Blue Lock 17

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!

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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?!

Author: Muneyuki Kaneshiro
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
Published: 02/25/2025
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 8.12h x 5.85w x 0.73d
ISBN13: 9781646516742
ISBN10: 1646516745
BISAC Categories:
- Comics & Graphic Novels | East Asian Style | Manga | General
- Comics & Graphic Novels | Sports
- Comics & Graphic Novels | Media Tie-In

About the Author
Muneyuki Kaneshiro broke out as creator of 2011's As the Gods Will, a death game story that spawned two sequels and a film adaptation directed by the legendary Takashi Miike. His latest work is the stylish and twisted soccer battle manga Blue Lock.

Manga artist Yusuke Nomura debuted in 2014 with the grotesquely cute cult hit alien invasion story Dolly Kill Kill, which was released digitally in English by Kodansha. His latest work is the soccer battle manga Blue Lock.