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Anime like Blue Lock.
Finished Blue Lock and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its sports, team sports. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 10 recommended by fans
- 5 short picks
20 anime like Blue Lock
1. Haikyu!!
TV · 2014 · 25 eps · ★ 8.43
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Blue Lock
- Shares Sports, Team Sports with Blue Lock
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2. Kuroko's Basketball
TV · 2012 · 25 eps · ★ 8.04
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Blue Lock
- Shares Sports, Team Sports with Blue Lock
3. Aoashi
TV · 2022 · 24 eps · ★ 8.15
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Blue Lock
- Shares Sports, Team Sports with Blue Lock
4. One Outs
TV · 2008 · 25 eps · ★ 8.32
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Blue Lock
- Shares Sports, Team Sports with Blue Lock
5. Ace of Diamond
TV · 2013 · 75 eps · ★ 8.12
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Blue Lock
- Shares Sports, Team Sports with Blue Lock
6. Inazuma Eleven
TV · 2008 · 127 eps · ★ 7.78
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Blue Lock
- Shares Sports, Team Sports with Blue Lock
7. Death Note
TV · 2006 · 37 eps · ★ 8.62
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Blue Lock
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8. Umamusume: Cinderella Gray
TV · 2025 · 13 eps · ★ 8.57
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Blue Lock
9. Blue Lock: Episode Nagi
Movie · 2024 · ★ 7.27
- Shares Sports, Team Sports with Blue Lock
- Same studio as Blue Lock (8bit)
10. Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor
TV · 2007 · 26 eps · ★ 8.25
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Blue Lock
14. Blue Box
TV · 2024 · 25 eps · ★ 8.14
- Shares Sports, Team Sports with Blue Lock
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15. Danganronpa: The Animation
TV · 2013 · 13 eps · ★ 7.19
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Blue Lock
16. Blue Box Season 2
TV · 2026 · 12 eps · ★ 8.16
- Shares Sports, Team Sports with Blue Lock
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18. Detective Conan Movie 16: The Eleventh Striker
Movie · 2012 · ★ 7.70
- Shares Sports, Team Sports with Blue Lock
19. Ahiru no Sora
TV · 2019 · 50 eps · ★ 7.26
- Shares Sports, Team Sports with Blue Lock
20. Aoashi Season 2
TV · 2026 · Airing · ★ 8.20
- Shares Sports, Team Sports with Blue Lock
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Blue Lock; for those, see the Blue Lock watch order.
How the top picks compare with Blue Lock
Blue Lock is 24 episodes from 2022, tagged sports and team sports. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Blue Lock does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haikyu!! | 25 episodes | 2014, 8 years older | Sports, Team Sports | School |
| Kuroko's Basketball | 25 episodes | 2012, 10 years older | Sports, Team Sports | School |
| Aoashi | 24 episodes | 2022 | Sports, Team Sports | — |
| One Outs | 25 episodes | 2008, 14 years older | Sports, Team Sports | Suspense, Adult Cast, Psychological |
| Ace of Diamond | 75 episodes, much longer than Blue Lock | 2013, 9 years older | Sports, Team Sports | School |
| Inazuma Eleven | 127 episodes, much longer than Blue Lock | 2008, 14 years older | Sports, Team Sports | Super Power |
| Death Note | 37 episodes | 2006, 16 years older | — | Supernatural, Suspense, Psychological |
| Umamusume: Cinderella Gray | 13 episodes, much shorter than Blue Lock | 2025 | Sports | Drama, Anthropomorphic, Racing |
Pick by what you loved about Blue Lock
- If you liked the team sports side: Haikyu!!, Kuroko's Basketball, Aoashi and One Outs.
- If you liked the sports side: Haikyu!!, Kuroko's Basketball, Aoashi and One Outs.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Blue Lock: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Blue Lock fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Blue Lock are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Blue Lock?
Haikyu!!. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Blue Lock. Kuroko's Basketball and Aoashi come next.
Is there a short anime like Blue Lock?
Yes: Umamusume: Cinderella Gray (13 episodes), Blue Lock: Episode Nagi (movie), Danganronpa: The Animation (13 episodes) and Blue Box Season 2 (12 episodes).
What do Blue Lock fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Blue Lock most often recommend Haikyu!!, Kuroko's Basketball, Aoashi, One Outs and Ace of Diamond.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Blue Lock fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Blue Lock itself are left out.
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