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5 million copies in circulation by April 2023;[71] over 26 million copies in circulation by May 2023;[72] over 27 million copies in circulation by July 2023;[73] over 28 million copies in circulation by August 2023;[74] and over 30 million copies in circulation by November 2023. [75] Blue Lock was the best-selling manga series in the first half of 2023 (the period between November 2022 and May 2023), with over 8 million copies sold,[76] while volumes 12–14 and 21–23 were among the best-selling manga volumes from the same period. [77] Volumes 22–24 were among the best-selling manga volumes of 2023. [78] The series was recommended by manga author Hajime Isayama of Attack on Titan fame, for whom Yusuke Nomura previously worked as an assistant. [79] Blue Lock was one of the Top 3 Sports Manga Series of the "Nationwide Bookstore Employees' Recommended Comics of 2020" by Honya Club. [80] Blue Lock won the 45th Kodansha Manga Award in the shōnen category in 2021. [81][82] The series was nominated for a Harvey Award in the Best Manga category,[83] and Youth Selection category at the 49th Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2022. [84] Rebecca Silverman of Anime News Network, in her review of the series' first two volumes, called the "dystopian sports" concept something that makes it stand out among other sports series; however, she said that it is so "blatantly absurd that it doesn't entirely work". Silverman praised its art, noting Tite Kubo's overtones, and concluded that while the first two volumes are not perfect, there is enough going to make her want to read more. [85] Anime[edit] Bamboo Dong of Anime News Network described the first half of the first season, saying that while the superhuman abilities provide a good chuckle, the characters also go a long way in broadening the series' appeal for anime fans who didn't know or care about soccer. Dong praised the action scenes, noting that these plays are a "genuine thrill to watch", although she felt there are times when the consistency and quality dip."Water Breathing: Hand Demon" (水の呼吸~手鬼) 2:3111. "Mystery: Tanjiro Kamado: With the Kasugai Crows" (不思議~竈門炭治郎~鎹鴉と共に) 1:2912. "Demon" (鬼) 2:5113. "Muzan Kibutsuji" (鬼舞辻無惨; OST version) 2:1314. "Tamayo" (珠世; OST version) 2:1115. "Battle Between Susamaru and Yahaba" (朱紗丸と矢琶羽との戦闘) 2:5916.
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