Man of the Match ranks as the second installment in Blue Lock's twenty-fourth collected volume and the 205th chapter of the overall series. It falls within the Neo Egoist League Arc, and its featured cast of players is anchored by Yoichi Isagi.
Summary
Published under the title Man of the Match, this installment carries the Neo Egoist League storyline forward, though no plot synopsis is recorded here. Its featured roster revolves around Yoichi Isagi and draws in Shusaku Nihei, Gurimu Igarashi, Ranze Kurona, Jingo Raichi, Kenyu Yukimiya, and Yo Hiori.
Beyond the pitch, the chapter also brings in Blue Lock figures Chris Prince, Anri Teieri, and Jinpachi Ego, while Sae Itoshi surfaces only through mention rather than an on-page appearance.
Key Events
The twenty-page chapter debuted in Japan on February 1, 2023 through Issue 2023-9, and later reached English readers on April 16, 2023. In sequence it follows Chapter 204 and precedes Chapter 206.
Notes
The Japanese title renders in romaji as Man obu Za Macchi. The chapter belongs to Volume 24 under the Neo Egoist League Arc, written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Lock Chapter 205, "Man of the Match," about?
Chapter 205, "Man of the Match," is the second chapter of Volume 24 and the 205th chapter overall, continuing the Neo Egoist League Arc with a featured roster centered on Yoichi Isagi.
Which characters appear in Blue Lock Chapter 205?
Chapter 205 features Yoichi Isagi, Shusaku Nihei, Gurimu Igarashi, Ranze Kurona, Jingo Raichi, Kenyu Yukimiya, Yo Hiori, Chris Prince, Anri Teieri, and Jinpachi Ego, while Sae Itoshi is mentioned but does not appear on the page.
What is the Japanese title of Blue Lock Chapter 205?
Blue Lock Chapter 205 carries the Japanese title "MOM," romanized as "Man obu Za Macchi," meaning "Man of the Match."
When did Blue Lock Chapter 205 release?
Chapter 205 debuted in Japan on February 1, 2023, through Issue 2023-9, and reached English readers on April 16, 2023.
What chapters come before and after Blue Lock Chapter 205?
Blue Lock Chapter 205 follows Chapter 204 and is followed by Chapter 206 within the Neo Egoist League Arc.
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- Created byMuneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura
- Published byKodansha
- Animated by8bit
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