Get ready for a thrilling new chapter in the world of Blue Lock! The highly anticipated third season of the anime series has just revealed its official title and a fresh visual, setting the stage for an exciting journey ahead.
BLUE LOCK: Neo Egoist League promises to take us on a wild ride as the story delves into the "Shin Eiyū Taisen" (New Hero Wars). With a pun on the date, June 9, being BLUE LOCK Day in Japanese, the announcement adds an extra layer of excitement to the reveal.
To whet our appetite, the staff has also unveiled new character visuals for Yoichi Isagi and Michael Kaiser, giving us a glimpse into the evolving dynamics of the team. A special video commemorating the franchise's adaptations further fuels our anticipation for what's to come.
The anime's journey began in October 2022, with the first season airing on TV Asahi and its affiliates in the NUMAnimation block. It ran for a total of 24 episodes, with Crunchyroll streaming the series and even offering an English dub. The second season, BLUE LOCK vs. U-20 JAPAN, debuted in October 2024, continuing the story with 14 more episodes.
In addition to the main series, a spinoff manga, BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi-, has focused on Seishirō Nagi's journey before entering the BLUE LOCK facility. This manga, which ran from June 2022 to July 2025, has also inspired an anime film that premiered in April 2024, achieving impressive box office success.
The original manga, created by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura, launched in August 2018 and has since won the Best Shōnen Manga award in Kodansha's 45th annual Manga Awards. The story follows Japan's football team as they strive to regroup after a devastating World Cup defeat, searching for an absolute Ace Striker to lead them to victory.
With a live-action film set to release on August 7 and the third anime season adapting the "New Hero Wars" story, Blue Lock fans have much to look forward to. Personally, I can't wait to see how the story unfolds and which characters will emerge as the ultimate strikers. It's an exciting time for anime enthusiasts, and I, for one, am thrilled to be along for the ride!
