Does Team Z win?

Does Team Z win in Blue Lock? The answer depends on which stage of the Blue Lock program you're referring to, as Team Z experiences both victories and defeats throughout their journey in this intense soccer manga and anime series.

Team Z's Performance in First Selection

During the First Selection phase, Team Z faces significant challenges but ultimately succeeds in advancing. Initially ranked as the lowest team (Team Z being the last alphabetically), they struggle in early matches and find themselves at the bottom of their building's rankings. However, under Isagi Yoichi's emerging leadership and tactical thinking, Team Z manages to secure crucial victories against teams like Team Y and Team W.

The team's breakthrough comes when they defeat Team V, one of the strongest teams in their building, in a dramatic final match. This victory allows Team Z to finish in second place in their building, successfully advancing to the Second Selection.

Key Victories and Growth

Team Z's success stems from several factors:

- Isagi's development as a strategic playmaker

- Kunigami's powerful shooting ability

- Bachira's unpredictable dribbling skills

- Improved team chemistry and communication

Their most significant win against Team V demonstrates how they evolved from individual players into a cohesive unit capable of defeating supposedly superior opponents.

Beyond First Selection

While Team Z as a unit dissolves after the First Selection (as intended by the Blue Lock system), several members continue advancing individually through subsequent rounds. Isagi, Bachira, and Kunigami all progress to later stages of the program.

Team Z's journey represents the core theme of Blue Lock: transformation through intense competition. Want to know how individual Team Z members perform in later selection rounds, or curious about which players make it furthest in the program?