what happened to kunigami in blue lock

Kunigami was eliminated from Blue Lock after losing in the Second Selection, then sent through the secret Wild Card program, where he was rebuilt into a colder, more physical version of himself. He later reappears in the Neo Egoist League, and recent spoilers suggest he’s still being used as a defensive, high-impact weapon in the Japan vs. France match.

What changed

• Before: Kunigami was the “hero” type, idealistic and team-minded.
• After Wild Card: he comes back tougher, more aggressive, and less emotionally open.
• Current role: he’s not just a scorer anymore; he’s also being used for physical disruption and defensive pressure.

Simple version

He got knocked out, disappeared for a while, entered a brutal secret training path, and returned as a rebuilt striker with a much harsher personality.

Story context

The big turning point was his loss to Shidou’s team in the Second Selection, which ended his original run in the main Blue Lock project. Instead of being done for good, he took the Wild Card route, which is why his return feels so dramatic and different from the Kunigami fans first met.

TL;DR: Kunigami didn’t just “leave” Blue Lock — he was eliminated, went through the Wild Card, and came back transformed.