Blue Lock is one of the top selling manga series in the world right now and sold over 1.5 Million copies in December 2022 (#1 Rank). It is written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro, illustrated by Yusuke Nomura, and revolved around, Ego Jinpachi who is hired by the Japanese Football Union to lead the team to victory in FIFA WC.. His master plan to lead Japan to stardom is Blue Lock, a training regimen designed to create the world’s greatest egotist striker. As it happens, its anime television series adaptation produced by Eight Bit premiered in October 2022 and that led to a huge boost in its popularity. It dethroned Slam Dunk as best selling sports manga in December 2022 as well as every other manga in the world. As it happens, Blue Lock Chapter 204 is all set to debut soon and that is exactly what this article is about.
Blue Lock Chapter 204 Spoilers and Full Plot Summary
Obviously, massive spoilers (courtesy of @RayugaX101) for Blue Lock Chapter 204 titled “Comrade In Arms” follow below, so read at your own risk. Also, check out all the raw scans by clicking this link.
After fainting on the field, Isagi woke up, lying on Noa’s bed in Germany’s Master Striker Room. There is Noel Noa pouring hot water on his drip coffee. Noa asked Isagi, “Got your fuel back? You ran out of gas.” When Isagi tried to sit up, his whole body hurt. Noa said that he slept in for 10 hours, it was vertigo from exhaustion. Then Noa asked Isagi if he wanted water or coffee. Isagi said water and Noa poured him some on a mug. Noa asked him how it was beating Kaiser and gave him the water. Isagi got some flash back on the game when he passed the ball to Yukimiya and when he grabbed Kaiser’s collar.
Their conversation continues. Isagi: “Yeah. For a moment… I’m certain…”. Noa: “I see, what’s next then?” Isagi gulped down from the mug and replied. Noa is standing, sipping his coffee. Isagi: “I’ll beat Kaiser with my ‘goal’!”. Noa: “OK. Can you put your method into words?” Isagi replies, “Yes! I see it! I think I have a new way of using my eyes and brain after that game… It’s Metavision!” and Noa exclaims, “Metavision?” Isagi: “How do I put it… I can see the whole field from my peripheral vision… it’s a way of looking at the field from a bird’s eye view, making decisions and reading through the flow of the game… but it’s not enough… I realized that each player has a “sense of protagonism”! and if I crush it, I can lower their performance level! On the other hand, if I can link that “sense of protagonism” with my allies, we can create a chemical reaction, can’t we? Kinda like that… Ah! Sorry, I haven’t quite got it all together yet… I’m talking too much…”
Noa says, “No, it’s good. Continue. I want to hear your theory. Noa sat on a chair. Isagi is overjoyed that Noa is willing to hear him out.” Isagi continues, “With that feeling, I think I was able to win against Kaiser for just a moment. So next time, I’m going to train the skills I’m missing. I want a ‘goal’. Next time, for sure!”. Noa: “I see. That’s why he chose you.” Isagi: “Huh?”. Noa: “That same kind of thinking and soccer theory… that I heard from a moron who was a former teammate of mine over 10 years ago. He is my first rival in life. The worst soccer freak I ever met and now, that crazy bastard who created ‘Blue Lock’… Jinpachi Ego.” Isagi is shocked and ask how they are related? Noa: “We’re just “comrades in arms”. I’m the best in the world now, and he’s obsessed with the world’s best. He’s a ghost, though.” Noa and Ego are former rivals!
Noa: “Also… while you were sleeping, there was the next annual salary bidding auction. This time, there are 20 people that got offers in Blue Lock. Here’s the latest valuation rankings…” The rankings flashed on the huge screen in front of Noa. Noa continues, “Since there are variations in the number of games played by the teams, it should be considered a tentative. Team France didn’t have a match this time.” Isagi thought, “Even Kurona got in…”. “Alright!”, he said. Noa continues, “Those who played in the games and those who scored goals are highly rated but that’s not the only criteria.” Then the 6th ranking player appeared on the screen. It was Reo who got offered 40M, by the club, “Ars” (which obviously Arsenal)
Noa: “Those who created a lot of opportunities and dominated the midfield, some club teams value that. Blue Lock’s intentions aside, this market isn’t just for finding strikers.” Isagi’s mind is focused on what would be his ranking. Noa continues, “From here, would be “Blue Lock’s TOP 5”. First up is the 5th placer, Kunigami Rensuke. His physicality and dueling ability to snatch away goals in any way is highly regarded. The bid made for him was 47M, almost double from the previous 27M. And the one who surpassed Kunigami Rensuke and won an offer that was about three times from the previous, the 4th placer, is you, Isagi Yoichi. With a 50M bid price. Moreover, the offering club is “Bastard Munchen”, it’s the same amount as Ness.”
Noa said the general comments from the foreign media like, “Positioning, interception, passing, combination. He was the most dangerous player on the field in every aspect.”, “The next generation Modric is here”, and “The heart of Blue Lock is really Isagi Yoichi”. Isagi is delighted and says his thanks to Noa. Noa then proceeded to the TOP 3. In 3rd place, Bachira Meguru with a bid of 66M, offering club is FC Barcha. Isagi thought that Bachira’s offer was much higher than before. Noa continues talking. Noa: “In the match behind the scenes, That one goal in Italy vs. Spain match raised his reputation. However, that super goal left a bigger impact. The ace that sent the world into a frenzy and jumped to the list of the top aces.”
In 2nd place, Nagi Seishiro with a bid of 88M, offering club is Manshine C. Isagi exclaims at how Nagi is higher than me and Noa replies, “Don’t worry too much, it’s just numbers. And the current No.1 is this brat who scored a hat trick in the Italy vs Spain match…” Barou Shohei with a bid of 100M, offering club is Ubers. Italy vs. Spain’s match ended with a score 3-1 in favor of Italy. Barou scored 3 goals and Bachira scored the only goal for Spain. Isagi is in disbelief. Noa says, “Luckily, our next opponent is that Barou Shohei’s team, Ubers. Get ready, Isagi Yoichi.” Isagi replies, “Please give me the footage… I’ll analyze it!” Isagi *monologue*: “Let’s devour each other, reborn king!!! “The blood of a striker, stirring before the ‘greatest stage’! Now is the time to show the world your true value!” This is where the chapter ends and the next chapter will be called, “M.O.M.”/Man of the Match.
BL Chapter 204 Release Date and Time
Blue Lock Chapter 204 is scheduled to launch on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 12:00 AM JST. As Blue Lock is printed in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine, a brand new chapter comes out each Tuesday/Wednesday. Obviously, the date and time of this manga will change from nation to nation because of the totally different worldwide time zones and we have compiled a list of few of them below:
- Pacific Time: 9 AM
- Central Time: 11 AM
- Eastern Time: Midday
- British Time: 5 PM
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