Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1 release date

Blue Lock is back with its highly anticipated second season, diving into the intense journey of aspiring strikers as they compete to secure their spot as the top player. As the series transitions from the Second Selection Arc to the Third Selection Arc, fans can expect gripping matchups as the Blue Lock Eleven faces off against Japan’s U-20 team.

Release Information for Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1

Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1 is set to premiere on October 5, 2024, at 1:30 AM JST. Viewers in Japan can catch the episode as part of the Fall 2024 anime lineup on TV Asahi’s new “IM Animation” block, with subsequent airings on networks like BS Asahi, AT-X, and Animax. In Japan, it will be available for streaming on platforms such as ABEMA, the Anime Store, Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video. For international audiences, Crunchyroll will stream the episode shortly after its release.

What to Expect in Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1

According to the anime’s official website, the first episode of Season 2 is titled “Aptitude Test (Tryout)”. This episode is expected to open with Ego Jinpachi outlining the Third Selection process, where he selects the starting eleven players for the crucial match against Japan’s U-20 team, led by Itoshi Sae.

Fans will see how top candidates like Rin Itoshi, Ryusei Shidou, and others are evaluated based on their performance from the previous arc. With the stakes raised, this match is critical for the future of the Blue Lock program, determining whether it will continue or face shutdown.

Recap of Blue Lock Season 1 Episode 24

In Blue Lock Season 1 Episode 24, titled “The Time Has Come,” the intense match between Team Blue Lock and Team World Five continues. Rin Itoshi scores the first goal, utilizing Isagi as a decoy, but Team World Five quickly retaliates. Julian Loki equalizes with a swift goal, and the skillful play from World Five leads to a dominant 5-1 victory, with Leonardo Luna sealing the deal with a nutmeg goal.

After the match, it becomes clear that the game was an assessment of Team Blue Lock’s abilities. The Japan Football Union (JFU) executives express concerns about the financial sustainability of the Blue Lock project. In response, Ego proposes a high-stakes match against Japan’s U-20 team to keep the project alive.

The episode concludes with the candidates learning English to prepare for global competition, and the anticipation builds for the Third Selection, where only 35 players advance, including prominent characters like Rin, Chigiri, and Nagi. This upcoming arc will focus on the pivotal match against the U-20 team.

Fans are eager to see how the story unfolds in Season 2, especially with the high stakes and intense rivalries that define Blue Lock!