Author: Kaneshiro, Muneyuki Graphic novels: MangaPublished on 21 June 2022 by Kodansha America, Inc (Kodansha Comics) in the United States as part of 'the Blue Lock' series.Paperback | 208 pages21 x 15 x 2 | 242g After a disastrous defeat at the 2018 World Cup, Japan's team struggles to regroup. But what's missing? An absolute Ace Striker, who can guide them to the win. The Football Association is hell-bent on creating a striker who hungers for goals and thirsts for victory, and who can be the decisive instrument in turning around a losing match... and to do so, they've gathered 300 of Japan's best and brightest youth players. Who will emerge to lead the team... and will they be able to out-muscle and out-ego everyone who stands in their way?
