Is the Blue Lock Anime Finished?#
If you are wondering whether you can binge-watch Blue Lock and get a complete ending, the answer is no. The anime is currently ongoing. While the first season and the second season have already aired, the story is far from over.
Recent news has confirmed that a third season, subtitled BLUE LOCK: Neo Egoist League, is in the works. Because the anime is still adapting the source material, those who want to know the full outcome of the project immediately will need to dive into the original manga, which has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine since August 2018.
If you’re ready to start your journey, you can watch the anime on Prime Video to see if you have what it takes to survive the facility.
What is Blue Lock About?#
Blue Lock is a high-stakes tournament series that flips the traditional sports narrative on its head. After Japan fails to win the World Cup, a determined official named Anri Teiri hires the maverick trainer Jinpachi Ego to overhaul the nation’s approach to soccer.
Ego’s plan is ruthless: he gathers 300 of the best young strikers in Japan and locks them in a state-of-the-art facility. Through a series of rigorous challenges, he whittles them down to find the absolute best striker in the country. The story follows Yoichi Isagi, who enters the camp ranked 299 out of 300. Despite his low ranking, Isagi is determined to climb to the top, making this a perfect series for fans who love themes of ambition, survival, and intense competition.
If you love the intensity of the show, you can pick up some Blue Lock merchandise to show your support for your favorite striker.
Recommended Watch Order#
With sequels and spin-offs entering the mix, it can be confusing to know where to start. You can refer to the relationship tree below the article for a visual guide, but here are the best paths for different types of viewers:
The Release Order#
For those who want to experience the series as it was delivered to the public:
- Blue Lock (Season 1)
- BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI-
- BLUE LOCK 2nd Season
- BLUE LOCK: Neo Egoist League (Upcoming)
The Completionist Order#
If you want every single piece of content available, you should incorporate the manga side-stories:
- Blue Lock (Season 1)
- BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi- (Spinoff Manga)
- BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI-
- BLUE LOCK 2nd Season
- BLUE LOCK: Neo Egoist League (Upcoming)
The “I Can’t Wait” Order#
For viewers who don’t mind switching mediums to get ahead of the plot:
- Watch the available anime seasons and movie.
- Transition to the original Blue Lock manga to read the latest arcs and the “Neo Egoist League” story before the third season arrives.
Final Thoughts#
Blue Lock is a gripping tournament series that rewards viewers who enjoy seeing characters push their limits. Whether you stick to the anime or jump into the manga, it’s a thrilling ride.
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Blue Lock • manga • 2018-08-01 (serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine)
└─(adaptation)→ Blue Lock • anime • 2022-10-08
└─(sequel)→ BLUE LOCK 2nd Season • anime • 2024-10-05
└─(sequel)→ BLUE LOCK: Neo Egoist League • anime •
└─(spinoff)→ BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- • anime • 2024-04-19
└─(spinoff)→ BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi- • manga • 2022-06-09 to 2025-07-09 (Bessatsu Shonen Magazine, Jul 2022-Aug 2025)
