Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1 is bringing Isagi Yoichi back to screens this week, so don't miss it! Here's everything you need to know, including release date and where to watch it.
Blue Lock is back for a second season and fans can't wait to continue the fierce race to become the number one striker. With the Second Selection Round, Season 2 will begin the Third Selection Round, where Blue Lock Eleven will face Japan U-20.
Don't miss the anime when it releases and find out when Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1 premieres here, as well as information on where to watch the movie, expected plot, and recaps of previous episodes.
Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1: Release date and where to stream
Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1 will premiere on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 1:30 a.m. JST. Fans worldwide can tune in to watch the first episode as part of the Fall 2024 anime lineup. The episode will air in Japan on TV Asahi's new “IM Animation” block, next are other networks such as BS Asahi, AT-X and Animax.
In Japan, it can be streamed on platforms such as ABEMA, Anime Store, Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video. For international audiences, Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1 will be available to stream on Crunchyroll.
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Expected plot of Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1
According to the anime's official website, Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1 will be titled 'Aptitude Test (Test).' This section will likely begin with Ego Jinpachi outlining the Third Selection process. This episode will focus on how Ego selected the starting eleven for the decisive match against the Japan U-20 team, led by Itoshi Sae.
Fans can look forward to seeing how Rin Itoshi, Ryusei Shidou, and other top contenders are evaluated based on their performances in the Second Selection. The stakes will be high, as Blue Lock's future depends on winning the match Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1which will determine whether the program will continue or be closed.
Blue Lock Season 1 Episode 24 Recap
Blue Lock Season 1 Episode 24 is titled The Time Has Come, and continues the intense match between Team Blue Lock and Team World Five. The episode begins with Rin scoring the first goal, using Isagi as bait.
Despite the goal, Team World Five quickly turned the match around, with Julian Loki equalizing the score with his impressive pace. World Five's skills overwhelmed Team Blue Lock, resulting in a score of 4-1. Then, Leonardo Luna's header set the final score at 5-1.
After the match, it was discovered that the match was merely an assessment of Team Blue Lock's abilities. Afterwards, executives of the Japan Football Federation (JFU) discussed the financial burden of the Blue Lock project. In response, Ego Jinpachi proposed a high-stakes match to keep the project alive.
He came up with the idea of a match between Blue Lock XI and the Japan U-20 team, led by Itoshi Sae. Episode 24 of Blue Lock ends with the candidates learning English to prepare for the future global competition and being summoned for the third round of selection, where only 35 players advance to the next round.
Includes notable characters such as Rin, Chigiri and Nagi. The match against the U-20 team becomes the focus of the next arc.
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*Release dates and times provided are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change at the creator's discretion.
