Zee Café Premieres Blue Lock Anime: Must-Watch for Sports Fans in India
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Exciting News for Anime Fans!
Blue Lock is making its way to Indian screens! The popular soccer-themed anime, based on the manga by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura, will air in India starting July 28. The show will be broadcast Monday through Friday at 6:00 p.m. IST on Zee Café.
About Blue Lock
- Premiere in Japan: October 2022 on TV Asahi and its affiliates, part of the "NUMAnimation" block.
- Episodes: 24 episodes over two cours (quarters of a year).
- Streaming in India: Ani-One Asia streamed the series as it aired in Japan.
"Only the most self-centered player can be the best striker in the world! To help Japan win the World Cup, a project called BLUE LOCK is launched. 300 talented high school soccer players are isolated and compete to become the national team's striker. Who will earn the right to lead Japan?"
Language Dubs and Availability
- June 2024: Crunchyroll added Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs for the first cours.
- September 10, 2024: Dubs for the second cours were also added.
Production Details
- Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe (Powerful Pro Yakyū Powerful Kōkō-hen)
- Series Composition: Taku Kishimoto (Haikyu!!, Silver Spoon, Fruits Basket)
- Character Design & Animation: Masaru Shindō, Kenji Tanabe, Kento Toya
- Music: Jun Murayama
Manga and Further Seasons
- Manga Publisher: Kodansha USA Publishing (available digitally and in print)
- Second Season: Titled Blue Lock vs. U-20 Japan, debuted on October 5. It was streamed by Ani-One Asia and Crunchyroll, and added to Amazon Prime Video.
Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling soccer anime!
Sources: Zee Café Instagram via @AnimeSourceIndia