The latest chapter of the popular soccer manga Blue Lock is here. Chapter 360, titled “Original” , continues the intense U-20 World Cup match between Japan and England. The chapter drops on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, for most readers worldwide. This new release follows the shocking events of Chapter 359, where England’s coach made a surprising decision that changed the game’s direction.
Fans can expect a deeper look into the clash between Isagi Yoichi and England’s ace Teddy Knight. The chapter also shows how Japan adjusts its strategy after England takes the lead. Here is everything you need to know about the new chapter, including release times, a recap of the previous chapter, and the major moments from Chapter 360.
Chapter 360 Release Date and Reading Times
Blue Lock Chapter 360 releases on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The series follows a weekly release schedule. International readers can access the new chapter at these times:
- Pacific Time (PDT): 8:00 AM
- Eastern Time (EDT): 11:00 AM
- British Time (BST): 4:00 PM
- Central European Time (CEST): 5:00 PM
- Indian Standard Time (IST): 8:30 PM
- Japan Standard Time (JST): 12:00 AM (Wednesday, September 9)
The official English version of Chapter 360 is available on Kodansha’s K MANGA platform. This is the main source for professionally translated chapters as soon as they go live.
What Happened in Blue Lock Chapter 359
Chapter 359, titled “Got It?” , delivered a major twist early in the match. Japan had just tied the score at 1-1 thanks to a goal from Kenyu Yukimiya. But instead of making a normal tactical change, England’s coach, Fox, made a shocking decision. He substituted Agi off the field just 20 minutes into the game.
Fox’s reasoning was not based on performance. He believed Agi showed too much personal ego and acted outside the team’s system. Fox wants his players to suppress their individual desires and follow his vision completely. He argues that England’s past failures came from too many competing egos on the field.
Agi disagreed with Fox’s methods. He argued that football cannot be reduced to simple calculations. Teddy Knight stepped in and told Agi to leave quietly rather than cause more problems. Agi walked off and told his teammates they would lose.
Fox replaced Agi with a young forward named Lockhart. Lockhart, nicknamed “Iron Soldier,” is a physically strong player from Berserk Dortmund. He immediately used his strength to break through Japan’s defense. The chapter ended with Isagi facing Teddy in a one-on-one showdown.
Isagi vs. Teddy: The One-on-One Battle
Chapter 360 begins with the direct confrontation between Isagi and Teddy Knight. Teddy runs at Isagi, trying to get past him from the left side. Isagi uses Metavision to track every movement in real time. But Teddy uses a move called the “repulsion step” — he stops suddenly, pulls backward, and then speeds forward again. This catches Isagi off guard, and Teddy gets past him multiple times.
Isagi realizes that England’s players are different from what he expected. They fully believe in their system and work together as a machine. They do not have hidden egos or individual desires that can be exploited. This shakes Isagi more than any single player’s skill.
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England Takes the Lead
Despite Isagi and Karasu pushing forward on offense, Teddy does not try to score himself. Instead, he crosses the ball into the box. Lockhart jumps above Reo and Aiku and heads the ball with full power. Goalkeeper Gagamaru cannot stop the shot, and the ball goes into the net. England takes a 2-1 lead.
This goal shows that Lockhart is a real scoring threat for England, not just a supporting player. Isagi feels that his expectations were unreasonable against a team that plays so perfectly together.
Teddy’s Philosophy and What Comes Next
In the closing pages, Teddy speaks with Isagi about a concept called self-affirmation. Teddy says he dislikes that idea. He explains that he is motivated by a feeling of personal inferiority. He believes that Isagi, as a permanent winner, will never understand that feeling.
This exchange sets up what looks like a backstory chapter focused on Teddy. The match between Japan and England is far from over, and the next chapters will likely explore Teddy’s past and what drives him.
“Teddy goes on to explain that he is motivated not by the above idea but rather by a feeling of personal inferiority that he thinks a permanent winner like Isagi will never understand.”
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