Blue Lock season 2 episode 6 release date, exact time, where to watch

Blue Lock season 2 episode 6 picks up after the dramatic formation of the Blue Lock 11 squad and Ego’s introduction of the “Flow State” concept.

The anticipation for the match against the U20 team grows, with players training relentlessly to surpass their limits.

Rivalries are set to deepen, and unexpected challenges may arise, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty and fierce competition that could change everything.

As tensions build and new obstacles arise, the outcome of the upcoming showdown promises to shape the future of Japan’s rising football stars.

Blue Lock season 2 episode 5 recap

The episode began with Blue Lock’s top stars, Rin Itoshi and Ryusei Shido, continuing their intense rivalry on the field. Team A won all their matches in the Third Selection, with Rin scoring the decisive goal in their final match against Team C, securing a 5-4 victory. The Third Selection highlighted that Rin and Ryusei were completely incompatible as teammates.

Tensions flared at the end of the match against Team C, leading to a physical altercation where Ryusei landed a knee on Rin’s face. To break up the fight, Jinpachi Ego intervened by electrocuting Ryusei.

With the Third Selection concluded, Ego evaluated each player’s performance to determine who would make it to the Blue Lock 11, the team set to face Japan’s U20 squad.

Aside from the top six players, only four other strikers scored goals during the trials: Yoichi Isagi, Meguru Bachira, Shoei Baro, and Reo Mikage.

With all the players assembled, Ego announced the final roster for the Blue Lock 11 in person. The first name he revealed was Rin, who had an impressive average of 2.5 goals per match during the Third Selection.

Gin Gagamaru was selected as the team’s goalkeeper for his explosive reflexes. Jyubei Aryu and Ikki Niko were the centerbacks tasked with supporting Gagamaru on defense. Hyoma Chigiri and Meguru Bachira were named the sidebacks.

Tabito Karasu, one of Blue Lock’s top three players, was chosen as the defensive midfielder to connect the side and center backs. Eita Otoya was assigned as the right-wing attacker for his speed and stealth, while Kenyu Yukimiya took the left wing for his exceptional one-on-one play.

Seishiro Nagi and Yoichi Isagi were the two forwards beside the wing attackers. Ego emphasized that Yoichi was the only striker capable of subjugating Rin, making him the most compatible player to complement Blue Lock’s top talent.

Ryusei Shido, ranked second in Blue Lock was absent from the starting lineup. Ego explained that although Shido had an average of two goals per match, his scores were purely the result of individual talent. Shido failed to create a synergistic connection with Rin, and his reckless behavior posed a risk that Ego did not want to take, especially the possibility of a red card that could disadvantage the team.

Instead, Ego decided to position Shido as a “joker card,” a substitute for Rin if needed. However, Ego also revealed that Hirotoshi Buratsuta, chairman of the Japan Football Union, intervened to honor a request from Sae Itoshi. Sae had threatened to withdraw from the Blue Lock 11 vs. Japan U20 match, if his demand was not met, the match would be canceled without him. This forced Ego to comply with the request.

Sae requested that Ryusei join the U20 squad. Ego pointed out to Rin that his brother had chosen Ryusei over him and then informed the players that they had only 15 days to prepare for the match. A strict training schedule was organized for the Blue Lock 11. Meanwhile, the Japan U20 squad, led by their manager Seiji Hoichi, began their preparations, introducing Sae to the team.

Sae issued a stern warning to his U20 teammates, emphasizing that opportunities like this were rare and that they must not irritate him. Shuto Sendo, the U20 team’s forward, expressed his skepticism, dismissing Sae as just an overseas academy player. This led to another clash as Shido attacked Sendo, escalating tensions until U20 team captain Aiku Oliver intervened to stop Shido.

As the Blue Lock players continued training, Yoichi encountered Rin, who appeared fixated on the upcoming match against his brother. Rin confessed that this was the moment he had been waiting for. Worried, Yoichi advised Rin to be careful, warning that Blue Lock’s chances would be over if he got injured.

Ego later gathered all the players to explain the concept of “Flow,” which he considered essential for becoming the best striker in the world. He described “Flow” as a mental state of total absorption achievable through optimal personal experiences.

In this state, individuals are so focused that they lose track of time. Ego highlighted that to reach a flow state, players must face challenges that push their abilities beyond their limits without feeling boredom or joy.

Ego concluded by urging all the players to reach their flow state during their match against the U20 squad.

Blue Lock season 2 episode 6 release date

Blue Lock episode 30, the sixth episode of season 2, airs on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time (PT).

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

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