Blue Lock Chapter 297 will be released on March 25. While the Neo Egoist League (NEL) is officially over, the match between FC Barcha and Manshine City is still being recapped.
This was the 9th match of the league, but since the manga focused on Paris X Gen vs Bastard München for 45 chapters, we never got to see it play out. Both the 9th and 10th matches happened at the same time, but the author only showed one back then.
Now that NEL is done, we are finally getting the missing details before the final rankings are revealed. So far, only Rin and Isagi’s latest rankings have been shown.
FC Barcha Takes the Lead
The match recap started with Chigiri scoring a goal with Reo’s assist, but Bachira quickly responded with a goal for FC Barcha.
Not long after, Otoya also found the net, putting FC Barcha in the lead with a 2-1 score. Meanwhile, Nagi is still struggling to find his ‘fire’.
Seeing Barcha dominate the game, Nagi got desperate. He has not been performing well in past matches, which dropped his ranking, and Manshine City has not won a single game either, making things even worse. Now, both he and Reo know that their duo is at risk.
Watching Otoya and Bachira score fired Nagi up. Both of them acted like they were the center of the universe after scoring, which made Nagi want to prove himself again.
Reo suggested that they should score their own goals and take the spotlight back, and this reason should be enough for Nagi to get fired up.
Blue Lock Chapter 297 will most likely show Nagi finally getting his moment and scoring a goal to tie the match against FC Barcha.
When Will Blue Lock Chapter 297 Release?
Blue Lock Chapter 297 titled ‘To the Future’ will be released on 25th March 2025 in the USA and UK at 8:00 AM PT.
In Japan, it will be released on March 26th, 2025, at 12:00 JST. I have attached the complete release schedule of Blue Lock Chapter 297 below as well:
- Pacific Time (PT, USA): 25th March, 2025, at 8:00 AM
- Eastern Time (ET, USA): 25th March, at 11:00 AM
- British Time (GMT): 25th March, 2025 at 4:00 PM
- Central European Time (CET): 25th March, 2025, at 5:00 PM
- Indian Standard Time (IST): 25th March, 2025 at 9:30 PM
- Japan (JST): 26th March, 2025, at 12:00 AM
- Korea (KST): 26th March, 2025, at 12:00 AM
From Where Can You Read Blue Lock Chapter 297?
To read Blue Lock Chapter 297, you will need to download the K-Manga app by Kodansha. The app lets you read chapters for free, but the latest three chapters are only for paid users.
The problem is, that K-Manga is not available everywhere. But recently, it was launched in more countries, including:
- Philippines
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Hong Kong
- Taiwan
- India
- Mexico
- Brazil
If it is not available in your country yet, you will have to wait for Kodansha to expand the service. But do not worry, spoilers always come out early, so you won’t completely miss out on what happens!
No break next week.
— Myth (@f9x00) March 15, 2025
Continued in “To the Future”!
Thanks to @shindianaify for translating#Bluelock #Bllk296
What To Expect From Blue Lock Chapter 297?
In the last chapter, Nagi realized that only those who get fired up can compete at the world level to be the “best”.
But he was stuck, unsure of what could truly motivate him. That is when Reo showed up with the ball and told him they should do something exciting, score goals, steal the spotlight from Otoya and Bachira, and become the center of attention again.
Reo gave Nagi the reason he needed, if they dominate this match, they will be the ones standing at the top. Reo does not just want Nagi to be the best, he wants to be the best alongside him.
Nagi’s Fire Is Back
Blue Lock Chapter 297 will likely start with a new, fired-up Nagi and Reo, fully focused on scoring and turning the game around.
Nagi is a genius, but his biggest weakness has always been motivation. That is why he has struggled throughout the entire Neo Egoist League. Now, with a clear goal, we might finally see him back at his best.
Nagi’s Last Chance To Climb The Rankings
The previous chapter, titled “Brain Juice Experience,” focused on Bachira’s goal. But this next chapter, “To the Future,” will shift the spotlight to Nagi and show his long-awaited goal.
In the latest rankings, Nagi was sitting at #11. This is his final chance to break into the top 5, and the only way he can do that is by scoring and proving himself again. According to the leaked preview of Blue Lock Chapter 297:
Nagi and Reo continue to pursue their dream. What future awaits beyond the ideals?
Do you think this is the start of Nagi’s comeback? Share your thoughts on Blue Lock Chapter 297 in the comments below!
