Blue Lock is an ongoing manga by Muneyuki Kaneshiro (story) and Yusuke Nomura (art), serialized by Kodansha since 2018 with 28+ volumes as of 2026. After Japan’s dismal 2018 World Cup performance, the Japan Football Association creates “Blue Lock” — a facility that isolates 300 striker candidates and forces them to compete in a cutthroat program designed to create the “world’s best egoist striker.” The protagonist is Yoichi Isagi, a team player who must learn to be selfish to evolve. Blue Lock reinvented sports manga with its ego-driven philosophy and high-stakes elimination structure.
Use the sections below for the full reading order, volume list, and follow-up recommendations.
All Blue Lock Volumes in Order
Read in publication order from Vol. 1 to the latest.
- Blue Lock 1
- Blue Lock 2
- Blue Lock 3
- Blue Lock 4
- Blue Lock 5
- Blue Lock 6
- Blue Lock 7
- Blue Lock 8
- Blue Lock 9
- Blue Lock 10
- Blue Lock 11
- Blue Lock 12
- Blue Lock 13
- Blue Lock 14
- Blue Lock 15
- Blue Lock 16
- Blue Lock 17
- Blue Lock 18
- Blue Lock 19
- Blue Lock 20
- Blue Lock 21
- Blue Lock 22
- Blue Lock, Vol. 23
- Blue Lock, Vol. 24
- Blue Lock, Vol. 25
- Blue Lock, Vol. 26
- Blue Lock, Vol. 27
- Blue Lock, Vol. 28
- Blue Lock, Vol. 29
- Blue Lock, Vol. 30
Blue Lock Reading Order
1. Blue Lock Facility Arc (Volumes 1–18)
300 strikers compete in five stages inside the Blue Lock facility, with elimination at every level. Isagi evolves his “metavision” ability through increasingly intense matches. Bachira, Nagi, Rin, and Kunigami emerge as key rivals and allies.
2. U-20 Match / World Series Arc (Volumes 18–28+)
Blue Lock players face Japan’s senior national team (U-20) in a live televised match — a test of the program’s philosophy. The arc expands to international competition as the Blue Lock players earn spots on club teams and face world-class opponents.
Blue Lock Spinoffs
Blue Lock: Episode Nagi is a spinoff manga focusing on striker Nagi Seishiro. Optional; best read after the main series Facility Arc.
Where to Read Blue Lock
Manga Plus offers free access to the first and latest chapters. Physical volumes are available from the publisher. We recommend buying official volumes to support the creator.
Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Lock
- How many Blue Lock volumes are there? Blue Lock has 28+ volumes as of 2026. The series is ongoing.
- Is Blue Lock manga finished? No, Blue Lock is still ongoing. The World Series arc is continuing as of 2026.
- Do I need to know football to enjoy Blue Lock? No. Blue Lock explains the tactics it uses as they become relevant. It is as accessible to non-football fans as Haikyuu!! is to non-volleyball fans.
- Is the Blue Lock anime good? Yes. The anime by 8bit (Season 1) and the Blue Lock: Episode Nagi film are well-produced. Season 2 was announced. The anime covers through roughly Vol. 14 of the manga.