Blue Lock Chapter 259 release date, time, and what to expect

Blue Lock is reaching a fever pitch with its upcoming weekly manga chapter. Fans of the manga and anime alike will be happy to know the Blue Lock Chapter 259 release date is coming up quite soon. It is a bit harder to find the official places to read this manga legally, but we have your back on this and what to expect from Chapter 259.

Blue Lock Chapter 259 release date and time, explained

Fans don’t have to wait too much longer to check out the next chapter of this beloved soccer manga series, as the Blue Lock Chapter 259 release is currently set for Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in North America. This is because the new chapter will launch in Japan on April 24, 2024, but the time difference means most fans worldwide will be able to check it out the day before.

As for the exact time the manga chapter will release, it is expected to come out around 11 a.m. EDT (8 a.m. PDT) in North America. This is because the manga chapters usually drop each week at around midnight in Japan, and the official English version follows right around the same time. Fortunately, fans don’t have to worry about spoilers spreading too much before the translated version releases.

Where to read Blue Lock Chapter 259

Since Blue Lock is a Kodansha manga series, there is only one place where fans of the soccer manga are able to read it: K Manga. This is a lesser-known service, but it is the only official way to read the latest weekly chapters of the series and some other ones. Thankfully, the translations are quite good and the chapters drop very soon after their release in Japan.

The only problem with K Manga, compared to other, more popular services like MangaPlus or Viz, is you have to pay for the latest chapters. Fortunately, they are cheap but it can quickly add up with the many chapters of the series. Each new weekly chapter costs 99 points, which is equal to around $1. Those who wait a few weeks after its release can also usually get chapters for a discounted price of 69 points.

What to expect from the latest chapter

Keep in mind there are some slight spoilers ahead for Chapter 258 of Blue Lock. The most recent chapter saw Isagi and the group in the midst of one of their toughest soccer matches yet. Fortunately, Isagi was able to unlock a new skill and score a goal. Chapter 259 will likely see the soccer match reach its peak and potential conclusion.

It is Isagi’s hope to become the number one soccer player in the world, and a victory against Kaiser in this match would likely cement his placement at the top, even above Rin in the leaderboard. Chapter 259 should bring him one step closer to his dream.