The hit manga "Blue Lock" was adapted into an anime in October 2022. In 2023, it became the top-selling manga in Japan, surpassing popular titles like One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen. This article provides an in-depth explanation of Meguru Bachira, a character from Blue Lock. It includes details about their height, weight, abilities, past episodes, and images of their appearances in the anime.

What is the Anime "Blue Lock" Where Meguru Bachira Appears?

"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.

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.

Basic Information on Meguru Bachira from "Blue Lock": Height, Birthday and More

Source: Blue Lock Official Character Book, EGOIST BIBLE

Blue Lock Ranking: 290th (initial) → 16th (at the start of the second selection)
Birthday: August 8
Age: 17 years old (2nd-year high school student)
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Hometown: Chiba Prefecture
Family: Mother, himself
Height: 5 ft 9 in (176 cm)
Foot Size: 10.8 in (27.5 cm)
Eyesight: 20/20 (1.0)
Blood Type: AB
Soccer Team Before Joining Blue Lock: Namikaze High School Soccer Club
Dominant Foot: Right-footed
Favorite Player: "Anyone who's amazing"
Started Playing Soccer at Age: 6
Favorite Motto: "Where there's joy, there's more joy♪"
His Greatest Strength (In His Opinion): Optimistic, enjoys everything
His Greatest Weakness (In His Opinion): Doesn't worry about things
Favorite Food: Canned pineapple
Least Favorite Food: Mozuku seaweed ("It feels like eating snot")
Best Side Dish for Rice: Raw egg and soy sauce! (Egg over rice is the best♪)
Favorite Season: Summer (Because it pumps him up)
Favorite Music: Opening theme of Chibi Maruko-chan, "Yume Ippai"
Favorite Movie: Crayon Shin-chan: Adventure in Henderland (So funny it'll make you bald)
Favorite Manga: Ping Pong (So moving it makes him cry)
Character Color: Yellow
Favorite Animal: Dolphin (Because they seem to have fun)
Best Subject: None. He's not good at studying
Worst Subject: Social studies (He can't remember things)
Favorite Body Part (on others): Eyes (He thinks they reveal a person’s heart the most)
What Makes Him Happy: Receiving gifts (Anything is fine! It's the thought that counts!)
What Makes Him Sad: Losing his freedom
Number of Valentine's Day Chocolates Last Year: 0
Sleep Duration: 7.5 hours
First Body Part He Washes in the Bath: Behind the ears
Item He Often Buys at Convenience Stores: Sparkling water ("Sometimes you just need the fizz, right?")
Mushroom or Bamboo Shoot Candy Preference: Mushroom (Because he likes Toad from Mario)
Recent Time He Cried: He cries from time to time, but doesn't remember why
How Long He Received Christmas Gifts from Santa: Never received any (His mother makes pancakes every year as Santa’s substitute. "They're amazing♪")
What He Would Do on the Last Day of Earth: Dribble the soccer ball as far as he can
What He Would Do with 100 Million Yen: Throw it off a rooftop. Line his bathtub with it
How He Spends His Days Off: It depends on his mood, so no set plans

Meguru Bachira's Background in Blue Lock

During summer vacation, Bachira once embarked on a dribbling journey from Chiba to Osaka to attend one of his mother’s art exhibitions. He comes from a single-parent household consisting of just him and his mother, and details about his father are currently unknown.

Bachira’s mother, Yuu, is a rising artist who is frequently featured in the media. She also deeply understands Bachira’s strong artistic sensibility. Since childhood, Bachira has followed the "voice of the monster" within him while playing soccer, a voice born from the loneliness he felt due to the gap between his ideals and the way his teammates played.

Who is Meguru Bachira's Voice Actor in the Blue Lock Anime?

The character Bachira Meguru is voiced by Tasuku Kaito, born on September 15 and hailing from Kyoto Prefecture. In addition to his role as Bachira in Blue Lock, Kaito has voiced characters in other popular series such as Kohaku Oukawa in Ensemble Stars!! and Mikage Asagiri in DREAM!ing. His talent has also shone through in roles from series like Ahiru no Sora and IDOLiSH7 Third BEAT!, solidifying his presence in the anime industry.

Meguru Bachira's Weapon

■Dribbling
Bachira Meguru has a free-spirited playstyle and wields exceptional dribbling skills as his main weapon. Even in moments when his teammates' spirits waver under pressure, Bachira's fiery enthusiasm shines through with his trademark line, "Nice! Nice! This is getting fun♪," demonstrating his toughness and overflowing confidence.

