
Blue Lock chapter 302 release date and time: When and where to read the famous manga online
Blue Lock chapter 302 release date and time: After an intense Blue Lock chapter 302, Blue Lock manga is going to be back with a new chapter in a few days. Written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura it is one of the most loved manga and its anime adaptation has a massive following too. If you are a manga reader and are all in touch with Blue Lock, here's everything you need to know about the next chapter, like when and where to read Blue Lock chapter 302.
What is Blue Lock about?
According to Blue Lock Wiki and its anime adaptation, Blue Lock is a Japanese manga series about a distinctive football training regimen. It centers on high school football player Yoichi Isagi when he enrolls in the Blue Lock project, a demanding training facility created to become Japan's top striker. The show is renowned for its fierce rivalry and emphasis on personal pride and aspirations.
What to expect from Blue Lock chapter 302?
As per Sportskeeda, the subject of Blue Lock chapter 302 will probably be Seishiro Nagi and his goals following his removal from Blue Lock. There was no opportunity for him to return to Japan's U-20 squad with just 50 days till the U-20 World Cup began. He had been asked by Isagi to continue playing football. However, Nagi might disregard his friend's suggestion because he lacked the passion necessary to become the finest in the world.
Nagi from Blue Lock | Credit: Crunchyroll
Blue Lock chapter 302 release date and time
Kodansha claims that the majority of nations will release Blue Lock chapter 302 on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The manga chapter will, however, be published in Japan on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 12 a.m. JST.
Blue Lock chapter 302 release date and time as per different time zones
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): Tuesday, May 13 at 8:00 AM
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): Tuesday, May 13 at 11:00 AM
British Summer Time (BST): Tuesday, May 13 at 4:00 PM
Central European Summer Time (CEST): Tuesday, May 13 at 5:00 PM
Indian Standard Time (IST): Tuesday, May 13 at 8:30 PM
Philippine Standard Time (PST): Tuesday, May 13 at 11:00 PM
Japanese Standard Time (JST): Wednesday, May 14 at 12:00 AM
Australia Central Standard Time (ACST): Wednesday, May 14 at 12:30 AM
Where to read Blue Lock chapter 302?
You can read Blue Lock chapter 302 on K Manga, Kodansha's manga reading app. Once limited to a select few nations, the service is now accessible in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Taiwan, India, Mexico, and Brazil.
The most recent three chapters of the Blue Lock manga require fans to spend points, although the majority of the chapters are available for free on the app.
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