Blue Lock Movie - Episode Nagi Non-Spoiler Review

Introduction

• Anime movies trend: ending shows, fan service, side stories, cash grabs
• Blue Lock movie based on spin-off manga Episode Nagi
• High anticipation among Blue Lock fans
• Movie release details: 3 months wait for international release, recent release in the USA
• Key questions before watching the movie:
  • Recap or new content?
  • Animation quality improvements?
  • Worth the investment?

Blue Lock Overview

• Soccer anime emphasizing individualism
• First season: 2022 release
• Movie: Episode Nagi, a fan-favorite character perspective

Is it a Recap?

• Not necessarily: Movie is in a gray zone (not canon, different perspective)
• Same games, new feel: Avoids deja vu, presents Team Z vs Team V game differently

Plot Details

• Nagi's perspective: Naturally talented, exploring his struggle to learn
• New scenes like Nagi and Reo’s beginnings
• Issue: Rushed new scenes due to pacing

Pacing

• Runtime: 1 hour 26 minutes (short for anime movies)
• Result: Rushed content, cutting out details, hard to develop character attachment
• Impact: Fast pace appeals to some, detracts from depth

Animation Quality

• Improved but not perfect: Noticeable improvements in shading, orbs, eyes
• Issues remain: CGI and white backgrounds still problematic
• Expectations: Higher budget expected to deliver better quality, but fell short

Characters & Voice Acting

• Main characters: Zantetsu, Reo, Nagi
• Voice acting: Exceptional, both actors and OSTs (original soundtracks)
• Highlight: Climax scenes well done, mixing new elements into recognizable events

Conclusion & Rating

• Improvements vs flaws: More improvements, but not enough for movie standards
• Blue Lock fans: Satisfying due to content craving
• Non-fans/new viewers: Not the best introduction, hard to connect with characters
• Overall rating: 6.5/10
• Recommendation: Worth watching for fans, others can skip

General rating across platforms: Around 6/10, often over-hated