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| No because I actually respect and like this dude Oliver. Like yeah, this random, annoying ass dude just comes out of nowhere and comes to only beef with the team.... but oh, since Boy Genius over here brought him, we have to deal with it. No, fuck Shidou, do everything in your power to not use him. As should be. Oliver was a goat. That aside though, thank fuck that garbage ass arc is finally over with, so we can get to the actual main event of the season we're all even still here for, U-20. Gotta give props where props are due though, really did like the feel of everything before we go into the stadium. OST and drawings, as usual, looked very good. And yeah, really just showed me that 8-bit should stick to like SOL stuff, because the stuff where they focused more on the audience was actually pretty nice. Wasn't even in the manga iirc. We're here at last though, and hate to say it, but I really did love what they did here. The audience chanting in the back, THE ICONIC PANEL of them going into the stadium... even if the original panel was probably not gonna be able to translate that well into the anime, they did their best, and I did like it. But getting to the game itself.. bro. In conclusion, just go read the manga. Even as a someone who hates Blue Lock, reading U-20 was probably one of the most hypest I felt reading in a while. The anime is just failing to deliver anything though, as fucking usual. Fuck 8-bit. |
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| I know it’s hard to believe, but that mister captain of Japan U-20 is “actually” an U-20, and not someone in his mid 30s. Really I don’t know what was going through the author's mind when he was drawing some of these characters. By the way, this season has been advertised over this one match, which was dreadfully long in the manga, which I can’t say I remember much of it, but you know, with how this season has gone till this point, I think they did one good thing here, and it was kind of showing everyone’s POV before heading into this one match. I mean we need to see the build-up. Btw, I think it’d be the first time we’ll see a match in a proper stadium too in this series. Got bits and pieces in some of the flashbacks but that’s not it. Good that at least these kids were shown a bit nervous, even though the heart beating fast is blue, nervousness is nervousness. Anyway, most importantly, the PPT ANIMATION HASN’T GONE ANYWHERE. “They’re saving it for the U-20 match”, yeah, sure lmaooo. This downfall really needs to be studied tbh. |
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| Ok, time for the match of the season featuring the 4-5-1 formation devised by Ego with a stupid name against the 4-5-1 formation from Japan U-20... wait a second, they are both using the same one. I mean Japan's makes sense since they are going for a defensive play and counterattacks more so with the captain being a defender. Blue Lock's one I guess is switching Tabito's position forward and backward between plays in order to support the defense or the attack. That could work as long as the defenders don't go forward too much leading the team defenseless against an attack by Sae. Well, this going to be a close match. The number of goals I don't know but there may be a comeback at some point or even a tie (do they have a penalty shootout at that point?). As for the subs, Ego remembered that he had them at the very least so he might use Reo and Barou probably. No comments about the animation that haven't been already mentioned. |
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| The anime finally reached the best match (at least up until current chapter) the manga had for many people. I know season 2 hasn’t been decent, but my hopes are that they saved all the budget and time for this specific match, and this episode was mostly introductory so episode 7 we’ll actually see if the animation will get better or not. I just want to see a bit of sakuga, man. Not too many speed lines. In terms of OST and character design, it’s pretty good, the only thing missing is fluidity during the matches, well, actual animation. |
| Man... I can't tell you how fucking excited I'm for this match. The build-up towards this game was so well done. I could feel the anticipation in my bones. It was so fucking good. Our team is going against the best of the best. Isagi also found the guy he wants to beat the most, the captain, Oliver Aiku. I can't wait for this match. So many amazing players. Also, Isagi seeing the crowd made me feel the same way one would feel in that position. So good. |
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| The pre-game bits were nicely put together, and then especially with the building of everything and the people in lines, buying merch or food, posing for selfies with cutouts (talk about meta!) - felt like I was at a concert or watching a documentary of one. That energy of anticipation really came through, both from the players' and the audience's side. That said, I don't even know, some of the lines just kept me snickering like I can't take any of this seriously. Which probably shouldn't be the vibe to aim for, all things considered. Nobody knowing about BL, or that the stadium's even there (no joke, we haven't really seen that either, and we've practically lived there), but somehow everyone's all-in for U20 who, despite that, get to face off against these "high school rejects". A lot of static or mostly-static yet again, sprinkled with some moments of ... 3D feet animations, because reasons? I guess? At least the statics didn't feel out of place here, all things considered. All of us Bachira fans probably all super proud here, great to see all that. As for the U20, yeah, no, sorry, it's... hilarious that some of these are U20 at all. Every time Oliver is on screen, I struggle to adjust and have to keep telling myself he's neither a coach, nor a deadbeat dad who just dropped in late with a hangover - and he's just one of them. I know diversity this and variety that, but come the hell on. That suspension of disbelief can only stretch so far, especially when contrasted with pretty much everyone we've spent all this time with in BL, including the latecomers. I shan't be surprised if this gets echoed a number of times, from a number of people, in the upcoming weeks. |
| good ep although still looking shockingly bad at times unfortunately. I'm still super hyped for where the story goes with this match, I might have to pick up the manga after this season! we finally see the bench and they mention it! 3 subs!! Reo and Barou will definitely get on I think, idunno who would be the third tho! No look at the U20 bench either besides the ex-blue lock guy. extra time was great again. |
| I have a third testicle that gives me psychic powers |
| the main match starts and shido is missing lol |
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The pre-game bits were nicely put together, and then especially with the building of everything and the people in lines, buying merch or food, posing for selfies with cutouts (talk about meta!) - felt like I was at a concert or watching a documentary of one. That energy of anticipation really came through, both from the players' and the audience's side.
