Popular soccer manga "Blue Lock". This work, also known as a heretic in the world of soccer manga, is notable for the quirky characters who are gathered to train top strikers. So, this time, I would like to introduce the players of Building 5, Team Z, where the main character is.
About "Blue Lock"
In order for Japanese soccer to win the World Cup, Teieri Henry and Egojinpachi were the main players in this experimental facility to create the world's best striker. 300 promising players under the age of 18 from all over the country are gathered and trained, and the one who survives the survival test will become the world's best striker. All of these challenges, whether unexpected or seemingly unrelated to soccer, are essential to creating the "world's best egoist" and the "world's best striker".
・Isagi Yoichi
A second-year forward at Ichinan High School, who unfortunately lost in the finals of the Saitama Prefectural Tournament. At a crucial moment in the match, where a win would have meant advancing to the national tournament, he passed the ball to a teammate instead of shooting himself, and the teammate missed the shot, resulting in a loss. He was then selected as a training player and will challenge the Blue Lock, a facility that creates the world's best strikers. Here, he will gain the egoism he does not have and will face numerous challenges in order to become the world's best striker.
・Kira Ryosuke
A forward for Matsukazekokuoh High School, the opponent team in the Saitama Prefectural Tournament Final against Kiyoyoichi. Although he is a second-year student, he is a famous player who is expected to be called up to the U-18 national team at an early age. In addition to his soccer skills, he has a gentle demeanor, values his teammates, and is a well-rounded character who never forgets to respect his opponents. He had a negative view of the "Blue Lock" system.
・Igarashi Gurimu
His family runs a temple, so he doesn't want to become a monk at the temple in the future. He is a FW with a shaved head who wants to become a professional soccer player. The facility's system judged him to be 300th out of 300 people in terms of ability. Although his skills are not outstanding, he has guts and a hungry mentality. Everyone calls him "Igarashi".
・Kunigami Rensuke
A large, brown-haired forward who dreams of becoming a hero after seeing soccer players on TV as a child. His specialty is the mid-range and long shots he fires from his large physique. Although he looks tough, he has a disciplined personality and enjoys fair fights, and he quickly becomes friends with his teammates.
・Raichi Jingo
He is always showing his emotions and has a bad mouth, so he gives off a strong impression of yelling and yelling. He calls his strong point sexy football, but he is a physical monster with endless stamina and running ability. He is also a character who is more hostile than anyone else towards Kiyo, who does not have any outstanding abilities.
・Kuon Wataru
Even in a situation where the team is composed of all forwards and is not supposed to be cohesive, Kuon Wataru is the one who comes up with various strategies to help the team win. He is good at coming up with strategies, but his naming sense is not so good. He has excellent jumping ability, and his specialty is heading from corner set plays, making use of his tall height.
・Bachira Meguru
A free-spirited forward who is seen sleeping on the floor from the moment he first appears. He is also a mysterious character with exceptional dribbling skills and who plays according to the voice of the "monster" inside him. He is also a person who has had his eye on the personality and abilities of the main character, Kiyoyoichi, from the beginning. He is a popular character with an androgynous face, but when it comes to soccer, he is a player who hates to lose more than anyone else and has an ego.
・Gagamaru Gin
He is tall and uses his physical spring as a weapon, and likes early crosses from corners. Even if the cross is a little reckless, he can use his long legs and head to force a goal. He is called a wild child because he eats his meals with his bare hands, but when it comes to a match, he brings out his wild side and makes reckless plays that don't mind getting injured in order to score a goal.
・Chigiri Hyoma
Chigiri Hyoma has long red hair and a flashy appearance, but he volunteered to be a defender. He has a sharp view of soccer, as seen in his analysis of Kiyoyoichi's abilities, but it seems that he has a secret about his abilities and past. It will be interesting to see what his true intentions are when he says, "I came to Blue Rock to find a reason to give up on my dream."
・Iemon Okuhito
Iemon Okuhito is the GK for a team that only has FWs. He is a caring person and has a personality that makes it hard to say no, so he became the GK. In the story, he is always in the GK position, so it is a mystery how he plays on the field.
・Other members
Team Z also has two other FWs. The first is Imamura Yudai, who has speed and technique but doesn't have many opportunities to shine, and is a bit of a strange character who compares soccer to love. The second is Naruhaya Asahi, who is good at playing with the defenders at the front line and making runs behind the defense. It's a shame that neither of them have any outstanding features compared to the other players, so they don't get much attention.
Summary
What did you think? This time, we've introduced the members of Team Z from the popular work "Blue Lock." I'm sure you're looking forward to seeing how the "all-forward team" will fight. I'm curious to see how each individual's talents will interact and who they will face. Information about the anime, which will start in October 2022, is being released one after another, so let's enjoy this work together as it gets more and more exciting!
