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  • Published: 23 April 2025
  • ISBN: 9781646516742
  • Imprint: Kodansha
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 208
  • RRP: $24.99

Blue Lock 17




A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print!

Anime airing now!

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print!

Anime airing now!

COULD YOU BE THE HERO?

As they entered the second half of the Blue Lock Eleven versus U-20 Japan match, Isagi, Rin, and Barou each vied to be the first to reach a flow state. The ensuing clash of egos kicked up the level of play and brought them even with the U-20 Japan team. Now, with the clock winding down and everything on the line, Bachira emerges as Isagi’s final puzzle piece. Can they stave off the U-20 counterattack and claw their way to victory?!

  • Published: 23 April 2025
  • ISBN: 9781646516742
  • Imprint: Kodansha
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 208
  • RRP: $24.99

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Praise for Blue Lock 17

"Probably the closest we'll get to a version of The Hunger Games with a recognizable game in the starring role." -Anime News Network

"A virtually flawless debut volume…sports manga cranked up to eleven." -AiPT Comics

"Blue Lock is an exciting, fresh soccer series… a binge-worthy read. It's been accruing steady, impressive traction in Japan, getting great reception and selling impressively, and even piling popularity in the West." -CBR