Blue Lock season 2 episode 8 raises the stakes in the fierce battle between the Blue Lock 11 and the U-20 Japan national team, as the standout players finally step into the limelight.
Sae Itoshi’s long-awaited debut has been nothing short of commanding, drawing attention to his unparalleled skill.
However, a dazzling play from Blue Lock’s football prodigy shifts the focus, delivering a goal that surpasses all expectations.
With tensions reaching a boiling point, who will take charge as the match intensifies?
Blue Lock season 2 episode 7 recap
The episode picked up where episode 6 left off, with U-20 captain Oliver Aiku reading Yoichi Isagi’s off-the-ball movement and successfully clearing the ball, stopping the Blue Lock team’s attack.
Yoichi acknowledged Oliver’s ability to read the field and sense where the greatest dangers lie as a defender. Determined to rise to the challenge, Yoichi needed to surpass Oliver in the match.
When play resumed, the Blue Lock squad pressed forward with their triangle formation, led by Rin Itoshi at the center. However, the U-20’s “Iron Wall Quartet” defenders—Miroku Darai, Teppei Neru, Kazuma Niou, and Oliver Aiku—shut down Blue Lock’s attempted advance.
The U-20 team transitioned quickly, passing the ball to Sae Itoshi, who orchestrated a counterattack. With masterful passing, the U-20 team moved the ball deep into Blue Lock’s territory, setting up Sendo Shuto for a clear shot on goal. However, Gin Gagamaru deflected the attempt with an impressive save.
The ball remained in play, and Sae tracked it down near the goal line, unleashing a remarkable left-footed shot that curved perfectly into the net. The stadium erupted, and the goal momentarily sapped Yoichi’s confidence.
Rin, however, approached Yoichi and told him not to get overwhelmed, urging him to keep his focus.
After the goal, Sae refused to celebrate with his teammates, criticizing their inability to finish. He scorned Sendo, calling him “trash” for missing his earlier opportunity, and claimed he had no choice but to score himself.
Even with Gagamaru’s heroic save, Sae dismissed excuses, declaring that a striker incapable of scoring isn’t a true striker. Oliver stepped in to warn Sendo not to let future chances slip by.
Yoichi realized the challenge of breaking through the U-20 team’s Iron Wall defense. Meanwhile, Blue Lock assistant manager Anri Teieri pointed out to Jinpachi Ego that their practice strategies needed to be revised.
Jinpachi, however, remained unfazed, expressing confidence in the Blue Lock players’ ability to adapt and improvise.
Blue Lock shifted their approach as the match restarted, advancing with shorter, faster passes. This new strategy disrupted the U-20 defense and created more attacking opportunities for Blue Lock.
Their new formation gave them the numbers advantage, and Yoichi split from Rin, forcing the U-20 defenders to leave Rin unmarked. Rin capitalized by attempting a shot mimicking Sae’s earlier goal, but the U-20 goalkeeper tipped it away.
The rebound fell to Kenyu Yukimiya, who fired another shot, but Oliver blocked it. The third rebound landed with Eita Otoya, whose attempt was deflected by Kazuma Niou. Finally, the ball came to Seishiro Nagi, who used his incredible trapping skills to outsmart two defenders.
Nagi volleyed the ball off the ground, leaping to execute an incredible mid-air shot. Everyone in the arena and those watching the broadcast were left in stunned silence before erupting into thunderous cheers at his extraordinary display of skill. The episode ended with the score tied at 1-1.
Blue Lock season 2 episode 8 release date
Blue Lock episode 32, the eighth episode of season 2, airs on Saturday, November 23, 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 8 RELEASE DATE TIME ZONES | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23/TIME |
| JST (Japanese Standard Time) | 11:30 p.m. |
| GMT+8 | 10:30 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. |
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