Blue Lock Chapter 279 release date!

The excitement surrounding Blue Lock continues to build as Chapter 279 approaches, especially after the thrilling events of Chapter 278. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming chapter, including its release date, where to read it, a recap of the last chapter, and what to expect next.

Release Date and Where to Read

Blue Lock Chapter 279 is scheduled to be released on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 12 AM JST. For most international fans, this means it will be available on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, depending on your time zone. You can read the chapter through Kodansha’s K Manga service, which currently offers 53 chapters for free, while recent chapters require point purchases for access. Note that this service is limited to users in the United States.

Expected Plot for Chapter 279

In this chapter, the focus will likely be on Michael Kaiser as he attempts to score from the awarded free kick using his signature Kaiser Impact Point Magnus. With the ball positioned just 29 feet away from the goal, it’s well within Kaiser’s optimal shooting range. The presence of top strikers like Julian Loki and Noel Noa is expected to create dynamic shifts in the match, emphasizing Kaiser’s pivotal role in breaking through Paris X Gen’s defense.

As the match has only progressed slightly since the Master Strikers entered the field, the competition is bound to escalate, with both teams pushing their limits and showcasing their skills.

Recap of Chapter 278

In Chapter 278, Igarashi Gurimu impressively halted Rin Itoshi, earning praise from teammates Raichi Jingo and Gagamaru Gin. Igarashi reveals that Noel Noa advised him to provoke fouls from opponents like Rin using his unorthodox techniques, placing new pressure on Rin to overcome Igarashi’s challenge.

After Igarashi’s quick thinking, play resumes, and he passes to Noa, who leads the attack for Bastard München. Despite being confronted by Shidou and Charles Chevalier, Noa executes a clever one-two with Kaiser, bypassing the defenders. Isagi tries to join the attack but finds himself used as a decoy, with Noa opting to pass to Kaiser instead.

Noa’s goal becomes clear as he reveals his intention to foster Kaiser as a worthy rival. Following a foul by Aoshi Tokimitsu on Noa, resulting in a yellow card, Noa sets up Kaiser for the crucial free-kick opportunity. This moment leaves Isagi feeling frustrated, realizing he has become a stepping stone for others rather than a key player in his own right.

What’s Next?

With the stage set for a dramatic showdown, fans are eager to see how Kaiser will execute his free kick and whether he can break through the defenses of Paris X Gen. Will Isagi be able to capitalize on any rebound, or will Julian Loki’s speed disrupt Kaiser’s plans? The anticipation is palpable as we await Chapter 279, promising intense competition and character development on the pitch!