Last Chance serves as Blue Lock's 35th installment and the fourth entry of Volume 5, unfolding within the First Selection Arc. Team Z clings to a 4-4 tie with Team V as the clock winds down, aware that only a win keeps their survival hopes alive.
Summary
Reo Mikage rushes to check on Seishiro Nagi after the foul and is told he is fine. Furious at Wataru Kuon's challenge, Reo starts to lash out until Zantetsu Tsurugi warns that a second booking would banish him from the match. When Rensuke Kunigami presses Kuon on his reckless tackle, Kuon admits he acted purely for his own sake. Gurimu Igarashi spells out the cost: the foul has handed Kunigami the top striker slot for Team Z, meaning he, not Kuon, would advance should the team fall short. Kuon accepts the danger, insisting his body moved on instinct and urging his side to win at any cost since his dream of becoming the world's finest striker still burns.
Three minutes of added time go up on the board. Some Team V members float the idea of simply killing the clock, but Reo insists on burying Team Z outright, and Zantetsu backs him, treating a draw as no better than defeat. Nagi commits to one more strike, and Reo steps up to deliver the free kick. As Team Z packs a defensive wall, they know full well this opening exists only because Kuon turned against his own interests.
Reading Reo as a pure ego striker, Okuhito Iemon bets on a direct shot rather than a pass to Nagi or Zantetsu, and he tips the effort away from the upper corner. In the ensuing scramble Zantetsu wins the race to the loose ball ahead of Chigiri, only for Jingo Raichi to smother his attempt. Nagi then chests the ball down and lifts it over a crowd of defenders toward the net, yet Gin Gagamaru lunges in to clear it off the line. Yoichi Isagi pounces on the rebound, aware that his final opportunity has arrived.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in book 35 of Blue Lock?
Chapter 35, titled Last Chance, covers the tense final minutes of the First Selection match between Team Z and Team V, tied 4-4, as Reo Mikage's free kick and the ensuing scramble leave Yoichi Isagi pouncing on a loose ball for one final scoring chance.
Why is Reo Mikage angry in Chapter 35?
Reo Mikage is furious after Wataru Kuon's reckless tackle injures Seishiro Nagi, and he nearly retaliates until Zantetsu Tsurugi warns that a second booking would get him ejected from the match.
What does Wataru Kuon's foul cost him in Chapter 35?
Wataru Kuon's foul on Nagi hands Rensuke Kunigami the top striker slot for Team Z, meaning Kunigami rather than Kuon would advance if the team fails to win.
How does Team Z's free kick attempt play out in Chapter 35?
Reo Mikage takes the free kick himself, but Okuhito Iemon reads him as a pure ego striker and tips the shot away, after which Zantetsu Tsurugi, Nagi, and others fail to convert the rebounds before Yoichi Isagi collects the loose ball.
When was Chapter 35 released and what anime episode covers it?
Chapter 35 debuted in Japan on April 24, 2019, and corresponds to Episode 10 of the Blue Lock anime adaptation.
Sources & Information
Looking for more on Chapter 35: Last Chance? The Blue Lock Wiki on Fandom has a dedicated page with community notes.
View on FandomThis content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Blue Lock anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byMuneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura
- Published byKodansha
- Animated by8bit
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Anime, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical key visuals for Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, credited to Eight Bit and the production committee.
- Game pages: official artwork for Blue Lock: Project World Champion, credited to Kodansha and Rudel.
- Manga chapter pages: Kodansha Comics volume covers, credited to Kodansha, Muneyuki Kaneshiro, and Yusuke Nomura.
- Licensed imagery: Photographs of real people, including creators, voice actors and production staff, are used under licence from the rights holder or the applicable stock provider, or under the terms of a public licence permitting editorial use. Each such image is reproduced in its licensed form and remains the property of its owner.
- Exceptions: Limited exceptions to the practices described above may apply to individual entries. Where an exception applies, it is noted on the entry itself alongside the applicable attribution. Rights holders may contact us regarding any attribution and it will be reviewed promptly.
Official resources:
Help Us Keep This Wiki Accurate
Daddy Jim Anime maintains this encyclopedia. If you spot an error, a translation issue, or something that doesn't look right, let us know.
