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...
By Nomura, Yuusuke, Yoshioka, Mitsuru
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 Japan Football Union 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...
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 2 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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