His technical dribbling ability allows him to break through multiple defenders. In Episode 9, facing Team X led by the powerful striker Seishiro Nagi and with the possibility of defeat looming, Bachira showcased his skills with moves like the roulette (a feint spin) and an aerial elastico, evading formidable opponents like Reo Mikage and Zantetsu Tsurugi to score a crucial goal that turned the tide of the match.

■Passing
Bachira's exceptional passing skills are also one of his key strengths. He has the ability to deliver precise passes to the perfect spot where his teammates can make the most of their strengths. In the match against Team Y, it was thanks to Bachira's brilliant pass that Isagi was able to score the decisive goal. Bachira and Isagi have particularly great chemistry, and when they were separated into different teams, Isagi realized just how much Bachira's presence had elevated his own gameplay.

Meguru Bachira's Key Moments and Images from Various Episodes

Next, we will look back at Meguru Bachira's key moments in each anime episode, along with images.

■The Entrance Exam
Bachira made his first appearance in Episode 1 of the anime. While Isagi entered the room nervously for Blue Lock's first test, "Tag," Bachira was sleeping on the floor, mumbling in his sleep.

With his carefree and cat-like personality, Bachira was thrilled when Isagi chose not to take the easy route to pass the exam by targeting Igarashi. Instead, he helped Isagi hit the ball at Ryosuke Kira, a standout player even called up to Japan’s U-18 team.

■First Selection, Match 1: Team Z vs Team X
In the first match of the First Selection, Bachira and Team Z struggled against the overwhelming abilities of Team X’s Barou Shouei. However, by collaborating with Isagi, Bachira assisted Kunigami in scoring a goal, bringing Team Z back into the game.

After the match, in the locker room, while the rest of Team Z was heatedly reflecting on their loss, Bachira appeared completely unfazed, casually walking in naked from his bath, leaving an impression of his free-spirited nature.

■First Selection, Match 3: Team Z vs Team V
In the match against Team V, led by the powerful trio of Seishiro Nagi, Reo Mikage, and Zantetsu Tsurugi, Team Z, including Isagi, briefly lost their fighting spirit due to the relentless attacks. However, Bachira, seemingly energized by the adversity, declared the situation as an "exciting stage" and continued to enjoy his play.

Despite facing Reo and Zantetsu, Bachira dazzled with his playful yet brilliant moves, breaking through the Team V players almost single-handedly. He even scored a goal with a Rabona shot, reviving Team Z’s momentum. Bachira’s precise passes further supported his teammates, leading to their victory.

■Second Selection, Match 1: Isagi, Nagi, Bachira vs Rin, Aryu, Tokimitsu
After Team Z ranked in the top two of their block in the round-robin First Selection, Bachira moved on to the Second Selection. In the 3-on-3 rival match of the Third Stage, he teamed up with Isagi and Nagi but lost the first match. However, Bachira was scouted by the winning team, allowing him to advance to the next stage.

■Second Selection, Match 2: Rin, Aryu, Tokimitsu, Bachira vs Isagi, Nagi, Barou, Chigiri
In the second match of the Second Selection, Bachira faced off against Isagi’s team, which had advanced through the ranks after an earlier loss.

Until this point, Bachira’s team had been so formidable that other teams avoided challenging them. As the match began, Bachira played as usual, enjoying the game at his own pace.

However, upon witnessing Isagi’s evolution during the game, Bachira began to feel anxious and lost his rhythm. Nagi, now on Isagi’s team, taunted Bachira by saying, "We don’t need someone like you right now," declaring they wouldn’t recruit him even if they won. This sparked Bachira's determination, leading to his awakening.

His powerful shot contributed to his team's victory, securing his advancement to the Third Selection.

Bachira's PV

Bachira's Ego Awakens

In the final match of the Second Selection, Bachira initially intended to enjoy playing soccer alongside Isagi and Rin. However, as the game progressed, he felt a sense of isolation, fearing that he might once again be left behind. Struggling with the limits of his abilities, Bachira found himself at a crossroads. It was only after Isagi pushed him forward that he awakened during the match, further refining his dribbling and passing skills. As we look toward the Third Selection and beyond, we can expect even more thrilling performances from Bachira as he roams the field with his trademark freedom!