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Apr 23, 2022 10:20 PM

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Best episode so far easily

Akutsu is a douche he reminds of the players from the team in s2 of kuroko

And that twist tho poor guys :( imagine if they were in the positions they normally play they would get destroyed even harder than they did lol

Love how Aoi never gave up

The one touch was really cool

Cant wait for next ep
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Apr 23, 2022 10:51 PM
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Test looks scary! After revealing that Aoi had a huge handicap I wonder what will happen next? Perhaps he has an ace up his sleeve :>
Apr 24, 2022 2:31 AM
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Loved this episode. Team meeting sold me this anime. I liked how they were discussing team formation and I was like "oh shit so this is the real football! ". Tiki taka by youth team was epic.
still 4/5 cause I don't really like this mc's voice actor, it's annoying imo
Apr 24, 2022 2:40 AM
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eipi1_0 said:
The third episode was okay. I wanted the goals and the passes to be more dramatic as I'd envisioned it to be reading the manga. This episode lacked the development for the main character, and I really wanted to see Aoi's or anyone's point of view on the match. I think this third person limited story telling is what made the action seem so mundane to me. I wanted to feel the frustration and stress Aoi or any of the characters went through whenever they lost the ball or made a mistake. This tension that you can build from developing the feelings of one character can make any pass feel game changing and every goal dramatic, deserved and not just there to conveniently push plot forward. To put it simply, there are not enough stakes for me to be physically and emotionally invested in this match. The noticeable lack of music did not help at all, and the action was meh and sometimes even confusing, Aoi at times had to explain what was happening. I'm not sure if it is this unconscious bias always comparing it to the manga. Honestly what I found most enjoyable in the third episode is not the action they made so lacklustre but the interactions the Aoi had with his family, Hana, and Akutsu etc. I hope this is all build up for the next episode and we finally get to see some epik plays seasoned with banger music (6/10)
Yeah man that is the manga bias, ik because it is the same for me but anime onlys are enjoying it a lot. When I read the manga upto this point I felt the dread of the youth team even more compared to the anime but maybe because I know what's gonna happen. But I'm also content with it tbh, sports mangas are hard to adapt after all.
Apr 24, 2022 3:08 AM
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gromzadira said:

still 4/5 cause I don't really like this mc's voice actor, it's annoying imo

Oh boy just wait until you watch black clover
Apr 24, 2022 3:24 AM
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SKKintheHouse7 said:
eipi1_0 said:
The third episode was okay. I wanted the goals and the passes to be more dramatic as I'd envisioned it to be reading the manga. This episode lacked the development for the main character, and I really wanted to see Aoi's or anyone's point of view on the match. I think this third person limited story telling is what made the action seem so mundane to me. I wanted to feel the frustration and stress Aoi or any of the characters went through whenever they lost the ball or made a mistake. This tension that you can build from developing the feelings of one character can make any pass feel game changing and every goal dramatic, deserved and not just there to conveniently push plot forward. To put it simply, there are not enough stakes for me to be physically and emotionally invested in this match. The noticeable lack of music did not help at all, and the action was meh and sometimes even confusing, Aoi at times had to explain what was happening. I'm not sure if it is this unconscious bias always comparing it to the manga. Honestly what I found most enjoyable in the third episode is not the action they made so lacklustre but the interactions the Aoi had with his family, Hana, and Akutsu etc. I hope this is all build up for the next episode and we finally get to see some epik plays seasoned with banger music (6/10)
Yeah man that is the manga bias, ik because it is the same for me but anime onlys are enjoying it a lot. When I read the manga upto this point I felt the dread of the youth team even more compared to the anime but maybe because I know what's gonna happen. But I'm also content with it tbh, sports mangas are hard to adapt after all.

Yeah cuz I thought the first episode was very good, so then I decided to read the manga. After being completely up to date with the manga (at the time), I watched the second and third episode and to my surprise, were mediocre. Even though from my memory, the anime was "copying" (being faithful) to the manga (copying everything the manga provided only skipping a few panels here and there cuz of time restraints). In the manga I actually found the match to be bearable/interesting? (I think I felt nothing). Cuz one of the advantages of reading manga is that you can kinda control the pacing for everything. I bet I zoomed through that match in the manga xd. Anime fans don't have that luxury xd
Apr 24, 2022 4:00 AM

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I liked this bird view thing, its really good
Apr 24, 2022 8:26 AM
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for someone who's never really been into football/soccer, i thought the one-touch passes in this episode were awesome. the animation flowed really well not just with those game play shots, but the whole episode as well.

