Kanau Academy
CharacterKanau Academy is a Japanese school soccer team from Kagawa in the Blue Lock manga. Its place in the story comes from Asahi Naruhaya, who wore its colors before Jinpachi Ego recruited him into the Blue Lock Project.
Overview
Kanau Academy is a school-based football side out of Kagawa, Japan, appearing in the Blue Lock series with active status. Its name is written in Japanese as カナウ学園.
Role
The academy serves as a starting point in one player's journey. It is the club where Asahi Naruhaya developed his game before Jinpachi Ego extended an invitation to the Blue Lock Project, pulling him into the wider story.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What team did Asahi Naruhaya play for before joining Blue Lock?
Asahi Naruhaya played for Kanau Academy, a school-based football side out of Kagawa, Japan, before Jinpachi Ego recruited him into the Blue Lock Project.
Where is Kanau Academy located?
Kanau Academy is located in Kagawa, Japan.
What is Kanau Academy's connection to the Blue Lock story?
Kanau Academy is the club where Asahi Naruhaya developed his game before Jinpachi Ego extended an invitation to the Blue Lock Project, pulling him into the wider story.
What is Kanau Academy's Japanese name?
Kanau Academy is written in Japanese as Kanau Gakuen (カナウ学園).
Is Kanau Academy still active in Blue Lock?
Kanau Academy is listed with active status in the Blue Lock series.
Sources & Information
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- Movie pages: theatrical key visuals for Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, credited to Eight Bit and the production committee.
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- Manga chapter pages: Kodansha Comics volume covers, credited to Kodansha, Muneyuki Kaneshiro, and Yusuke Nomura.
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