Blue Lockepisode #6 titled “The Big Stage”, released Saturday, June 28, 2025,and finally concluded the action-packed U-20 tryouts. The episode also solidified the lineup of both the Blue Lock team and the Japan team, revealing a few twists and surprises along the way regarding which players will be participating in the game that will define Blue Lock’s future.
As previously stated, Rin Itoshi,Blue Lock’sbest player as of now, is leading Blue Lock’s team. The second-best player,Shidou Ryusei,was not chosen for the teamdespite his talent,due to his previous violence towards Rin. However, he was supposed to play on Japan’s team as Sae Itoshi’s partner, but an unanticipated episode #6 moment prevented this outcome from occurring either. Although Shidou is not present in either player lineup, Blue Lock’s chances of winning the U-20 match seem pretty promising due to the team’s talent, and the new episode finally revealed the first glimpses of the long-awaited match.
When Will Episode #7 ofBlue LockSeason Two Release?
Blue Lock,Produced by Studio 8bit, Based on the Manga by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura
Fans can expect episode #7 ofBlue Lockto release onSaturday, July 13, 2025, at 7:30 AM Pacific Standard Time on the Crunchyrollstreaming platform. Not only is this upcoming episode significant because it will feature the Blue Lock and Japan teams in action competing in the U-20 match, it will mark the halfway point inBlue Lockseason two. At this point, seven episodes will have been aired, and there are seven left to go to make up the season’s fourteen total episodes. Thankfully for viewers, so many major reveals and surprises are left to come in these remaining episodes.
What Happened inBlue LockSeason Two, Episode #6?
Shidou Was Eliminated From Not Just Blue Lock’s Team, but Japan’s Team Too
The episode began not with Blue Lock’s players, but witha conflict that had arisen betweenthe Japan U-20 teamand Sae Itoshi.Sae told Japan’s U-20 team he would only play if Shidou Ryusei, a player from Blue Lock, was permitted to play with him. However, when Shidou was introduced to Japan’s U-20s, he became violent and argumentative, causing a massive fight with Japan’s star player, Sendou Shuto. Sendou refused to play with Shidou on the field, so the beginning of episode #6 showed Oliver Aiku speaking with Sae, urging him to compete without Shidou, or Sendou would drop out.
Blue Lock: Reo’s New Move Points to His Biggest Flaw
Reo Mikage has the potential to be one of Blue Lock’s best players, but his new move points to his greatest weakness, which prevents his success.
Losing Sendou would mean the match would be canceled, soSae begrudgingly obliged and Shidou was benched.After this shocking plot twist, Blue Lock episode #6, “The Big Stage,” continued to be thrilling, as the players finished their training and engaged in their final preparations for the U-20 match. The episode highlighted the world’s reaction as they finally began to learn about the mysterious project called Blue Lock. People are mostly attending the game to see the world-renowned Sae Itoshi and the talented Japan team, but the Blue Lock team still has a valuable chance to prove their worthiness on the field.
The Episode Revealed the Players’ Varying Feelings Surrounding the High-Stakes Match
From Rin’s Angry Glares to Isagi’s Calm Confidence, the Competitors Experienced a Range of Reactions
As soccer fans purchased merchandise and streamed into a packed stadium, Ego urged his players to stay focused and calm as he unveiled the formations of both teams during the game. Armed with this information, the players lined up and prepared to enter the arena of cheering spectators. During this scene,Rin cast furious glances at his older brother, Sae, who appeared completely unaffected or perhaps unaware of his brother’s long-standing grudge. Rin wants to win and be the best striker, but more than that, he hopes to crush his brother, and this scene hinted at his simmering rage that has not faded.
Two Of Blue Lock’s Best Heroes Prove A Big Flaw In The Series' Core Premise
Rin Itoshi and Shido Ryusei, two of Blue Lock’s most talented characters, prove ego is not the only crucial skill for a successful player to have.
Isagi Yoichi and Bachira Meguru were the first Blue Lock players to display their skill on the field, as the duo worked together seamlessly to carry the ball towards their goal. Bachira’s dribbling work astounded both the audience watching and the players he cunningly stole the ball from. As Bachira passed to Isagi, who hurtled towards the goal, it seemed Blue Lock was about to score their first point of the game, untilOliver Aiku snuck up behind Isagi and blocked the ballby jumping to a staggering height. Rather than react in anger or despair, Isagi became more motivated by Aiku’s skill.
Isagi’s New Rival for the U-20 Match Was Introduced
Oliver Aiku Is Isagi’s Next New Player To Beat, After Oliver Stole a Goal Right From Him
Isagi realized that the key to unlocking his “flow” Ego taught the players about, was standing right in front of him. By facing off against competition like Aiku, Isagi grew more inspired to try his best and surpass his previous limits to win. Everytime Isagi has been faced with a difficult rival, for example, Rin and Nagi, he is forced to up his game to defeat them, which pushes him to become a better player. As the U-20 match continues in the nextBlue Lockepisode, it will be intriguing towitness how Oliver and Isagi’s rivalry forcesIsagi to improve.
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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.
