12 : The Second Selection May 2026

: Players must form groups of three to proceed.

The Second Selection is designed as a series of mini-games with unique "Red Rover" style rules: 12 : The Second Selection

While Episode 12 starts the arc, in the manga actually marks its conclusion. In this volume, the 35 strikers who successfully navigated the Second Selection prepare for their massive showdown against the Japan U-20 National Team . : Players must form groups of three to proceed

In the hit anime and manga series Blue Lock , refers to the critical transition point where the competition shifts from team-based survival to intense individual rivalry. This phase, famously dubbed the Rivalry Battle , is where former allies are forced to become enemies to survive. Key Events in Episode 12 famously dubbed the Rivalry Battle