BLUELOCK Season 2 Anime’s Trailer Reveals Ending Theme Song by Snow Man
The highly anticipated second season of the BLUE LOCK anime, titled BLUE LOCK vs. U-20 JAPAN, has released a new trailer that showcases the ending theme song “One” by Snow Man. Additionally, the trailer gives a sneak peek at the opening theme song “Bо̄jaku no Charisma” by Unison Square Garden.
Set to premiere on October 5, the new season will be part of the IM Animation programming block on TV Asahi, airing on Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. With 14 episodes planned, the focus of this season will be on the intense match between BLUE LOCK and the U-20 National Japan team, where the future of the BLUE LOCK project hangs in the balance. Fans can catch the anime on Crunchyroll in various regions around the world.
Excitingly, new cast members have been announced, including Eiji Mikami as Yo Hiori, Kakeru Hatano as Nijiro Nanase, Satoshi Hino as Oliver Aiku, and Akihisa Wakayama as Shūto Sendō, adding depth to the storyline.
The first season of the BLUE LOCK anime, consisting of 24 episodes, premiered in Japan in October 2022 and was well-received by fans. Crunchyroll streamed the series both subbed and dubbed for international audiences.
Moreover, the BLUE LOCK -Episode Nagi- anime film, based on Kōta Sannomiya’s spinoff manga, premiered in Japan to great success. The film, focusing on Seishirō Nagi before his time at Blue Lock, garnered significant attention and even made its way to North American theaters.
For English-speaking audiences, Kodansha USA Publishing has been releasing the original BLUELOCK manga digitally and in print. The story follows Japan’s quest for an Ace Striker after a devastating defeat at the World Cup, highlighting the intense competition and personal growth of the players.
Created by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura, BLUE LOCK has been recognized for its engaging storyline and was honored with the Best Shōnen Manga award at the 45th annual Kodansha Manga Awards in 2021.
As fans eagerly await the second season of BLUE LOCK, the new trailer and theme songs promise an exciting continuation of the series, filled with intense matches and compelling character development.