Chapter Summaries

Kira Ryosuke’s team crushed Barou Shoei, Mikage Reo, and Niko Ikki 5–0, then chose Niko to join them. As the teams gathered in the next area and prepared for future matches, Ego Jinpachi introduced five elite players and hinted that Kira could challenge them.

• Kira Ryosuke stole the ball from Mikage Reo and led his team to a 5–0 victory over the Red Team.
• Kira chose Niko Ikki to join his team, explaining that Niko’s field vision and teamwork made him the best fit.
• Kunigami Rensuke and the others met Itoshi Rin’s team, which had defeated Isagi Yoichi’s team and chosen Bachira Meguru; Rin threatened Kira before leaving to rest.
• Bachira Meguru told Kunigami Rensuke about the loss and promised Kira Ryosuke he would give his all in their next match.
• Ego Jinpachi introduced Adam Blake, Dada Silva, Pablo Cavazos, Leonardo Luna, and Julian Roki, warning them that a Blue Lock player could not be underestimated.
• Kira Ryosuke headed to the gym to train while Nagi Seishiro stayed in their room.

Kira Ryosuke drove his teammates through punishing training and prepared them to face Itoshi Rin’s team. Their match began with Rin shooting from midfield, leaving the ball racing toward the goal.

• Kira Ryosuke trained relentlessly while Niko Ikki, Kunigami Rensuke, and Nagi Seishiro struggled to keep up, and he made Niko run three kilometers and stopped Nagi from using his phone.
• Kira Ryosuke assigned defensive matchups for the coming game, and Kunigami Rensuke, Nagi Seishiro, and Niko Ikki said they were determined to beat Itoshi Rin.
• Bachira Meguru warned Itoshi Rin that Kira Ryosuke was more frightening than the monster in his heart, but Rin dismissed Kira as a stepping stone.
• Kira Ryosuke’s team met Itoshi Rin’s team, accepted the challenge, completed fingerprint verification, and began the match as the White Team against the Red Team.
• Bachira Meguru dribbled forward and passed to Itoshi Rin, who insulted both teams before shooting from midfield toward the goal.

Kira Ryosuke stopped Itoshi Rin’s shot, beat him in a one-on-one, and scored to put his team ahead 1:0. Stung by the defeat, Itoshi Rin began a coordinated attack, which ended with Ariko Juubei meeting Nagi Seishiro in front of him.

• Kira Ryosuke used his speed and jumping power to head away Itoshi Rin’s shot, then received a pass from Nagi Seishiro and charged forward.
• Kira Ryosuke feinted and abruptly stopped, causing Itoshi Rin to lose his balance, then outran the defenders and scored past BLUELOCK MAN.
• In the monitoring room, Teieri Anri recognized Kira Ryosuke’s strength, while Ego Jinpachi predicted Itoshi Rin would respond by getting serious.
• Itoshi Rin rejected Bachira Meguru’s help, declared he would go all out, and launched an attack against Kira Ryosuke’s team.
• Itoshi Rin used a spinning pass to set up Tokimitsu Aoshi, who held off Kunigami Rensuke and returned the ball to Rin.
• Itoshi Rin sent a high, curving pass to Ariko Juubei, who controlled it with his chest before Nagi Seishiro appeared in front of him.

Kira Ryosuke used Total Concentration Breathing to sprint back and steal the ball from Bachira Meguru, breaking Itoshi Rin’s carefully planned attack. Kira then led his team forward, and Itoshi Rin prepared a defensive trap as Kira accelerated past him.

• Itoshi Rin drew Niko Ikki and Kira Ryosuke toward him, then passed to the unmarked Bachira Meguru.
• Kira Ryosuke activated Total Concentration Breathing and sprinted back to tackle Bachira Meguru before he could shoot.
• Kira Ryosuke’s interception stunned the players, while Itoshi Rin resolved to defeat him and returned to defend.
• Kira Ryosuke dribbled toward Red Team’s goal as Itoshi Rin, Tokimitsu Aoshi, and Ariko Juubei tightened their formation.
• Itoshi Rin deliberately showed Kira Ryosuke an opening, and Kira accelerated past him into the direction Rin had chosen.

Kira Ryosuke broke through Red Team’s defense and helped White Team take a 2–0 lead. As Red Team prepared to attack again, Bachira Meguru cast aside the inner monster that had guided him and charged toward White Team’s half on his own terms.

• Kira Ryosuke powered past Tokimitsu Aoshi, drawing defenders away before passing to Niko Ikki.
• Niko Ikki found Kunigami Rensuke with a quick pass, and Kunigami scored to put White Team ahead 2–0.
• Nagi Seishiro recognized how Kira Ryosuke’s play had brought out Niko Ikki’s ability.
• Itoshi Rin grew furious at being unable to stop Kira Ryosuke, while Bachira Meguru realized his fear had made him hesitate.
• Bachira Meguru rejected the monster in his heart and began playing according to his own desires.
• Red Team attacked, with Bachira Meguru dribbling straight into White Team’s half.

