"After all, a first-rate striker is one who appears in football's most critical moment."

Let me start by saying that this is my first review ever.

Story: 9/10

This story is not the typical sports manga following a highschool team that wants to go and win nationals, it goes beyond that. Instead of emphasizing on the usual qualities, such as teamwork and supporting teammates, it focuses on the “egoism” a player needs to develop in order to become the best. This different approach might seem silly at first since it’s a story about football/soccer -not sure what you call it- but it definitely makes sense later because of the “survival game” element of the series.

The pace is actually pretty good so far up to ch. 46, everything is explained to the amount needed and the feeling of wanting to read more is certainly there.

Art: 10/10

I have one thing to say: my eyes have been blessed.
Some panels & pages are exceptional, making the story even more entertaining.
The art gets even better, comparing the 1st chapter to the 46th one.
Even the little details are drawn very nicely, the balls, the shoes, the characters’ hair, the field, etc.

Character: 9/10

The number of characters appearing in Blue Lock is pretty normal and it’s really enjoyable how each one of them gets his own part in the story, teammates and rivals included.
Some of the players’ skills are actually out of this world for highschoolers but overall, very exciting to see.
It’s also nice that we get to see how some of them are off-game and their development through the story.

Enjoyment: 10/10

Blue Lock is a thrilling series, it definitely leaves you in agony and wanting more by each chapter you read.
You may even find yourself feeling a rush of adrenaline while reading it, especially with some chapters and panels. It's definitely a series worth your time, especially if you're a fan of sports.