Blue Lock might be a sports manga/anime, but reading it is no less than watching a proper Shonen battle. The series beautifully blends the Shonen and sports genres to create soccer matches that can absorb you into them. Author Muneyuki Kaneshiro has created a savage plot that is ruthless to its characters.

In an interview, the author explained why Blue Lock focuses on the individual rather than team play and how he gave the series its unique touch. Additionally, he also revealed his favorite soccer player as a huge soccer fan.

Blue Lock Author and Illustrator Choose Their Favorite Soccer Players Isagi in Blue Lock | Credits: Studio Eight Bit

While most soccer fans would immediately jump to either Ronaldo or Messi when asked about their favorite soccer player, the author and illustrator of Blue Lock didn’t. The author was exalted when asked if he watches games and revealed...