Blue Lock: The Best Episodes, Ranked

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• Blue Lock's standout storytelling and characters make it a must-see for sports anime fans worldwide.

• Episodes like “Last Assault” and “Not Alone” excel in emotional intensity and gameplay excitement.

• Each arc showcases well-developed character growth and action, setting a high standard for the series.

Blue lock's unique storytelling and eccentric characters have captured the attention of sports anime fans worldwide, setting it as a standout in the genre. It has also attracted attention beyond the usual sports anime niche for its powerful story.

Each arc of the series is well developed and carries the right balance of character growth and action. While it is difficult to choose Blue lockOf the best episodes, there are undoubtedly some that stand head and shoulders above the rest because of the intense emotions, drama, and breathtaking gameplay it portrays.

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Season 1, Episode 22: “Rush”

Bachira tames the demon inside her head

• IMDb Rating: 8.8

• Arc: Second selection arc

On the verge of becoming the first team to pass the second qualifier, the team of Isagi, Nagi, Chigiri, and Baro will face Rin, Jyubei, Bachira, and Tokimitsu. With the scores level, players from both teams are desperate to score the winning goal and end the tough game on their terms.

It's not a matter of making the right choice; I will make it so that the path I choose is right. That's how you get to the top of the world. So what I believe in most is not logic, it's instinct.

While everyone is dedicated to helping their team win, no one is as emotionally and psychologically invested as a youngster experiencing a unique transformation. After relying on the voice in his head to drive his on-field creativity, he eventually begins to question his dependence on it. The episode revolves around Bachira's psychological development which transforms his game and helps him mature into a better player.

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Season 2, Episode 7: “Itoshi Sai”

Japan's high-intensity games kick off on a high note

• IMDb Rating: 8.8

• Arch: U-20 Arch

With the future of Japanese football hanging in the balance, the U-20 team is set to face Jinpachi Igo's Blue Lock XI. The stadium is packed with fans as star footballer Itoshi Sai prepares to play. It didn't take long for the flamboyant international to leave his mark on the game after scoring his first goal in the seventh minute.

It's the first time I've felt this way, and for me to understand this frustration, I want to play football with this guy. I want to try something.

Japan's U-20 team looks too strong for the ego's ragtag group of strikers playing to save their careers. “Itoshi Sae” is a stirring episode that captures the intensity of the U-20 arc and establishes the eponymous footballer as a formidable force on the field, while the Blue Lock Eleven play their hearts out to change the flow of the game.

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Season 1, Episode 1: “The Dream”

Jinpachi arrogance sows the seeds for Japan's ascension

• IMDb Rating: 8.4

• Arc: Introduction Arc

After failing to make the national team, Isagi Yoichi's dream of becoming a star striker suddenly seems like an unrealistic goal. He struggles to control his emotions, but when he returns home, a letter from the Japan Football Association is waiting for him. It has an attractive offer to join a player improvement project.

With his future uncertain, Isagi naturally grabs the opportunity with both hands. But nothing could have prepared him for the incredible journey he was unknowingly about to embark on. “Dream” brilliantly sets the tone for the entire series through Jinpachi's motivational speech and the introduction of Blue Lock's cutthroat philosophy.

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Season 1, Episode 18: “Step to Lead”

Baro set out to print his authority

• IMDb Rating: 9.1

• Arc: Second selection arc

Baro's ego is hurt when he loses the first game to the second pick and Isagi and Nagi pick. But in the next match against Kunigami, Chigiri, and Ryo, the King feels left behind and outclassed as the teamwork of Isagi and Nagi use their skills to develop their game. Driven by his innate desire for competition and success, Baro undergoes a dramatic transformation to change the course of the game.

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Season 1, Episode 10: “Just the Way It Is”

Team Z vs. Team V

• IMDb Rating: 9.1

• Arc: The first selection arc

Blue lockThe first selection focuses on round-robin matches between five teams desperate to survive in the feature's cutthroat competition. With the knife of elimination hanging over their heads, Team Z prepares to face off against the menacing Team V. “Just the Way It Is” focuses on the final and most exciting game of the First Choice, and highlights Isagi and Nagi's growth as players.

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Season 2, Episode 13: “Not Alone”

Rin evolves as Blue Lock Eleven tries to contain Shido

• IMDb Rating: 9.3

• Arch: U-20 Arch

With the score tied, the Japan U-20 vs. Blue Lock XI match went to the final stage. Ryusei Shido, who has been excellent throughout the game, continues to lead the attack on the opposing defensive line with Sai supporting him. But unbeknownst to them, a fire has been ignited in Rin's heart as he sets out to reassert his dominance and defeat his brother.

“Not Alone” is an exciting episode that focuses on the highs and lows of individual talent and highlights the transformative power of devoting yourself to a common goal.

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Season 2, Episode 11: “What You Taught Us”

Barrow inspires Blue Lock XI

• IMDb Rating: 9.2

• Arch: U-20 Arch

After subbing in, Ryusei Shido scores an incredible goal that dramatically changes the game in his team's favor. But he goes a step further and develops into a more dangerous striker during the game by unleashing big bang drives to give his team the lead.

On the field, there is already a true king.

With their backs against the wall, Blue Lock are forced to send in Barrow, whose quirky and unpredictable style of play throws the Japan U-20s' defence. In a strange turn of events, Shido's brilliant goals and Baro's eccentric playing style inspire other players who dramatically find their flow one after the other.

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Season 2, Episode 14: “The Final Assault”

Blue Lock XI's shock win over Japan U-20 team

• IMDb Rating: 9.5

• Arch: U-20 Arch

After undergoing a remarkable transformation, Rin Itoshi single-handedly takes on the Japan U-20's Iron Quartet and destroys their defensive lines. In a life-defining turn of events, he also goes on to best his older brother for the first time and proves that he is on the path to football greatness. Meanwhile, Isagi capitalized on a chance created by Rin to score the game-winning goal and leave his mark on Japanese football.

“Final Attack” focuses on the final minutes of a high-stakes match between Japan U-20 and Blue Lock XI. The episode captures the turning point of Japanese football and sets the stage for Jinpachi Ego's takeover. Full of drama, action and intense emotions, “The Final Assault” is the best episode of the series so far.