Blue Lock season 3 is well on the way with first look and title – despite those season 2 animation controversies

As part of Japan's Blue Lock Day celebration, Blue Lock season 3 is moving ahead with an official title and first look.

Blue Lock season 3 is officially subtitled Neo Egoist League, but does not yet have a release date. A new poster, shared by the Twitter account for Blue Lock, can be found below, alongside new key art for protagonist Yoichi Isagi and German ace forward Michael Kaiser. There's also a commemorative Blue Lock Day video over on the show's official YouTube channel.

Per an official press release, Isagi's bio reads as follows: "Once an unknown high school forward, he joined the 'Blue Lock' project to chase his dream of leading Japan to a World Cup victory as the world's number one striker. Through grueling selections inside the Blue Lock facility and battles against formidable rivals – including the match against Japan's U-20 national team – he has gradually unlocked his talent and his 'ego.' After scoring the decisive goal against the U-20 squad, he became an overnight sensation."

Kaiser's bio reads: "Ace forward of the U-20 squad at Bastard München – Germany's strongest club, which also boasts the world's current number one striker, Noel Noa – and one of the New Generation World XI (World Best Eleven). He carries absolute confidence in his talent and ability, and possesses a fierce 'ego' that mercilessly looks down on lesser opponents. He boasts outstanding sense across the full range of play, from elite physical ability to ball control and handwork."

Some fans were worried about the fate of season 3 after Blue Lock season 2 was met with some pretty harsh feedback, with the animation even being compared to a PowerPoint slide. Apparently, the season suffered from production mishaps, with one animator speaking out about the season's "short turnaround."

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