Blue Lock (2025)

After a disastrous defeat at the 2018 World Cup, Japan's team struggles to regroup. But what's missing? An absolute Ace Striker, who can guide them to the win. The Football Association is hell-bent on creating a striker who hungers for goals and thirsts for victory, and who can be the decisive instrument in turning around a losing match... and to do so, they've gathered 300 of Japan's best and brightest youth players. Who will emerge to lead the team... and will they be able to out-muscle and out-ego everyone who stands in their way?

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. Despite his harsh criticism of Japan's citizens and media, the genius midfielder Sae Itoshi has set his gaze on Blue Lock, where the training is about to begin. To survive the first round robin tournament in the training center, Isagi's Team Z will need to find a way to use their own unique "weapons" while struggling through a clash of egos. What does it take to be the best in the world?

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. As Blue Lock's first selection rages on, Isagi's Team Z has tasted sweet victory after overcoming the formidable Team Y. But it's not long before Team Z encounters an unimaginable internal rift. On top of that, Team Z's Hyoma Chigiri is on the verge of giving up completely. In the face of Team W's powerful aces, the Wanima twins, will Team Z be able to come together in time to escape defeat?

The last match of the first Blue Lock selection round kicks off! Isagi's Team Z has no choice but to win the match if they want to stay in Blue Lock. Their opponents: Team V, the strongest team in Wing 5, led by the prodigy Seishiro Nagi. Will Team Z's desperation triumph over Team V's overwhelming offensive power? The key to victory lies in "a goal's reproducibility."

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. In the face of Team V and the prodigy Nagi's overwhelming scoring ability, Team Z has managed to catch up to 3-3 with fifteen minutes remaining. In the midst of this tense environment, all the players seek the "awakening" that will take their skills to the next level... The match against Team V reaches its thrilling conclusion!

After Isagi and the rest of Team Z clear the first selection round, they split up to face the second selection individually. Waiting beyond the first door is Blue Lock Man, a cutting-edge goalkeeping AI system. A new group of incredible strikers and shocking rules await Isagi in the second selection round!

In the second selection's "rival battles," where the winners are able to take one of the losers from their team, Isagi and Nagi have just lost Bachira to Rin Itoshi and the other top strikers. Now they have to prove the strength of their individual abilities in a fight against Shouei Barou, the top scoring player in Wing 5. If they lose, they'll be at risk of disqualification... As Isagi takes the fight to King Barou, he's aiming to end up on the side of the prodigies!

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!The newly formed team of Isagi, Nagi, and Barou head to their next rival battle, where they face Kunigami, Chigiri, and Reo. Isagi knows their victory will depend on the team's ability to form a "chemical reaction" with their play styles. Isagi and Nagi have a fluid synergy, but Barou seems to be chafing against his new teammates... Who will emerge victorious from the battle of egos?!

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!Thanks to Barou's awakening, Isagi's team manages to defeat the trio of Kunigami, Chigiri, and Reo. And the one that Isagi chooses to steal is... The new four-man team sets out for a rematch against the Top Three and Bachira. Will the "monster" that fuels Isagi's ego be enough to take down the prodigy striker Rin Itoshi?!

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!The rematch against the Top Three requires all the players to use their "weapons" to the fullest. Isagi has made it his goal to defeat Rin Itoshi and steal back Bachira, but he once again finds himself outclassed by Rin in every area. Can Isagi find a way to devour Rin? And what does Bachira's "monster" have to say about all this?!

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!With seconds left on the clock, Isagi manages to weave a masterful play—until Rin Itoshi and what seems like a stroke of bad luck deal the definitive blow. But what role does luck really play in a soccer match? Ego is eager to impart his wisdom on the advancing players, with the unknowns of the Third Selection looming just ahead…

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!WOULD YOU LEAVE IT ALL ON THE FIELD?After making it through the grueling Second Selection, Isagi and the remaining thirty-four strikers prepare for their next challenge, a match against the current U-20 Japan team. At stake: a chance to represent Japan on the world stage as part of the U-20 team. However, with only eleven spots available on the Blue Lock team, Isagi must first clear tryouts if he is to keep his dreams alive. Can he assert his place among the best of the best?!

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!WOULD YOU GO WITH THE FLOW?Thanks to a last-minute goal, Isagi manages to prove his worth and earn his teammates’ respect in the first match of tryouts. But more matches remain, and Isagi will need to master his new “reflexive thinking” ability to earn a place on the Blue Lock Eleven. The board is almost set... Prepare for the ultimate contest between the Blue Lock strikers’ “egoism” and the U-20 Japan team’s legendary defense!