Bachira Meguru entered FLOW and dribbled past several White Team defenders before Kira Ryosuke stopped his shot. Bachira recognized how much he had enjoyed the challenge, while the Red Team received a corner kick.

• Niko Ikki expected Bachira Meguru to pass, but Bachira dribbled through his legs and broke past him.
• Bachira Meguru beat Kunigami Rensuke and Nagi Seishiro with a series of feints and refused to pass to Ariko Juubei or Itoshi Rin.
• Ego Jinpachi explained to Teieri Anri that Bachira Meguru had entered FLOW because of his desire to challenge Kira Ryosuke.
• Bachira Meguru got past Kira Ryosuke, but Kira recovered and disrupted his shot, sending the ball out for a Red Team corner kick.
• Kira Ryosuke helped Bachira Meguru up, and Bachira admitted he had enjoyed playing in that heightened state.

Kira Ryosuke stopped Itoshi Rin’s frenzied attack, won their decisive one-on-one, and helped the White Team secure another 5–0 victory. After the final whistle, Itoshi Rin admitted defeat and said Kira’s brilliance was unreachable.

• Itoshi Rin took a dangerous corner kick, but Kira Ryosuke blocked it with his head and Rin stole the rebound from Ariko Juubei.
• Itoshi Rin entered FLOW and charged at Kira Ryosuke, trying to surpass him in technique, speed, and strength.
• Kira Ryosuke used Total Concentration Breathing and Thunderclap and Flash to break free of Rin’s pressure and take the ball first.
• Kira Ryosuke passed upfield, where Niko Ikki and the others launched a counterattack that led to another goal for the White Team.
• The match ended 5–0, and Itoshi Rin conceded defeat, calling Kira Ryosuke’s brilliance unreachable.

Kira Ryosuke defeated Itoshi Rin’s team, chose Bachira Meguru for the next round, and advanced through the second selection. The team prepared to face five world-class players in the third selection, while Isagi Yoichi resolved to catch up with Kira.

• Kira Ryosuke defeated Itoshi Rin, Bachira Meguru, Ariko Juubei, and Tokimitsu Aoshi, then chose Bachira to join his team.
• Itoshi Rin vowed to take revenge on Kira Ryosuke, while Kira earned 150 Combat Points and left with Bachira.
• Ego Jinpachi welcomed the players who passed the second selection, explained FLOW, and announced a 5v5 match against world-class players in 24 hours.
• Itoshi Rin returned to the three-man area with Ariko Juubei and Tokimitsu Aoshi, and Isagi Yoichi realized Kira Ryosuke was even stronger than he had thought.
• Kira Ryosuke’s team examined their opponents, including Luna, Adam Black, Cavazos, Dada Silva, and Julian Roki, then went to train.
• Kira Ryosuke checked his System Interface and found that he had enough Combat Points to upgrade Total Concentration and Gathering Mosquitoes into Thunder.

Kira Ryosuke upgraded his Thunder Breathing skills and rallied his teammates before Blue Lock faced the World Five. The match began with Nagi Seishiro scoring, but Julian Roki immediately equalized with overwhelming speed, and Pablo Cavazos then stole the ball from Bachira Meguru.

• Kira Ryosuke upgraded Gathering Mosquitoes into Thunder to LV3 and Total Concentration to LV4 before continuing to train in the Combat Space.
• Kira Ryosuke urged Bachira Meguru, Kunigami Rensuke, Niko Ikki, and Nagi Seishiro to challenge the World Five despite the odds.
• Bachira Meguru beat Pablo Cavazos and crossed to Nagi Seishiro, who scored to put Blue Lock ahead 1–0.
• Julian Roki dribbled past Niko Ikki, Kunigami Rensuke, and Nagi Seishiro with his speed and scored to equalize at 1–1.
• Pablo Cavazos stole the ball from Bachira Meguru and said his dribbling rhythm was threatening but predictable.

Kira Ryosuke intercepted Silva, then launched a counterattack and overpowered Black in a physical duel. He faced Cavazos next and stopped abruptly to create space, leaving the outcome of their confrontation unresolved.

• Cavazos sent a long pass to Black, who held off Kunigami Rensuke and passed to Silva as Nagi Seishiro failed to stop him.
• Kira Ryosuke returned to defend and knocked Silva off balance, taking the ball and mocking him for blaming the slippery ground.
• Kira Ryosuke began a counterattack while Bachira Meguru encouraged Niko Ikki and the others to follow him.
• Black challenged Kira Ryosuke one-on-one, but Kira held his ground, accelerated past him, and left him behind.
• Cavazos moved to intercept Kira Ryosuke, who suddenly stopped to create space.

