EXCLUSIVE | Bryson Baugus And Kamen Casey Talk BLUE LOCK: THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI-
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In our exclusive interview, Phil chats with voice actors Bryson Baugus and Kamen Casey as they discuss their characters and experiences in BLUE LOCK: THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI.
We are just days away from the launch of BLUE LOCK: THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- and the anticipation is reaching a fever pitch. The film is unleashed in UK cinemas on July 5th. We sat down with English voice actors Bryson Baugus and Kamen Casey to celebrate its launch as they discussed their characters and experiences. The film, distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, will come to theaters across the UK starting on July 5. The film will be in Japanese with English subtitles and dubbed in English.
In portraying Seishiro Nagi and Reo Mikage, the duo has imbued their characters with a fresh, compelling depth. Their efforts have added a new dimension to their roles in this outing. In our FOUR STAR review, our reviewer Thomas Storai said:
“BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- is a compelling spinoff focusing on Nagi Seishiro’s awakening to the world of football. It’s a blast from start to finish with epic stylized game scenes. But, this film is more than just an anime about football, it’s all about character development. NagiReo fans, this is the film you were waiting for, it delivers all kind of cute scenes between the two characters. It’s the perfect story to watch while you wait for season 2.”
EURO 2024
This film’s timing is impeccable. Releasing it across Europe during the peak of the Euro 2024 soccer tournament is a stroke of genius. With fans immersed in the sport, BLUE LOCK’s delightfully layered narrative perfectly complements the thrilling ride on the pitch.
SYNOPSIS
“That’s a hassle.” That was second-year high schooler Nagi Seishiro’s favorite phrase as he lived his dull life. Until Mikage Reo, a classmate who dreamed of winning the World Cup, discovered Nagi’s hidden skill, inspiring him to play soccer and share his outstanding talent. One day, he receives an invitation to the mysterious BLUE LOCK Project. What awaits him there is an encounter with the finest strikers assembled from across the country. Nagi’s dream of becoming the best, alongside Reo, will take this prodigy to a world he’s never known.
A prodigy can only be shaped when someone discovers him….now, striker Nagi Seishiro’s incredible talent and persona will set the soccer world ablaze.
Directed by Shunsuke Ishikawa. Original story by Muneyuki Kaneshiro. Manga by Kouta Sannomiya. Character Design by Yusuke Nomura. Composition and Screenplay by Taku Kishimoto. Music by Jun Murayama. Produced by Eightbit.
RELEASE
BLUE LOCK follows the dreams of 300 high school students who aim to become an absolute ace striker and lead the Japan’s Men’s National Team to win the next World Cup tournament. However, if they are eliminated from the BLUELOCK training program they will never be able to play for the national team and their career is finished. Only one whose ego and skill triumphs over all will emerge on top. Based on the award-winning manga of the same name written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro, illustrated by Yusuke Nomura and serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine with over 30 million copies in circulation, the anime debuted in October 2022 and was one of the most popular series during its simulcast season.
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Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
If he’s not catching a movie at the cinema, you can bet he’s streaming something just as awesome!
