@namasai.ofc: Blue Lock (ブルーロック) Blue Lock is a Japanese football (soccer)-themed manga series written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura. It has been serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine since August 2018. Plot Summary The story follows Yoichi Isagi, a high school striker who joins a ruthless training program called "Blue Lock", designed by the enigmatic coach Jinpachi Ego. The program gathers 300 of Japan's best young forwards, pitting them against each other in high-stakes competitions. Only one will emerge as the ultimate striker capable of leading Japan to World Cup victory.