The fifth chapter of Volume 18 carries the Neo Egoist League arc forward under the title Master, a name that pairs the kanji for instructor with the borrowed reading masutā. Its wide cast gathers the Blue Lock contenders alongside Ego and the German league's Noel Noa as the second phase takes shape.
Summary
"Master" is the fifth chapter of the eighteenth volume and the 154th installment of the series overall, set within the Neo Egoist League arc. Its Japanese title writes the characters for instructor while carrying the katakana reading masutā. The chapter assembles a broad slice of the Blue Lock roster, including Isagi, Bachira, Nagi, Reo Mikage, Chigiri, Baro, and Rin Itoshi.
Key Events
The chapter also features Ego, who oversees the program, and Noel Noa, the standout of the German league highlighted in the earlier briefing. Others appearing include Aiku, Karasu, Otoya, Yukimiya, Hiori, Raichi, and Gagamaru, together with Kairu Saramadara, Zantetsu Tsurugi, and Kyohei Shiguma.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the mastermind of Blue Lock?
Jinpachi Ego is the mastermind who oversees the Blue Lock program. Chapter 154 shows him presiding over the roster as the Neo Egoist League arc's second phase takes shape.
What does the title Master refer to in Chapter 154?
The Japanese title of Chapter 154 combines the characters for instructor with the katakana reading masuta, tying the chapter to Noel Noa, the standout figure highlighted from the German league.
Which new characters are introduced in Chapter 154?
Chapter 154 introduces Kairu Saramadara, Zantetsu Tsurugi, and Kyohei Shiguma alongside the returning Blue Lock roster.
Who represents the German league in Chapter 154?
Noel Noa represents the German league in Chapter 154, having been highlighted as its standout player in the earlier briefing.
When was Chapter 154 released?
Chapter 154 was published in Japan on December 1, 2021, on the cover of Weekly Shonen Magazine's 2022 issue 1, with the English edition following on March 21, 2023.
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