also Akutsu reminds me of a big, scary Tanaka from Haikyuu.
Apr 24, 2022 9:02 AM
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eipi1_0 said:
The third episode was okay. I wanted the goals and the passes to be more dramatic as I'd envisioned it to be reading the manga. This episode lacked the development for the main character, and I really wanted to see Aoi's or anyone's point of view on the match. I think this third person limited story telling is what made the action seem so mundane to me. I wanted to feel the frustration and stress Aoi or any of the characters went through whenever they lost the ball or made a mistake. This tension that you can build from developing the feelings of one character can make any pass feel game changing and every goal dramatic, deserved and not just there to conveniently push plot forward. To put it simply, there are not enough stakes for me to be physically and emotionally invested in this match. The noticeable lack of music did not help at all, and the action was meh and sometimes even confusing, Aoi at times had to explain what was happening. I'm not sure if it is this unconscious bias always comparing it to the manga. Honestly what I found most enjoyable in the third episode is not the action they made so lacklustre but the interactions the Aoi had with his family, Hana, and Akutsu etc. I hope this is all build up for the next episode and we finally get to see some epik plays seasoned with banger music (6/10)

Im sorry but that level of “drama” is what you see when playing football even in real games we don’t se mfs kicking the ball so hard that it plays three different times. No the ball hits the net and thats its. The beauty fo this episode was in the play that leads to goals not how “dramatic” it looks. Go watch a cricket anime.
Apr 24, 2022 9:31 AM

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Loving this show so far and I'm not even a huge football fan.
Apr 24, 2022 5:52 PM
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As 6 players chatted while sitting on the pitch, they talked about their futures at stake in this selection. Honestly, it touched me. Exactly how I feel right now, not in football too but in other ways. This anime gives me enthusiasm in life no matter how difficult the situation is. Looks like it will have a good story in the future.

I'm giving it a 9/10.
 
Apr 24, 2022 7:42 PM

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The changing artsyle when Aoi is yelling just doesn’t work. It’s not funny and only makes his yelling more annoying. The episode was still serviceable for a sports anime. The asshole player is an entertaining heel for this game and the players have somewhat interesting strategies.

I’m still very disappointed at how generic this has felt so far. I was expecting a higher tier sports anime but this has only been a slightly above average one so far.
Apr 25, 2022 2:42 AM

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i hate friggin' dirty players! i hope karma goes on his team in the future!
4/5.


Apr 25, 2022 7:30 AM

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Man, this episode felt so short!

The Youth Team literally crushed them. And of course, there's that one player who runs his mouth and acts like an asshole.

Damn, I thought Fukuda was gonna motivate them and shit but the dude just dropped that info bomb on them. I wonder how well they'll be able to play after hearing this crushing news.
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Apr 25, 2022 9:45 AM

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Aoi hasn't broken his ribs, right? I can't help but worry that he maybe get a pneumothorax. TT

Can't wait for EP 4 ~ !!
Apr 25, 2022 10:29 AM

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This guy is likely going to be Aoi's teammate.




Apr 25, 2022 12:43 PM

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"Talentless" he says.
But if Ashito is so "useless" and "doesn't belong" there, why injure him to prevent him from playing? Scared much? xD

Wasn't expecting that plot twist at the end of the episode. If that's how they play handicapped, I'm slightly concerned about what their "real game" is like.
Apr 26, 2022 12:42 AM

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NatashaAda said:
Akutsu, Nagisa need to stay away from my kid Aoi! Not good sportsmanship! Coach should have reigned him in.


Just wait, your opinion about him will turn 180 degree
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Apr 26, 2022 12:50 AM

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Yudesei said:
"Talentless" he says.
But if Ashito is so "useless" and "doesn't belong" there, why injure him to prevent him from playing? Scared much?

Yeah I also think like that back then, Why did he need to go that far to injure Aoi?
But if I think about it again, I think the injury is not really that serious, and Akutsu just testing Aoi's mentality. Could he get up when someone else blatantly trying to injured him on purpose? Because that's bound to happen in pro football anyway..
“You should enjoy the little detours to the fullest. Because that's where you'll find the things more important than what you want.”
Apr 26, 2022 2:47 AM
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KyouKaiTen said:
NatashaAda said:
Akutsu, Nagisa need to stay away from my kid Aoi! Not good sportsmanship! Coach should have reigned him in.


Just wait, your opinion about him will turn 180 degree
you don't need to let everyone know you're a manga reader. Let them watch/read it on their own.
Apr 27, 2022 7:18 AM

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Damn Akutsu, what a bully

also why are half of Aoi's teammates looking so sussy, they do not look like they're in middle school o.o
May 5, 2022 11:24 AM

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Bruh Akutsu is acting like a villain lol. I don't mind his trash talking. Who cares. But purposely falling on Aoi was shitty behaviour.

