We would like to inform you that a collaboration between FC Tokyo and the popular soccer manga "Blue Lock" from "Weekly Shonen Magazine" (Kodansha) has been decided as follows:
□Target Match
2021 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Sec. 33
October 23rd (Sat) 14:00 Kickoff / Ajinomoto Stadium
FC Tokyo vs Kashima Antlers
Collaboration Details
① 'FC Tokyo x Blue Lock' Special Collaboration Illustration
FC Tokyo players Diego OLIVEIRA, Adailton, and Leandro, who are members of the team, were drawn by author Yusuke NOmura.
In addition, Gesshiichi, Nagiseishiro, and Hachigurakai, who wore FC Tokyo uniforms, also drew illustrations specifically for this collaboration.
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② 'FC Tokyo × Blue Lock' Special Collaboration Movie
We have produced a special collaboration movie to commemorate the collaboration between FC Tokyo and Blue Lock.
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③10/23 Kashima match "FC Tokyo × Blue Lock" Special Collaboration Sticker Distribution
On October 23rd (Sat) at 14:00 kick-off, during the FC Tokyo vs Kashima Antlers match, we will distribute special collaboration stickers to all visitors.
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④10/23 Kashima match "FC Tokyo × Blue Lock" Blue Lock seat installation
On October 23rd (Sat) at 14:00 kick-off, a Blue Lock seat will be installed at the FC Tokyo vs Kashima Antlers match, where special sticker-like cards will be given as presents.
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⑤ 'FC Tokyo x Blue Lock' Collaboration Commemorative Campaign supported by mechacomic
To commemorate the collaboration, we will be holding the 'FC Tokyo x Blue Lock Collaboration Commemorative Campaign supported by mechacomic', where you can win a replica original artwork signed by the author of Blue Lock and mechacomic points!
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⑥10/23(Sat) Kashima Antlers Match "FC Tokyo × Blue Lock" Original Design Booklet Giveaway
On October 23rd (Sat), as a giveaway for visitors to the FC Tokyo vs Kashima Antlers match (14:00 kickoff / Ajinomoto Stadium), we will be giving away a booklet of 84 pages that includes the entire first episode of "Blue Lock".
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⑦10/23 Kashima match "Blue Lock" work introduction implementation
On October 23rd (Sat) at 14:00 kickoff, FC Tokyo vs Kashima Antlers, we will be conducting various activities such as exhibiting replica original artwork.
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⑧Special Collaboration Goods Sale
For the collaboration project, special collaboration goods will be available featuring illustrations of FC Tokyo players drawn by Yusuke IMAMURA and characters from "Blue Lock" wearing blue and red uniforms.
The first round of pre-orders will start on Oct 8 (Fri), and the second round will be available for general sale starting from Oct 22 (Fri), so please make sure not to miss out and get your hands on them as soon as possible!
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⑨ 'FC Tokyo x Blue Lock' Collaboration Visual Used for FC Tokyo NEWS
FC Tokyo NEWS vol.181 using collaboration visual will be installed at each station on the Keio Line.
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⑩ 'FC Tokyo x Blue Lock' collaboration visual poster
B1 posters using the collaboration visual will be installed at each station on the Keio Line.
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□Comment
・Original Work/Kimijou Muneyuki's Comment
"I am honored to collaborate with FC Tokyo! 'Blue Lock' is a manga work that focuses on egotistical forwards. I will do my best to create an egotistical collaboration that will energize Japan and the world from Tokyo, together with the passionate club representing the capital city of Tokyo!"
・Manga/Yusuke Nomura's comment
"Thank you very much for inviting me to this wonderful collaboration! The trio of Diego OLIVEIRA, Adailton, and Leandro, who are known for their scoring ability, cannot be outdone by the 'Blue Lock' forward line! I hope to deliver a collaboration full of excitement and passion, where we can all get excited together with the passionate fans and supporters!"
□Introduction to "Blue Lock"
Original Story/Soichiro Kaneshiro Manga/Yusuke Nomura
A popular soccer manga serialized in "Weekly Shonen Magazine" (Kodansha) since 2018.
Won the Boys' Division of the 45th Kodansha Manga Award in May 2021. The tankobon edition surpassed a cumulative circulation of 4.5 million copies in August 2021, and Volume 15 was released on August 17th.
The TV anime adaptation for 2022 has also been announced, making it the best-selling new soccer manga in the Reiwa era.
＜Content Introduction＞
In 2018, the World Cup. The Japanese national team was miserably defeated. This time, they only made it to the round of 16... Are they a powerhouse in Asia? Is their organizational strength at a world-class level? We're tired of hearing such things! What they aim for is to win the World Cup, right!? The challenge is the absence of an absolute ace striker. In order to create the strongest striker for the long-awaited "World Cup victory," the Japan Football Association is gathering 300 young forwards. Can an unknown high school forward, Kiyoshi Yuitsu, kick out 299 people and become the strongest ace striker?!