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!COULD YOU IMPROVISE TO SURVIVE?The curtain finally rises on the Blue Lock Eleven versus U-20 Japan game. Deprived of their wild-card striker, Shidou, the Blue Lock Eleven must find a way to break through the ironclad defense of the so-called "diamond generation." Individual battles play out across the field as the Itoshi brothers revisit old rivalries and Isagi goes head-to-head with a fellow "reflexive thinker" on the opposing team...

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!WOULD YOU SUMMON A DEMON?Thanks to Rin Itoshi’s screamer and some solid defending in the dying minutes of the first half, the Blue Lock Eleven are up 2-1 against the U-20 Japan team. Morale is running low in the U-20 locker room, and things only get worse when Sae Itoshi threatens to leave. Just then, an ominous figure emerges from the wings... The demon striker Ryusei Shidou is finally loose and ready to run rampant!

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!WOULD YOU DEVOUR YOUR OWN?Thanks to Ryusei Shidou’s explosive entrance, the U-20 Japan team has seized the initiative in the second half. Just when things are looking dire for the Blue Lock Eleven, Ego produces his trump card, Shouei Barou. “King Barou” proceeds to rampage across the field, consuming friend and foe alike, but Rin and Isagi won’t settle for supporting roles. Let the clash of leading actors begin!

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!COULD YOU BE THE HERO? As they entered the second half of the Blue Lock Eleven versus U-20 Japan match, Isagi, Rin, and Barou each vied to be the first to reach a flow state. The ensuing clash of egos kicked up the level of play and brought them even with the U-20 Japan team. Now, with the clock winding down and everything on the line, Bachira emerges as Isagi’s final puzzle piece. Can they stave off the U-20 counterattack and claw their way to victory?!

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!COULD YOU CHANGE YOUR ENVIRONMENT?Still basking in their victory against the U-20 Japan team, the Blue Lock Eleven enjoy some well-earned downtime in Shibuya. But their rest proves short-lived, as Ego soon calls everyone together to reveal the details of Phase Two. In this next challenge, the strikers will have the opportunity to train with professional U-20 players from the biggest European leagues. The stakes are higher and the rivalries ever fiercer... Let Phase Two begin!

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!COULD YOU SEIZE YOUR CHANCE?Unable to best Michael Kaiser during training, Isagi was relegated to the bench for Bastard München’s first match against FC Barcha. Despite his frustration, Isagi resolves to analyze every second of the match so he can draw level with the evolved Bachira and Kunigami. But wait... Noel Noa’s coming onto the field?! What follows is a truly epic clash of soccer gods and monsters—one that might even bring Isagi off the bench...

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!HOW MUCH ARE YOU WORTH? Despite failing to score against FC Barcha, Isagi gave Kunigami a crucial assist and helped spur Bastard München to victory. Even as the dust settles on the match, Ego reveals a shocking twist that will upend the Neo-Egoist League and bring the competition to a fever pitch. Now Bastard München prepares to take on its next opponent, Manshine City, in a contest of rationality versus speed and physicality. Which philosophy will come out on top?

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!COULD YOU BE REBORN?The Bastard München versus Manshine City match opened with a tremendous goal from Chigiri, who's leveled up his game with a little help from Chris Prince. As Bastard München launches a counterattack, Isagi finds some much-needed backup in Kurona. However, the specter of his teammate Kaiser is always there to shut him out from any scoring opportunities. Can he find the missing piece and finally escape the tyrant’s shadow?

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!COULD YOU REKINDLE YOUR DREAM?Manshine City's early lead evaporated following two goals from Kaiser and Kunigami. Meanwhile, Isagi discovered a new "golden formula" by combining Kaiser's "meta vision" with his direct shots. The question is, can he translate that into his own goal and finally get revenge on Kaiser? On the other side of the pitch, Nagi approaches Reo with an unexpected proposition. Can the on-again, off-again friends join forces to defeat Isagi and Bastard München?

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!WILL YOUR STORY END HERE?Just when it looked like Chris Prince was about to give England the lead, Isagi slid in and stopped the ball a hair's breadth from the goal. Fired up by the roaring crowd, Isagi now prepares a furious counterattack...only for his teammate Yukimiya to steal the ball and all his momentum. Isagi may be desperate to score in the final minutes, but Yukimiya is racing against an even more daunting countdown: his failing eyesight. Can he keep his story going, or will this be the final chapter?

