Blue Lock Chapter 312 is titled “U-20 World Cup”. The U-20 World Cup has now started, and this chapter also concludes Volume 35. Blue Lock Volume 36 will fully focus on the U-20 World Cup, starting with the Japan vs Nigeria match.
This article contains spoilers from Blue Lock Chapter 312. The official English release will be available on 23rd July at 12:00 AM JST on Kodansha’s KManga platform. This article is based only on text spoilers from known sources on X. No raw panels or images have been used.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Series Title | Blue Lock |
| Original Story by | Muneyuki Kaneshiro |
| Art by | Yusuke Nomura |
| Chapter Number | 312 |
| Chapter Title | U-20 World Cup |
| Featured Character | Isagi and Nagi |
Blue Lock Chapter 312 Spoilers Reveals The Japan Starting Lineup
Blue Lock Chapter 312 starts with Isagi tying his boots. He is focused and tells himself that he exists only to score goals. Then we get a big panel showing a packed stadium. The scoreboard says: Japan vs Nigeria.
Isagi keeps repeating his focus. He is on the pitch to be the goal-scoring weapon.
Japan’s Starting Lineup
As the match starts, the announcer introduces the players one by one. Ego uses a 3-4-3 formation. Here is the confirmed lineup (And yes, Shidou and Barou are benched):
- Gagamaru Gin (GK)
- Oliver Aiku (CB, Captain)
- Jyubei Aryuu (CB)
- Ikki Niko (CB)
- Hyoma Chigiri (RSB)
- Yo Hiori (LSB)
- Tabito Karasu (CMF)
- Mikage Reo (CMF)
- Meguru Bachira (Forward)
- Yoichi Isagi (Forward)
- Rin Itoshi (Forward)
Rin is wearing the number 10 jersey and will lead the offense. He is still the team’s main forward.
We then see Nagi in the stands with a ticket. He is not calm anymore. He is watching the game with frustration.
Instead of sitting still, Nagi runs through security and reaches Buratsuta in the VIP area. Nagi tells him directly that he wants to play and become the number one player in the world.
Nagi is acting on his own now and is serious about joining the Side-B competition now even if it is not through Ego’s system.
Nigeria’s Team Shows Up
Back to the field. The Nigerian players now walk out confidently. Their striker looks at Japan’s team and asks, “Are you ready, Blue Lock?”
Isagi responds quickly, “Let’s go”. The whistle blows. The match officially begins. The U-20 World Cup has started.
The Nigerian players in ch312??? I fell in love instantly—they’re all so fine I can’t breathe 😩🔥#bllk312#bluelock312 pic.twitter.com/Nmw7WotX6K
— 🦋 𝙰𝚎𝚗𝚊𝚛𝚒 (@yasihir0) July 18, 2025
Blue Lock Chapter 313 will be released on 30th July, the title of the chapter is “Opening Warriors” and it will likely show how the first few plays go after kickoff.
Source: @shadowelkaiser