The scene at the start with everyone talking about their dreams was great. I can relate to that.

The one touch passes reminded me of Tiki-Taka <3 Força Barça!
Also, I didn't expect that ending. That was surprising.
I hope the Candidates at least score a goal!

So far this has exceeded my expectations.

Oh and Hana pouting was cute.
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Damn. That man Akutsu reminds me that one teammate in our basketball club that always acting like a jerk to us just because he's better at playing. I love how realistic this anime is. You know, in the world of sports and athletes, you need to be strong physically and mentally because there are really people out there that is willing to pull you down and make you quit. It's not always friendly so you need to be determinated and strong willed cuz if you're easily swayed by others, you will not survive. I love the play. I like Ashito he's a good mc. Im also liking all the characters so far (yup including Akutsu). Cool episode. I want more.
May 6, 2022 4:20 AM

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Just the third episode, and we got our first douchebag, no the second one. And damn they have a knack of going after Aoi. Also tbh they lost so many opportunities in the starting of first half, if only one of those were converted into goal.
May 8, 2022 10:54 PM

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Welp no redeeming Akutsu for me after that showing words are one thing but cheap shots are another for sure, not a huge fan of writing that uses characters like that but it's effective I guess, I certainly don't like him.
May 11, 2022 3:26 PM

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kind of a spoiler who's gonna get through this stage in the OP & ED lool, so not very suspenseful. Has been a decent watch so far tho
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May 12, 2022 7:15 AM
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Cool episode. Exciting and fun. I feel like football is really hard to play. Akutsu... I didn't expect ao ashi to have that kind of character lol but anyway he's interesting and I wanna see him more. I like that it's not very friendly which is true and realistic. This anime becoming more and more interesting as it goes on.
Jun 5, 2022 2:57 PM
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After 3 episodes I can clearly say that it is another sports anime but it doesnt feel like a football anime
Jun 20, 2022 10:28 AM

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This show brings back good memories, I remember when I played the DC United Youth Team and got railed LOL.
Aug 1, 2022 2:36 AM

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They're trying too hard to make me hate Akutsu, so I can't help but give him a free pass - for now...
I know right, the worse they make him off to be the more I bet on him being a cool character.
Sep 1, 2022 1:39 AM

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Ah yes, barcelona style Tiki Taka. A strategy that haunts the nightmares of every defender. Nice to see a break down to really appreciate just how difficult it is to properly pull off.

That dude is definitely a dick but at the same time our MC does need a good humbling. Glad to see him picking himself back up at the end. Bruised and broken ribs are temporary but soccer glory is eternal!
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Oct 1, 2022 1:29 AM
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building the story i guess
Oct 1, 2022 7:08 AM
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very good liked sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much
Oct 18, 2022 11:52 PM

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The utter disrespect at the end, man.

I'm not sure how Aoi will get out of this one, but he'll do it somehow.
Nov 28, 2022 10:02 PM

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That Youth team leader really has a bad attitude.
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Dec 27, 2022 2:22 AM

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That ending was such a great plot twist! They're struggling so much to beat the youth team, but that team is not even playing their usual positions (except the goalie of course).
Jan 10, 2023 10:09 AM
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surprise with the last announcement!!! kekeke
Aug 17, 2023 9:29 PM

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Loving the focus on mentality on mindset during the matches. Often an overlooked aspect but a really important factor during matches.
Nov 26, 2023 10:01 AM
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This is an amazing sports anime masterpiece, which opened up and increased my knowledge, especially in terms of football, now I as an observer found Ashito in Trent Alexander Arnold (an English footballer) playing for the Liverpool club, before I didn't really mind it, but after seeing this anime I feel that my view of football is the same as the character "Anri" in this anime which is oriented towards strengthening the midfield, and now I know how strong the influence of a wing defender who can play at different levels is. Currently, even according to what is in this anime, Liverpool and Trent Alexander Arnold show their fangs with the playing style shown in this anime, so in my opinion "this is a very amazing anime, which can change your view of football, 10/10 "I hope to deliver the next season as soon as possible. Thank You.
Jul 1, 2024 2:36 AM

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I really enjoyed the first part of the youth 11v11 game! This has more creativity and more realism than I expected, so I still have a good feeling about the rest of the show. The snobby opponent is also a great early villain - that trash talk was on point!
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Ganbare Aoi, give a good lesson to this assh*le !
Oct 20, 2024 1:59 AM
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It was nice as a whole u know seeing Aoi replicate Fukuda in some manner
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That buzz cut guy is a special kind of scum isn't he
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