The designs of 8 clear files with original photos of the cast of the live-action movie ``Blue Rock'' that will be included in the special edition of ``Blue Rock'' volume 40 have been released.
``Blue Rock'' is an anime based on the soccer manga by Muneyuki Kinjo and manga by Yusuke Nomura, which is currently being serialized in Kodansha's ``Weekly Shonen Magazine.'' Set in the "Blue Rock" project launched by the Japan Football Union to develop strikers who will lead Japan to victory in the World Cup, the film depicts the story of 300 high school forwards from all over the country fighting a fierce battle to survive.
The Inspiration Behind the New Arc
The novel setting that defies common sense, the egoistic characters who burst out with individuality, and the unpredictable story development have excited readers both in Japan and abroad, and the manga has become extremely popular as a new milestone in soccer manga, with the cumulative circulation of the original work exceeding 50 million copies. In addition to the TV anime that started in 2022, a media mix is being developed in a wide range of fields, including a theatrical animation in 2024, a smartphone game, and a stage adaptation.
Special Edition Release
The 40th volume special edition of "Blue Rock" to be released on August 17, 2026 (Monday) will include 8 clear files with original photos of the movie cast to commemorate the release of the live-action movie "Blue Rock."
The clear file features four people: Fumiya Takahashi, Umion Sakurai, K (&TEAM), and Hironaga Tsuna. Each item is designed in two versions: a character visual and a plain clothes style visual, and there are 8 types in total.
All of these designs were taken specifically for this product, and are special benefits that can only be obtained here. “Blue Rock” Volume 40 special edition is scheduled to be released on August 17, 2026. It looks like it will be a must-have gift for fans.
(C) Muneyuki Kinjo/Yusuke Nomura/Kodansha (C)CK WORKS
