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  • Published: 20 October 2026
  • ISBN: 9798888775806
  • Imprint: Kodansha
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $24.99

Blue Lock 32



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!

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WHAT IS A GENIUS?

In the final match between Germany and France, Rin Itoshi had another awakening and tied the score with an incredible goal. Sensing the rapid change unfolding on the field, Loki decides to enter the fray, prompting Noa to join in as well. With both masters in play, Isagi must analyze a way to break out of this deadlock and score... The end draws near, and the world-changing goal is just around the corner!

  • Published: 20 October 2026
  • ISBN: 9798888775806
  • Imprint: Kodansha
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $24.99

About the authors

Muneyuki Kaneshiro

Muneyuki Kaneshiro broke out as creator of 2011's As the Gods Will, a death game story that spawned two sequels and a film adaptation directed by the legendary Takashi Miike. His latest work is the stylish and twisted soccer battle manga Blue Lock.

Praise for Blue Lock 32

"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