British Rapper Shao Dow Releases ‘Blue Lock’-Inspired Music Video ‘Striker’

Shao Dow’s latest music video, “Striker” (ft. Chrono), delivers a high-energy collision of characters, visuals, and rap, all inspired by the wildly popular manga and anime series Blue Lock.

This unique fusion of anime-inspired visuals (as well as some footage from Blue Lock itself) and dynamic lyricism highlights the global impact of anime while paying homage to Blue Lock’s intense themes.

At once a bass-backed, manic visual blender of live and animated footage, the driving concept seems to stem from striving for the top. Says Shao Dow: “Blue Lock is all about the mentality of becoming the very best, and that’s the mindset I’ve always had in music. In ‘Striker,’ I’m bringing that fire and focus; it’s all about that killer instinct. This is a celebration of pushing boundaries and never settling for anything less than greatness.”

The video also features cameo appearances from Drew Breedlove, the English-language voice actor for Bachira in Blue …