Blue Lock 18

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 CHANGE YOUR ENVIRONMENT? Still basking in their victory against the U-20 Japan team, the Blue Lock Eleven enjoy some well-earned downtime in Shibuya. But their rest proves short-lived, as Ego soon calls everyone together to reveal the details of Phase Two. In this next challenge, the strikers will have the opportunity to train with professional U-20 players from the biggest European leagues. The stakes are higher and the rivalries ever fiercer... Let Phase Two begin!

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of intense sports dramas and competition-based stories.
• Readers who enjoy psychological thrillers with strategic elements.
• Soccer enthusiasts looking for a unique twist on the sport.
• Those who appreciate dynamic artwork and engaging storytelling.