Blue Lock Is Getting a Live-Action Movie…And I’m Worried
Anime fans, gather ‘round. We need to talk.
At Blue Lock Egoist Festa 2025, fans were hit with a one-two combo no one fully braced for: a new Blue Lock anime continuation is officially in production, and a live-action Blue Lock film is slated to release right around the corner in Summer 2026, conveniently lining up with the next FIFA World Cup.
Coincidence? Absolutely not.
On paper, this should be exciting. Blue Lock is one of the most popular sports anime of the last decade, dominating conversations with its unapologetically aggressive take on football/soccer, ego, and what it really takes to be the best striker in the world.
But then those two cursed words appear: live action.
And suddenly, the flashbacks of trauma begin again…
What We Know So Far About the Blue Lock Movie
Let’s ground ourselves before spiraling.
The live-action Blue Lock film is being produced by CREDEUS, the same studio behind the Kingdom and Golden Kamuy live-action films…which is honestly, a little reassuring.
𝐅𝐔𝐌𝐈𝐘𝐀 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐈 × 𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊#ブルーロック #エゴい pic.twitter.com/Phk1546cS6
— 映画『ブルーロック』公式 (@BLUELOCK_MOVIE) January 26, 2026
Those adaptations weren’t perfect, but they were competent, respectful, and didn’t feel like a slap to the poke balls of the original source material.
Why Blue Lock Might Actually Work in Live Action
Here’s the thing – Blue Lock is fundamentally different from most anime that get absolutely butchered in live action.
It doesn’t rely on:
Constant CGI
Superpowers
Fantasy worlds
Energy blasts every five seconds
Instead, Blue Lock thrives on real human performance:
Physical athleticism
Psychological warfare
Ego clashes
Internal pressure cookers disguised as football matches
That’s a huge advantage.
And sure – there’s absolutely going to be a CGI finesse, but a lot of live-action anime fail because they try to recreate the impossible. Blue Lock doesn’t need to. Football is real. Training is real.
Sweat, exhaustion, rivalry, and obsession are very real…and all of those things translate beautifully to live action when handled correctly.
This isn’t about spectacle. It’s about mentality.
Yoichi Isagi: The Pin That Carries the Entire Adaptation
If this adaptation succeeds or fails, it’ll likely going to come down to Yoichi Isagi…no pressure!
Isagi doesn’t start as some boss-level prodigy. He’s unsure, hesitant, constantly questioning himself. His journey isn’t about unlocking magical abilities or being blessed by some deity – it’s about learning to trust his instincts, embrace his ego, and stop apologizing for actually wanting to win with his own power.
That kind of character arc is perfect for live action.
Image: Yoichi Isagi | Blue Lock | Kadokawa Productions | Kodansha
A good actor can sell:
Self-doubt
Frustration
Obsession
That satisfying moment where confidence finally clicks and it’s time to open up that can of whoop ass
And Blue Lock is absolutely full to the brim with characters like this. Bachira’s chaotic joy, Rin’s obsession with his brother, Barou’s king complex – these are all performances waiting to happen, not CGI nightmares waiting to bankrupt a studio.
Will there be CGI to boost the aesthetics? Damn skippy! But there’s a big difference between enhancing physical-centric scenes vs. gathering all of the ki in the world for a spirit bomb (that’s likely not going to work anyways).
Learn From the Right Death Note (Sorry Netflix)
There’s a right way and a very, very wrong way to do live-action anime.
We don’t have too many examples of live action adaptations that have been made multiple times to compare, but we were actually blessed with Death Note in this regard since there was an original Japanese live action made in 2006 and a more recent Netflix adaptation in 2017.
Image: Light Yagami Death Note Comparison | Death Note 2006 vs. Death Note 2017
The 2006 Japanese Death Note films worked because they stayed grounded, respected the source, and didn’t assume they could write a better story than the original creators.
Then Netflix showed up years later and said, “What if we did know better?” And well, we all remember how that went. Too much focus on fabricated melodrama while forcefully stuffing in DEI and leaving some incredibly gaping plot holes…good times. Literally the only good thing about the Netflix’s hyper-westernized adaptation was having William Defoe voice Ryuk.
Faithfulness isn’t boring – arrogance is.
First Teaser Impressions
Early teasers don’t need to show everything – but they do need to get the vibe right and I think they’re doing a good job so far.
This promotional material they’ve posted on the official Blue Lock Movie X account looks pretty damn good and focuses on showing the eye of the egoists.
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— 映画『ブルーロック』公式 (@BLUELOCK_MOVIE) January 25, 2026
エゴが、集結する。
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I’m just hoping they release a full cinematic trailer soon, but if the trailer leans too hard into some dramatic slow-motion anime framing, my alarm bells will be going crazy. Blue Lock works because it feels intense, not cartoonish. If the production understands that, we might just be in safe hands.
This is less about “wow” moments and more about atmosphere.
If This Works…There’s a Bigger Door Opening
And this is where I allow myself a tiny sliver of hope.
If Blue Lock sticks the landing, it could finally prove that sports anime adaptations are the safest entry point for live action. No gods. No CGI overload. No Super Saiyan Kamehama of Destiny. Just people pushing themselves past their limits.
Would I love a live-action Prince of Tennis with better production than the 2006 attempt someday? Absolutely.
Image: Twist Serve | Prince of Tennis | Viz Media | Funimation
Do I trust anyone to bring justice to my boy Ryoma Echizen yet? Mada mada dane.
Earn it first, then we’ll talk.
Let the Battle of Egos Begin!
Blue Lock is, at its core, a story about pressure – about being tested and pushing through when everything is on the line.
This live-action adaptation is facing the same trial.
If the filmmakers respect the ego, psychology, and hardcore grit that made Blue Lock special, we might finally get a live-action anime adaptation that doesn’t leave us with emotional damage.
If not?
Well…the anime adaptation graveyard has plenty of room.
Proceed with caution – but yeah, I’m watching.
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