The manga series “Blue Lock: Episode Nagi” is officially set to conclude with its eighth collected volume. This final volume is scheduled for release on August 12, 2025.
“Blue Lock” is a popular sports manga focusing on a unique training regimen. It follows three hundred talented young soccer players competing in the `Blue Lock` facility for the chance to become the sole striker for Japan`s national team. Only one player will succeed; for all others, the door to the national team will be permanently closed. The spin-off, “Episode Nagi,” highlights the journey of Seishiro Nagi, a football genius who quickly rose to prominence as one of the top scorers despite his relatively recent introduction to the sport.
The main “Blue Lock” series received an anime adaptation, with its first season airing in 2022. The show was well-received, achieving a rating of 8.4 out of 10 on IMDb and 8 out of 10 on Kinopoisk.
Finley Holt