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Blue Lock (stylized as BLUELOCK) is a Japanese anime series produced by Eight Bit based on the manga written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro, illustrated by Yusuke Nomura, and published by Kodansha. The first season premiered in Japan on TV Asahi from October 9, 2022 to March 26, 2023. The second season titled Blue Lock vs. U-20 Japan aired from October 5, 2024 to December 28, 2024. The third season, titled Blue Lock: Neo Egoist League has been announced. The series is streaming on Crunchyroll.

The series is distributed by Sony Pictures Television in the United States with Crunchyroll, LLC licensing and producing an English dub of the show which made its premiere on Adult Swim's Toonami programming block starting February 7, 2026.[1]

Plot

The Japan national team finished 16th in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The Japan Football Union hires the football enigma Jinpachi Ego. His masterplan to lead Japan to stardom is Blue Lock, a training regimen designed to create the world's greatest egotistic striker. Those who fail Blue Lock will never again be permitted to represent Japan. Yoichi Isagi, an unknown high school football player who is conflicted about his playing style, decides to join the program competing against 299 other players to become the best striker in the world.

Characters

Yoichi Isagi - A second-year high school student from Saitama who initially played as a forward in high school, until he was chosen to join Blue Lock by Jinpachi Ego. His main goal is to become the world's best striker.

Meguru Bachira - A forward known for his exceptional dribbling skills, enabling him to maneuver past opponents with ease. Initially isolated due to his unconventional personality, he developed an imaginative approach to football, visualizing opponents as "monsters" to challenge himself.

Hyoma Chigiri - Hyoma Chigiri is an attacking player known for his explosive acceleration and technical dribbling skills. Nicknamed "Princess" for his distinctive red hair and meticulous appearance, he initially displayed an aloof demeanor stemming from a past ACL injury that threatened his career.

Rensuke Kunigami - A self-described "football superhero" with strong morals regarding football, he emphasizes fair play on field whilst maintaining tact with his striking power. He also maintained a calm and kind personality towards others off-pitch and was generally seen as an older brother figure to his teammates.

Jinpachi Ego - The general director/manager of the Blue Lock Project. He founded the project in hopes of leading Japan to stardom by creating a training regimen designed to create the world's greatest egotistic striker.

Voice Cast

Character English Cast Japanese Cast
Yoichi Isagi Ricco Fajardo Kazuki Ura
Meguru Bachira Drew Breedlove Tasuku Kaito
Hyoma Chigiri Aaron Dismuke Sōma Saitō
Rensuke Kunigami Alex Hom Yūki Ono
Jinpachi Ego Derick Snow Hiroshi Kamiya

Gallery

Episodes

Color Season Episodes Toonami Premiere Toonami Finale
1 24 February 7, 2026 July 25, 2026
2 14 TBA TBA

Broadcast History

Blue Lock premiered in Japan on TV Asahi's NUMAnimation programming block with the first season airing from October 9, 2022 to March 26, 2023. The second season premiered on TV Asahi's IMAnimation programming block from October 5, 2024 to December 28, 2024 (with a back-to-back finale). Season three has been announced and is currently in production.

In the United States, the show is distributed by Sony Pictures Television with Crunchyroll handling the license and producing the English dub, which first began streaming on their platform on October 22, 2022.[2] The English dub of the first season initialized its run on Adult Swim's Toonami programming block beginning February 7, 2026.

The Spanish (Latin America) and Portuguese (Brazil) dubs made their debut on Latin American television as part of Adult Swim starting July 1, 2025.[3]

Toonami Broadcast History

On February 7, 2026, the first season of Blue Lock premiered on Adult Swim's Toonami at 1:00 AM, replacing Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga. It remained at that slot until June 27, 2026, when the show got timeshifted to 12:30 AM as IGPX reruns returned to the block at 2:00 AM.[4]

External Links

References

  1. ↑ "Line Up Update 02.07.2026 ". facebook.com/Toonami. January 23, 2026. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1323181456576152. Retrieved on January 23, 2026. 
  2. ↑ "BLUELOCK English Dub Reveals Cast & Crew, Release Date ". crunchyroll.com. October 21, 2022. https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2022/10/21/bluelock-english-dub-reveals-cast-crew-release-date?srsltid=AfmBOopBggfeAkQXoGp6PVUitE3xqLerP3JrQZojDzVTB1IxUet7YX1M. Retrieved on January 24, 2026. 
  3. ↑ "(EXCLUSIVA) "Black Clover" y "Blue Lock" llegan en julio a Max y Adult Swim Latinoamérica ". tvlaint.com. January 23, 2026. https://www.tvlaint.com/2025/06/black-clover-y-blue-lock-llegan-a-max-y-adult-swim.html?m=1. Retrieved on January 23, 2026. 
  4. ↑ "Toonami Line Up Update 06.27.2026 ". facebook.com/Toonami. June 12, 2026. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1445754740985489&set=a.619798366914468. Retrieved on June 12, 2026. 
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