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BLUELOCK Season1 Episode21 Synopsis & Scene Images Released, An Epic Showdown Unfolds

The synopsis and preview images for Episode 21 of the TV anime Blue Lock, titled "I'm Not There," have been released ahead of its broadcast on Saturday, March 3,, 2023, at 1:30 AM on TV Asahi's NUMAnimation block, airing nationwide on 24 networks.


Rin Itoshi via  BlueLock EP21

Rin Itoshi via BlueLock EP21 (C) Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / "BLUELOCK" Production Committee


BLUELOCK Episode21 Synopsis

In the previous episodes, the combination play between Isagi, who has learned to read the entire field and predict the future, and Nagi, who controls space, finally leads them to equalize the score at 2-2. This turn of events ignites Rin's competitive spirit.


Seishiro nagi via BlueLock EP21

Seishiro nagi via BlueLock EP21 (C) Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / "BLUELOCK" Production Committee


Rin, who has the ability to fully grasp both allies' and enemies' abilities, starts dominating the field, controlling the ball, positioning, and thought processes—essentially mastering everything on the field. Once again, Isagi and his team find themselves on the back foot.


Hyoma Chigiri via BLUELOCK EP21

Hyoma Chigiri via BLUELOCK EP21 (C) Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / "BLUELOCK" Production Committee


Amid the chaos and clashes of egos, one man secretly sharpens his claws, ready to break through Rin's dominant game.


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.


Yoishi Isagi x Meguru Bachira via BLUELOCK EP21

Yoishi Isagi x Meguru Bachira via BLUELOCK EP21(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.


Shouei Barou via BLUELOCK EP21

Shouei Barou via BLUELOCK EP21(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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