Blue Lock Vol. 16

Following Japan's defeat at the 2018 World Cup, the Japan Football Union launches an initiative to develop an elite striker capable of winning matches. They recruit 300 of Japan's top youth players to identify who can become the decisive player the team needs. During a match, Sae Itoshi and Ryusei Shidou enter a heightened "flow" state and lead the U-20 representatives in an aggressive offensive. In response, Blue Lock deploys Barou as a strategic move. The competition escalates beyond initial plans as both teams push themselves to their limits while in the "flow" state. The outcome will determine whether Isagi and Blue Lock can usher in a new era for Japanese soccer.