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| The Tokyo Esperion Youth B Team, more than starting their first ever match against Seikyo High, the emotional turmoils between Asari and Aoi already bring down morale even before the match started, and it's not looking good. Aoi has to find Coach Date's answer, or else he will be dropped for 3 months. But what a way to eavesdrop on Fukuda's call with Hana, and Aoi gave his support nonetheless on speaker mode. The Tokyo Metropolis Match against Seikyo High, and the B team is already in tatters losing 0-3 within the 1st half due to their shrewd formation and personality clashes that led to an error in miscommunications. The only best alternative is to swap the useless players (Asari, Kuroda, Aoi) out, but Aoi persists to clean up in the 2nd half, or otherwise it'll be months of training on end for all, including Aoi. The 2nd half commences, and Aoi slowly begins to fix things out, but the call for a swap is impertinent if they don't get their act together, something important for Coach Date. And in those last gruelling 30 minutes, every decision and follow-up counts, but slowly and surely, they begin to work in tandem and finally see eye to eye to break Seikyo High's defense and earn a goal. The curse is broken: Working while not compromising their original positions through eye contact, that's the hallmark of playing soccer, carrying the ball with 3 people. Let's hope that the Esperion B Team is able to make a great comeback. |
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| Triangles, one of the strongest shapes. Aoi's a forward but you need three of them to be able to make a play. Seems like he finally understood his assignment. That high five in the end was really satisfying, espically if you think about the amount of obstacles they had to go go over in order to get to that single high five. Great teamplay in the end. |
   “You yourself have to change first, or nothing will change for you!” ' |
| best episode so far imo, aoi realizing what actual football is, the football he played in the school was just "pass to me and Goals go brrrrrrr", the series was getting so slow for the past episodes but this episode covers it up some what. when aoi said "pass to kuroda" it was massive for the character, loved the episode! |
| Best episode so far, finally ashito understand how soccer works. The match was really interesting to look, looking forward to the end of it next week |
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| Really, really good. I'm so happy that we finally got another sport series with such high potential. Gives me Daiya no A vibes. Was grinning so hard at the end after the perfect teamplay between Asari, Kuroda and Aoi. |
| Aoi finally realising what he needs to do and his team work with the other two was quite exciting to watch. They just need two more goals to win, can they do it? |
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| Aoi somewhat redeemed himself this episode. But goddamn Asahi and Kuroda called him out for being selfish. Then it took him mid game to realise this. Overall it was still very satisfying seeing the three building chemistry. |
| Wahhh well done Aoi-kun, Asari-kun and Kuroda-kun. Those three scored 2 goals!!! Im so happy for you guys. I'm having tears of joy. Aoi-kun learned something important! |
| 111 cm: Hancock 110 cm: Zoro 100 cm: Robin |
| He finally gets it |
Slam Dunk reference? |
| Aoi is starting to get a hang on how to play soccer properly by reading his Asari and Kuroda's movements and making eye contact to communicate with them. I was so excited when Aoi made his first assist to Asari even though Aoi had an open shot. Passing the ball back and forth between three teammates is the best way to frustrate the opposing team's defense and create an opening. With the B team being down by one and less than 30 minutes left in the second half, they may have a chance in winning the first match. That high five between Aoi and Asari at the end got me hyped up. Can't wait to see more of it next week. |
AddaeAkonoJun 18, 2022 8:40 AM
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| Great episode. Aoi's getting the hang of eye communication and working with the other two well. The chemistry between the characters is also done really well. |
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| That moment when Ashito's last dying brain cell finally clicked into place was good |
Z-23 said: Whatever the strategy of the team, the passing triangle (or sometimes diamond) is a tried and tested method to break opposition defenses. Good thing that Ashito (and the audience) is learning more on how football is being played. Expect that there'll be more of these new stuff and tactical concepts like this to be presented in the future matches. Speaking as someone who doesn't know anything about sports they're not teaching it very well. They kept saying line, and I've got no idea what that is. They did say they're all on the left side a bit before, so I guess that? |
| What an awesome episode. I am so hyped the entire time. Seeing Aoi make these plays with Kuroda and Asari was exhilarating |
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| The football tiers in Japan Professional leagues: • J-League 1 • J-League 2 • J-League 3 Semi-professional league: • Japan football league (JFL) Amature leagues: • Regional leagues • Prefectural league Now this structure above is for the senior football. *Exclusively* for the youth right between the regional league and prefecture league there are further leagues in the following order of level:- 1. Prince Takamado Football premier league 2. Prince Takamado Football prince league Ao's Youth team B i.e. Espersion youth B plays in the prince league. Since these are "youth" leagues they have an age cap of 18 years i.e. U-18. Now there is further division, but we will focus on the Prince league. Prince league is further divided into 9 other regional leagues from Hokkaido to Kyushu, our team is in Kanto region. (How I know this all? I have watched like some games of the J-League in real life so that said it's clear I don't really follow Japanese football. But as a football fan for over 24 years i did research on the structure of Japanese football