Blue Lock season 2 episode 5 release date, exact time, where to watch

Blue Lock season 2 episode 5 continues to follow the intense competition, with players pushing themselves beyond their limits.

In season 2 episode 4, Reo Mikage stepped out of Seishiro Nagi’s shadow, showcasing his evolution as a player.

With his newfound abilities, it remains to be seen how Reo’s growth will impact his desire to catch up to Nagi and someday play on the world stage.

Outside of Blue Lock, a new collaboration is brewing as Sae Itoshi and the Japan Football Union seek to strengthen their U-20 team with a surprising addition.

Blue Lock season 2 episode 4 recap

The episode began with Reo Mikage reflecting on how easily he excelled in academics, sports, and music. However, what truly captivated him was the dream of winning the World Cup—a goal he initially believed might be out of his reach. Before the match between Team C and Team A, Reo told Seishiro Nagi to watch him closely.

Meanwhile, Yoichi Isagi analyzed his key play from the previous match against Team B, where he scored the winning goal.

After breaking free from Tabito Karasu’s defense, Yoichi moved into the blind spots of Eita Otoya and Rin Itoshi. As Rin and Ryusei Shido battled for control of the ball, Yoichi sprinted ahead, reaching the ball first to score the decisive goal.

Yo Hiori compared playing soccer with Rin and Shido to playing a fast-paced video game similar to Tetris. He explained that in such games, players must process information, make decisions, and act quickly, similar to how elite soccer is played.

Hiori noted that Yoichi had always had the talent to compete with the best, but he needed to speed up his decision-making process. Hiori likened Yoichi’s improvement to upgrading from 4G to 5G on the mobile network. After this realization, Yoichi decided to focus on achieving that heightened sensation in future matches.

Following this conversation, the match between Team A and Team C commenced. Still troubled by Nagi’s decision to leave him behind and team up with other players, Reo aimed to showcase his new skills.

He linked up with Nagi, attempting to set up a goal for their team, but Ishikari Yukio, the tallest player in Blue Lock, disrupted their play.

Rin then recovered the ball but chose not to link up with Ryusei. Instead, he passed to former Team Z player Gurimu Igarashi. As the ball neared Team C’s goal, Ryusei shouted at Gurimu to pass it to him, causing Gurimu to panic and send the ball his way.

However, before Ryusei could reach it, Gin Gagamaru cleared the ball to Kenyu Yukimiya, Blue Lock’s Top 5 player.

In a flash, Kenyu raced past Rin, initiating a breakaway counter-attack. When Ryusei tried to stop him at midfield, Kenyu used his speed and physical prowess to blow past him, demonstrating why he is considered the one-on-one king of Blue Lock.

Instead of passing the ball, Kenyu opted for a long-range shot, curving it towards Team A’s goal. Jyubei Aryu was set to block it, but Nagi intercepted the ball mid-air and scored, giving Team C a 1-0 lead.

After this play, Reo realized that Nagi and Kenyu were operating on a completely different level. He acknowledged that while the top players excelled in specific skills, he was merely well-rounded.

Undeterred, Reo decided to evolve by embracing his attributes. Rin, meanwhile, linked up with Jyubei and Ishikari, leading Team A to score their first goal.

As the game progressed, Reo understood that the top strikers were so focused on winning that they didn’t worry about losing. For Reo, however, even if he lost, he still had fallback options, such as inheriting his father’s company. However, this path did not excite him.

Realizing he did not want a boring life, Reo found his resolve, understanding that playing in Blue Lock was where he truly belonged.

He then decided to lean into his versatility, turning his well-rounded skills into a strength. Rather than passing the ball to Nagi, he imitated Kenyu’s earlier long-distance shot and scored, putting Team C ahead once again. Embracing his new playstyle, Reo named himself The Chameleon.

Despite Reo’s impressive goal, Yoichi and Yo noted that a copied move would always be inferior to the original, suggesting that Reo’s new skill was still developing. Ultimately, Team A won the match against Team C, with a final score of 5-3.

In the post-credits scene, Sae Itoshi, Japan’s football superstar, met with Hirotoshi Buratsuta, chairman of the Japan Football Union, and Yasumori Hoichi, U-20 team manager.

Sae insulted the U-20 team, calling them garbage, and criticized their forwards. He revealed that he had only agreed to join the U-20 team because he wanted to face the players from Blue Lock.

However, if the U-20 team was as weak as it appeared, he threatened to withdraw from the match. Desperate, Hirotoshi offered to replace the U-20 team’s forwards with Japan’s best talent. Sae eagerly accepted the offer, mentioning that there was someone in Blue Lock he wanted to team up with.

Blue Lock season 2 episode 5 release date

Blue Lock episode 29, the fifth episode of season 2, airs on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time (PT).

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

Where to watch Blue Lock?

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