Blue Lock keeps pushing boundaries in the sports anime world, flipping soccer into a savage ego clash that hooks viewers hard. Season 2 wrapped up that epic U-20 Japan showdown late last year, leaving everyone starving for more. Good news dropped back at the Egoist Festa 2025 event: Season 3 got the green light and heads straight into the wild Neo Egoist League arc.
When Might Blue Lock Season 3 Drop? Latest Speculation
The official word came in September 2025 – Season 3 is in production at Studio Eight Bit. No firm premiere date has hit yet, but chatter points strong toward late 2026, maybe fall or winter.
Past seasons followed a roughly two-year gap pattern (Season 1 in fall 2022, Season 2 in fall 2024), so another late-year slot makes sense. Some fans hope for something earlier to build on momentum, but most bets land on October-December 2026 to give the team time for top-notch animation after Season 2’s mixed feedback.
A live-action Blue Lock movie lands in summer 2026, timed perfectly with the FIFA World Cup buzz. That could set up hype, with the anime possibly following soon after. Crunchyroll stays the go-to for global streaming, dropping episodes weekly like before.
Voice Cast Highlights for Season 3
The main lineup returns to nail those heated rivalries and inner monologues. Expect these staples back on the mic:
- Kazuki Ura voicing Yoichi Isagi, the grind-hard protagonist always leveling up.
- Kouki Uchiyama as Rin Itoshi, that icy, driven striker with family baggage.
- Tasuku Kaito bringing Meguru Bachira’s chaotic dribble energy.
- Nobunaga Shimazaki for Seishiro Nagi and Soma Saito as Hyoma Chigiri round out the core crew.
Big excitement centers on new faces from overseas teams. Michael Kaiser, the arrogant German ace with emperor vibes, gets voiced by Mamoru Miyano – a powerhouse known for Death Note’s Light Yagami and Demon Slayer roles. His flair should make Kaiser’s mind games and flashy plays unforgettable. More international cast reveals should roll out as trailers drop.
What Happens in Blue Lock Season 3? Plot Breakdown (No Major Spoilers)
Straight off the U-20 win, the story jumps into the Neo Egoist League (NEL). Blue Lock survivors get “bid” on by elite European U-20 clubs like Bastard München (Germany), FC Barcha (Spain), Manshine City (England), Ubers (Italy), and PXG (France).
These squads mix in world-class talents way beyond Japan’s level, turning matches into global showdowns. Skills evolve crazy fast – think enhanced spatial awareness, new signature moves, and pure psychological warfare. Isagi clashes with prodigies like Kaiser, while old rivalries flare up amid bids, rankings, and cutthroat league play.
This phase preps for the U-20 World Cup, cranking stakes higher with betrayals, breakthroughs, and non-stop action. Manga fans call NEL a highlight for deeper growth and insane games.
