Where to Continue Blue Lock in the Manga

Season 1 (Ch. 1-89) + Season 2 U-20 Match (Ch. 90-149)

Where Anime Concluded

Season 2 concludes the Japan U-20 Match

Arc: Neo Egoist League (NEL Arc)

Adaptation StatusAnime Will Return

Exact Manga Starting Point

Chapter 150

Volume 18

Official Manga Title: Blue Lock

Target ArcNeo Egoist League (NEL Arc)

Adaptation Fidelity & Transition Analysis

"Faithful storyline, but manga artwork by Yusuke Nomura has vastly superior kinetic aura and dynamic line work."

The anime suffered from static slides during Season 2; the manga delivers unmatched page-turner velocity.
Chapter 150 introduces Ego Jinpachi's revolutionary 5-nation league tournament (Bastard Munchen, Manshine City, Ubers, PXG, Barcha).

Editorial Recommendation

Start at Chapter 150 (Volume 18). Many fans strongly recommend reading the U-20 match (Ch. 109-149) in the manga as well for the superior art.

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Last Verified: October 2026•Sources: Kodansha Weekly Shonen Magazine, Muneyuki Kaneshiro & Yusuke Nomura

Season 1 adapted Chapters 1 through 60 across 28 episodes

Season 1 (Ch. 1-63) + Season 2 (Ch. 64-137) fully covered Hidden Inventory & Shibuya Incident

Season 1 (1-53), Mugen Train (54-69), Entertainment District (70-99), Swordsmith (100-127), Hashira Training (128-139)

Season 1 adapted Intro, Bat Devil, Eternity Devil, and Katana Man Arcs (Chapters 1 through 38)