To answer the question in the headline, no, the Blue Lock manga is not yet finished. With the immense success of Blue Lock in both anime and manga, it’s clear that the story is far from over.

Sales of the Blue Lock manga have consistently topped the charts, with a whopping 16 million copies sold as of last year. Since its serialization in August 2018, Muneyiko Kaneshiro’s magnum opus has continued its run in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Jump, captivating readers for almost four years. But Isagi Yoichi’s dream is still a work in progress.

Blue Lock follows the journey of Isagi Yoichi as he taps into his inner egoist to become the best striker in the world. He enrolls in a unique training camp, where he forms friendships and rivalries, all while striving to achieve the same goal. Along his journey, he encounters other compelling characters with their own dreams, backstories, and motivations as they compete for the top spot.

Where is Blue Lock Manga Currently?

The individuality of each character, who could be protagonists in their own right, has contributed to the enduring popularity of Blue Lock among manga readers and anime viewers. While many manga series face cancellation midway due to Shonen Jump’s competitive landscape, Blue Lock stands a strong chance of continuing its narrative and even spawning more anime adaptations and spin-offs, thanks to its rising hype.

Currently, the Blue Lock manga is in its Neo-Egoist Arc. In this arc, Isagi Yoichi is facing off against his teammates in Bastard Munchen and the Ubers to secure his chance to shine on the world stage. The Neo Egoist League Arc, initiated by Jinpachi Ego, announces the upcoming U-20 World Cup, which will begin in 100 days. During this period, the applicants, along with the previously defeated U-20 Japanese members, will form the second part of Blue Lock.

The second phase will consist of 45 players and one wild card player who will train alongside the U-20 players from the world’s finest teams, including Manshine City (based on Manchester City) from England, Bastard Munchen (based on Bayern Munich) from Germany, Ubers (based on Juventus) from Italy, Paris X Gen (based on Paris Saint Germain) from France, and FC Barcha (based on FC Barcelona) from Spain. The best strikers from each club will accompany them.

As the candidates prepare and compete in the Neo-Egoist League, battling against local and global opponents, the cream of the crop will be selected for the U-20 World Cup. With this in mind, it’s clear that the story of Blue Lock still has a long way to go and is expected to continue for the next five years or so.

What Are the Arcs in Blue Lock Manga?

The most recently released chapter in Blue Lock is chapter 231. The story begins with Isagi Yoichi, an underdog who fails to make it to the nationals due to a teammate’s mistake. In 2018, after Japan finishes 16th in the World Cup and faces elimination, the Japanese Soccer Union hires Ego Jinpachi, a peculiar and brilliant man, to revamp their national football team.

Ego creates a training camp that resembles a prison, where talented young men work together to become the world’s best striker. In a battle royale-style competition, candidates are eliminated if they fail to complete each level of the program. The last person standing becomes the winner and the best striker Japan has ever seen, while the ones who fail will never have the opportunity to represent their country. The anime concluded after the World’s Best Arc.

Here are all the arcs in Blue Lock manga:

• Introduction arc (chapters 1-4): During this arc, 300 senior class strikers arrive at the Blue Lock Project to hear Ego Jinpachi’s plans to revolutionize Japanese football. Isagi shows his first signs of ego and establishes a friendship with Meguru Bachira, his future rival and ally.

• First Selection arc (chapters 5-38): In this arc, the candidates strategize to rank better in the project. The remaining 275 individuals are sorted into 25 teams representing five industries. These teams compete in a five-team stage-robin event, where the top two teams advance to the next round.

• Second Selection arc (chapters 39-86): Known for its dramatic portrayal of comrades turning into rivals, the Second Selection Arc is highly regarded by fans. Isagi demonstrates his true egoism, creating a rivalry with Rin Itoshi and leveraging his previous enemies Nagi and Barou to grow further.

• World’s Best arc (chapters 87-92): This arc features a match between the Blue Lock teams and the World’s Best team. Although considered non-essential to the main plot, the arc introduces the French prodigy Julian Loki.

• Third Selection arc (chapters 93-108): Ego Jinpachi faces the challenging task of selecting a starting lineup among the 35 eligible strikers for the game between the Blue Lock XI and the Japanese U-20 team. A tournament is organized to determine the suitable players, with the project’s top six players competing against each other.

• U-20 arc (chapters 109-151): Blue Lock XI faces Japan U-20 in a National Representation match. The outcome of this match will determine which team gains control of the Japanese National team, offering the project’s nominees an opportunity to participate.

• Neo Egoist League arc (chapters 152-155): In this ongoing arc, each player moves to a new location and encounters a new mentor, sparking fresh rivalries and confrontations. All project candidates and Japan U-20 team players are allowed to join one of the five U-20 teams from the world’s top five leagues. The best players from this group will be selected for Japan’s U-20 World Cup squad.

What Happened in Blue Lock Chapter 232?

Blue Lock chapter 232, titled “High Evolution!,” begins with World XI striker Michael Kaiser and his supporting player Ness continuing their battle against Bastard Munchen. The Ubers players, including Barou, close in on them as they launch their attack. Ness uses his dribbling skills to bypass them, passing the ball to Michael Kaiser, who becomes determined to score a goal. He dribbles through the field, ignoring his teammates.

However, New Gen XI defender Don Lorenzo from Ubers blocks his shot, causing the ball to bounce towards Isagi’s position. Just as Isagi is about to take control, Oliver Aiku intercepts the ball. The ball is then passed to Hiori Yo, who is under pressure from another Ubers player. Barou appears and presses Hiori, while unbeknownst to him, Ikki Niko also presses him and steals the ball.

Isagi is taken aback by the developments of the match, as Barou and Ubers have found the right balance. Despite Ubers’ formidable players, all they need to do is pass the ball to Barou, who will strain himself to the limit to score the goal.

Hiori Yo is amazed by the intensity of the match and the level at which the other players are playing. He cannot believe that Isagi, Kaiser, and Barou have scored under such circumstances. This newfound enthusiasm for the game drives Hiori as he follows the ball.

What to Expect from Blue Lock Chapter 233

With Isagi and Hiori chasing after the ball, Bastard Munchen has a good chance of regaining possession and launching a counterattack. However, Isagi and Hiori cannot do it alone, and Raichi Jingo will need to step up to fulfill his defensive duties. Expect Yukimiya and Kunigami, who have been promoted for a while, to play significant roles as well. Unfortunately, it seems that Kurona is currently out of the picture.

One thing is certain: with familiar and new faces competing for their shot, history will surely be made on the field. Our favorite characters will continue to rise higher because, as egoist Isagi says, they are still in “mid-development.”

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