The hit manga "Blue Lock" was adapted into an anime in October 2022. In 2023, it became the top-selling manga in Japan, surpassing popular titles like One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen. This article provides an in-depth explanation of Reo Mikage, a character from Blue Lock. It includes details about their height, weight, abilities, past episodes, and images of their appearances in the anime.

What is the Anime "Blue Lock" Where Reo Mikage Appears?

"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.

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.

Basic Information on Reo Mikage from "Blue Lock": Height, Birthday and More

Source: Blue Lock Official Character Book, EGOIST BIBLE

Blue Lock Ranking: 222nd (initial) → 10th (start of second selection)
Birthday: August 12
Age: 17 years old (High School, 2nd Year), Leo
Hometown: Tokyo, Japan
Family: Father, Mother, Myself
Height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Foot Size: 10.6 in (27 cm)
Blood Type: B
Team before joining BL: Hakuho High School Soccer Club
Dominant Foot: Right
Favorite Player: Cristiano Ronaldo
Age Started Playing Soccer: 16
Motto: "Get everything you want."
Self-perceived Strength: Able to do anything
Self-perceived Weakness: Can do anything but gets bored easily
Favorite Food: Ishigaki beef "Ichibo" (Tasted it while traveling with my parents, blew my mind)
Least Favorite Food: Dried sweet potatoes ("I’ll never eat them unless I’m on the brink of starvation. They taste terrible." Hates the dry texture.)
Sleep Duration: 7.5 hours
Best Rice Accompaniment: Premium meat miso ("Never tried it? It's great. Want me to send you some?")
Hobbies: Learning and self-improvement ("I'm not just self-conscious; I'm really conscious.")
Favorite Season: Winter (because winter clothes suit me better)
Favorite Music: "Strange Chameleon" by the pillows
Favorite Movie: The Truman Show
Favorite Manga: Kaiji, Yamikin Ushijima-kun
Character Color: Purple
Favorite Animal: Lion (because it's noble)
Favorite Brand: ZOZO (ZOZOTOWN is so convenient!)
Best Subject: All of them ("I can do it all if I try.")
Weak Subject: None
Magazines You Often Read: Nikkei Digital
What Makes You Happy: Fair evaluation
What Makes You Sad: Prejudices
Ideal Type: A mature woman like Hisako Manda
First Time Being Confessed To: By an elementary school teacher (probably for the money)
Number of Valentine's Chocolates Last Year: 48
First Body Part You Wash in the Bath: Hair (Uses American shampoo and Italian conditioner)
Things You End Up Buying at a Convenience Store: Business books, Lunch Pack sandwiches
Most Used Smartphone App: Stock apps
Mushroom or Bamboo Shoots Snack Preference: Bamboo shoots (They feel luxurious, right?)
Recent Crying Episode: I don’t want to talk about it.
Age You Stopped Receiving Christmas Presents from Santa: 12
What You Asked from Santa: Every book written by Steve Jobs, Masayoshi Son, and Mark Zuckerberg
What You Would Do on Your Last Day on Earth: Express gratitude to important people
What You Would Do with 100 Million Yen: Invest it ("Even with a 3% return, that’s 3 million yen! Compound that for 10 years and—blah blah blah")
How You Spend Your Day Off: Gym in the morning, reading business books in the afternoon, pool and massage in the evening

Reo Mikage's Background in Blue Lock

Reo is the heir to the "Mikage Corporation," which boasts total assets of 705.8 billion yen. From a young age, Reo has been blessed with a privileged environment, excelling in both appearance, intellect, and sports, while receiving immense expectations and trust from his parents.

With his wealth and natural talent that allowed him to do anything, Reo grew bored of his student life, having access to everything he desired. As a first-year high school student, he became inspired by a soccer match he happened to watch on TV and started dreaming of winning the World Cup. However, his father strongly opposed this idea.

Unwilling to give up, Reo used part of his personal assets to buy out his high school soccer team. He realized that while he was talented, the rest of the team lacked strength, so it needed improvement. During this time, he met Seishiro Nagi, a student from the same school. Reo witnessed Nagi perform an incredible feat by trapping a phone falling down the stairs with his foot. Impressed, Reo invited Nagi to join the soccer team. Despite this, Reo's father still demanded that he must be skilled enough to become part of the Japan national team to gain his approval. Reo's resolve led him to accept the invitation to Blue Lock, along with Nagi.

Who is Hyoma Chigiri's Voice Actor in the Blue Lock Anime?

The voice actor portraying Reo is Yuma Uchida, born on September 21, from Tokyo, Japan. He is well-known for his roles as Hayate Immelmann in Macross Δ, Megumi Fushiguro in Jujutsu Kaisen, and Haruka Sakura in WIND BREAKER, among many other popular works.

He won the Best New Actor Award at the 11th Seiyu Awards (2016) and the Best Lead Actor Award at the 13th Seiyu Awards (2018).

