~Blue Lock~

Team Z: Members and Details
Composition: Yoichi Isagi, Meguru Bachira, Rensuke Kunigami, Hyoma Chigiri, Jingo Raichi, Wataru Kuon, Gin Gagamaru, Okuhito Iemon, Asahi Naruhaya, Yudai Imamura, Gurimu Igarashi.

Subtleties and tricks:

They started out as the "weakest" team, bringing together players with the lowest ratings, but quickly proved that strength isn't just in numbers.
Attacking trio tactics: the team constantly changed attacking trios every ~30 minutes to take advantage of each player's peak states and strengths.
Relying on Isagi as the "brain": he read the field and put together combinations, and the others gave him options (Chigiri's speed, Bachira's chaos, Kunigami's power, etc.).
The victory over the strongest team, V, was a major breakthrough: they showed that flexible rotation and adaptation can beat a star-studded lineup.
Internal conflict and betrayal - there was tension in the team due to the idea of ​​"ego": someone put themselves above the team, and this affected teamwork.
High progression rate: half of the team eventually advanced to the next stages – the best result among the starting teams.

In the first round, participants are divided into teams (such as Z, X, Y, W, V) based on rating—to pit different styles against each other and identify the strongest. Each team consists of 11 players, and the goal is to win matches and stay alive; the weakest are eliminated. The emphasis isn't on "team spirit," but rather on developing ego skills: everyone must become the perfect striker. Wins bring progress in the project, while losses risk elimination.
Team Y
Ikki Niko
Hibiki Okawa
Ashime Suzuki
Fuma Rokkaku
Iori Sato
Hyuga Koshiba
Juraki Ito
Mareto Takeyama
Shinichi Conan
Soushi Kagura
Tobio Madoka
Team V
Zantetsu Tsurugi
Reo Mikage
Seishiro Nagi
Sota Nemoto
Shuhei Ebina
Masumi Atatame
Kisaburo Hijikata
Kanji Torikai
Hirakazu Midorikawa
Retsu Nerima
Rikiya Hohai
Team W
Keisuke Vanima
Junichi Vanima
Kay Sicia
Hiromu Munakata
Yusei Amazora
Takuma Isezaki
Raito Fuwa
Noboryu Jigen
Koki Mayor
Kai Tokita
Eugene Koshinaka
Team X
Shoei Baro
Yuza Dokomo
Burai Daido
Rian Sanga
Kosei Otsuka
Ruto Cora
Daiya Morinaga
Chihiro Ezaki
Tsukoteru Eiyu
Haato Meiji
Yavara Banku
After the first selection, the rosters changed: some players were transferred to other groups or new teams were formed (for example, the Final Five or Team Red).
Each team had its own style, often defined by a leader or a few key players.

Not all matches feature the listed characters; most often, it is the key heroes of Team Z who participate.
The very concept of the blue prison idealizes selfishness and logic, and the participants even began to show less compassion or help, gradually becoming selfish.
All the characters in the blue prison are under 18, which was the organization's intention. Most of the participants are strict and calm, but some, like Isagi and Bachira, still have a bit of joy, although they gradually become selfish and start working for themselves. But keep in mind that no one will praise you or criticize your actions—only the joy of victory and tactics, without unnecessary talk or intrigue.

All Blue Lock members wear almost the same uniform: a classic blue football uniform, topped with a tight-fitting vest made of the same fabric, with a touchscreen on the shoulder that displays their rating—the closer to 300, the worse the rating.

Shoei Barou
Appearance: arrogant appearance, confident posture, likes to look impressive.
Game: Selfish striker, gets to the goal at any cost, scores from long range, dominates individually.

Jingo Raichi
Appearance: aggressive facial expressions, sharp teeth, constantly tense, as if ready for a fight.
Game: hard pressing, interceptions, plays on emotions, puts physical pressure, is not afraid of collisions, acts impulsively but effectively.

Jubei Aryu
Appearance: tall, stylish, constantly fixes his hair, places an emphasis on aesthetics.
Game: High jumps, aerial tackles, good in the air, intercepts crosses, uses height as his main weapon.

