Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1: Release Date, Time, Countdown, and Expectations

Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1 is set to release on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 11:30 PM JST. The highly anticipated premiere will mark the beginning of the Third Selection Arc in the anime series. Viewers will be able to watch the episode on various local television networks, followed by availability on popular streaming platforms, particularly Crunchyroll.

After the successful airing of Blue Lock Season 1 during the Fall 2022 to Winter 2023 anime seasons, fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of this anime. In an exciting announcement, 8bit Studio not only confirmed the second season but also unveiled a movie adaptation based on the spinoff manga, titled “-Episode Nagi-“set for release in Spring 2024. With Fall officially here, the countdown to the second season’s premiere is on.

Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1 Release Date and Time

Meguru Bachira as seen in the anime (Image via 8bit)

According to the official Blue Lock website, Season 2 Episode 1 will air on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 11:30 PM JST. This timing allows fans from around the world to watch the season premiere on the same day, except for those in Australia and certain nearby regions, where the episode will debut at midnight.

Here are the international release times for Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1:

Time Zone	Release Time	Release Day	Release Date
Pacific Daylight Time	7:30 AM	Saturday	October 5
Eastern Daylight Time	10:30 AM	Saturday	October 5
British Summer Time	3:30 PM	Saturday	October 5
Central European Summer Time	4:30 PM	Saturday	October 5
Indian Standard Time	8:00 PM	Saturday	October 5
Philippine Standard Time	10:30 PM	Saturday	October 5
Japanese Standard Time	11:30 PM	Saturday	October 5
Australia Central Standard Time	12:00 AM	Sunday	October 6

Where to Watch Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1?

Shoei Barou as seen in the anime (Image via 8bit)

Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1 will debut on TV Asahi’s new programming block “IM Animation.”Following this, the episode will also be broadcast on other local television networks in Japan, including BS Asahi, AT-X, and Animax.

For streaming options, viewers in Japan can catch the anime on platforms such as ABEMA, d Anime Store, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, and more. Internationally, Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1 will be available for streaming on Crunchyroll globally. The Ani-One Asia YouTube Channel’s Ani-One Asia Ultra service will also feature the anime as part of its Fall anime lineup.

What to Expect from Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1?

Ego Jinpachi as seen in the anime (Image via 8bit)

Fans will recall that the concluding moments of the first season wrapped up the Second Selection Arc. We were introduced to the remaining 35 players of the Blue Lock program, culminating with a significant announcement from Ego Jinpachi. The team is set to compete against the Japan U-20 team, led by Itoshi Sae, with stakes that could determine the future of the Japan Football Union.

The outcome of the match dictates dire consequences: a loss means the end of Blue Lock, whereas a victory grants them the opportunity to represent Japan and take over the U-20 team.

The top 6 of Blue Lock after Second Selection (Image via 8bit)

With this backdrop, Ego Jinpachi will likely explain how he plans to select the team from the 35 strikers in preparation for the crucial match as part of the Third Selection Tryouts. Furthermore, the premiere may delve into the rationale behind the selection of Rin Itoshi, Ryusei Shidou, Tabito Karasu, Otoya Eita, Yukimiya Kenyu, and Seishiro Nagi, who emerged as the top 6 players following the Second Selection of Blue Lock.

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