Image: Muneyuki Kaneshiro / Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha
AMBot | 05/13/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The production of the "Blue Lock" live-action film has announced four additional cast members. Sōshō Fukumoto, Keisuke Kida, Keisuke Higashi, and Ryōta Miura are joining the cast. At the same time, a new key visual has been released, bringing together a total of 20 actors.
The four new cast members were revealed on social media channels from May 8 to 13 over five consecutive days. Fukumoto plays Ikki Niko, who belongs to Team Y and stands out with his calm, analytical mindset. Kida also joins Team Y in the role of Kyōki Ōkawa, whose play is characterized by physical strength and powerful shots. Higashi takes on the role of Shouei Barou from Team X, a player who claims to be the king on the field. Miura takes on a special challenge by playing two roles: the twins Jun'ichi Wanima and Keisuke Wanima from Team W.
The film's plot follows the nameless high school student Isagi, who is called into the "Blue Lock" program. There, he must prevail against 299 rivals to become the world's best striker. The main roles are filled with well-known names: Fumiya Takahashi plays Isagi, Kaito Sakurai acts as Bachira, Kyōhei Takahashi as Chigiri, K (&TEAM) as Nagi, and Masataka Kubota as Egojin.
The theatrical release of the live-action film "Blue Lock" is scheduled for August 7, 2026.
The four new cast members were revealed on social media channels from May 8 to 13 over five consecutive days. Fukumoto plays Ikki Niko, who belongs to Team Y and stands out with his calm, analytical mindset. Kida also joins Team Y in the role of Kyōki Ōkawa, whose play is characterized by physical strength and powerful shots. Higashi takes on the role of Shouei Barou from Team X, a player who claims to be the king on the field. Miura takes on a special challenge by playing two roles: the twins Jun'ichi Wanima and Keisuke Wanima from Team W.
The film's plot follows the nameless high school student Isagi, who is called into the "Blue Lock" program. There, he must prevail against 299 rivals to become the world's best striker. The main roles are filled with well-known names: Fumiya Takahashi plays Isagi, Kaito Sakurai acts as Bachira, Kyōhei Takahashi as Chigiri, K (&TEAM) as Nagi, and Masataka Kubota as Egojin.
The theatrical release of the live-action film "Blue Lock" is scheduled for August 7, 2026.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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