Blue Lock is without a doubt one of the best sports anime of all time. Since finishing the first season, fans have been eager to know about the Blue Lock season 2 release date. So no worries, we have great news about Blue Lock for you that you will definitely like to hear.
The first season just finished on March 26, 2023, with a total of 24 episodes. Furthermore, it gets a lot of love and appreciation from fans for its thrilling football matches and truly inspiring football characters.
As a result, there is no doubt how excited fans are for the second season. On the other hand, the officials are not only about to release the second season of the series but also plan to release the first movie of the franchise.
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So let’s get straight to this informative news and find out everything about Blue Lock season 2.
Blue Lock Season 2 Release Date and Key Visual
On March 26, 2023, the officials confirmed the second season of the series just a day before releasing the last episode of Blue Lock season 1. They also released a key visual to confirm the second season and its features, including Yoichi Isagi, the main character of the series.
Moreover, they also state that the second season is already in production and will soon be completed. So, Blue Lock season 2 will be unexpectedly released sometime in 2024. However, these are just predictions, and we have to wait for an official announcement.
On the other hand, the officials are also about to release the first movie of the franchise, titled Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, along with the second season. Furthermore, this upcoming movie will adapt the story from the franchise’s spin-off manga, titled Blue Lock: Episode Nagi. Read also, Seirei Gensouki Spirit Chronicles Season 2 Release Date.
However, its release date has also not been confirmed yet by the officials. As soon as we get any information about their exact release date, we will immediately share it with you.
What will we get to see in Blue Lock season 2?
The first season of Blue Lock already adapted the story from chapters 1 to 87 from its original manga counterparts. While adapting these chapters, it already covered the first three major arcs of the series.
Here are the arcs that Season 1 covered:
- Introduction Arc
- First Selection Arc
- Second Selection Arc
At the end of the first season, 35 of Japan’s finest strikers were chosen for Japan’s greatest striker. Now, in the second season, they will move forward to take their place in the top spots of the Blue Lock Project.
Here are the upcoming arcs that will be covered in Season 2:
- Third Selection Arc: In this arc, the top 11 members were chosen out of 35 to make a team called Blue Lock Eleven. After that, this newly formed team will challenge Japan’s U-20 team to represent Japan in the world tournament.
- U-20 Arc: This is the most thrilling and one of the best arcs of the series, where Blue Lock Eleven faces Japan U-20. It’s going to be very interesting to see how they face the best football team in the country and are able to replace them, or whether the Blue Lock Project will be dissolved.
What will we get to see in Blue Lock:Episode Nagi?
Blue Lock: Episode Nagi will mainly focus on Seishiro Nagi, one of the main characters of the series. Moreover, this movie will adapt the story from the spinoff series, Blue Lock: Episode Nagi.
In this movie, you will get to see the life story of Seishiro Nagi before he joined the Blue Lock Project, such as his personal life, how he got interested in football, what inspired him to join the project, and many more.
On the other hand, its manga counterparts currently have a total of 2 volumes and are still ongoing on Kodansha. As its manga reached its end, the Blue Lock: Episode Nagi movie will be expected to release sometime in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Is the Blue Lock manga finished?
No, Blue Lock is an ongoing manga that has been released in a total of 24 volumes. Moreover, you can read all of its volumes at Kodansha (for the Japanese version) and Kodansha USA (for the English version).
2. Who produced the Blue Lock anime?
Blue Lock is produced by Eight Bit, an animation studio that is not very popular. Moreover, Blue Lock is the second-most popular project of this studio, just after “That Time I Got Reincarnated as Slime“.
3. Why is Blue Lock so popular?
There are multiple reasons for the huge success and popularity of Blue Lock. Out of them, its inspiring characters, thrilling football matches, top-notch animation, and highly engaging storyline are the major reasons behind the series’ success.
Source: Official Website
