When Will Episode #8 of Blue Lock Season Two Release?
Blue Lock, produced by Studio 8bit, is based on the manga by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura.
Episode #8 of Blue Lock Season Two is set to release on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 7:30 AM Pacific Standard Time on the Crunchyroll streaming platform. The remainder of Season Two will continue to air on Saturdays at this time, barring any unexpected delays. So far, the schedule for Season Two has been quite consistent, leading fans to anticipate a new episode each Saturday morning. This schedule applies to the Japanese subtitled version, while the English dub has been airing on a slightly different timeline, with the first dub episode added to Crunchyroll on October 19.
What Happened in Blue Lock Season Two, Episode #7?
The first goal of the U-20 match was scored by the phenomenal Sae Itoshi, playing for Japan’s team.
Episode #7 opened right in the middle of the action, picking up on the U-20 match where Episode #6 left off. At this point, no goals had been scored yet, but that soon changed as the episode progressed. Japan’s players, including Sae Itoshi, Oliver Aiku, and Sendo Shuto, showcased their immense skill by thwarting the Blue Lock players’ attempts to score at every turn. Just when it seemed like Blue Lock might score through a clever collaboration between Bachira and Isagi, Oliver Aiku intervened at the last second, solidifying his role as Isagi’s rival this season.
Japan’s team regained control of the ball, but it wasn’t until Sae made an unexpected goal from the side of the net that the scoreboard changed. The spectators erupted in applause, cheering for Japan’s team and particularly for Sae, who had become the star of the game. Meanwhile, Isagi and the Blue Lock players felt heartbroken and discouraged by the audience’s unwavering support for Sae and Japan, fearing they would never receive the same respect. However, Ego remained optimistic, encouraging a doubtful Anri Teieri, the Blue Lock manager, to “have faith in them.”
Rin Showed Growth and Teamwork, While His Brother, Sae, Revealed the Opposite Qualities
Ego’s faith was not misguided, as Blue Lock pulled through and finally scored a goal of their own.
While Sae Itoshi displayed exceptional talent, Episode #7 also highlighted his cruel personality. He openly berated his teammates and insulted them during the match. Despite his fame and skill, Sae’s arrogance made him a challenging teammate. After Sae’s goal, Rin comforted Isagi and the others, vowing to work even harder to defeat his older brother. Rin and Isagi collaborated beautifully, showcasing teamwork despite their past rivalries and Rin’s reluctance to work with others.
The final scenes of Episode #7 revealed why fans are calling this the best episode of Blue Lock Season Two, spotlighting an unlikely hero, Nagi Seishiro. Surrounded by Haru Hayate and Itsuki Wakatsuki, Nagi executed a lift tap followed by a jumping turn, scoring Blue Lock’s first point. This unexpected success stunned both teams and all of Japan into silence before erupting in exclamations of shock and joy. Nagi introduced himself to Japan, saying, “Nice to meet you, Japan. I am Nagi Seishiro!”
Nagi Seishiro Scored a Goal of His Own, Making the Score Tied
Who will win is now uncertain, raising the stakes of the U-20 match even higher.
Nagi’s extraordinary goal not only marked a personal achievement but also shifted public perception of Blue Lock as a formidable team. With the score now tied, it became unclear who would emerge victorious, and Japan’s team recognized that their opponents would not be as easy to defeat as they had initially thought. Nagi’s score heightened interest in the match, instilling hope in his teammates that all was not lost. Episode #8 of Blue Lock will continue this intense game, with both teams now locked at 1-1.