The animated film "Blue Lock the Movie -EPISODE Nagi-" (released on April 19) has grossed 1,503,424,520 yen and attracted 1,106,149 viewers in its first 27 days. To commemorate this achievement, a scene featuring a matchup between the protagonist Seishiro Nagi and "Blue Lock" top player Rin Itoshi has been unveiled.

In the second selection, genius striker Seishiro Nagi faces Rin Itoshi, the top player in "Blue Lock (Blue Prison)." Rin is a super-egoist known for his strong offensive and insightful abilities, as well as his aggressive play and demeanor. The film depicts how Seishiro Nagi reacts to encountering a top player who surpasses him for the first time and follows the outcome of their battle. "Blue Lock" is based on the manga of the same name serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine. The story revolves around a national project in Japan to create a forward player with overwhelming egotism, a trait the Japanese team lacked in the World Cup.

The story follows 300 high school forwards competing, sacrificing 299 soccer careers to create a revolutionary striker for Japanese soccer. The manga has sold over 30 million copies.

The TV anime started airing in October 2022, with a second season already in production. The movie is based on "Blue Lock -EPISODE Nagi-" serialized in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine, retelling the "Blue Lock" battles from the perspective of the genius Seishiro Nagi, introducing a new storyline.

Source : ORICON NEWS