Kira Ryosuke dribbled past Cavazos and set up Niko Ikki to score, putting Blue Lock ahead 2–1. After Roki acknowledged Kira and the world-class players recommitted to the match, play resumed with Roki charging at Kira.

• Kira Ryosuke used a sudden burst of speed to get past Cavazos, then sent a reverse-spin pass beyond Luna to Niko Ikki, who scored to make it 2–1.
• In the monitoring room, Teieri Anri told Ego Jinpachi that the Football Association higher-ups knew about his contracts and planned an emergency meeting; Ego ordered her to copy the match recording.
• Cavazos admitted that Kira Ryosuke was an extraordinary young player, and Roki approached Kira to learn his name and offer to introduce him to P.X.G.
• Kira said he would focus on the match, and Roki apologized before announcing that he and his teammates would now take the game seriously.
• After play resumed, Cavazos passed the ball to Roki, who charged toward Kira and prepared to attack.

Kira Ryosuke used Thunderclap and Flash: Six Consecutive to keep Roki from getting past him, forcing Roki to pass the ball. Niko Ikki intercepted the pass and started a counterattack, while Bachira Meguru entered FLOW and challenged Cavazos.

• Kira Ryosuke repeatedly blocked Roki’s high-speed runs with Thunderclap and Flash: Six Consecutive.
• Roki admitted he could not surpass Kira Ryosuke in speed and passed to Silva.
• Niko Ikki anticipated the pass, stole the ball, and sent it to Bachira Meguru.
• Bachira Meguru entered FLOW and used a deceptive dribble to get past Cavazos.
• Cavazos entered FLOW and blocked Bachira Meguru’s path again.

Kunigami Rensuke awakened FLOW and nearly scored with a right-footed shot, but Leonardo Luna blocked it as Ego Jinpachi stopped the match over injury risks. Afterward, Roki praised Kira Ryosuke and exchanged contact information with him, leaving the players impressed by Kira’s influence.

• Bachira Meguru passed toward Black, but Kunigami Rensuke charged in and awakened FLOW as he contested the ball.
• Black pressured Kunigami Rensuke, who shot with his right foot and fell, while Nagi Seishiro delayed Silva from blocking the attempt.
• Leonardo Luna rushed back and headed away Kunigami Rensuke’s powerful shot just before it reached the goal.
• Ego Jinpachi explained to Teieri Anri that Kira Ryosuke had inspired his teammates, then ordered her to suspend the match because of the injury risk and the players’ differing stamina.
• After the match was suspended, Roki praised Blue Lock’s players, told Kira Ryosuke he might surpass him, and exchanged contact information with him.

Kira Ryosuke earned a major reward after facing the World Five, then unlocked World of Insight and prepared to leave Blue Lock for Seirin High School’s final. He departed with Teieri Anri and Ego Jinpachi, who were heading to a football association meeting.

• Black apologized to the players, and Roki challenged Kira Ryosuke to meet again on the field; Kira accepted.
• Kira Ryosuke received 300 Combat Points and the First Step into the World achievement after the match against the World Five.
• Aida Reiko told Kira Ryosuke that Seirin High School had reached the preliminary tournament final, and he promised to attend.
• Ego Jinpachi granted Kira Ryosuke three days off and offered him a ride to the football association the next morning.
• Kira Ryosuke upgraded Thunderclap and Flash to LV4 and opened a Mysterious Skill Chest, unlocking World of Insight.
• Teieri Anri greeted Kira Ryosuke at Blue Lock, and they set off with Ego Jinpachi for the football association meeting.

Kira Ryosuke returned from Blue Lock with Teieri Anri and reunited with Aida Reiko at her family’s gym, where Aida Kagetora greeted him and Reiko prepared a daunting lunch. Meanwhile, Ego Jinpachi defended Blue Lock to the Football Association by showing its leaders footage of Kira Ryosuke stopping Roki, leaving them stunned by the project’s results.

• Ego Jinpachi left Kira Ryosuke with Teieri Anri and told him he would make contact again in three days.
• Teieri Anri drove Kira Ryosuke to Aida Gym and learned that he had a girlfriend.
• Teieri Anri recognized Aida Kagetora outside the gym, and Kira Ryosuke reunited with Aida Reiko, who insisted he eat the lunch she had made.
• Ego Jinpachi dismissed the Football Association leaders’ objections to Blue Lock’s expenses and defended giving young players the chance to face world-class opponents.
• Ego Jinpachi showed the leaders secret footage of Kira Ryosuke stopping Roki, and the unexpected display left them shocked.

