The new prequel manga to the smash-hit soccer action series Blue Lock! How does a listless slacker who thinks everything’s a huge pain turn into one of Japan’s top scorers? Find out, as high schooler Reo Mikage sets out to fan the flames of ambition in future soccer prodigy Seishiro Nagi, in Blue Lock: Episode Nagi.
The new prequel manga to the smash-hit soccer action series Blue Lock! How does a listless slacker who thinks everything’s a huge pain turn into one of Japan’s top scorers? Find out, as high schooler Reo Mikage sets out to fan the flames of ambition in future soccer prodigy Seishiro Nagi, in Blue Lock: Episode Nagi.
Second-year high school student Reo Mikage wants nothing more than to escape his illustrious family’s shadow by becoming a soccer star and winning the World Cup. The only thing that’s missing is a talented diamond in the rough who can help him achieve his dream. That’s when he sets his sights on Seishiro Nagi, a notorious slacker whose quick reflexes are the only hint of athletic ability. Can Reo find the switch to awaken the beast inside Nagi?
Roused by Ego’s speech at orientation, Reo jumped head-first into the Blue Lock program…and dragged Nagi in kicking and screaming. Now the real work begins as Ego announces their next test, the “first selection.” In this round-robin battle between the members of wing five, it’s not just about being on the winning team; the top scorers also get a goal bonus. Let the clash of massive egos begin!
Thanks to the triple threat of Nagi, Reo, and Zantetsu, Team V has breezed through each round of the First Selection. That is, until they come up against Team Z and Yoichi Isagi. Isagi’s passion for the game suddenly has Nagi questioning everything: What makes him push himself so hard? What does soccer mean to him? Why not just give up? Farewell ennui, hello ego... It’s time for the slacker to finally awaken!
After getting “stolen” by Isagi’s team, Nagi finds himself torn between his newly awakened ego and his friendship with Reo. Can the two friends ever repair their relationship after Nagi’s apparent betrayal? That question gets put to the test as Nagi, Isagi, and Barou face off against Reo, Kunigami, and Chigiri for a chance to clear the Second Selection. Reo will do whatever it takes to steal Nagi back…but will it be enough?