“Japan seeks a new ace striker from 300 elite youth to redeem 2018 World Cup failure.”
Shousetsu Blue Lock
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Japan seeks a new ace striker from 300 elite youth to redeem 2018 World Cup failure.
After a disastrous defeat at the 2018 World Cup, Japan's team struggles to regroup. But what's missing? An absolute Ace Striker, who can guide them to the win. The Japan Football Union is hell-bent on creating a striker who hungers for goals and thirsts for victory, and who can be the decisive instrument in turning around a losing match...and to do so, they've gathered 300 of Japan's best and brightest youth players. Who will emerge to lead the team...and will they be able to out-muscle and out-ego everyone who stands in their way? (Source: Kodansha USA)
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A Novel Publication
- Published Nov 2022 – ongoing
- Source Novel media type
- Ref. BS-M66955 catalog