The excitement builds as "Blue Lock" Season 2 is set to premiere on October 5, 2024, across the TV Asahi network in the "IMAnimation" slot, promising 14 thrilling episodes. This season, UNISON SQUARE GARDEN takes the stage again with their new hit, "Charisma Like No Other," featured in the season's first trailer.
Additionally, the "Tele Asa Summer Festival" on August 18 will host the "Hottest Special Stage" event, featuring stars from the series including Nozomi Urawa, Tsubasa Kaido, Eiji Mikami, and Sho Hatano, who will dive into the latest updates and highlights from the upcoming season.
"Blue Lock," penned by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura and serialized in Kodansha's "Weekly Shonen Magazine," has already captivated over 40 million fans worldwide. The story, set in the so-called Blue Prison, pits high school forwards against each other in a fierce competition to become the world's best striker. The journey continues from the first season which aired from October 2022 to March 2023 and was followed by the premiere of the first movie, "Blue Lock -EPISODE Nagi-" in April 2024.
In this new season, the 35 survivors of the grueling selection will face their biggest challenge yet: a match against the U-20 Japanese national team, staking the future of the "Blue Lock" project on this epic showdown.
Returning for their third collaboration with the series, UNISON SQUARE GARDEN's "Charisma Like No Other" sets an energetic tone as the opening theme. The band's Tomoya Tabuchi shared his enthusiasm for being part of this vibrant project again.
The newly released trailer not only features this powerful song but also teases some fresh scenes from the second season, including a glimpse into the past of the intriguing Itoshi siblings, Rin and Sae. The saga of these driven competitors is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
The "Tele Asa Summer Festival" promises more than just thrilling performances. It will include interactive mini-games and surprise guest appearances, making it a must-visit for fans. For more details on the event, visit the official festival website.
Blue Lock Season 2 is set to broadcast starting October 5, 2024, on TV Asahi's "IMAnimation" slot. Keep an eye out for more exciting updates as the premiere approaches.
Event Details:
- Stage Name: "The Hottest Special Stage"
- Featuring: Nozomi Urawa (Kiyoshi Kiyosei), Tsubasa Kaido (Hachiraku Mawari), Eiji Mikami (Hiori Yoh), Sho Hatano (Nanase Nikuro)... and more!
- Location: Coca-Cola SUMMER STATION LIVE Arena (at the Tele Asa Summer Festival grounds)
- Date and Time: August 18 (Sunday), doors open at 16:30, event starts at 17:00
- Admission: Free. Note that space is limited, and priority tickets ("Sama Tickets") will be issued to manage entry.
