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Nov 23, 6:58 AM
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We've been known that the team favors Nagi over anybody, INCLUDING the MC, so we'll probably never see another person get that Nagi treatment from last episode for the rest of the match ngl. You could see a LITTLE bit of them wanting to give it to Niko in this ep, but yeah, still frames galore. Except for the cgi legs though.

Like, the drawings were like the only thing making this show somewhat watchable, but now they are just like any other generic anime drawing, so why even bother. Rin's goal was actually atrocious as well.


Nov 23, 7:27 AM
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GO! CHIGIRI-OUJO-SAMA!!! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ”ฅ
Damn. I love seeing that man in action. ๐Ÿ˜ Slideshow or not, that was perfect.

Simping aside, I gotta agree the favouritism is obvious (been so since the movie at least but hey, at least he says it himself: this is cringe - self-aware much?), and indeed- the bodies, man, the bodies! All those delicious closeups and fanservice-bait really made this series stand out, but they really have been gone since the game started. At least. Which only compounds the whole slideshow-with-particle-effects change, with the random occasional CGI legs/feet/shoes (seriously, Blaze Battle, anyone?)... which are like. Why. It's weird as hell. Seriously, one could watch basically this entire season via screencaps alone and they wouldn't be missing... anything, really. And that's on top of pacing that's still abysmal. They stepped on the field at like... three quarters? of ep6, now we're at halftime at the end of ep8. With almost half the season still to go. What even.

But hey. At least Shidou foreshadowing, because we really need that reject. Gah.
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Nov 23, 8:21 AM
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I'm thinking about how lucky Itoshi parents are because no matter which team win, it's guaranteed that at least one of their son will be in Japan national team (of adult, not just U20). And that means that they'll received a lot of money from their son(s), thus living a comfortable life for the rest of their life.
Nov 23, 8:27 AM
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Okay, this one might be the roughest one so far. But, it is what it is. As for the content of the episode, we're genuinely doing so well against the U-20 guys and everyone's getting the time to shine. It's half-time and we're 1-2 in this game. Can't wait for the full time and where they stand in the end.

This can change in an instant. Shidou looks so excited and pissed on the bench. I have a feeling that he's going to be the one changing this game in their favor. That's how good he is.
Nov 23, 8:56 AM
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niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Nov 23, 9:33 AM
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THE GIANT ARYU JYUBEI!


Eat it Itoshi Sae
Nov 23, 9:40 AM
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Blue frames strikes again
Nov 23, 9:41 AM
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Reply to Pre_Yum
Okay, this one might be the roughest one so far. But, it is what it is. As for the content of the episode, we're genuinely doing so well against the U-20 guys and everyone's getting the time to shine. It's half-time and we're 1-2 in this game. Can't wait for the full time and where they stand in the end.

This can change in an instant. Shidou looks so excited and pissed on the bench. I have a feeling that he's going to be the one changing this game in their favor. That's how good he is.
@Pre_Yum haven't watched the episode yet but how much worse could it possibly get now? ๐Ÿ’€
Nov 23, 9:48 AM
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Apart from Rin's Fabulous Goal and some scenes in the last 5 min[ like Japan's desperate attack and all that ], What we Got is Powerpoint presentation ... that's it ....


Nov 23, 10:04 AM

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Let's go lil bro. Enjoying this match a lot so far. And now it's time for Shidou to enter the stage.

One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron


Nov 23, 10:07 AM

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the slideshow continues but ye still hype at least

shido sighting he will join the game in the 2nd half
Nov 23, 10:10 AM

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In my opinion, the animation has improved really well to this match. I hope they continue the good work.
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Nov 23, 10:22 AM
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Totally disastrous. I was thinking they would at least properly animate the goals but alas. My hope again went underground.
Nov 23, 10:24 AM

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Look, I love the story I really do; the animation is not up to par with the scenes though. I mean seriously using CGI for a dude walking away? What in the heck, man? Anyways it's cool they saved that goal before the half, but there's a lot more to go. Take a shot everytime someone says "egoist" and you'll be dead before lunch.
Nov 23, 10:26 AM
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This match was intense when reading it wish the animation was better ๐Ÿ˜ฉ Shidou gonna come in the 2nd half ๐Ÿ‘€
Nov 23, 10:43 AM
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What happened in the 2nd half of the Episode? I dozed off. Seriously, I have a cold or mild Covid. This didn't really help.
Nov 23, 10:54 AM

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Chills at the Chigiri scene, haven't heard his OST since first season i think. Also loved the Sae vs Rin scenes. Excited for the upcoming episodes!
Nov 23, 11:12 AM

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Honestly, Nagi’s goal last week had me so hyped for today’s episode that I was refreshing the page nonstop until it dropped—and it did not disappoint!

