The Blue Lock season 2 episode 4 release date is fast approaching, and fans are on the edge of their seats to see how the intense Third Selection arc unfolds.

In the high-stakes world of Blue Lock, every player is fighting to make their mark and prove they can become the ultimate striker.

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Amid the chaos of clashing egos and cutthroat competition, Yoichi Isagi has found a crucial breakthrough that could elevate his play to a new level.

With pressure mounting and tensions high, the upcoming matches will reveal whether Yoichi can seize this moment and rise to the top—or if the game’s relentless pace will crush him and his team.

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The episode started with Team A teetering on the edge of defeat, with only one goal separating them from elimination.

The internal conflict between Rin Itoshi and Ryusei Shido disrupted the team’s cohesion. Rin’s calculated style clashed with Shido’s wild, instinct-driven play, preventing the team from working effectively together.

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Amid this chaos, Yoichi attempted to bridge the gap between his star teammates, but Tabito Karasu’s relentless marking hindered his efforts. Karasu’s tight defensive coverage made it difficult for Yoichi to influence the match as he wanted.

Yoichi envisioned a goal where Shido would return the ball to him in the penalty box, leaving him unmarked. However, Shido used his incredible physical ability to score the goal for himself, even under pressure from a defender.

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Despite failing to leave his mark on the game, Yoichi remained aware of the game’s flow and sought to make an impact.

When things looked bleak, Nijiro Nanase and Yo Hiori created a spark with their quick passing and opened up opportunities for the team to attack. Their coordination offered a glimmer of hope for Team A, keeping them in the game.

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As the game progressed, Team B pressed their advantage, inching closer to victory with their coordinated attacks. Tabito ignored Yoichi on defense, which led to Rin covering Team B’s star player. Taking advantage of Tabito’s carelessness, Yoichi stole the ball from him by attacking him from his blind spot.

Yoichi, with the help of Nijiro Nanase and Yo Hiori, pushed toward Team B’s goal. Still, Isagi’s physical capabilities prevented him from pulling off the goal he had envisioned for himself. Instead, Rin recovered the ball and scored the goal for Team A.

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Yo explained to Isagi the one main flaw of his analytical play. Instead of assessing and forming the play in his head, Yo told Isagi to just react to the moment.

Once the play resumed, Team B leaned on Hyoma Chigiri’s sudden burst of speed to push for their final goal. However, Shido broke Hyoma’s attack by becoming a defender, which Team A capitalized on.

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With Team A pushing down the field, Yo threw a forward lob pass that Rin and Shido tried to chase down, as both star players wanted to score the winning goal. However, Yoichi blew by Rin and Shido with his direct shot to score Team A’s deciding goal.

Yo’s advice led Yoichi to reach new heights, earning the respect of Shido and the others on the field.

Blue Lock season 2 episode 4 release date

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Blue Lock episode 28, the fourth episode of season 2, airs on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time (PT).

The release times and schedule for international viewers vary based on their time zone.

BLUE LOCK SEASON 2 EPISODE 4 RELEASE DATE TIME ZONESSATURDAY, OCTOBER 26/TIME
JST (Japanese Standard Time)11:30 p.m.
GMT+810:30 p.m.
ET (Eastern Time)10:30 a.m.
CT (Central Time)9:30 a.m.
GMT (Western European Time)2:30 p.m.
CET (Central European Time)4:30 p.m.
IST (Indian Standard Time)8 p.m.

Where to watch Blue Lock?

Blue Lock is available on the following platforms:

BLUE LOCK PLATFORMS:
Crunchyroll
Netflix
Hulu

Availability may differ depending on your region.

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