Blue Lock: Episode Nagi 1

Looks great, love the cover. Love seeing things from Nagi’s perspective and his reasoning for his actions. He seemed so cold hearted from Reo’s perspective but this completely changed my opinion. To me, it shows he does care and it’s not just a one-sided partnership.

NetGalley ReviewStar Rating: ★★★★★Maybe I'm partial because I like Blue Lock, but it was great. Glad I read it. Would definitely read more! The different personality of the character and their interactions are fantastic. Plus I really like an anime that can take a sport (any sport), most of which I find boring to watch, and make it into a super interesting and entertaining story! Like always though, read it and decide for yourself.

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi is an exhilarating introduction to the world of Blue Lock for newcomers and a delightful prequel for fans of the original series. Focusing on the origins of Seishiro Nagi and his dynamic with Reo Mikage, this spin-off dives into the unlikely partnership that sparks Nagi's journey from a lethargic slacker to a rising soccer prodigy.As someone new to the Blue Lock universe, I found Nagi immediately endearing. His quirky personality shines through from the very beginning—his sleepy confusion leading to him accidentally touching his cactus (ouch!) had me laughing, and his casual farewell to the cactus before heading to school set the tone for his unique, laid-back charm. Nagi’s indifference to everything, juxtaposed with Reo’s fiery ambition, makes for an intriguing duo.While the story throws in quite a few characters, which can feel overwhelming at first, it’s clear that this manga assumes some familiarity with the main series. That said, it still works as a standalone introduction. Reo’s determination to shape Nagi into a soccer star is a compelling narrative thread, and the fiery action on the soccer field more than makes up for any initial confusion. The matches are dynamic, with vivid illustrations that capture the intensity and strategy of the game. These scenes left me eager to experience more, especially in anime form!For readers like me who are new to Blue Lock, Episode Nagi serves as an engaging entry point. It teases the deeper character development likely explored in the main series, while offering enough humor, action, and personality to stand on its own. Whether you’re a sports manga fan or just curious about what makes Blue Lock a hit, this prequel is worth a shot—and it might just kick-start your obsession with the franchise.

If you’re looking for something action-packed that’s a little different from shonen fights, you’ll feel right at home with Blue Lock. I thoroughly enjoyed my time reading this and highly recommend it! This is actually my first experience with the series, but I’m off to watch the anime before collecting the manga after I’ve made some space!I feel like Mikage and Nagi are relatable characters in their own ways. Mikage is hardworking and expects others to do the same. While Nagi is a lot more laid-back, but he knows when to step up to deliver. I really enjoyed their dynamics and I can’t wait to see where the story goes. What can I say, I love stories with hardworking protagonists!The anime movie is coming soon, so now’s the perfect time to get into the series if you haven’t already! It’s unsurprising to see Blue Lock is an award-winning manga!

Welcome back to Blue Lock!!! As an intro to the world of Blue Lock or returning to read Nagi's story, readers will meet Nagi and Reo pre-Blue Lock and read how Nagi's journey to the best striker in the world and unlocking his ego began.Nagi and Reo's relationship is one of the best of the Blue Lock universe so getting to see more of them, and the focus on the ever-mysterious Nagi, was so interesting. From pre-Blue Lock to their first challenge when they enter, the difference between Nagi and Reo and the others makes the story enjoyable even if you know what to expect.I really enjoy the art style, specifically how motion is drawn which is so important in a sports manga.As this does retell from Nagi's POV the Blue Lock story, I do wonder how much will be new to readers of Blue Lock, even by telling this from Nagi's perspective and focusing on him is interesting as his take (and he is) so different from Isagi.Especially if you know how their story progresses, you'll really enjoy the first volume of Episode Nagi - and I can't wait for more!