Summary
Blue Lock emphasizes the constant theme of staying true to yourself, no matter how difficult the circumstances. The series also addresses how imperfection is essential to improving one's craft. Blue Lock's strongest theme is that success is achieved through hard work, not luck.
Blue Lock is one of the most unique sports anime series, causing a stir around the world because of its engaging personal approach to playing sports. While most sports anime emphasize teamwork, Green Lock Focus more on building your own “ego” to become the best football player.
With BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE – EPISODE NAGI coming to theaters this week June 28, there's no better time to recap the best quotes from the series.
10 “No matter how hard you try to understand other people, they cannot change other people. Each time, you have to change yourself.”
Spoken by Yoichi Isagi
This quote from the main character Isagi Yoichi in Blue Lock is really touching. These wise words are applies to life, not just football matches. As Isagi spends time at the Blue Lock facility, he realizes that trying to change other people's decisions or how they act is futile. He can only influence his own personal choices.
This quote ties into the individualistic approach Blue Lock promotes to its competitors by its project director, Jinpachi Ego. Rather than vainly trying to fix others, fixing yourself is always the best option. Isagi begins to adopt this new mindset as the series progresses, Become an independent football player and no longer depend much on the help of teammates.
9 “If you never accept the disappointment of losing, you will never grow.”
Spoken by Nagi Seishiro
Nagi Seishiro began his journey at Blue Lock with all the talent of a soccer player, but without the drive or internal drive. He is a very lazy character and does not apply himself. He's never really faced any real football opponents and has gotten so used to being the best that he no longer puts in the effort. However, when Isagi first defeated him in a game, He realized that he was not as invincible as he thought.
This statement marked a real turning point in Nagi's thinking. The loss to Isagi was a real disappointment that devastated him in terms of how he saw himself, but it also played a pivotal role in his success as a soccer player. After Nagi began playing soccer opponents who were on par with him and presented a real challenge, He developed a new love for the game, because he really had to work hard to win.
8 “Drop the idea of random victory and declare victory as a logical sequence.”
Spoken by Jinpachi Ego
This particular quote summarizes the thinking of Blue Lock Project director Jinpachi Ego. He did not put much stock in things like fate and luck, instead insisting that hard work and extreme self-confidence, which he called “ego,” were the keys to success. He asserts that relying solely on luck is a recipe for disaster because Luck can only carry one football player so far.
As any sports enthusiast knows, the most successful players are those who stop at nothing to achieve success. This is the idea that Project Blue Lock is built on, that one player will fight harder and more selfishly than all the rest to dominate as the best striker. Jinpachi Ego explains that the winner of the Blue Lock game is not the one who is “lucky” but the one who learns to strategize properly and practices tirelessly to become the best, sacrificing everything in pursuit of this goal.
7 “I learned that the only person who can save me is me.”
Spoken by Bachira Meguru
Bachira had a miserable and sad childhood. Although he was always a football prodigy, he had no friends as a young man, only an imaginary friend he called “the monster”. Due to the excessive bullying he had suffered in the past, he had a lot of difficulty trusting others when he first arrived at Blue Lock.
Fortunately, he grew closer to Isagi and the others in the facility as he realized that there were people in the world who would accept and appreciate him. Although he has become a more outgoing and outgoing person, in this quote he expresses his belief that he is still responsible for his own happiness. He seems to have struck an important balance between caring for others but still realizing that it is his responsibility to take care of himself and ensure his personal success.
6 “I don't have to be like I was then. What I want most is to win. Now is the time for change!”
Spoken by Yoichi Isagi
Isagi suffered a crushing defeat in a high school soccer game. made him lose faith in his own abilities as a player. Being invited to join Project Blue Lock was a momentous opportunity for the young hero. In saying these words, he expressed his desire to change and become better at football, surpassing the way he used to play.
During his time at Blue Lock, his confidence grew. He has “changed” as he expected. His soccer playing strategy became much more independent and less team-focused like in high school, allowing him to truly shine on the pitch in his own way.
5 “Isagi… I won't wait. If you want me, come and steal me. I will follow the will of the monster inside me.”
Spoken by Bachira Meguru
Bachira often talks about his “monster”. This imaginary creature is a figment of his imaginationcreated when he was young to play soccer with him and keep him company. It also represents his inner motivation and perseverance to continue playing soccer.
This quote is truly notable because even though Bachira desperately wants companionship, he tells Isagi that he won't just stand by and wait for him. Even though they are friends, if Bachira reaches a higher level of football, he won't give that up to be on Isagi's team, so Isagi has to work hard to keep up with him. This was a great way to encourage both of them and show Bachira's newfound confidence in herself.
Spoken by Nagi Seishiro
This quote was said by Nagi after he lost a soccer match with Isagi. He had never experienced such a miserable defeat before that moment, and it inspired him to start trying his best. Before, he got by without much effort, but after meeting Isagi, this was no longer possible.
It was fortunate that Isagi beat Nagi. Otherwise, Nagi might never reach his full potential and would be content with being lazy and unmotivated for the rest of his life. Losing to another excellent player Awakening a new passion for football in Nagiinspiring him to fight tirelessly to regain his position as the best player once again.
3 “I don't know how long my legs will last, but I want to believe in this new person. I will keep running until my legs can't keep up anymore.”
Speech by Chigiri Hyoma
For a football player, a leg injury can ruin his career completely. However, Chigiri refused to let his ACL injury end his football career. He was determined to continue playing, overcoming his fear of getting injured again.
Even though Chigiri could suffer another injury at any time that could destroy his ability to play football, he cannot give up. In some ways, these words from the soccer star were touching, proving that Chigiri's deep love for the sport overcame his worries about injuring his leg the first time. again. He is one of the fastest and best players at Blue Lock, and past injuries haven't dampened his skills one bit.
2 “On the battlefield, there was a true king.”
Speaking by Barou Shoei
Barou certainly represents the “ego” quality that Ego Jinpachi values. He values himself and his soccer skills highly, considering himself the best player. He even calls himself King.seen in this quote.
Barou does not consider his teammates or the help of others important, choosing to focus on his self-proclaimed royal status above all else. His cocky personality makes him annoying to others, but this does not matter to him, as he only cares about winning every match. Barou certainly carries himself like a king, and he certainly has amazing soccer skills to bolster his overconfident ego.
1 “You should not aim to be the chosen one, but rather to be the chosen one.”
Spoken by Yoichi Isagi
This profound quote from Isagi demonstrates his dedication to not only becoming the best Blue Lock player, but the best soccer player in the world. He explains that he does not want to wait for someone else's decision to help him achieve success, he wants to take charge of his own destiny. This was a significant change from his previous team-focused approach to football.
Isagi became one of the most persistent and ambitious players in Blue Lock. His love of soccer and drive to win pushed him further and further in the competition. He has a great chance to become Japan's best striker, and this thought-provoking quote shows that he has the right mindset to succeed in football on his own.