Blue Lock Season 2 Confirms Fall 2024 Premiere

On May 6, 2024, the official X account of the Blue Lock anime revealed that Blue Lock season 2 is set to premiere in October 2024. This news was accompanied by a special illustration of the series’ main character, Yoichi Isagi, created by the renowned manga artist Yusuke Nomura.

The latest installment of the manga came to an end with the conclusion of the Second Selection Arc. After this, Jinpachi Ego, the director of the Blue Lock Project, revealed to the remaining candidates that they would soon face off against the Japan U-20 team, which includes the talented Sae Itoshi, a member of the New Gen World 11.

Please be advised that this article may contain spoilers from the Blue Lock manga.

Blue Lock Season 2 Release Date Announced for October 2024

On Monday, May 6, 2024, @BLUELOCK_PR, the official X account for the Blue Lock anime, revealed the expected release timeframe for the second season of the highly-anticipated show. Fans can look forward to the premiere of Blue Lock season 2 during the Fall 2024 anime season in October 2024.

Along with this announcement, a unique illustration was released by manga artist Yusuke Nomura. The artwork showcases Yoichi Isagi wearing his Blue Lock jersey.

Nagi Seishiro and Reo Mikage as seen in Blue Lock anime (Image via 8bit)

Furthermore, a chibi Isagi is shown pushing aside the poster for the Blue Lock: Episode Nagi movie to make room for fans to enthusiastically welcome the return of the anime series on their screens. In addition, Reo Mikage is depicted as a chibi, carrying Seishiro Nagi and eagerly greeting the fans.

The second season of the anime was announced shortly after the end of the first season, with a planned premiere date of 2024. After a wait of almost 13 months, the series has finally announced the month it will be released.

The premiere of the anime on Crunchyroll can be anticipated by fans around the globe.

What Can We Look Forward to in Season 2 of Blue Lock?

Ego Jinpachi as seen in the Blue Lock anime (Image via 8bit)

It is expected that Blue Lock season 2 will cover both the Third Selection Arc and the U-20 Arc. With the highly anticipated match between Blue Lock 11 and Japan U-20 on the horizon, director Jinpachi Ego will most likely utilize the third selection round to assess his starting team and substitutes for the upcoming match. As a result, the Third Selection Arc will play a crucial role in the development of the story.

After that, viewers can expect to see the highly anticipated match between Blue Lock 11 and the Japan U-20 team. This story arc will likely bring in a number of new characters, all of whom are members of the Japan team. The game is expected to be fiercely contested, with both sides vying to outscore the other.

Itoshi Sae as seen in the Blue Lock anime (Image via 8bit)

Not only that, but viewers can also anticipate the outcome of a long-standing sibling rivalry. Rin Itoshi will seize the chance to defeat his older brother, Sae Itoshi, in an official match. As a result, the upcoming story arc will not only center on protagonist Yoichi Isagi, but also on deuteragonist Rin Itoshi.