Chapter 59 of Blue Lock fires the starting gun on the three-on-three duel, with Isagi, Nagi, and Baro squaring off against Kunigami, Chigiri, and Reo. Ball movement, mind games, and Chigiri's raw pace shape the opening minutes and the match's first goal.
Summary
From the opening exchange Isagi feeds Baro, who runs into tight coverage from Kunigami determined to keep him outside his best shooting distance. When Isagi demands a return pass, Baro clings to possession instead. As Isagi jockeys for a better spot, Reo steps to him and declares that Nagi is a treasure he uncovered and one he intends to reclaim.
Reo then teams with Kunigami to swarm Baro and pries the ball loose. Isagi seizes up, aware that he is the final barrier as Reo and Kunigami surge toward the net. Torn over whether to close Reo down or brace for a feed to Kunigami, he reads a pass to Kunigami coming, only for Reo to slip it to Chigiri instead. Nagi, marking Chigiri, misjudges how well he holds his velocity while dribbling, and Chigiri buries the game's opening strike.
Nagi admits the opposing side is frighteningly good and feels his own fire stoked by it. Isagi, for his part, only wants to bury them.
Key Events
Kunigami shadows Baro so closely that a shot is impossible and a pass becomes the only option, one Baro's pride refuses to make. Reo strips the ball from Baro and threads it to Chigiri, whose blazing speed carries him past Nagi for the first goal of the contest.
Notes
This is the series' 59th chapter and the lead entry of Volume 8, set during the Second Selection Arc. Its events were adapted in Episode 16 of the anime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scores the first goal in Blue Lock Chapter 59?
Chigiri scores the opening goal of the three-on-three match after Reo slips him the ball, with Nagi misjudging how well Chigiri holds his speed while dribbling past him.
Why won't Baro pass the ball back to Isagi in Chapter 59?
When Isagi demands a return pass after feeding him the ball, Baro clings to possession instead, driving into tight coverage from Kunigami, who is determined to keep him outside his best shooting distance.
What does Reo say to Isagi about Nagi?
Reo confronts Isagi and declares that Nagi is a treasure he discovered and intends to reclaim for himself.
How does Reo's team steal the ball from Baro?
Reo teams up with Kunigami to swarm Baro and pries the ball loose from him, setting up the sequence that leads to Chigiri's opening goal.
What is the title of Blue Lock Chapter 59?
Chapter 59 is titled Triple Combo, the first chapter of Volume 8 in the Second Selection Arc, adapted in Episode 16 of the anime.
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