The U-20 is finally learning what it means to fear, and Rin is here to show dominance, even getting in his brother’s way like a pro. This time, Blue Lock's defense took the spotlight, and Aryu saving the goal from Sae’s near-perfect shot That was pure GLAM.

Now, with the U-20’s "star" forward likely getting replaced by Shidou, things are bound to get even crazier. That substitution is definitely going to shake up the scoreboard!
Nov 23, 11:13 AM

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Sae's nutmeg was sickk. I definitely didn't feel as hyped for the goals as I did in last ep. Outside the foot trivela shot from Rin(from that distance) just doesn't impress me bcz of how ridiculous the thought of it is and the animation as well.

Gagamaru made a whole camera save in this ep lol. He definitely should've caught that weak ass shot from that one guy before the ball eventually found its way to Sae. Excellent strike from him. That moment definitely made my heart dance xD

I just don't understand the uproar about the animation each week. We're more than halfway into the szn, shit ain't magically going to improve.


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Nov 23, 11:21 AM
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After Nagi's insane goal and Rin's play to get yet another one we got to the realization that 30 minutes have passed somehow. How? Did they forget to animate plays between plays or are they as slow as they seem to be? Regardless, that U-20 striker is probably be replaced on the second half to make Shidou's pressence not obsolete.

The best part of the episode was the additional time because how out of nowhere it came with a ridiculous premise.
โ “โ ฅโ โ โ โ Šโ žโ ฝ โ žโ “โ —โ •โ ฅโ ›โ “ โ Žโ •โ โ ‘ โ Žโ žโ ฅโ โ Šโ ™โ Šโ žโ ฝโ ‚ โ Žโ •โ โ ‘ โ บโ Šโ ‡โ ‡ โ Žโ …โ Šโ  โ บโ โ Žโ “โ Šโ โ › โ žโ “โ ‘โ Šโ — โ “โ โ โ ™โ Ž โ โ โ ™ โ ‘โ โ ™ โ ฅโ  โ —โ ฅโ Šโ โ Šโ โ › โ Š
โ ž โ ‹โ •โ — โ ‘โ งโ ‘โ —โ ฝโ •โ โ ‘
โ Žโ “โ Šโ Šโ …โ • โ โ •โ Žโ •โ Šโ ‚ โ ผโ ƒโ ผโ šโ ผโ โ ผโ “
Nov 23, 11:27 AM

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This episode was actually hype! Really enjoyed this one, and I felt like there were more fluid movements in this episode or am I just delusional lol.

Loved it when the other blue lock players are put on the spotlight. Rin's goal was amazing, but the build up didn't fell short either. Chigiri stole the show for me.

Yep, Sae's had enough, that U-20 striker guy gonna get subbed off for Shidou.

Still can't wrap my head around Sae's dribble between Isagi and Bachira though, what the hell was that?
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Nov 23, 11:34 AM

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The animation is shit but it's really fun to watch as i'm not a manga reader, shame this season got this treatement
Nov 23, 11:47 AM

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I had a blast, loved this episode sm!!
The additional time tho lmao
Nov 23, 11:52 AM
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I had a blast, loved this episode sm!!
The additional time tho lmao
@Matchappie bo bo bo bon
XD
Nov 23, 1:38 PM
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Definitely enjoyed watching this week. I can’t believe we are up 1-2 right now!!!!
Nov 23, 2:19 PM
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solid ep. as per usual some disappointing animation (like Chigiri's running) but I still enjoyed it!

was really surprised Rin scored so soon

my highlight might actually be Sae calling Rin "little brother" which was sick

come on out Shidou!!
Nov 23, 2:26 PM
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it was not a bad ep


there were good and bad sequences but i didn't see the time.

the brothers are hot
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Nov 23, 2:26 PM
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The sibling rivalry between Rin and Sae is getting more intense with both of them scoring a goal so far. Blue Lock goes into halftime with a 2-1 lead thanks to two key saves by their goalie and Aryu's Glam power(OSHA!!!). It looks like Japan's U-20 squad is going to unleash their uncontrollable beast Shidou in the second half.
Nov 23, 3:46 PM

