{"id":9169,"date":"2026-09-03T06:29:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T22:29:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/blue-lock-live-action-crosses-1-billion-yen-14-manga-artists-launch-tribute-campaign\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T06:29:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T22:29:49","slug":"blue-lock-live-action-crosses-1-billion-yen-14-manga-artists-launch-tribute-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/blue-lock-live-action-crosses-1-billion-yen-14-manga-artists-launch-tribute-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Lock Live-Action Crosses 1 Billion Yen \u2014 14 Manga Artists Launch Tribute Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <em>Blue Lock<\/em> live-action film hit a landmark that few sports anime adaptations ever reach: <strong>1 billion yen<\/strong> at the Japanese box office in just 19 days. The film opened on August 7, 2026, and reached the milestone by August 26 \u2014 a pace that ranks it among the fastest-grossing manga live-action releases of the year. As if on cue, the official <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BLUELOCK_manga\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Lock manga X account<\/a> launched a tribute artwork campaign on September 2 to mark the achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" data-attachment-id=\"9165\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/bluelock-1-billion-yen-milestone\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-1-billion-yen-milestone.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"bluelock-1-billion-yen-milestone\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-1-billion-yen-milestone.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-1-billion-yen-milestone.png?fit=474%2C267&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-1-billion-yen-milestone.png?resize=474%2C267&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Blue Lock live-action film 1 billion yen milestone key visual\" class=\"wp-image-9165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-1-billion-yen-milestone.png?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-1-billion-yen-milestone.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-1-billion-yen-milestone.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-1-billion-yen-milestone.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-1-billion-yen-milestone.png?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-1-billion-yen-milestone.png?w=948&amp;ssl=1 948w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-1-billion-yen-milestone.png?w=1422&amp;ssl=1 1422w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Trailer That Started It All<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main trailer gives a taste of why the film has resonated so strongly with audiences \u2014 high-energy football sequences, faithful character design, and the relentless competitive tension that defines the source material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/liTZAzqd-iI?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14 Manga Giants Pay Tribute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The September 2 tribute campaign saw 14 manga creators contribute original artwork celebrating the film&#8217;s success. The roster includes some of the biggest names in the medium:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hajime Isayama<\/strong> \u2014 <em>Attack on Titan<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hiro Mashima<\/strong> \u2014 <em>Fairy Tail<\/em> \/ <em>Edens Zero<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negi Haruba<\/strong> \u2014 <em>The Quintessential Quintuplets<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The remaining eleven contributors were posted across the official X account throughout the day. For a tribute campaign to draw Isayama specifically \u2014 typically selective about public endorsements \u2014 speaks to the genuine enthusiasm the film has generated within the manga community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"671\" data-attachment-id=\"9166\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/bluelock-tribute-artwork\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-tribute-artwork.png?fit=2000%2C2832&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,2832\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"bluelock-tribute-artwork\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-tribute-artwork.png?fit=212%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-tribute-artwork.png?fit=474%2C671&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-tribute-artwork.png?resize=474%2C671&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Blue Lock live-action film tribute artwork from 14 manga creators\" class=\"wp-image-9166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-tribute-artwork.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-tribute-artwork.png?resize=212%2C300&amp;ssl=1 212w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-tribute-artwork.png?resize=723%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 723w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-tribute-artwork.png?resize=768%2C1087&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-tribute-artwork.png?resize=1085%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1085w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-tribute-artwork.png?resize=1446%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1446w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-tribute-artwork.png?w=948&amp;ssl=1 948w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"330\" data-attachment-id=\"9167\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/bluelock-tribute-manga-art\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-tribute-manga-art.jpg?fit=640%2C445&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,445\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"bluelock-tribute-manga-art\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-tribute-manga-art.jpg?fit=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-tribute-manga-art.jpg?fit=474%2C330&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-tribute-manga-art.jpg?resize=474%2C330&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Blue Lock live-action tribute artwork detail\" class=\"wp-image-9167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-tribute-manga-art.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bluelock-tribute-manga-art.jpg?resize=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Singapore Opening: September 24<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Singapore audiences can catch the film from <strong>September 24, 2026<\/strong> \u2014 as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/blue-lock-live-action-rin-itoshi-cast-box-office-2026\/\">we covered in August<\/a> alongside the Rin Itoshi casting reveal and initial box office projections. With the Japan run already proving the film&#8217;s appeal, Singapore screenings are expected to sell briskly. Secure tickets early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will continue tracking the <em>Blue Lock<\/em> live-action as it rolls out across Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Anime\" flags=\"none\" -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Blue Lock live-action film hit a landmark that few sports anime adaptations ever reach: 1 billion yen at the Japanese box office in just 19 days. 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