12 : The Second Selection Apr 2026

: Players must form groups of three to proceed.

: After clearing the solo stage, Isagi joins forces with Bachira and Nagi , who chooses Isagi over his long-time partner Reo to satisfy his own curiosity and ego.

While Episode 12 starts the arc, in the manga actually marks its conclusion. In this volume, the 35 strikers who successfully navigated the Second Selection prepare for their massive showdown against the Japan U-20 National Team . 12 : The Second Selection

: If a team is reduced to two members and loses, the player not chosen by the winners is permanently eliminated from Blue Lock. Manga Volume 12 Context

: 3v3 and 4v4 matches where the winning team "steals" one player from the losing side to build their roster. : Players must form groups of three to proceed

Episode 12 marks the beginning of the Second Selection arc, focusing on the following major developments:

: Isagi enters the first stage, a solo training room where he must score 100 goals in 90 minutes against the "Blue Lock Man," an AI hologram goalkeeper. In this volume, the 35 strikers who successfully

: Scoring 100 goals against an AI goalie that adapts in difficulty.