Following their victory in the First Selection, the remaining members of Team Z are anxious to begin the Second Selection. However, Ego informs them that it will take time to prepare the next trial.

Chapter 39 of the Blue Lock manga, titled , serves as a transitional chapter following the conclusion of the First Selection. It focuses on the physical and mental toll the project takes on its survivors as they prepare for the next stage of Jinpachi Ego's experiment. Plot Overview

The title " Hungry " refers both to the physical hunger resulting from the intense training and the metaphorical hunger for goals and survival that Ego is trying to cultivate in the strikers. ⚽ Key Details Information Release Info