Butterfly is the 164th chapter of Blue Lock and the sixth in Volume 19, set inside the Neo Egoist League Arc. The twenty-page entry opens on Yoichi Isagi and Noel Noa amid a broad cast of match participants.
Summary
Sixth in Volume 19 and 164th across the whole run, Butterfly advances the Neo Egoist League storyline. Its appearance list is headed by Yoichi Isagi, Noel Noa, and Meguru Bachira, then extends outward to the rest of the featured squad.
Key Events
The chapter's ensemble gathers Lavinho, Teru Kitsunezato, Gurimu Igarashi, Jingo Raichi, Michael Kaiser, Mensah, Birkenstock, Bachman, Haru Hayate, Ruiz, Uraziz, Eita Otoya, Picasso, and Alexis Ness. No flashback panels are noted for the installment.
Notes
The Japanese title 蝶 is romanized Batafurai. The twenty-page chapter launched in Japan on March 2, 2022 within Issue 2022-14, followed by the English printing on April 16, 2023. Muneyuki Kaneshiro is credited with the writing and Yusuke Nomura with the illustration. Chapter 163 precedes it and Chapter 165 follows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the title of Blue Lock Chapter 164 mean?
Chapter 164's Japanese title is Batafurai, meaning Butterfly. It is the sixth chapter of Volume 19 and the 164th chapter overall.
Who opens the cast of Blue Lock Chapter 164?
Chapter 164's appearance list is headed by Yoichi Isagi, Noel Noa, and Meguru Bachira.
What arc is Blue Lock Chapter 164 part of?
Chapter 164 is part of the Neo Egoist League Arc, sitting between Chapter 163 and Chapter 165.
Who wrote and illustrated Blue Lock Chapter 164?
Muneyuki Kaneshiro is credited with writing Chapter 164, with Yusuke Nomura providing the illustration.
When was Blue Lock Chapter 164 released?
Chapter 164 launched in Japan on March 2, 2022, in Issue 2022-14, followed by the English printing on April 16, 2023.
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- Created byMuneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura
- Published byKodansha
- Animated by8bit
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