A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime coming soon! In the second selection's "rival battles," where the winners are able to take one of the losers from their team, Isagi and Nagi have just lost Bachira to Rin Itoshi and the other top strikers. Now they have to prove the strength of their individual abilities in a fight against Shouei Barou, the top scoring player in Wing 5. If they lose, they'll be at risk of disqualification... As Isagi takes the fight to King Barou, he's aiming to end up on the side of the prodigies!
Muneyuki Kaneshiro
Muneyuki Kaneshiro is a Japanese author known for his thought-provoking and emotionally resonant novels. His most notable works include "Confessions," "The Great Passage," and "Go." Kaneshiro is celebrated for his ability to delve into complex themes such as identity, love, and cultural differences with a keen eye for detail and emotional depth. His writing style is characterized by its lyrical prose and nuanced character development. Kaneshiro's contributions to literature have had a significant impact on the contemporary Japanese literary scene, earning him accolades and awards for his insightful storytelling. His most famous work, "Confessions," has been adapted into a successful film and has garnered critical acclaim for its exploration of guilt, redemption, and the complexities of human nature.