Ego Jinpachi arranged a match between Blue Lock and the U20 team after Itoshi Sae agreed to play only if he could face Kira Ryosuke. Kira prepared Seirin for its final by warning Aida Kagetora about Kirisaki Daiichi’s dangerous tactics, then hurried to the venue and collided with a towering stranger.

• Ego Jinpachi proposed a match between Blue Lock and the U20 team, offering to end the project if Blue Lock lost.
• Itoshi Sae agreed to represent the U20 team on the condition that he could play with Kira Ryosuke, and Furannami Hirotoshi approved the match.
• Kira Ryosuke warned Aida Kagetora that Hanamiya Makoto and Kirisaki Daiichi used dangerous, unsportsmanlike tactics, so Aida promised to arrange extra referees and investigate them.
• Kira Ryosuke trained at Seirin’s gym, practiced World of Insight in Combat Space, and struggled with its mental strain.
• On the morning of the final, Kira Ryosuke bought protective gear for Seirin and collided with a towering stranger at the venue entrance.

Kira Ryosuke helped Seirin defeat Kirisaki Daiichi by exposing their dirty play, then learned that Ego Jinpachi had selected him to represent the U20 team against Blue Lock. Ego asked Kira to accept the invitation, leaving Kira facing the prospect of playing against the Blue Lock players.

• Kira Ryosuke warned Seirin about Kirisaki Daiichi's dirty tactics, and extra referees and his online videos helped expose the fouls as Seirin won by more than ten points.
• Seirin celebrated qualifying for the national finals, while Kira learned that Kirisaki Daiichi faced public backlash and a Basketball Association investigation.
• Roki and Luna invited Kira to join their clubs, but he declined to go overseas for the time being.
• Ego Jinpachi told Kira that Blue Lock would face the U20 team in three weeks, with the future of the project at stake.
• Ego revealed that Itoshi Sae had chosen Kira to join the U20 team and asked him to accept the invitation.

Kira Ryosuke agreed to represent the U20 team against Blue Lock after Ego Jinpachi revealed his plans, on the condition that the revival round be canceled. After the second selection ended, Ego announced that Blue Lock would face the U20 team in a match that would decide the project’s survival.

• Ego Jinpachi revealed his plans to expand Blue Lock worldwide, and Kira Ryosuke agreed to play for the U20 team if the revival round was canceled.
• Ego Jinpachi accepted Kira Ryosuke’s condition and set the match for three weeks later, with Kira and Itoshi Sae joining the U20 team the following week.
• The second selection ended, and the remaining teams gathered while Kira Ryosuke was still away; Bachira Meguru told Isagi Yoichi that Kira had stopped Roki during their match against the World Five.
• Itoshi Rin overheard that Kira Ryosuke had stopped Roki and vowed to defeat him.
• Ego Jinpachi announced that Blue Lock would face the U20 representatives, with victory allowing Blue Lock’s players to take their places and save the project.

Ego Jinpachi revealed that Itoshi Sae and Kira Ryosuke would join the U20 team as opponents for Blue Lock, provoking the players to prepare to face Kira. At U20 practice, Kira rejected being treated as a freebie and Sendou Akito challenged him to a one-on-one, hoping to impress Itoshi Sae.

• Ego Jinpachi announced that Itoshi Sae had chosen Kira Ryosuke as his teammate, and Itoshi Rin grew furious at the prospect of facing both of them.
• Ego Jinpachi showed the players the World Five's praise for Kira Ryosuke, while Isagi Yoichi, Bachira Meguru, and Nagi Seishiro welcomed the chance to compete against him.
• Hōichi Hoshu introduced Itoshi Sae and Kira Ryosuke to the U20 players, and Kira said he was not anyone's freebie and invited challengers to test him in practice.
• Oliver Aiku said Itoshi Sae and Kira Ryosuke needed to prove themselves on the field, while Itoshi Sae watched Kira during training.
• Sendou Akito approached Kira Ryosuke and challenged him to a one-on-one, intending to show off his ability and impress Itoshi Sae.

Kira Ryosuke faced Sendou Akito in a one-on-one duel and revealed his overwhelming speed and shooting power to the U20 team. The chapter left the team, including Itoshi Sae and Aiku, recognizing Kira as a monster-level player, while Sendou stood stunned.

• Sendou Akito challenged Kira Ryosuke to a one-on-one, and Kira accepted to prove himself to the U20 team.
• Kira used World of Insight and Thunderclap and Flash to take the ball from Sendou in a sudden burst of speed.
• Kira attacked next and struck a long-range, curving shot that flew past Sendou and into the goal.
• Aiku judged that he had a zero percent chance of stopping Kira's shot, while Itoshi Sae and the other U20 members watched in shock.
• Sendou Akito stood blankly in front of the goal, unable to process how completely Kira had outplayed him.