Blue Lock Chapter 279: Release Date, Time, Countdown, and Key Details

Mark your calendars! Blue Lock chapter 279 is set to hit the shelves on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 12 am JST. There has been no announcement of a break, so fans can eagerly anticipate the next installment next week. You can catch up on the Blue Lock manga via Kodansha’s reading platform, K Manga.

In the last chapter, Igarashi Gurimu received commendation for successfully thwarting Rin Itoshi, and Noel Noa recognized his potential. It was subsequently disclosed that Noa’s engagement with the Neo Egoist League was not merely for team solidarity but was aimed at nurturing Kaiser into a formidable opponent, pushing him to elevate his gameplay.

Note: This article contains spoilers from the Blue Lock manga.

Release Schedule for Blue Lock Chapter 279

Noel Noa in Blue Lock manga (Image via Kodansha)

As per Kodansha, Blue Lock chapter 279 will become available on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, for most international audiences. For Japan, the release will occur on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 12 am JST.

The differing release times across the globe are a result of the magazine’s simultaneous release strategy, which allows all chapters to be made available worldwide at once.

Here’s when Blue Lock chapter 279 will be released worldwide:

Time Zone	Release Time	Release Day	Release Date
Pacific Daylight Time	8 am	Tuesday	October 15
Eastern Daylight Time	11 am	Tuesday	October 15
British Summer Time	4 pm	Tuesday	October 15
Central European Summer Time	5 pm	Tuesday	October 15
Indian Standard Time	8:30 pm	Tuesday	October 15
Philippine Standard Time	11 pm	Tuesday	October 15
Japanese Standard Time	12 am	Wednesday	October 16
Australian Central Standard Time	12:30 am	Wednesday	October 16

Where to Access Blue Lock Chapter 279?

You can read Blue Lock chapter 279 on Kodansha’s manga reader platform, K Manga. This service is accessible through both their website and mobile app, but it is currently available only in the United States.

While K Manga offers 53 chapters for free, accessing the latest chapters does require users to purchase points.

Recap of Blue Lock Chapter 278

Raichi, Igarashi, and Noa in Blue Lock manga (Image via Kodansha)

In chapter 278, fans witnessed the exhilaration as Igarashi Gurimu prevented Rin Itoshi’s advance using his malicia technique. Noel Noa acknowledged his skills and encouraged him to leverage that against Rin’s relentless attacks.

The chapter proceeded with Noel Noa pressing forward in the game alongside Michael Kaiser, while Isagi attempted to participate in the offensive play. However, instead of passing to Isagi, the Master Striker chose to use him as a distraction.

This led to the revelation that Noa had aligned with the Neo Egoist League primarily to bolster Kaiser, with the aim of fostering his development. Isagi was left incensed, realizing he was merely a pawn for both Kaiser and Rin in their competition.

Anticipation for Blue Lock Chapter 279

Kaiser and Rin in Blue Lock manga (Image via Kodansha)

Looking ahead, Blue Lock chapter 279 is likely to showcase Michael Kaiser executing his Kaiser Impact Point Magnus for a free kick. With the ball positioned 29 feet from the goal, which is well within Kaiser’s striking range, the pivotal question remains whether Paris X Gen can counter the impending shot.

Considering the match has only just started with the Master Strikers entering, it’s reasonable to assume the intensity will continue to escalate.

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