New Season Premiere! TV Anime "Blue Lock" Season 2 Detailed Introduction!
© Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha/"Blue Lock" Production Committee
Hello everyone! Today, we will thoroughly introduce TV anime "Blue Lock" Season 2, including the cast, staff, broadcasting, and distribution information. In this article, we will discuss the highlights of Season 2, new characters, and points that fans are eagerly anticipating.
What is "Blue Lock"?
"Blue Lock" is a story about a project called "Blue Lock" established to lead the Japanese national soccer team to win the World Cup. It gathers 300 high school forwards, who awaken their egos and aim to become the ultimate striker under extreme conditions. Season 1 focused on the fierce selection process centered around the protagonist, Yoichi Isagi.
Highlights of Season 2
In Season 2, the major match against the U-20 Japan national team will be depicted. The selected 35 players will undergo further evolution using their egos as weapons. Especially, the growth of the protagonist Yoichi Isagi and his confrontations with new rivals are key highlights.
New Characters and Cast
Season 2 will introduce new characters. According to the official website, the following characters will join:
Hiyori Shira: cv. Eiji Mikami
A very skillful player with precise passing, ball control, ball retention, and the ability to read opponents' movements.
Kazuki Shichisei: cv. Sho Hatano
A good young man with a distinctive accent. Although he doesn't have any outstanding abilities or physical prowess, he has enough talent to have survived the third selection and is a reliable striker.
Aiku Oliver: cv. Satoshi Hino
The captain of the U-20 Japan national team, known for his solid defensive skills and rich talent, nicknamed the "Diamond Generation." His defensive techniques, physical abilities, and leadership are exceptional among his peers, making him one of the next-generation players to watch.
Akito Sendo: cv. Akihisa Wakayama
The ace of the U-20 Japan national team, playing as a center forward. His signature look includes a two-block and asymmetrical bangs. Despite his youth, he is a regular forward in Japan's top league, demonstrating high abilities.
Fan Expectations
Fans have high expectations for Season 2, especially for the following points:
- Story Progression: Fans are eager to see how the match against the U-20 Japan national team unfolds.
- Character Growth: Fans are looking forward to the development and evolution of characters, especially the protagonist Yoichi Isagi.
- Animation Quality: Fans hope that the high-quality animation praised in Season 1 will be maintained in Season 2.
Cast & Staff
Cast
- Yoichi Isagi: Kazuki Ura
- Meguru Bachira: Tasuku Kaito
- Hyoma Chigiri: Soma Saito
- Rensuke Kunigami: Yuki Ono
- Jingo Raichi: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
- Ikki Niko: Natsuki Hanae
- Junichi Wanima: Ryota Suzuki
- Seishiro Nagi: Nobunaga Shimazaki
- Reo Mikage: Yuma Uchida
- Zantetsu Tsurugi: Kazuyuki Okitsu
- Rin Itoshi: Koki Uchiyama
- Jubei Aryu: Katsuyuki Konishi
- Aoshi Tokimitsu: Shinnosuke Tachibana
- Gin Gagamaru: Shogo Nakamura
- Gurimu Igarashi: Sou Ichikawa
- Ryusei Shidou: Yuichi Nakamura
- Tabito Karasu: Makoto Furukawa
- Kota Hiori: Kengo Kawanishi
- Kenyu Yukimiya: Takuya Eguchi
- Shira Hiyori: Eiji Mikami
- Shichisei Kazuki: Sho Hatano
- Anri Teieri: Eri Yukimura
- Jinpachi Ego: Hiroshi Kamiya
- Sa Itoshi: Takahiro Sakurai
- Oliver Aiku: Satoshi Hino
- Akito Sendo: Akihisa Wakayama
Staff
- Original Story: Muneyuki Kaneshiro
- Manga: Yusuke Nomura ("Blue Lock" serialized in Kodansha's "Weekly Shonen Magazine")
- Chief Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe
- Director: Shunsuke Ishikawa
- Series Composition & Script: Taku Kishimoto
- Story Supervisor: Muneyuki Kaneshiro
- Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Kenji Tanabe
- Chief Animation Directors: Tomoko Mori, Sora Shimizu
- Action Director: Tadahito Matsui
- Chief 3D Layout Artist: Mio Sakuma
- Prop & Costume Design: Tomoko Mori, Kaho Iida
- Special Effects Artist: Akane
- Color Design: Sakura Komatsu
- Art Setting: Mio Sakuma
- Art Director: Masakazu Miyake
- Background Art: Creative Freaks
- Director of Photography: Yasuyuki Asahi
- Photography: Chip Tune
- 3DCG Directors: Tomoki Yamashita, Tetsuaki Watanabe
- Chief 3DCG Animator: Norimitsu Hirozawa
- 3DCG: Aura Studio
- Special Compositing & Graphic Work: Tetsuaki Watanabe
- Special Effects Processing: Kanako Yamada
- Editing: Mai Hasegawa (Editz)
- Sound Director: Fumiyuki Go
- Sound Production: Bit Groove Promotion
- Music: Jun Murayama
- Producers: Ryoya Arisawa, Naoya Sato, Yasunori Kawakatsu, Hiroshi Yanai
- Animation Producer: Hidenori Kosuge
- Animation Production: 8-Bit
- Production: "Blue Lock" Production Committee
Broadcast & Streaming Information
Broadcast Information
The TV series Season 2 will air from October 5, 2024, every Saturday at 23:30 on TV Asahi's national network "IMAnimation" slot, with a total of 14 episodes.
Streaming Information
To commemorate the TV anime's Season 2 broadcast starting on October 5th (Sat), all episodes will be available for streaming on "ABEMA" and the YouTube channel "Full☆Anime TV" operated by Kodansha! Don't miss this opportunity to watch!
Streaming Schedule
- Episodes 1-3: 2024/7/26 (Fri) 0:00 - 2024/7/28 (Sun) 23:59
- Episodes 4-6: 2024/7/29 (Mon) 0:00 - 2024/7/31 (Wed) 23:59
- Episodes 7-9: 2024/8/1 (Thu) 0:00 - 2024/8/3 (Sat) 23:59
- Episodes 10-12: 2024/8/4 (Sun) 0:00 - 2024/8/6 (Tue) 23:59
- Episodes 13-15: 2024/8/14 (Wed) 0:00 - 2024/8/16 (Fri) 23:59
- Episodes 16-18: 2024/8/17 (Sat) 0:00 - 2024/8/19 (Mon) 23:59
- Episodes 19-21: 2024/8/20 (Tue) 0:00 - 2024/8/22 (Thu) 23:59
- Episodes 22-24: 2024/8/23 (Fri) 0:00 - 2024/8/25 (Sun) 23:59
Conclusion
The TV anime "Blue Lock" Season 2 is scheduled to start broadcasting in October 2024. With new characters and story developments to look forward to, let's eagerly anticipate the broadcast. Anime fans, take this opportunity to dive back into the world of "Blue Lock"!
© Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha/"Blue Lock" Production Committee
