Blue Lock Chapter 359: Release date and everything we need to know

Blue Lock Chapter 359 release date
Blue Lock Chapter 359 release date - Source: K Manga

Blue Lock Chapter 359 is coming at a time when Japan has managed to breach England's defense; hence, it remains to be seen how the second part plays out. The last chapter ended with Japan scoring, witnessing a surprising substitution, and many other things still left to unfold.

Blue Lock Chapter 359 will come out on September 1, 2026, disclosing Japan's game plans for their next match. Since the chapter will become available at midnight JST, the rest of the world will get access to it just the day before that, i.e August 31, 2026.

England 1 - Japan 1 - Source: K Manga
England 1 - Japan 1 - Source: K Manga

Here is the release schedule broken down by region:

  • Pacific Time: Monday, August 31 — 8:00 AM
  • Central Time: Monday, August 31 — 10:00 AM
  • Eastern Time: Monday, August 31 — 11:00 AM
  • British Time: Monday, August 31 — 4:00 PM
  • Central European Time: Monday, August 31 — 5:00 PM
  • Indian Standard Time: Monday, August 31 — 8:30 PM

Chapter 359 is available to read on the K MANGA app, published by Kodansha with the authorized English translation that supports the creators of the film directly.


What Can We Expect From Blue Lock Chapter 359?

Agi gets substituted - Source: K Manga
Agi gets substituted - Source: K Manga

Blue Lock Chapter 359 will commence after Japan brings home the first goal against England, and, devoid of the stress of the match, Isagi struggles to think of his next move against the defense that has figured him out. It will show why Isagi feels what he does after the last fight he had against Teddy.

Also, the mystery surrounding Fox's clinical decision to replace Agi is still ongoing. Agi's withdrawal has initiated a major tactical shift, and Blue Lock Chapter 359 should outline the changes such a move brings to the current state of England's defense.


What Happened in Blue Lock Chapter 358?

Teddy knows Isagi's intent - Source: K Manga
Teddy knows Isagi's intent - Source: K Manga

In the last chapter, Isagi bewildered everyone again with his decision to pass instead of shooting at the goal. His pass initiated a fantastic trio attack from Yukimiya, Shidou, and Chigiri that flowed seamlessly together as if they were one great monster.

Isagi then broke away from the trio attack and kept the ball to himself. He used his superior field awareness to beat some defenders. But his good moment did not last long because Teddy stopped his shot attempt, taunting Isagi for a lack of originality.

Chigiri was the first one to reach the ball, but England's goalkeeper punched it clear. At that moment, Yukimiya came from behind to score the first goal for Japan with his sword-drawing technique.

By the end of this chapter, Isagi was thinking about Teddy as a new challenge, while Agi’s ego led to his substitution. It ends by introducing a new and unexpected twist.

With Japan in the lead and England changing its formation, Blue Lock Chapter 359 is likely to bring a new change to the ongoing football game.

Edited by Akihito Chakma