Show off your “ego” with new BLUE LOCK x Megane Ichiba glasses
Megane Ichiba, one of Japan’s most popular eyesight stores with over 1,000 branches across Japan, have announced that they will be teaming up with top sports manga BLUE LOCK to create a new line of glasses frames.
BLUE LOCK is currently one of the most popular sports manga/anime series both in Japan and globally, with over 40 million copies of the manga sold worldwide to date.
Each frame in the collaboration collection will be based on one of BLUE LOCK’s most popular characters, with series protagonist Isagi Yoichi and his friend/rival Meguru Bachira taking centre stage.
Each pair of glasses frames will come with a special BLUE LOCK themed case and a character specific glasses cloth cleaner.
9 different models of frame have been created, with individual characteristics having been crafted into each design to match the “ego” of the player they are based on.
Let’s take a look at each of the models available – leave a comment with the pair you’d purchase at the end of the article!
Isagi Yoichi Model
The Isagi Yoichi model is a Wellington style frame with blue finishes intended to evoke the colours of Isagi’s “awakening”.
Puzzle pieces, an element used throughout the series to signify Isagi evolving and developing new skills, are also prominent on the arms of the frames.
Meguru Bachira Model
The Bachira model is a Boston style frame, coloured to match Bachira’s yellow tipped bangs.
A monster motif features on the arms, to signify the hidden “soccer monster” that Bachira unleashes on the field.
Kunigami Rensuke Model
The Kunigami model is a Wellington style frame intended to capture his dependable and steady personality.
The corners of the frame have been given a 3D effect with sharp edges to signify Kunigami’s strength and musculature.
Wider arms have been included to represent the power of Kunigami’s deadly “mid-range shot” that he uses to score.
Chigiri Hyoma Model
The Chigiri model is a sleek square type frame intended to capture his “Immense Speed” ability.
A gradation color scheme has been used to express Chigiri’s characteristic pink hair, without the color being overwhelming.
The metal parts of the arms feature a “chain” engraving on the right arm, to match the “breaking of the chain” that takes place when Chigiri unleashes his “Immense Speed”.
A “braid” pattern is engraved on the left arm to match Chigiri’s often braided hair.
Finally, the non-metal parts of the arms feature pink elements to match Chigiri’s nickname – the “Red Panther”.
Barou Shoei Model
The Barou model is a square frame with a gunmetal finish, to match his aggressive personality.
Red elements are included throughout to match the color of his “awakened” aura, with white tips on the arms of the frame to match the color of his boots in the first selection when he is part of Team X.
Nagi Seishiro Model
The Nagi model is a rounded Wellington style frame that matches his laid back and carefree personality.
A two tone white and black color scheme incorporates Nagi’s hair color into the design whilst maintaining a sleek design.
Two metal parts on the right side of the front of the frame signify Nagi’s “two stage volley” technique and a houndstooth pattern on the arms matches the uniform of Hakuho High School that Nagi attended before BLUE LOCK.
Finally, a circular tip on the arm is included to signify Nagi’s ability to trap the ball.
Mikage Reo Model
The Reo model is designed to evoke a luxurious feel to match his social status as the son of a wealthy family.
Gold elements give an elegant look and a purple houndstooth pattern matches the Nagi model in showing their shared origin at Hakuho High School.
Itoshi Rin Model
The Rin model uses a horn-rimmed style in emerald green to match his character color which represents his cool personality.
A metal part is engraved on the right front of the frame to signify the moment Rin first appears and kicks two balls simultaneously, sending them on different trajectories.
The arms are sleek to match the bodysuit worn by players in BLUE LOCK and a 5 arrow motif on the insides of the arms are intended to match Rin’s characteristic long lower eyelashes.
The tips of the arms are finished in emerald green to match Rin’s eye color.
Itoshi Sae Model
The last model in the collection is the Sae model, which features a gradient color intended to match Sae’s hair color.
The arms of the Itoshi Sae model feature a 6 arrow motif, to match his 6 characteristic lower eyelashes and to match the similar design element on his brother Rin’s model.
The Megane Ichiba x BLUE LOCK collaboration collection goes on sale on the 9th of November 2024 at select Megane Ichiba stores across Japan.
A full list of participating stores can be found of the collaborations special website.
Each pair of frames in the Megane Ichiba x BLUE LOCK collaboration collection is priced at 16,500 yen (approx. $110.17 USD/£84.41 GBP).
With stocks likely to be limited and in high demand, we’d recommend you visit a participating store as soon as possible after the collection goes on sale to avoid missing out.
Source: PR Times