when Man Utd and Arsenal ruled the premier league becz Wenger came from J league and changed how English football operated at that time . I was just curious like chi-chan.. Now in the episode, it was just a matter of realisation for Ao to connect with Asari and Kurona. There is a fine line b/w knowing and not knowing. Fine margins, football is a game of fine margins What is obvious to oneself can be completely obscure to other. Just like this episode, It seems kinda obviously to must of us, even Otomo said that they are formation a line but for Ao who played previously with a selfish approach with no tactics and no player to player interactions, it was a literal discovery. A footballing term was used in this episode at 12:22 overlapping Overlapping generally done by wide midfielder and fullbacks. It is when a player is making a run beyond the teammate (winger) in front of them *along/near the touch line*. At 21:26 Asari overlapped Ao who was holding the defender and as a result Asari got space to run into. (There is also Underlapping in which a player generally a midfielder or fullback makes a run beyond the teammate (winger) in front of them *away from the touchline*.) Kinda tough to understand them from text I suggest watch some YouTube clips becz that's the best way to understand it. There types of movements are used to stretch the opposing defence and created space. At 18:20 Ao got space to run into as Asari was occupying defenders becz he overlapped. 18:20 and 21:26 are examples how wingers and fullbacks link and co-exist in football....which is sadly is nowhere to be seen at my club penchester.. (Fat shaw should take note, instead of munching on a 10 pound burger...) |
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| Good episode. I like the explanation of triangulation, quite accurate and simple to understand. Quite didactic. Asari seems to me a character with a lot of potential, we will have to see how it develops. |
| River Plate fan. |
| Oh yea, i like how the photographer girl seems uninteresting at first to the match but gets excited and suddenly know everything after the second thought, showed how indeed nice episode this was xd. Then don't forget about Hana that also come in to support Aoi even after what happens before, and he couldn't even said sorry there xd. The way Aoi solved the assignment was truly an excitement. He wasn't think about making just a goal anymore, as a pride of a forwarder. Its about building up chemistry to the surrounding first, and moving the ball pass forward the goalie for the surrounding, not just for himself. Kuroda getting more cooler, with how he express the eye-contact, and Asari finally had a fine deal with Aoi. Hoo-boy, i can't wait for the next sunday already! |
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ryo-san said: The football tiers in Japan Professional leagues: • J-League 1 • J-League 2 • J-League 3 Semi-professional league: • Japan football league (JFL) Amature leagues: • Regional leagues • Prefectural league Now this structure above is for the senior football. *Exclusively* for the youth right between the regional league and prefecture league there are further leagues in the following order of level:- 1. Prince Takamado Football premier league 2. Prince Takamado Football prince league Ao's Youth team B i.e. Espersion youth B plays in the prince league. Since these are "youth" leagues they have an age cap of 18 years i.e. U-18. Now there is further division, but we will focus on the Prince league. Prince league is further divided into 9 other regional leagues from Hokkaido to Kyushu, our team is in Kanto region. correction, the B team is in one tier below the prince league. I don't know if this competition matches reality, but they explained it in the manga (should've been in episode 10 but it got skipped).  |
em_doubleyouJun 18, 2022 9:39 PM
| That was an amazing episode, probably the best so far. Seeing the pieces slowly connect for Aoi has been super cool. |
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ryo-san said: The football tiers in Japan Professional leagues: • J-League 1 • J-League 2 • J-League 3 Semi-professional league: • Japan football league (JFL) Amature leagues: • Regional leagues • Prefectural league Now this structure above is for the senior football. *Exclusively* for the youth right between the regional league and prefecture league there are further leagues in the following order of level:- 1. Prince Takamado Football premier league 2. Prince Takamado Football prince league Ao's Youth team B i.e. Espersion youth B plays in the prince league. Since these are "youth" leagues they have an age cap of 18 years i.e. U-18. Now there is further division, but we will focus on the Prince league. Prince league is further divided into 9 other regional leagues from Hokkaido to Kyushu, our team is in Kanto region. (How I know this all? I have watched like some games of the J-League in real life so that said it's clear I don't really follow Japanese football. But as a football fan for over 24 years i did research on the structure of Japanese football when Man Utd and Arsenal ruled the premier league becz Wenger came from J league and changed how English football operated at that time . I was just curious like chi-chan.. Now in the episode, it was just a matter of realisation for Ao to connect with Asari and Kurona. There is a fine line b/w knowing and not knowing. Fine margins, football is a game of fine margins What is obvious to oneself can be completely obscure to other. Just like this episode, It seems kinda obviously to must of us, even Otomo said that they are formation a line but for Ao who played previously with a selfish approach with no tactics and no player to player interactions, it was a literal discovery. A footballing term was used in this episode at 12:22 overlapping Overlapping generally done by wide midfielder and fullbacks. It is when a player is making a run beyond the teammate (winger) in front of them *along/near the touch line*. At 21:26 Asari overlapped Ao who was holding the defender and as a result Asari got space to run into. (There is also Underlapping in which a player generally a midfielder or fullback makes a run beyond the teammate (winger) in front of them *away from the touchline*.) Kinda tough to understand them from text I suggest watch some YouTube clips becz that's the best way to understand it. There types of movements are used to stretch the opposing defence and created space. At 18:20 Ao got space to run into as Asari was occupying defenders becz he overlapped. 18:20 and 21:26 are examples how wingers and fullbacks link and co-exist in football....which is sadly is nowhere to be seen at my club penchester.. (Fat shaw should take note, instead of munching on a 10 pound burger...) Nice rundown mate. Hope United can be better next season under Ten Haag. I'm Arsenal fan, I miss the rivalry between Arsenal and United.. |
