Blue Lock begins after Japan’s disappointing elimination from the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Determined to rebuild and create the ultimate striker, the Japan Football Association hires Jinpachi Ego, an eccentric coach with a revolutionary vision to change Japanese soccer.

Yoichi Isagi, a high school striker, loses the opportunity to participate in the national high school championships because he passed the ball to a teammate—who missed the shot—instead of taking it himself. Isagi is one of 300 U-18 strikers chosen by Jinpachi Ego to join the “Blue Lock” project. This high-stakes program isolates the players in a prison-like facility, forcing them to compete against each other. The goal is to create the world’s greatest “egotist” striker, a trait Japan’s soccer has been lacking.

As Isagi navigates the intense competition, he confronts fierce rivals, grueling challenges, and his own doubts, pushing him to discover what it truly means to be the best. Blue Lock is a thrilling tale of ambition, rivalry, and self-discovery, blending sports drama with psychological intensity.