"Blue Lock" pays homage to other sports manga and anime by incorporating elements such as intense training sessions, rivalries among players, and strategic gameplay tactics, which are commonly found in popular sports series like "Haikyuu!!" and "Kuroko's Basketball." Additionally, "Blue Lock" also explores themes of teamwork, perseverance, and self-improvement, which are prevalent in many sports stories. By drawing inspiration from these established tropes and themes in sports manga and anime, "Blue Lock" creates a familiar yet unique narrative that resonates with fans of the genre.