That said, I don't even know, some of the lines just kept me snickering like I can't take any of this seriously. Which probably shouldn't be the vibe to aim for, all things considered. Nobody knowing about BL, or that the stadium's even there (no joke, we haven't really seen that either, and we've practically lived there), but somehow everyone's all-in for U20 who, despite that, get to face off against these "high school rejects". A lot of static or mostly-static yet again, sprinkled with some moments of ... 3D feet animations, because reasons? I guess? At least the statics didn't feel out of place here, all things considered. All of us Bachira fans probably all super proud here, great to see all that.
As for the U20, yeah, no, sorry, it's... hilarious that some of these are U20 at all. Every time Oliver is on screen, I struggle to adjust and have to keep telling myself he's neither a coach, nor a deadbeat dad who just dropped in late with a hangover - and he's just one of them. I know diversity this and variety that, but come the hell on. That suspension of disbelief can only stretch so far, especially when contrasted with pretty much everyone we've spent all this time with in BL, including the latecomers. I shan't be surprised if this gets echoed a number of times, from a number of people, in the upcoming weeks.
That said, I don't even know, some of the lines just kept me snickering like I can't take any of this seriously. Which probably shouldn't be the vibe to aim for, all things considered. Nobody knowing about BL, or that the stadium's even there (no joke, we haven't really seen that either, and we've practically lived there), but somehow everyone's all-in for U20 who, despite that, get to face off against these "high school rejects". A lot of static or mostly-static yet again, sprinkled with some moments of ... 3D feet animations, because reasons? I guess? At least the statics didn't feel out of place here, all things considered. All of us Bachira fans probably all super proud here, great to see all that.
As for the U20, yeah, no, sorry, it's... hilarious that some of these are U20 at all. Every time Oliver is on screen, I struggle to adjust and have to keep telling myself he's neither a coach, nor a deadbeat dad who just dropped in late with a hangover - and he's just one of them. I know diversity this and variety that, but come the hell on. That suspension of disbelief can only stretch so far, especially when contrasted with pretty much everyone we've spent all this time with in BL, including the latecomers. I shan't be surprised if this gets echoed a number of times, from a number of people, in the upcoming weeks.
| @yellowheartren This is a real-life 17 yr old footballer btw |
  𝒮𝑜𝓂𝑒𝓉𝒾𝓂𝑒𝓈, 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒸𝒶𝓃'𝓉 𝓂𝑜𝓋𝑒 𝒻𝑜𝓇𝓌𝒶𝓇𝒹 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽𝑜𝓊𝓉 𝒸𝓁𝑜𝓈𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒹𝑜𝑜𝓇 𝒷𝑒𝒽𝒾𝓃𝒹 𝓎𝑜𝓊. - 𝑅𝑒𝒾 𝒦𝒾𝓇𝒾𝓎𝒶𝓂𝒶   |
| That ep had me so hyped man. Hearing match noises is just so surreal. Isagi's parents are so worried lol. Anime-onlies are going to lose their minds when they see Chigiri's fellow species. As usual, I can't really tell what bad animation is unless it's glaringly obvious like in most of the practice matches we had in previous eps. I thought it was good, the ball actually moved and less still frames I think? But the CGI that just pops up for like a second is kinda off-putting. The match starts with Bachira cooking his man and delivering a ball to Isagi but Aiku reads it and it's a throw-in for Blue Lock. I'm not sure why Isagi was so shocked tho. Didn't seem like that much of an impressive play to me. Additional time was great as usual. |
| 𝒮𝑜𝓂𝑒𝓉𝒾𝓂𝑒𝓈, 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒸𝒶𝓃'𝓉 𝓂𝑜𝓋𝑒 𝒻𝑜𝓇𝓌𝒶𝓇𝒹 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽𝑜𝓊𝓉 𝒸𝓁𝑜𝓈𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒹𝑜𝑜𝓇 𝒷𝑒𝒽𝒾𝓃𝒹 𝓎𝑜𝓊. - 𝑅𝑒𝒾 𝒦𝒾𝓇𝒾𝓎𝒶𝓂𝒶 |
samsince04 said: That ep had me so hyped man. Hearing match noises is just so surreal. Isagi's parents are so worried lol. Anime-onlies are going to lose their minds when they see Chigiri's fellow species. As usual, I can't really tell what bad animation is unless it's glaringly obvious like in most of the practice matches we had in previous eps. I thought it was good, the ball actually moved and less still frames I think? But the CGI that just pops up for like a second is kinda off-putting. The match starts with Bachira cooking his man and delivering a ball to Isagi but Aiku reads it and it's a throw-in for Blue Lock. I'm not sure why Isagi was so shocked tho. Didn't seem like that much of an impressive play to me. Additional time was great as usual. I thought the CGI was ok when Bachira was dribbling, but I’m more curious (afraid lol) about next episode tbh. |