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!Bastard München bounced back against Manshine City, with Yukimiya getting an assist from Isagi to clinch the winning goal. After Isagi collapses from overexertion, Noel Noa brings him up to speed on the new rankings, which show "King" Barou of Italy's Ubers claiming the top spot. With Bastard München facing Ubers in the next match, this will surely be their toughest battle yet. Can Isagi put his new "100 percent meta vision" into practice and dethrone the king?

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!COULD YOU GET DOWN TO WORK?Isagi has finally scored his own goal in the Neo-Egoist League, courtesy of his newly unveiled "side weapon," the lefty direct shot. Yet this is no time to get complacent. Italy's master, Snuffy, immediately brings his tactical genius to bear in Ubers' counterattack, but Barou chafes against his philosophy of soccer as "work." Meanwhile, Niko, Kaiser, and Aiku all turn their own specialized weapons on Isagi as they seek to knock him down a peg. Ready, set...duel!

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!ARE YOU PREPARED TO DIE?Isagi was riding high after scoring against Ubers, but then Kaiser sent an explosive shot crashing against the net. With Isagi and Kaiser now tied on goals and Bastard München up two to one against Ubers, Germany's and Italy's masters decide to join the fray. Snuffy deploys his players with the precision of a chess master, and Bastard München soon begins to buckle under Ubers' counterattack. Can Isagi find someone to be their "sacrificial pawn" and stop Italy's advance?

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!WERE YOU BORN TO PLAY SOCCER?After seemingly rejecting Snuffy's strategy and going rogue, "King" Barou tied up the game with a crazy double nutmeg. Isagi seethes at being outplayed yet again, but with Yo Hiori's entry into the match, he now has a new piece to help him turn the tide. As a furious battle unfolds on the pitch, Hiori grapples with his complicated feelings toward soccer and his place in Blue Lock. A part of him may be ready to call it quits, but another hungers for something more...

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!WHAT DO YOU HUNGER FOR?Having reignited his passion for soccer, Hiori delivered Isagi a pinpoint pass that ended in the winning goal against Ubers. Isagi's stunning performance helps him shoot up to second place in the rankings, but he still comes up short against the top-ranked player, Rin Itoshi. As the Neo-Egoist League nears its dramatic final day, each player must look inward and discover what he hungers for...but will mere hunger be enough?

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!CAN YOU REACH THE PEAK?The sun rises on the last day of the Neo-Egoist League, and the two undefeated juggernauts, France's PXG and Germany's Bastard München, prepare to kick off a battle for the ages. Whether it's flow, originality, or meta vision, Isagi has unlocked countless new weapons and abilities on the road to the final match...but so has the enemy! When everyone's playing at such a high level, anything less than "peak performance" could spell defeat...

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!CAN YOU GO BACK TO ZERO?In the first half of the PXG versus Bastard München match, Isagi combined his left- and right-leg skills into a devastating new weapon, the two-gun direct volley. With Isagi now knocking on the top spot in the rankings, Kaiser sees his chance for revenge and redemption slipping away. But sometimes winning means tossing aside everything you care about—glory, status, pride—until the only thing left...is the "zero" at the root of it all.

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!After a disastrous defeat at the 2018 World Cup, Japan's team struggles to regroup. But what's mising? An absolute ace striker. The Football Union is hell bent on creating a striker who hungers for goals and thirsts for victory, so Blue Lock--a rigorous training ground for 300 of Japan's best and brightest youth players--is created. To survive this battle, the last striker standing will have to out-muscle and out-ego everyone who stands in his way!

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!WHAT IS A GENIUS?In the final match between Germany and France, Rin Itoshi had another awakening and tied the score with an incredible goal. Sensing the rapid change unfolding on the field, Loki decides to enter the fray, prompting Noa to join in as well. With both masters in play, Isagi must analyze a way to break out of this deadlock and score... The end draws near, and the world-changing goal is just around the corner!

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print!CAN YOU WIN IT ALL?Isagi and Kaiser teamed up to snag the last goal, pushing the entire Bastard Munchen squad into overdrive. Not to be outdone, PXG responded with no less fierce offensive and defensive teamwork. In the midst of this heated battle, Ness feels himself being left behind by Kaiser and frantically searches for a way forward. As the players race toward an unreadable climax, who will be the champion of the Neo-Egoist League?!