BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI-

Seishiro Nagi is a disinterested high school student whose life changes when his classmate, Reo Mikage, discovers his natural athletic ability. Driven by a desire to win the World Cup, Mikage encourages Nagi to play soccer. Their partnership eventually leads them to Blue Lock, a specialized program designed to identify and train the best strikers in the country. Within this competitive environment, Nagi must navigate a new world and compete against other elite players to reach the top.

The film was directed by Shunsuke Ishikawa and written by Taku Kishimoto. Produced by 8bit in Japan, the movie features the voices of Nobunaga Shimazaki, Yuma Uchida, and Kazuyuki Okitsu. Other cast members include Kazuki Ura, Tasuku Kaito, and Yuki Ono.

Released on April 19, 2024, the animation earned 14 million USD at the worldwide box office. The film has received generally positive feedback from viewers, holding a 7.6 rating on TMDB and a 6.6 rating on IMDb based on 3,100 votes. In comparison, film critics gave the movie a lower rating of 5.9 based on 14 reviews.