Wataru Kuon
Appearance: calm, balanced, not distinguished by flashy appearance.
Game: team player, organizer, helps partners open up, best shown as a connecting link.

Gin Gagamaru
Appearance: large, massive, impressive, moves confidently and heavily.
Game: physical strength, tackling, hard tackles, breaks up opponents' attacks using size and strength.

Okuhito Iemon
Appearance: collected, attentive, looks like a “reliable support”.
Game: stability and discipline, covers partners, closes open spaces, does not make mistakes in simple situations.

Asahi Naruhaya
Appearance: energetic, emotional, always involved in the game.
Game: active support of the attack, quick openings, tries to be wherever the ball is needed, adds dynamics.

Jimpachi Ego
Appearance: stern, cold look, reserved but commanding demeanor.
Role: Curator of the Blue Lock project, strictly filters out the weak, prioritizes selfishness and efficiency, creates the "ideal striker."

Yoichi Isagi
Appearance: an ordinary teenager, unremarkable, but in the game his gaze becomes sharp and determined.
Game: a calculating striker, reads the field, catches scoring opportunities, adapts to the situation, relies on space and precise decisions.

Meguru Bachira
Appearance: Relaxed appearance, often appears sleepy, but immediately “wakes up” on the field.
Game: chaotic dribbling, unpredictable feints, acts on instinct, breaks down defenses with speed and originality.

Rensuke Kunigami
Appearance: strong, collected, looks like an athlete with iron discipline.
Game: powerful punches (especially with the left), physical dominance, accurate shots from a distance, emphasis on strength and accuracy.

Hyoma Chigiri
Appearance: graceful, almost "feminine" appearance, very fast, moves easily and sharply.
Game: pure speed, sprints, gets past defenders with his pace, knows how to accelerate at crucial moments.

Seishiro Nagi
Appearance: short white hair, calm, detached look and quiet voice, likes to silently stare at his phone.
Game: calculates the opponent's moves, makes good passes and quickly disorients the opponent.

The project is structured as a continuous selection process: each stage is a trial, after which a portion of the players are eliminated. Those eliminated are officially barred from the national team. The emphasis is on extreme motivation: only one can survive. Players first learn to survive in small groups, where every shot counts, and then progress to full-scale matches. Team lineups are constantly changing: today you're with one teammate, tomorrow you're with an opponent. This tests their ability to quickly read their teammates and adapt. Jimpachi Ego is the head coach and the project's visionary. He personally sets the philosophy, chooses the trial formats, and ensures that the atmosphere remains as competitive as possible. He constantly mentions egoism, calling his players "Rough Diamonds," hinting that he will make them treasures of Japanese football.

Participants live inside a complex completely cut off from the outside world: no phones, no contact with family or old teams, no familiar football schools. This is necessary to remove old attitudes and force the players to rely only on themselves and the current competition. Players have ratings that change after each challenge. Their uniform numbers and ranking positions reflect their current status, which increases the pressure and competition. Training at Blue Lock isn't traditional football sessions, but specially designed psychological and game-based challenges that test not only technique but also thinking, instincts, and willingness to accept responsibility. For example, players are given tasks like "score 100 goals in a limited time" against an advanced hologram goalkeeper ("Blue Lock Man"), who simulates the best qualities of the world's goalkeepers.

Blue Lock is a closed training project of the Japan Football Association, created to radically change the landscape of football in the country. Its main goal is to develop one perfect striker who can lead the Japanese national team to victory at the World Cup. The project is based on the radical idea of ​​coach Jinpachi Ego: Japanese football is too collectivist and not enough selfish. He believes that to score decisive goals, a player must be willing to prioritize their shot over a pass, their victory over team harmony—and not feel guilty about it. Therefore, Blue Lock develops not "good team players," but predators who sense the right moment and take risks.

The project's key phrase is: "We weed out the weak, and push the strong to become even stronger." The project recruits 300 talented young forwards from across the country. Defenders, midfielders, and goalkeepers are excluded: the goal is to create world-class strikers.