| This article is about the second selection of the Blue Lock Project. For the story arc, see Second Selection Arc. |
Second Selection: Rivalry Battle (セカンドセレクション「ライバルバトル」 Sekando Serekushon `Raibaru Batoru`?) is the second selection of the Blue Lock Project.
This selection began on December 30, 2018[1]
Description[]
125 strikers from each of the 5 stratums are left from the First Selection. The Second Selection is divided into 4 stages. It's a leveling system in which strikers are only allowed to move on after they clear each stage. Those who clear this selection will participate in a strengthening training camp with players from all around the world.
The first stage is an individual match between a striker and BLUE LOCK MAN, a holographic goalkeeper. Players must score 100 goals within 90 minutes to pass within a limited area. After 30 goals, the difficulty increases as more holograms that are stationary are added acting as players forming a barrier. After 60 goals, the additional holograms begin moving quickly and the balls that are sent are faster and spinning. The system adjusts the quality and challenge of each ball based on the individual, making for a training that can draw out a player's unique style and weapons.
The second stage is simply forming a three-man team. If players lose at the third stage, the second stage will then be a match between teams of 2 and the elimination stage of the Second Selection. The player on the losing team that fails to be picked up by the winners will be eliminated from the Blue Lock Project.
The third stage is a match between teams of 3. The team that scores 5 goals first wins. The winning team takes one member from the losing team and continue on to the fourth stage. The losing team will have to return to the second stage.
The fourth stage or clear stage is a match between teams of 4. The team that scores 5 goals first wins. The winning team takes one member from the losing team and continue on to the Third Selection. The losing team will have to return to the third stage.
Those who are eliminated in the second stage are able to participate in a secret loser's qualifier, known as Wild Card that acts as a secondary way of advancement. It is a much more intense and unforgiving path of advancement as only one player actually survived the qualifier.
Only those who can create "chemical reactions" with others and combine their weapons to squash their rivals and show dominance will clear Second Selection.
Rankings[]
| Pre Second Selection Rankings. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranking | Player | |||
| 1 | Itoshi Rin | |||
| 2 | Aryu Jyubei | |||
| 3 | Tokimitsu Aoshi | |||
| 4 | Kurona Ranze | |||
| 5 | Tanaka Shigen | |||
| 7 | Nagi Seishirou | |||
| 10 | Mikage Reo | |||
| 13 | Ishikari Yukio | |||
| 15 | Isagi Yoichi | |||
| 16 | Bachira Meguru | |||
| 18 | Barou Shouei | |||
| 19 | Haiji Shizuka | |||
| 20 | Sokura Tetsu | |||
| 21 | Kiyora Jin | |||
| 22 | Hiiragi Reiji | |||
| 23 | Yukimiya Kenyu | |||
| 27 | Hiori Yo | |||
| 29 | Nishioka Hajime | |||
| 33 | Otoya Eita | |||
| 38 | Naruhaya Asahi | |||
| 44 | Chigiri Hyoma | |||
| 50 | Kunigami Rensuke | |||
| 51 | Saramadara Kairu | |||
| 53 | Tsurugi Zantetsu | |||
| 55 | Shiguma Kyohei | |||
| 59 | Endoji Akira | |||
| 63 | Niko Ikki | |||
| 69 | Karasu Tabito | |||
| 74 | Wanima Junichi | |||
| 77 | Himizu Aiki | |||
| 88 | Gagamaru Gin | |||
| 95 | Raichi Jingo | |||
| 97 | Kuon Wataru | |||
| 98 | Yuzu Haruhiko | |||
| 99 | Nanase Nijiro | |||
| 100 | Tsunzaki Taiga | |||
| 101 | Iemon Okuhito | |||
| 104 | Imamura Yudai | |||
| 108 | Igarashi Gurimu | |||
| 111 | Shido Ryusei | |||
*In the anime Wanima's number is 79