| I did admittedly think that Oliver guy was the coach when we first saw him LOL, but the complaining about how he looks definitely feels overblown. It's anime (as others have mentioned people often don't look the age they're supposed to be) and also, he's a big burly CB, people of different builds exist lol and ofc he's gonna look older...in fact I think that's why he's depicted in that way to make him look more imposing. |
| I have a third testicle that gives me psychic powers |
| The part where they enter the stadium was really good! I even got goosebumps here I hope the animation for this match doesn't disappoint in the remaining 8 episodes  |
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| This episode felt so unreal. Haven't watched an anime sports match this captivating in a while Like this Oliver dude, perfect fit for a captain |
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Idk if I was the only one who noticed this, but when they showed Oliver stealing Isagi's Goal, they literally used Sai's face model for Oliver's in that frame with the snake 💀 |
| If I was Oliver I would've talked differently to that little shit Sae hehe. Crazy good build up, the hype for this match is on. |
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| im sorry but the match is cooked watching bachira dribble is gonna pain me |
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| The sound design team was going ham on this episode, holy crap! The build up to the kick off was so damn hype, i hope they pull out the animation budget they've been saving from now on. I got chills when Oliver saw through Isagi's plan because i knew that Isagi just found his match for achieving the flow state. |
| I think they did good this episode. ofc it is not nearly perfect, but i think i can watch it like this. |
| “Do what feels right in your heart. You will be criticized either way.” (Eleanor Roosevelt) |
| seriously? CGI walking?!? anyways, it was okay i guess. i liked the episode, i just feel like the animation is still not doing it justice. |
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| They did a great job of building anticipation at least. We'll see how well it's executed once they start fully playing |
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| Sucks that Shidou is not going to play, at least for now. He's such an interesting yet extremely chaotic element that spices things up but of course it's understandable why he's not on the field as we speak. Exciting episode, looking forward to the next one. Isagi vs. Aiku! ⚽️🔥 |
| They added some anime original stuff with the stadium and stuff which I liked. Honestly they really pulled off the atmosphere and vibe of the game and stadium well. It's like they've done everything right expect the main aspect which is the match. Once the match started, Seeing those still shots really hurt :( I've just finished reading this match in the manga and I can't believe how they'll treat this. Hopefully we get some Sakuga moments if any but honestly zero hope here. |
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| I'm already hyped! Ready for this match to pop off! Also, ya'll pay so much attention to the animation. I honestly don't even notice it since the matches are so hype. lol |
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| I am so glad the PNG Lock continues lolz. When they start playing only the ball moves still. And ofc when the character finally moves , it's gonna be full ugly CGI :> Yknow, this is like those so bad it's good moment. I wasn't going to watch this if not for the infamous PNG Lock reputation since I already dropped S1 back then due to mediocre production way back in S1. (For those series with mediocre production but good plot/art i usually just drop the anime and binge the source, so i'm caught up with plot anyway) |
Ventus_SNov 9, 2:04 PM
| hey, there was actually a bit of animation this time around, even some cgi scenes, both bad and cool like the walking into the field that looked bad or the bacchira dribble looking cool, tho the animation isn't getting any better, the rendering of the cgi actually looked worse in this ep for the close up shots even tho they made it have like line wieght and stuff. Anyways, it did build anticipation, but barely anything was played in today's episode, it feels like they wanted to do like 4 mins of the match but they had 12 mins to do it lol. Too many still frames, hope it isn't like that for the rest of hte match every time someone shoots lol. |
| ahhhhhh that was sick!! 10/10 idc what ya'll say i had goosebumps. it's finally HERE |
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| I really hate when Blue Lock ends during a match. I was on the edge of my seat. It doesn't seem like they reviewed any U20 games.Glam-kun needs to be on Aiku with that jump. Or bing King Barou in to steamroll the donkies. |
| could be better. still waiting for some improvement in animation so that i could give it 3 but i think i will stick to 2. |
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| Liked the last funny part between Kiku & Yoichi! Excited for the upcoming episodes! |
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