Volume 40 of the wildly popular “egoist” soccer manga *Blue Lock*, created by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura and currently serialized in *Weekly Shonen Magazine* (Kodansha), will go on sale on August 17, 2026.

[Update] July 21, 2026: Information on “Blue Lock” Volume 40 has been added.

“Blue Lock” Volumes 1–3 Starter Set to Commemorate the Live-Action Movie

Original Manga × Live-Action Movie Collaboration! The “Blue Lock Volumes 1–3 Starter Set,” featuring live-action movie bonus items, goes on sale July 16, 2026.

The cast of the live-action movie “Blue Lock,” set to premiere on August 7, 2026, brings the original manga to life!
Includes a “Blue Prison” invitation and a “Parameter Card” featuring Seiichi Kiyoshi, which also appears in the movie.
This is a great opportunity to purchase it at a special price!

The [Special Edition] featuring clear file folders of the movie cast is also on sale now!

“Blue Lock Volume 40 Special Edition,” featuring eight newly shot clear files of the cast from the live-action movie “Blue Lock” (scheduled for release on August 7, 2026), will go on sale on August 17, 2026!

Featuring clear files with character visuals and casual-style photos of the four cast members—Fumiya Takahashi, Kaito Sakurai, K (&TEAM), and Kei Nagatsuna—these exclusive designs are only available with the Special Edition. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Cheer on the Japan National Soccer Team! Synopsis of “Blue Lock” Volume 40

U-20 World Cup Match Day 2: Japan vs. France.
As the final moments approach, BL JAPAN trails 2-3. Kiyoshi defeats Hugo in a battle of “luck” and gets a golden opportunity!
However, Rin—desperate to score a goal of his own—suddenly stands in his way…!?
What will be the outcome of the match against France, with the future of all the Egoists riding on it…!!

Muneyuki Kaneshiro / Yusuke Nomura When is Volume 40 of “Blue Lock” coming out?

Total global circulation of the manga series has surpassed 60 million copies! Volume 40 of the wildly popular soccer manga “Blue Lock” goes on sale August 17, 2026!

Muneyuki Kaneshiro / Yusuke Nomura “Blue Lock” Previous Volume 39 Synopsis (Recap)

Synopsis of the Previous Volume (Details on the Previous Volume, Vol. 39)

The U-20 World Cup match against France!
After Hugo scored a goal to narrow the gap, Japan went into halftime trailing by one goal!
Having experienced the true strength of the championship favorites led by Roki, BL JAPAN brings in Shido and Marou and switches to a new tactical approach!!
In this ultra-offensive battle where neither side gives an inch, the true nature of ego is put to the test. Torn between No. 1 and No. 2, what unique form of egoism will Kiyoshi discover in the face of adversity…!!

Introduction to “Blue Lock” by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura

In 2018, at the World Cup, the Japanese national team suffered a humiliating defeat. Once again, they were eliminated in the Round of 16…
A powerhouse in Asia? World-class teamwork? We’re sick of hearing that! The real problem is the lack of an absolute “star striker.”
To achieve their long-cherished dream of “winning the World Cup,” they’re hungry for goals and thirsty for victory, and to create a revolutionary “one player” capable of turning a match on its head, the Japan Football Association summons 300 youth-level players.
Can Seiichi Kiyoshi, a still-unknown high school sophomore, use his ego to knock out the other 299 players and race to the top as the strongest ace striker!?
Every single character is a “Me-First” type! The craziest, most egotistical forward soccer manga in history kicks off here!!

Muneyuki Kaneshiro & Yusuke Nomura’s “Blue Lock” Volume 40 on sale August 17!

“Blue Lock” Manga Product Information

• 『ブルーロック』キャラクリアケース27/誕生日ver. 乙夜 影汰(グラフアートイラスト)【202609再販】

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