BLUELOCK Timeline ( Real )

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August 1, 2018

BLUELOCK Manga Debut

BLUELOCK manga began serialization in Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine.

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July 2021

BLUELOCK Anime Adaptation Announcement

Announcement of the anime adaptation of BLUELOCK.

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October 9, 2022

BLUELOCK Anime Premiered

The anime adaptation of BLUELOCK premiered on television in Japan.

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February 2021

BLUELOCK English Manga Release

Kodansha USA began releasing the official English translation of the BLUELOCK manga.

BLUELOCK Timeline ( Fictional )

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Year 202X

Project Blue Lock Inception

The Japanese Football Union initiates Project Blue Lock, a high-stakes training program designed to create the world's greatest striker to lead Japan to World Cup victory.

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Early Phase of Project Blue Lock

Ego Jinpachi Assembles 300 Candidates

Ego Jinpachi selects 300 young, talented strikers from all over Japan to enter Blue Lock, starting the intense competition for the top striker spot.

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Mid Phase of Project Blue Lock

First Round Completion

The initial round of Blue Lock concludes with several candidates eliminated based on their performance, narrowing down the competitors.

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Mid to Late Phase of Project Blue Lock

Icchan (Isagi Yoichi) Emerges

Isagi Yoichi demonstrates outstanding skill and potential, distinguishing himself amongst the remaining Blue Lock candidates.

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Throughout Project Blue Lock

Ego's Philosophy Unfolds

Ego Jinpachi reveals deeper insights into his philosophy that only egoistic and selfish strikers can win, influencing the candidates' mindset.

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Late Phase of Project Blue Lock

Final Selection Round

The last competition stage in Blue Lock to determine the ultimate striker who will represent Japan on the world stage.