{"id":48438,"date":"2026-06-22T20:17:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T18:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.licensingitalia.it\/?p=48438"},"modified":"2026-06-22T20:18:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T18:18:01","slug":"blue-lock-on-netflix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.licensingitalia.it\/en\/blue-lock-on-netflix\/","title":{"rendered":"BLUE LOCK on Netflix"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the Japanese national football team competes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first two seasons of <\/strong>BLUE LOCK<\/a> – 38 complete episodes in total, all dubbed in Italian – are now available on Netflix. The Japanese manga and anime series set in the world of football continues to expand its presence across the leading international streaming platforms.<\/p>\n

A third season is currently in production<\/strong>, with a release date yet to be confirmed, further testament to the enduring momentum of a property showing no signs of slowing down.<\/p>\n

Also announced for 2026 is a live-action film<\/strong>, set to hit Japanese cinemas in August.<\/p>\n

BLUE LOCK<\/a>‘s arrival on Netflix marks a further step in the series’ international growth, enabling broader and more far-reaching distribution that continues to attract new audiences worldwide.<\/p>\n

BLUE LOCK<\/a>, written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro<\/strong> and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura<\/strong>, is one of<\/strong> the most successful sports manga of recent years<\/strong>. This manga began to be published in 2018; thanks to its unique mix of dynamic characters, including the protagonist Isagi Y\u014dichi, an engaging plot, and captivating graphics, BLUE LOCK<\/a> has already won millions of fans and had a total worldwide circulation of more than 40 million copies to date<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The anime series season 1<\/strong> (24 episodes) was broadcasted worldwide in 2022<\/strong>; the season 2 of 14 episodes has just started broadcasting in October 2024<\/strong>, in Italy by Crunchyroll. An anime film, <\/strong>“BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE – EPISODE NAGI” was released all over the world in 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In Italy, BLUE LOCK<\/a> enjoys rising visibility and a steadily expanding fanbase. The manga is published by Planet Manga (Panini Comics)<\/strong>, while streaming rights are held by Crunchyroll<\/strong>. Strong viewership data and consistent manga sales confirm the property\u2019s popularity, particularly among the 14-30 demographic.<\/p>\n

BLUE LOCK<\/a> is an intense and compelling story with action<\/strong>, drama<\/strong> and sports psychology<\/strong>, able to create an engaging experience<\/strong>. The series is focused on current topics, inclusing the pressure of expectations<\/strong>, rivalry among teammates<\/strong>, personal growth<\/strong>, and the pursuit of excellence in one\u2019s field<\/strong>. BLUE LOCK has gained increasing visibility worldwide and now has a growing fanbase.<\/strong><\/p>\n

These attributes make BLUE LOCK<\/a> particularly appealing for high-impact licensing opportunities, extending well beyond the traditional anime sector.<\/p>\n

The Italian Market and Starbright Licensing Agency<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The licensing rights for BLUE LOCK in Italy are managed by Starbright Licensing<\/a>,<\/strong> a leading agency in the Brand & Entertainment licensing landscape, with a particular focus on the Anime and Kidult segments. The agency has already initiated brand development across key categories including apparel, accessories and collectibles, with agreements already in place – among them a capsule collection with OVS Group<\/strong> – and further collaborations currently in the pipeline.<\/p>\n

BLUE LOCK<\/a>‘s arrival on Netflix confirms the property as one of the defining sports anime franchises of the next generation, opening significant new opportunities in the world of licensing.<\/p>\n

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