Blue Lock’s first anime season released in October 2022, depicting the story told in the original manga by mangaka Muneyuki Kaneshiro and artist Yusuke Nomura. The series was a massive success, bringing the acclaimed sports anime to screens worldwide. Following the debut of the anime, the Blue Lock: The Movie -Episode Nagi- film was also released in theaters in June 2024, giving viewers deeper insight into a few of the characters and storylines in preparation for the upcoming second season.