His older sister is Maaya Uchida, who is also an active and successful voice actress.

Reo Mikage's Weapon

■Dexterity
Reo's key strength in soccer lies in his exceptional versatility—he can do just about anything. This isn't limited to soccer; he's highly skilled in academics and the arts as well. The official guidebook even states that he "has no weaknesses."

In soccer, Reo possesses a high level of all-around abilities, including power, speed, and technique. He excels at ball control and precise passing, allowing him to maintain possession and assist his teammates by quickly assessing who to pass to and how to position himself effectively. As someone who regularly thinks about strategies and tactics, he also excels in playmaking.

Reo Mikage's Key Moments and Images from Various Episodes

Next, we will look back at Reo Mikage's key moments in each anime episode, along with images.

■The Entrance Exam

Reo’s first appearance in the anime is in Episode 7. His activities before the match against Isagi’s Team Z are depicted in the theatrical release of Episode Nagi.

In the entrance test at Blue Lock, a game of tag, Reo contemplates the purpose of the test while avoiding persistent attacks from Ryo Nameoka, whom he encountered in a previous match against Aomori Dadada High School. Reo mocks Zantetsu Tsurugi loudly when Zantetsu fails to understand the test rules, causing Zantetsu to target him. Reo tries to take over for Nagi, who wasn’t participating and just wanted to leave. Reo takes control of the ball, corners the participants, and shoots it at Zantetsu. However, Zantetsu, enraged, almost hits Reo with a lucky rebound shot, but Nagi saves him just in time, allowing them both to pass the test.

■First Selection, Match 1: Team V vs Team Y
In their first match, Reo’s Team V faces off against Team Y, which includes players like Ikki Niko and Hibiki Ōkawa.
When Nagi tries to slack off as the goalkeeper, Reo motivates him by reminding him that scoring will help him get his phone back, resulting in an 8-0 victory.

■First Selection, Match 2: Team V vs Team W
In the second match, Team V goes up against Team W, led by the Wanima brothers.

Team V, with Nagi, who had previously shown little motivation in Blue Lock, awakens to the joy of playing soccer alongside Reo during the match, leading them to a 5-1 victory.

■First Selection, Match 3: Team V vs Team X
In their third match, Team V faces off against Team X, which includes Shoei Barou. They successfully neutralize Barou’s threat, but internal discord breaks out in Team X. Without Barou leading them, Team X is unable to stop Team V’s relentless offense, and Reo’s team scores multiple goals. Though surprised by Barou’s unexpected talents and Nagi’s sudden move against Barou near the end, Team V wins comfortably with a score of 5-2.

■First Selection, Match 4: Team V vs Team Z
During their match against Isagi’s Team Z, a traitor from Team Z approaches Reo and his teammates, offering a deal for match-fixing, but Reo quickly rejects it. Reo even goes so far as to carry Nagi on his back from the cafeteria to their room, looking after him because Nagi found eating bothersome.

In the game, Reo, Nagi, and Zantetsu overwhelm Team Z with their powerful attacks, nearly crushing their spirits except for Meguru Bachira. Bachira’s remarkable efforts help revive Team Z’s morale, and by halftime, they close the gap to just one point.

In the final moments, Isagi combines his spatial awareness with a direct shot, creating a winning formula that leads to a reversal goal. Team V loses 4-5, but Reo observes Nagi discovering the joy of soccer and the thrill of playing with full effort.

■Second Selection, Match 1: Reo, Kunigami, Chigiri vs Isagi, Nagi, Barou

In the second selection, players must form teams of three. Reo naturally plans to team up with Nagi, but to his shock, Nagi chooses to join Isagi and Bachira’s team. Reo, who considered Nagi his own, is deeply shaken, his feelings turning into something akin to hatred.

After being approached by Rensuke Kunigami and Hyoma Chigiri, Reo decides to team up with them. Their first match is against Isagi and Nagi’s team, which now includes Barou instead of Bachira.

Reo plays to the strengths of Kunigami and Chigiri, gaining an early advantage, but Isagi gradually takes control of the game. With Barou’s awakening, the match becomes an intense battle, and Reo’s team ultimately loses. Nagi tries to reach out to Reo afterward, but Reo brushes him off, leading Nagi to say, "You’re such a hassle, Reo," before distancing himself. Chigiri is recruited by Isagi’s team, and Reo, along with Kunigami, is demoted.

Later, Reo advances to the third selection with Ryusei Shido, Gurimu Igarshi, Ranze Kurona, and Tetsu Sokura.

Summary

Reo Mikage stands out among the participants of the Blue Lock project as an all-round player, thanks to his remarkable versatility. He refers to his high school classmate, Seishiro Nagi, as his "treasure," and their shared dream is to become the best in the world at soccer. However, throughout the Blue Lock experience, shifts in their perspectives and emotional misunderstandings have created a significant rift in their relationship. From here, we look forward to seeing if Reo will undergo his own personal awakening and how his relationship with Nagi will evolve.