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / "BLUELOCK" Production Committee


Blue Lock is a facility designed to produce the ultimate egoist—a single forward chosen from 300 high school players to become the world's best striker, with the goal of leading Japan to victory in the World Cup. The story follows the strikers as they are thrown into a series of ruthless selection tests, each sharpening their skills while grappling with the harsh challenges presented by the unforgiving system.


Kunigami after the match via BLUELOCK EP18

Kunigami after the match via BLUELOCK EP18 (C) Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / "BLUELOCK" Production Committee


Blue Lock Episode List

Season1
EP1: Dream (夢)
EP2: Monster (かいぶつ)
EP3: Soccer's "Zero" (サッカーの0)
EP4: Premonition and Intuition (予感と直感)
EP5: To Be Reborn (生まれ変わるのは)
EP6: I'm Sorry (ごめん)
EP7: Rush (滾り)
EP8: The Formula for Goals (成功の方程式)
EP9: Awakening (覚醒)
EP10: Just the Way It Is (このままで)
EP11: The Final Piece (最後の欠片)
EP12: The Second Selection (二次選考)
EP13: TOP3 (TOP3)
EP14: The Geniuses and the Average Joes (天才と凡才)
EP15: Devour (喰)
EP16: Tri-Fusion (三者融合)
EP17: Donkey (ヘタクソ)
EP18: The Stage for the Lead (主役の座)
EP19: Dancing Boy (Dancing Boy)
EP20: Super Link-Up Play (超連動)
EP21: I'm Not There (俺がいない)
EP22: Voice (声)
EP23: Luck (Luck)
EP24: The Time Has Come (時は来たり)


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