Synopsis

With the First Selection behind them, the surviving strikers enter the Second Selection, where the rules are harsher and the competition more personal than ever. Players are stripped of team safety and forced into ruthless one-on-one and small-group battles that test pure individual skill. Isagi must quickly adapt to a new environment filled with unfamiliar rivals, unpredictable strategies, and constant pressure to prove his worth. This volume marks a sharp shift in intensity, pushing the series deeper into its core theme of ego-driven football and setting the stage for even fiercer psychological and physical clashes.

About the Author

Muneyuki Kaneshiro is a Japanese manga writer known for crafting high-concept stories driven by psychological tension and bold character conflict. He gained widespread recognition for Blue Lock, which redefined the sports manga genre by focusing on individual ego rather than teamwork. Kaneshiro’s storytelling is marked by sharp pacing, dramatic stakes, and unconventional themes that challenge traditional ideals, earning him a strong following among manga readers worldwide.