The official website of the Blue Lock anime announced on Sunday, November 26th, that the Blue Lock: Episode Nagi movie will be released in Japan on April 19, 2024. Along with this news, a new main visual and trailer were released to give fans a sneak peek of what to expect in theaters.
Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, a spin-off manga written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Kōta Sannomiya, began serialization in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine in June 2022. The series has since been compiled into three tankōbon volumes. Following the conclusion of the first season of the Blue Lock anime, it was announced that a movie adaptation of the spin-off manga is in the works.
Blue Lock: Episode Nagi announces April 2024 release date
The highly anticipated Blue Lock: Episode Nagi movie is scheduled for release in Japan on Friday, April 19, 2024. Kadokawa and the official website of the series made the announcement, unveiling a main visual and trailer. The news was also shared on the anime's official X account.
The main visual prominently features Seishiro Nagi and his Team V teammates, Reo Mikage and Zantetsu Tsurugi. It also showcases the four key players from Team Z: Yoichi Isagi, Meguru Bachira, Hyouma Chigiri, and Rensuke Kunigami. The visual makes it clear that the match between Team V and Team Z during Blue Lock's first selection will be the film's climax.
The trailer clearly hints at some exciting new developments for fans to look forward to. However, since Blue Lock: Episode Nagi is essentially a retelling of the story from Nagi's point of view, it may not capture the interest of all fans.
However, the trailer reveals that fans can expect to see some entirely new scenes in the movie. The film is expected to show how Reo Mikage convinced Nagi Seishiro to take up football and support his dream of winning the World Cup.
Reo Mikage as seen in Blue Lock: Episode Nagi trailer (Image via 8bit)
The two players will also team up for the first time against high school football teams. Fans will also get to witness their encounter with Zantetsu and their collaboration to take down teams W, X, and Y. The film may also highlight the showdown between Team V and Team Z, the match that inspired Nagi to surpass the main series' protagonist Yoichi Isagi.
Editor's P/S
As a passionate fan of the Blue Lock series, I am thrilled about the upcoming release of the Blue Lock: Episode Nagi movie. The announcement of its release date in Japan on April 19, 2024, has only heightened my excitement. The main visual and trailer released alongside the announcement provide a tantalizing glimpse into what to expect from the film.
The main visual showcases Seishiro Nagi and his Team V teammates, Reo Mikage and Zantetsu Tsurugi, front and center. It also features the four key players from Team Z: Yoichi Isagi, Meguru Bachira, Hyouma Chigiri, and Rensuke Kunigami. This visual clearly indicates that the match between Team V and Team Z during Blue Lock's first selection will be the film's focal point.
The trailer, on the other hand, hints at some exciting new developments that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. While Blue Lock: Episode Nagi is essentially a retelling of the story from Nagi's perspective, the trailer reveals that there will be entirely new scenes that delve into the backstory of Reo Mikage and Nagi Seishiro. The film is expected to explore how Reo Mikage convinced Nagi Seishiro to take up football and support his dream of winning the World Cup. The two players will also team up for the first time against high school football teams, and fans will witness their encounter with Zantetsu and their collaboration to take down teams W, X, and Y. The film may also highlight the showdown between Team V and Team Z, the match that inspired Nagi to surpass the main series' protagonist Yoichi Isagi.
Overall, as a fan of the Blue Lock series, I am eagerly looking forward to the release of the Blue Lock: Episode Nagi movie. The main visual and trailer have only served to increase my anticipation, and I can't wait to see how the story unfolds from Nagi's perspective. The film promises to offer exciting new scenes, delve into the backstories of key characters, and provide a thrilling retelling of the Blue Lock story.