Bachira Meguru, a standout character in the anime Blue Lock, is an exceptionally talented soccer player. However, what makes him so captivating isn’t just his skill on the field but also his signature phrase: “There’s a monster inside me.”

The question is, what does that phrase truly mean? Naturally, this has sparked great curiosity among devoted Blue Lock fans. To uncover the meaning behind Bachira’s mysterious words, we’ll delve deeper into the essence of the “monster” he refers to.

Here are 4 Fascinating Insights About Bachira’s Monster:

1. The Reason Bachira Meguru Created an Imaginary Friend Called “Monster”

Since childhood, Bachira had always been a natural at free-style soccer. His exceptional dribbling skills left his childhood friends overwhelmed, unable to compete with his impressive talent. As a result, many of Bachira’s friends began avoiding playing soccer with him, opting instead to play video games.

However, Bachira didn’t give up. He created an imaginary friend he called the “monster,” and with this monster, Bachira continued playing soccer with unbridled enthusiasm. Because of this, Bachira became a soccer player who often passed the ball to his “monster” and admired how the monster would “score goals.”

When he was a boy, Bachira shared stories about his monster with his mother. His mother wisely explained that the monster was simply an imaginary friend, something only Bachira could see. Yet, with a heart full of understanding, she never called Bachira strange, as she knew that this “monster” allowed her son to play soccer the way he wanted and brought him immense joy.

Despite this, Bachira never denied his desire to have a real friend who could happily play soccer with him. He confided this wish to his mother, and she joined him in hoping that he would one day find the friend he longed for. Bachira wholeheartedly believed that he would eventually meet someone who truly understood him.

Before joining Blue Lock, Bachira played soccer with his school team. His teammates would often call for passes from him, but Bachira, using his keen instincts, would pass to his imaginary monster instead because it always seemed to be in a better position. This made it difficult for his teammates to receive his passes. As a result, many labeled him as a poor passer, even though Bachira actually had exceptional passing skills.

His school teammates repeatedly urged him to stop focusing solely on his individual play and to pay more attention to teamwork on the field. They believed that Bachira had the potential to become a professional soccer player, as long as he stopped making passes that seemed aimless to others.

However, there were times when a deep fear crept into Bachira’s heart. He was haunted by thoughts of what might happen if he never found someone who truly understood him. What if he had to play soccer alone forever, without a real friend? These feelings led Bachira to experience an overwhelming emptiness—an emptiness that made him feel like he was slowly dying from loneliness.