Blue Lockseason two is sadly almost over, and episode #11, “What You Taught Us,” has raised the stakes of the competition higher than ever before, as Blue Lock struggles against Japan to overcome all odds and winthe U-20 match. With all the substitutions to both teams announced in last week’s episode, including the return of Shido Ryusei to Japan’s team and Reo Mikage to Blue Lock’s team, it is evident thatboth sides are pulling out all the stops to emerge triumphantin the neck-and-neck competition.
Which team will be victorious in the end is still up in the air, ascurveballs like player substitutions, injuries, and new rivalries are being added into the mixat an astonishing rate. Only three episodes are left, and these final installments are the defining moments of the season, determining who can ultimately call themselves Japan’s best strikers in the end.
When Will Episode #12 ofBlue LockSeason Two Release?
Blue Lock,Produced by Studio 8bit, Based on the Manga by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura
Episode #12 ofBlue Lockseason two is the final episode that will release on the normal schedule, and can be expected to airon Saturday, July 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time on the Crunchyrollstreaming platform. After this episode, the last two episodes, #13 and #14, will debut at the same time on August 14, 2025. As season two draws to a close, some fans have begun tospeculate about a third season, and although nothing has been confirmed as of right now, it seems likely considering the success of season two, despitecomplaints about bad animation.
What Happened inBlue LockSeason Two, Episode #11?
Shido Ryusei Was the First Player in the Game To Achieve His “Flow” State
Blue Lockepisode #11, “What You Taught Us,” picks up right where episode #10 left off, with Reo Mikage showing off his Chameleon copying move against Shido, blocking him from scoring, much to Shido’s dismay. Although Isagi was impressed by how far Reo had come, he could not help but compare himself to his teammate, vowing to surpass Oliver Aiku and score a goal himself before the end of the match. The beginning of the episode focuses primarily on Shido and his technique, asthe talented player finally shifts into that “flow” state Ego spoke about,hitting his full potential.
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Shido’s soccer philosophy is revealed, highlighting how devoted he is to scoring as many goals as possible, which makes him an ideal striker. With this outlook in mind,Shido scored his first goal of the game with a move he coined “Big Bang Drive.“Isagi became genuinely concerned about Blue Lock’s chances of winning upon witnessing Shido’s new flow state, and confronted Ego directly, begging him for a solution to victory. Ego explained that even if Blue Lock lost the match, all the players would still find fulfilling careers in soccer, but Isagi scoffed at this advice, unwilling to accept the easy way out.
Isagi Proved He Is Unwilling To Accept Any Outcome Other Than Blue Lock’s Victory
In Response to Isagi’s Statements, Ego Sent in “The King,” Baro Shoei, as His Final Substitution
Like never before, Isagi rose to the toughest challenge of his life, offering Ego the bold words, “losing is the same as dying.” Isagi’s commitment in this scene seems to hint that he is close to reaching his “flow” state too and ison the cusp of overcoming past weaknessesbecause his mindset is that of a professional striker, focused on nothing but stealing goals. Ego predicted that his players would not be eager to give up, so he pulled out another trick:a new player substitution that would catch Japan’s U-20s off guardand give Blue Lock’s players an advantage.
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“The King,” Baro Shoei, was Ego’s response to his player’s cries for help, and the skilled player certainly delivered. No one on Japan’s U-20 could quite figure out Baro’s playing style or technique of choice, andhe perplexed everyone by stealing the ball from Isagi, his own teammate. Baro almost scored but narrowly missed the goal, frustrating Isagi who was unsure why Baro would take the ball from him. Little did Isagi know, Ego instructed Baro to focus on “nothing other than devouring Isagi Yoichi,” an order that he is certainly following. Thankfully, Kenyu grabbed the ball after Baro’s failed attempt.
Oliver Aiku Reached His “Flow,” Making Him the Second U-20 Player to Hit This State
The Outcome of the Match Looks Bleak for Blue Lock, but Isagi and His Teammates Refuse to Back Down
Kenyu nearly scored too, using street soccer-style dribbling, but before he could achieve his first goal of the game, Oliver Aiku blocked him. The episode ended on this cliffhanger note,with the reveal that Oliver Aiku had achieved his “flow” state too, making it even more difficult for Blue Lock to excel. Now, two U-20 players have reached their “flow,” and no one on Blue Lock’s team has, giving them a nearly impossible challenge.Blue Lock’splayers are trying harder than ever before though, desperate to save their competition, comrades, and themselves from failure, so they still might prevail in the end.
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Blue Lock is a sports-centric animated series based on the manga series of the same name. The show follows the Japan Football Association trying to recover from their poor showing in the 2018 FIFA World Cup by hiring a football genius, Ego Jinpachi. With his new intense training regimen, Jinpachi invites the best football players in Japan to compete to become the team’s new star player - and high school student Yoichi Isagi may be exactly who he’s looking for.
