Blue Lock: Ku

In a world without quirks, Izuku Midoriya is a studious second-year high school student haunted by a past where he shone as a prodigy in every sport. A childhood injury and a bitter argument between his parents led to his father's departure and Izuku's retreat from athletics, leaving him to bury his instincts in academics. Now, at Aldera High, his refusal to join a club draws disdain from peers and teachers, culminating in a petition to expel him. Devastated, Izuku finds solace on a beach where he reconnects with his former coach, Toshinori Yagi, who introduces him to Jinpachi Ego and the mysterious Blue Lock program.

Faced with an uncertain future, Izuku accepts Ego's invitation to Blue Lock, a brutal training facility designed to forge Japan's ultimate soccer striker. To protect his mother, Inko, from the truth, Toshinori and Principal Nezu craft a cover story, presenting Blue Lock as a prestigious boarding program. As Izuku bids farewell to his mother and steps into this new world, he encounters Yoichi Isagi and Ryosuke Kira, two talented players who stir memories of his lost potential. At Blue Lock, Ego's radical philosophy-that only the most egoistic striker can achieve greatness-challenges Izuku's beliefs and rekindles his dormant instincts. Among three hundred elite forwards, Izuku must confront his past, rediscover his fire, and fight to become the singular star who will redefine Japanese soccer. In a crucible of ambition and rivalry, one question looms: can Izuku rise above his doubts to become the boulder that changes the river's course?