If you’ve been a long-time fan of video games and soccer, you’re likely familiar with KONAMI’s ISS franchise, which evolved into PES and is now known as eFootball.

It was recently announced that an upcoming update would highlight a collaboration between eFootball and the anime Blue Lock. This collaboration will introduce various in-game items, login bonuses, and challenges.

Throughout the campaign period, players will have the opportunity to add special edition Blue Lock cards to their Dream Team rosters. Additionally, two limited-edition outfits, “Blue Lock Team Red” and “Blue Lock Team White,” are featured in the “Blue Lock Pack: Yoichi Isagi” and the “Tour Event: Blue Lock 2nd Selection” pack.

This partnership merges the dynamic world of football video games with the intense action and drama of Blue Lock anime, offering fans an enriched gaming experience.

Blue Lock is a manga series that revolves around a radical soccer project initiated by Japan with the goal of producing the world’s greatest striker. The narrative follows the competition and development of 300 young talents selected from across the country to achieve this aim. The main character, Yoichi Isagi, is a high school soccer player who becomes a part of this program. Isagi, along with the other participants, finds themselves in the ruthless elimination system known as Blue Lock, which is designed to let only one individual emerge as a top-tier forward.

Each player in the project strives to push and develop their skills to the limit in hopes of becoming Japan’s best striker. This process challenges the players’ physical and psychological boundaries, prompting them to deeply consider team dynamics, competition, and personal growth. “Blue Lock” combines the thrill of soccer with the depth of character development, offering readers a unique experience.

The collaboration between eFootball and Blue Lock transports the rich storyline and characters of the manga series into the popular world of a football video game, building a bridge that appeals to both fanbases. This collaboration gives players the opportunity to use special manga character cards and themed outfits within the game, expanding the universe of eFootball and introducing the story of Blue Lock to a broader audience.