And right after that, two new projects were given the green light in turn. So what are these two ventures about? Will there be a movie? How long will the second season be on the floor? We’ve gathered all the information you need to know about the sequel.
Blue Lock has overtaken a lot of sports horror series in recent years. Starting in 2018, Muneyuki Kaneshiro’s manga has been making waves for years now. Kodansha’s Shonen Magazine Comics has released 210 chapters in 23 volumes to date. The anime version of Studio Eight Bit will premiere in the fall of 2022. So, when will Blue Lock Season 2 come out? Read more to get the answer!
Blue Lock Season 2: Future plans announced
Blue Lock has a long list of ventures to release over the years. The day after the final episode of the anime aired, the official website and social media were updated with the next episode’s release. This includes a second season as well as a new series. Along with that, a teaser video for the sequel was also released.
Reports suggest that the Blue Lock team worked on the film’s scripts and animations. And the trailer hints that Studio Eight Bit may be in production. There are a few clues about the plot of Blue Lock Season 2 in the trailer. We’ve gathered all the information about that right here.
Blue Lock Season 2: Trailer
Well, it wouldn’t be fair to call the clip a ‘trailer’. The 16-second video is a small hint at the series’ two new projects. The video opens with Isagi’s point of view that it’s time for him to shine. He tells himself that he is a class striker and no one can beat him in this game.
However, in the next scene, we see the appearance of Ego Jinpachi. This man seems to have strict plans for those who appreciate themselves. With this, the banner of the new season appears in the frame. But the trailer of the new movie has yet to be shown this time.
Renewal status
The day after the first season ended, the official Blue Lock website announced two new projects. This is Blue Lock Season 2 and a new movie. The title of the film venture will be ‘Blue Lock Episode Nagi.’ Popular opinion is that Nagi’s Special will be typical and will not be part of a larger universe. All in all, the second season has been green-lit by Studio Eight Bit. Along with that, the movie project will also be produced by the same company. However, Netflix has yet to join hands with the producers for another successful run.
All about Blue Lock Season 2
Based on the spin-off manga of the same name, Blue Lock Episode Nagi is as popular as the original manga. Text by the same author published in June 2022, has released two volumes so far. The plot is an ongoing story that begins with Nagi’s origin story and his journey to the Blue Lock playground.
Many stages in the boy’s life take place in this story. Now, it is entirely up to the producers what action the producers will choose to take in the movie. But there are rumors that the film will be an official version. This means that it will not be related to the current evolution of the anime and its sequel!
What will happen in Blue Lock Season 2?
After completing the Second Selection Round in the first season, the next action is ‘Third Selection Storyline.’ Since there are 24 episodes for a season, there will be more room for the U-20 season after this one. In particular, the match between Blue Lock XI and Japan U-20 will take up most of the time Blue Lock Season 2. But before that, the final eleven players will be selected for the next match.
Ego Jinpachi will set up a test to select players before a new match. In the final act of last season, the remaining 35 players were left in the Blue Lock facility. Of these, many will be scrapped and discarded. Two of the strongest players, Rin Itoshi and his brother, Sae Itoshi, will join the course as the main players. This match will make and break the careers of these players for the rest of their years.
Are There Enough Resources?
Maneyuki Kaneshiro’s sports horror manga series has made news with every chapter released. The text first appeared in 2018 in Kodansha’s Shonen Magazine Comics. So far, 210 chapters have appeared in the manga in 23 volumes. The first season consists of 24 episodes using the first 93 chapters of the story. After that, more than a hundred chapters are left for Blue Lock Season 2.
In fact, the manga is still ongoing, releasing new chapters every week. As such, there will be enough content for one season after the sequel. A lot will depend on the final release date being finalized. Accordingly, the entire schedule of the series and seasons will be established.
Blue Lock Season 2: Release date
The renewal of both the film and the second part has now become the talk of the entire internet. Right now, the release date of either is yet to be given. But for sure the movie will be released first Blue Lock Part 2. Only then will the second part also be announced with a final release date. The movie is slated to release in the fall of 2023. And the new season could premiere in Winter 2024. Any confirmation will be mentioned on this page as soon as it’s out. Finally, follow AnimeZ to get all the updates right here.