12 : The Second Selection May 2026

: 3v3 and 4v4 matches where the winning team "steals" one player from the losing side to build their roster.

: 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 12 : The Second Selection

: Scoring 100 goals against an AI goalie that adapts in difficulty. : 3v3 and 4v4 matches where the winning

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