Blue Lock 26

A high-octane installment in the Blue Lock soccer saga, volume 26 follows the controversial, high-stakes program as a rogue coach recruits top strikers from across Japan to compete in a brutal, high-tech arena called Blue Lock. In this no-holds-barred game of strategy and ego, only one will emerge as Japan’s next elite striker. Writer Muneyuki Kaneshiro continues to push the series' blend of psychological warfare and spectacular soccer set-pieces, with Yusuke Nomura delivering sharp, dynamic art that makes every play feel cinematic. The volume picks up with Isagi and his rivals as they scramble for a sacrificial pawn and navigate a chessboard of masterful tactics. This installment expands the world beyond the initial trials, while keeping the core question: can teamwork survive in a competition built to breed a lone winner? The ongoing anime adaptation underscores the story’s high-energy appeal.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of high-stakes sports manga who enjoy strategic mind games and dramatic rivals.
• Readers drawn to character-driven competition, underdog stories, and fast-paced action.
• Anime fans who want the latest arcs and deeper world-building from the Blue Lock universe.
• Those who appreciate stylish art and bold, cinematic battle sequences in manga.