---
title: "BLUE LOCK"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/blue-lock-2022"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 131041
imdb_id: "tt15222080"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 38
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 8.3
vote_count: 633
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# BLUE LOCK (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/blue-lock-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Blue Lock is an anime television series that premiered in 2022. The show is based on the manga series written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura. The plot follows high school soccer players from across Japan who gather for a controversial project. This initiative is designed to create the best and most egoistic striker in the world. The first season of the series was produced by the studio Eight Bit. Tetsuaki Watanabe served as the director for the production, with Shunsuke Ishikawa working as the assistant director. Taku Kishimoto was responsible for overseeing the series' scripts. The voice cast for the series includes Ricco Fajardo, Kazuki Ura, Drew Breedlove, and Sôma Saitô. The show is documented as an ongoing television series that has spanned from 2022 through 2024. The project focuses on the intense competition between the athletes as they participate in the specialized training program intended to refine their individual skills and ego as strikers.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "High school soccer players compete in a controversial project to become the world's greatest egoistic striker."

### Why Watch
- unique premise
- high-stakes competition

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense focus on egoism
- Tone & Suitability: The series features an intense competitive environment focused on individual athletic achievement.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: competitive, intense, sports, driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | Spectrum On Demand | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (38 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 38
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (8%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 35 (92%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kazuki Ura** as *Yoichi Isagi (voice)*
- **Tasuku Kaito** as *Meguru Bachira (voice)*
- **Yuki Ono** as *Rensuke Kunigami (voice)*
- **Soma Saito** as *Hyoma Chigiri (voice)*
- **Junichi Suwabe** as *Shoei Baro (voice)*
- **Nobunaga Shimazaki** as *Seishiro Nagi (voice)*
- **Yoshitsugu Matsuoka** as *Jingo Raichi (voice)*
- **Hiroshi Kamiya** as *Jinpachi Ego (voice)*
- **Eri Yukimura** as *Anri Teieri (voice)*
- **Daishi Kajita** as *Asahi Naruhaya (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Blue Lock?
High school soccer players from across Japan gather for a project to create the best egoistic striker.

### Q: When did the series begin?
The television series began in 2022.

### Q: Who are some of the voice actors?
The cast includes Ricco Fajardo, Kazuki Ura, Drew Breedlove, and Sôma Saitô.

### Q: Is this a sports series?
Yes, the series focuses on high school soccer players.

### Q: Where can I find information on streaming?
Viewers can check platforms like JustWatch to see where full episodes are available for streaming.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Blue - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue)
- [Blue Lock (TV Series 2022- ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15222080/)
- [All About the Color Blue | Meaning, Color Codes and Facts](https://creativebooster.net/blogs/colors/blue)
- [Blue Lock season 1 - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Lock_season_1)
- [160 Shades of Blue: Color Names, Hex, RGB, CMYK Codes](https://www.artcraftblend.com/blogs/colors/shades-of-blue)
- [BLUE LOCK (TV Series 2022-2024) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/131041)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*