Summary

Sports manga gaining popularity due to outstanding titles by publishers like Shueisha and Kodansha.
Artist Yusuke Nomura endorses new soccer manga "Embers" illustrated by Nishii Sotaro.
Blue Lock anime faced animation quality issues in season two, redemption expected in season three with potential staff reshuffle.

Sports manga have seen a major resurgence of interest in the last few years, and it has been due to the release of some outstanding titles. Shueisha, Kodansha, and other publishers are supporting sports manga and giving them a platform. Blue Lock has been one of the biggest successes in recent years. The soccer manga is written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura.

Ahead of the debut of a new soccer manga called Embers, Yusuke Nomura has come out in its support. The artist has urged fans to read Embers, which is illustrated by Nishii Sotaro. It would be remiss not to mention that Nishii Sotaro served as Yusuke Nomura's assistant.

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What Is Embers Manga About?

Embers will start serialization in the Weekly Shonen Jump issue 10/2025. This particular issue will be released on February 3, 2025. As the manga has not debuted, there is limited information about its plot. Based on the summary, Embers follows the story of a delinquent, Haitani, who excels at fighting. His life begins to change as he is introduced to the world of soccer. The plot certainly sounds interesting, and there is no doubt that many fans will check it out, especially after the endorsement.

As previously stated, Nishii Soutarou is the artist for Embers. Kurumazagi Kei is the writer. The two will have to work to ensure that Embers is successful and well-loved by the audience. Shonen Jump is releasing another title just after Embers, and it is called B no Seisen. The manga focuses on the story of a pianist. B no Seisen is confirmed to be released in issue 11/2025.

Blue Lock Faces A New Challenge

Blue Lock anime released its second in 2024. After an immense first season, fans went in with high expectations, only to be left disappointed by the quality of animation. Viewers could not fathom how significant the drop in quality was. However, the anime redeemed itself with the last few episodes. Many attribute the overall poor quality to the anime being rushed.

Blue Lock season three has yet to be announced, which is a good thing. It implies the studio will take its time with the project, and it won't be rushed. There is a chance that the main staff will be reshuffled, and new members will take over. In any case, 8-bit studio will have to put in extra effort to wipe the stain off its reputation.

Blue Lock is available to watch on Crunchyroll.

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