Blue Lock: Best Episode, Ranked

Summary

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

• Selected episodes such as “Last Attack” and “Not Alone” stand out in emotional intensity and gameplay tension.

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

Blue locks unique storytelling and eccentric characters have captured the attention of sports anime fans worldwide, setting it apart as a standout in the genre. It has even gained attention outside of the usual sports anime niche thanks to its powerful story.

Each arc in the series is well developed and has the perfect balance of character growth and action. Although it is difficult to choose Blue locks best episodes, there are undoubtedly a few that stand head and shoulders above the rest due to their intense emotions, drama and the breathtaking gameplay it portrays.

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Season 1, Episode 22: “Rush”

Bachira tames the monster in his head

• IMDb rating: 8.8

• Arc: Second Selection Arc

On the verge of becoming the first team to pass the second selection, Isagi, Nagi, Chigiri and Baro's team face Rin, Jyubei, Bachira and Tokimitsu. With the scores level, players in both teams are desperate to score the winning goal and end the grueling match on their terms.

It's not about making the right choice; I will make it so that the path I choose is the right one. That's how you get to the top of the world. So what I trust 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 Bachira, who experiences a unique transformation. After depending on the voice in his head to drive his creativity in the field, he finally begins to question his trust in it. The episode revolves around Bachira's psychological development which transforms his game and helps him mature into an even better player.

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Season 2, Episode 7: “Itoshi Sae”

Japan's high-intensity games start on a high note

• IMDb rating: 8.8

• Arc: U-20 Arc

With the future of Japanese soccer hanging in the balance, the U-20 team prepares to face Jinpachi Ego's Blue Lock Eleven. The stadium is packed with fans as star soccer player Itoshi Sae gets ready to play. It didn't take long for the stunning international to make his mark on the game as he scored the first goal in the seventh minute.

This is the first time I feel this way, and for me to understand this frustration, I want to play football with this guy. I want to try to make a little effort.

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

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Season 1, Episode 1: “Dream”

Jinpachi Ego sows the seed for Japan's ascension

• IMDb rating: 8.4

• Arc: Introduction Arc

If Isagi Yoichi's dream of becoming a star striker failed to make it to the nationals, suddenly seems like an impractical goal. He struggles to keep his emotions in check, but when he gets home, a letter from the Japan Football Union awaits him. In it is a tempting offer to join a Player Improvement Project.

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

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Season 1, Episode 18: “The Stage for the Lead”

Baro sets out to stamp his authority

• IMDb rating: 9.1

• Arc: Second Selection Arc

Losing the first match of the second selection and being taken out by Isagi and Nagi hurts Baro's ego. But in the next match against Kunigami, Chigiri and Reo, King feels even more left behind and outclassed as Isagi and Nagi's teamwork uses his skills to up their game. Driven by his innate desire for competition and success, Baro undergoes a dramatic change 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: First Selection Arc

Blue locks first selection focuses on round-robin matches between five teams desperate to survive the facility's cutthroat competition. With the knife of elimination hanging over their heads, Team Z prepares to face the dangerous Team V. “Just the Way It Is” focuses on the final and most exciting game of the first selection, highlighting Isagi and Nagi's development 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

• Arc: U-20 Arc

With even points, Japan U-20 against Blue Lock Eleven reaches its final stage. Ryusei Shido, who has been brilliant throughout the game, continues to lead the attack on the rival defense line with Sae's support. But unbeknownst to them, a fire has been ignited in Rin's heart as he sets out to regain his dominance and defeat his brother.

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

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

Baro Inspires Blue Lock Eleven

• IMDb rating: 9.2

• Arc: U-20 Arc

After being subbed, Ryusei Shido drastically changes the game in his team's favor by scoring an incredible goal. But he goes one step further and develops into an even more dangerous striker during the match by unleashing the Big Bang Drive 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 Baro, whose bizarre and unpredictable style of play throws off the Japan U-20's defence. In a strange turn of events, Shido's massive goals and Baro's eccentric playing style inspire other players who dramatically find their flow one by one.

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Season 2, Episode 14: “Last Attack”

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

• IMDb rating: 9.5

• Arc: U-20 Arc

After undergoing a remarkable transformation, Rin Itoshi single-handedly takes on Japan U-20's Iron Quartet and annihilates their defensive lines. In a life-changing twist, he also goes on to best his big brother for the first time, proving he is well on his way to football greatness. Meanwhile, Isagi uses the chance created by Rin to score the match-winning goal and leave his mark on Japanese football.

“Last Attack” focuses on the final minutes of the high-stakes match between Japan U-20 and Blue Lock Eleven. The episode captures the turning point of Japanese football and sets the scene for its takeover by Jinpachi Ego. Filled with drama, action and intense emotions, “Last Attack” is undoubtedly the best episode of the series to date.