Blue Lock is based on the manga "Blue Lock". Still ongoing. By Kaneshiro, Muneyuki.
Anime covers: S1: Chapters 1–94, S2: Chapters 95–151 (Third Selection and U-20 arc)
Start reading at: Chapter 152
Faithful adaptation? Yes — Quite faithful, mostly compressing or skipping small dialogue moments rather than whole arcs
Blue Lock is based on the manga "Blue Lock". If the anime left you wanting more, the manga is usually well ahead of what's been adapted.
By Kaneshiro, Muneyuki, Nomura, Yuusuke
After reflecting on the current state of Japanese soccer, the Japanese Football Association decides to hire the enigmatic and eccentric coach Jinpachi Ego to achieve their dream of winning the World Cup. Believing that Japan has lacked an egoistic striker hungry for goals, Jinpachi initiates the Blue Lock—a prison-like facility where three hundred...
Blue Lock: Episode Nagi
By Kaneshiro, Muneyuki, Sannomiya, Kouta
Second-year high school student Reo Mikage wants nothing more than to escape his illustrious family's shadow by becoming a soccer star and winning the World Cup. The only thing that's missing is a talented diamond in the rough who can help him achieve his dream. That's when he sets his sights on Seishiro Nagi, a notorious slacker whose quick...
By Kaneshiro, Muneyuki, Sannomiya, Kouta
Depicts Nagi and Reo in Harajuku before joining Blue Lock.
By Kaneshiro, Muneyuki, Nomura, Yuusuke
Shows the origin of Rin Itoshi's road to Blue Lock.
By Sannomiya, Kouta, Moegi, Momo
Not necessary for continuation. Optional — the anime does a good job, but reading from chapter 1 gives more internal monologue and tactical detail. The anime was a faithful adaptation, so you won't miss anything critical by jumping ahead.
Yes — the manga "Blue Lock" and is still running. There are 5 related works total.
The anime covers S1: Chapters 1–94, S2: Chapters 95–151 (Third Selection and U-20 arc). To continue the story, start reading at Chapter 152.
You can safely skip ahead. Optional — the anime does a good job, but reading from chapter 1 gives more internal monologue and tactical detail. Starting from chapter 1 is always an option if you want the full manga experience though.
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