| “You should enjoy the little detours to the fullest. Because that's where you'll find the things more important than what you want.” |
| You know something good will happen once Ashito has that "unique" look in his eyes. And speaking of eyes, Kuroda opened his eyes!!! Hahahhaha. I am not sure if he did in the past episodes but this is the first time I saw him opened his eyes. But anyway, that was fulfilling to watch after Ashito's struggles before. It's a painful process for him but what's important is the end result. And it is also a painful process for me to watch this every week! Each episode feels so short... I can't wait to see how will Ashito further develop as a player. Maybe I should read the manga instead..... |
| Just wanna share this article here: http://outsideoftheboot.com/2016/11/23/geometry-in-football-understanding-the-triangle/ |
| “You should enjoy the little detours to the fullest. Because that's where you'll find the things more important than what you want.” |
| Aoi is finally starting to get it and that slam dunk reference was awesome if it was one that is |
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Bio said: Z-23 said: Whatever the strategy of the team, the passing triangle (or sometimes diamond) is a tried and tested method to break opposition defenses. Good thing that Ashito (and the audience) is learning more on how football is being played. Expect that there'll be more of these new stuff and tactical concepts like this to be presented in the future matches. Speaking as someone who doesn't know anything about sports they're not teaching it very well. They kept saying line, and I've got no idea what that is. They did say they're all on the left side a bit before, so I guess that? They played 4-3-3 Aoi: left winger Kuroda: left Midfielder Asari: left back Basically these 3 form a vertical line on the left flank. That's it, as simple as that  |
nabewry said: They played 4-3-3 Aoi: left winger Kuroda: left Midfielder Asari: left back Basically these 3 form a vertical line on the left flank. That's it, as simple as that Another advantage of the manga. In the anime we only see the formation on the blackboard before the opening so you really have to pay attention. With the manga you can also read on your own pace to digest all the information. It's not weird at all for a football/soccer newbie + anime only to feel a little lost. |
em_doubleyouJun 19, 2022 12:44 AM
nabewry said: Bio said: Speaking as someone who doesn't know anything about sports they're not teaching it very well. They kept saying line, and I've got no idea what that is. They did say they're all on the left side a bit before, so I guess that? They played 4-3-3 Aoi: left winger Kuroda: left Midfielder Asari: left back Basically these 3 form a vertical line on the left flank. That's it, as simple as that Ngl I didnt notice the CF even exist in the anime, never seen him talk. Also the RW looks younger here in the manga. |
| “You should enjoy the little detours to the fullest. Because that's where you'll find the things more important than what you want.” |
Yeah I think so, Slam Dunk was great |
| Man, that was so satisfying, pay off was fucking worth. Aoi finally discovers the alien thing that is teammates. Coach Date didn't have to do the assistant coach like that though lmao. But he's goated for giving Aoi, Asari and Kuroda a chance. Definitely a slam dunk reference at the end there. |
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| I'm so happy that the three of them finally clicked, and that Ashito now understands what was wrong with his way to play. Although the first goal (Asari's) might've been a "fluke" since Ashito passed him the ball without knowing why he did it, Kanpei's goal was completely intentional. The plan was to pass him the ball so he could score. Ashito has finally learned to stop being so persistent about being the player to score a goal, and instead focus more on his teammates. What a great episode. |
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| Ahhh finally Ashito understood what his coach and his teammates expected of him! |
| Best episode so far. It was nice to see things click for Aoi with Kuroda and Asari. His revelation was pretty obvious, but it was interesting to see him get there on his own. Understanding where his teammates want him to be is something he has done subconsciously with his Eagle Eye ability. Now he’s just learning how to replicate it at will. The animation still isn’t great though. |
em_doubleyou said: nabewry said: They played 4-3-3 Aoi: left winger Kuroda: left Midfielder Asari: left back Basically these 3 form a vertical line on the left flank. That's it, as simple as that Another advantage of the manga. In the anime we only see the formation on the blackboard before the opening so you really have to pay attention. With the manga you can also read on your own pace to digest all the information. It's not weird at all for a football/soccer newbie + anime only to feel a little lost. Okay, so it was them all being on the left. Thanks for explaining. Do agree this is hard to capture in anime. I certainly didn't notice the blackboard positions and had little concept of the specifics before now. It seems much harder to convey than, as a surely random example, volleyball where you can see everyone at a glance. |
| I'm truly saddened by the fact Ashito has to be the one that has to reach out to Asari, I don't mind Kuroda though. Asari is a shithead, period. But I'm still rooting for Ashito, and like his attitude too. |
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