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Good episode nice tension
Nov 23, 4:03 PM
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THE OST FROM WHEN RIN AND SAE STARTED FIGHTING UP UNTIL LIKE NIKO'S MOMENT WAS SO GOOD!!!! SHIT GOT ME SMILING AND HYPED UP SO HARD ITS CRAZY

Yeah, I honestly don't even care about the animation atp, yall are just a bunch of haters. Sure it's bad but if you're still watching at episode 8 just to complain abt the animation then just go watch something else. I'm enjoying the hell out of this regardless
Nov 23, 4:20 PM
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what a bad episode my God, in the manga these kicks have so much power, like in the anime, they make such an ugly slideshow
Nov 23, 4:28 PM
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tbh the animation is even stinkier than usual
Nov 23, 5:00 PM

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i DID not expect that goal line clearance by the long hair at the end. Good stuff.
Nov 23, 5:11 PM

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fucking brilliant save from aryu there. this is still hype with this level of animation, just imagine how much better it could've been. sae brothers both cooked tbf.
Nov 23, 5:26 PM
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This sad excuse of an anime is making Seven Deadly Sins look good in comparison. Do yourself a favor and just read the manga, its a million times better than whatever 8bit Studios cooked up here, worst anime adaptation of the year.
Nov 23, 6:50 PM
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I've made PowerPoint presentations more fluid than this LMAO
Nov 23, 6:50 PM
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It’s funny cos I’m still enjoying it. I’d enjoy it alot more if the layout of the show was meant to be like this. If they did this from season 1 and had it almost like an adapted manga thing I’d not hate it. But because we’re all aware that it’s actually just cos they couldn’t give a fuck about their fanbase or animators working conditions that just almost wanna boycott it. But I love the damn story and characters and I’m obsessed with football. Is what it is another piss poor animated episode but can’t say I hate it cos I don’t.
Nov 23, 7:08 PM
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another hype episode, good to see a lot of the blue locks showing their strengths in this episode
Nov 23, 9:15 PM

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oh my god that was so hypeeee! everyone got their moment to shine!
Nov 23, 11:05 PM
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Nice slide presentations!
Nov 23, 11:54 PM

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I'm loving it, but I miss Gugu's crazy plays/goals.

It's time to let crazy pink out of his cage.
Nov 24, 1:06 AM
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The effort of the defense Blue Lock put there must be getting more appreciation, more importantly from the clam dude and Niko boy, i like their shine here. Tho i am sure Sae only created those half-baked cross just to cut-off those lousy striker out of the field to let Shidou in. That's where everything gonna be interesting for party, which one gets better in the end. Blue Lock side also have an impactful sub as well, like King of Curse for example. So yeah, one more week to wait for this meh soccer show that i always set aside free time no matter what
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Nov 24, 1:27 AM

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It's fun to watch but I can't help but visualize how good this season would've looked with proper scheduling. Guess we'll never know. :(
Nov 24, 1:40 AM
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This was the first time i skipped some minutes of the episode. Did not regret it.
10/10 peak fiction.
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Nov 24, 2:48 AM
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It may look like it was animated in PowerPoint but somehow it's still fun to watch xD
Nov 24, 4:02 AM

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still solid episode and rreally fantastic !!
Nov 24, 4:22 AM

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To be fair Blue Lock had time to study the U20 team while the U20 had no idea who they were and what they can do
Nov 24, 6:00 AM
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The final confrontation between the brothers: Sae and Rin. While Rin is determined, willing to score in an efficient way, gifted with extraordinary techniques and resistance, Sae is still better and that was possible to be noticed.

Blue Lock team has a huge chance for the win, Japan U-20 no longer holds the supremacy! Nagi, Karasu, Isagi and Rin are the top players from the team.
Nov 24, 6:02 AM
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PrimeX said:
To be fair Blue Lock had time to study the U20 team while the U20 had no idea who they were and what they can do

I have to admit it as well, you’re right. Ego told them how Japan U-20 looks like and what kind of things could they encounter, but U-20 knew nothing about Blue Lock and they were too confident that they’ll definitely win the match with no difficulties.
Nov 24, 6:14 AM
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The animation is terrible. It's just a bunch of pictures moving. The capcut effects and trash C.G.I make it even worse. Production I.G should take over this project and give it justice like they did to kuroko's basketball and Haiykuu. I would recommend you read the manga instead. This anime is not worth it.
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