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BLUELOCK Season1 Episode16 Synopsis & Scene Images Released, Barou Joins the Team, but Challenges Await

The synopsis and preview images for Episode 16 of the TV anime Blue Lock, titled "The Geniuses and the Average Joes," have been released ahead of its broadcast on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 1:30 AM on TV Asahi's NUMAnimation block, airing nationwide on 24 networks.


barou x Isagi x Nagi via BlueLock EP16

barou x Isagi x Nagi via BlueLock EP16 (C) Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / "BLUELOCK" Production Committee


BLUELOCK Episode16 Synopsis

After a hard-fought victory, Isagi discovers his new talent, "adaptability."


Rensuke Kunigami via BlueLock EP16

Rensuke Kunigami via BlueLock EP16 (C) Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / "BLUELOCK" Production Committee


With Barou joining the team, the three begin practicing together in preparation for their next battle. While Isagi attempts to understand his teammates better, Barou’s strong ego clashes with Nagi’s pace, and they struggle to create the "chemical reaction" that maximizes their individual strengths.


Hyoma Chigiri via BLUELOCK EP16

Hyoma Chigiri via BLUELOCK EP16 (C) Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / "BLUELOCK" Production Committee


Despite lingering concerns about their teamwork, they are confronted by fierce rivals as their next opponents in a crucial three-on-three match.


Free-to-Watch Mini Anime "Blue Lock Additional Time!"

After each episode airs, the mini anime "Blue Lock Additional Time!" from the TV anime Blue Lock is released on YouTube. (Note that viewing is available only after the episode has aired, so please check the streaming times for your region.)

#17: Maid Café - King - Barou



About BLUELOCK

"Blue Lock" (BLUELOCK) is a Japanese manga series written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura. It began serialization in Weekly Shonen Magazine (Kodansha) in issue 35 of 2018. In May 2021, it won the 45th Kodansha Manga Award in the shonen category.


Yoichi Isagi via BLUELOCK EP16

Yoichi Isagi via BLUELOCK EP16 (C) Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / "BLUELOCK" Production Committee


Blue Lock is a facility designed to produce the ultimate egoist—a single forward chosen from 300 high school players to become the world's best striker, with the goal of leading Japan to victory in the World Cup. The story follows the strikers as they are thrown into a series of ruthless selection tests, each sharpening their skills while grappling with the harsh challenges presented by the unforgiving system.


Reo Mikage, who does not hide his anger at being betrayed by Seishiro Nagi via BLUELOCK EP16

Reo Mikage, who does not hide his anger at being betrayed by Seishiro Nagi via BLUELOCK EP16 (C) Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / "BLUELOCK" Production Committee


Blue Lock Episode List

Season1
EP1: Dream (夢)
EP2: Monster (かいぶつ)
EP3: Soccer's "Zero" (サッカーの0)
EP4: Premonition and Intuition (予感と直感)
EP5: To Be Reborn (生まれ変わるのは)
EP6: I'm Sorry (ごめん)
EP7: Rush (滾り)
EP8: The Formula for Goals (成功の方程式)
EP9: Awakening (覚醒)
EP10: Just the Way It Is (このままで)
EP11: The Final Piece (最後の欠片)
EP12: The Second Selection (二次選考)
EP13: TOP3 (TOP3)
EP14: The Geniuses and the Average Joes (天才と凡才)
EP15: Devour (喰)
EP16: Tri-Fusion (三者融合)
EP17: Donkey (ヘタクソ)
EP18: The Stage for the Lead (主役の座)
EP19: Dancing Boy (Dancing Boy)
EP20: Super Link-Up Play (超連動)
EP21: I'm Not There (俺がいない)
EP22: Voice (声)
EP23: Luck (Luck)
EP24: The Time Has Come (時は来たり)

Season2
EP25:Tryout(適性試験（トライアウト）)
EP26:The Assassin and the Ninja(殺し屋と忍者)
EP27:The World of Feeling(感じる世界)
EP28:Chameleon(カメレオン)
EP29:FLOW(FLOW)


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