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| Dang, the drama on either behind the scenes or on the playing field, is just as hectic. This proves true for Keiji Togashi when he joined Tokyo Esperion as a Junior Youth trialist in his 6th grade 3.5 years ago, having known Coach Fukuda and once being directly under his tutelage. With Kuroda, Takeshima and the players (plus Asari) aiming to go pro, things in Esperion Junior are definitely different and well seasoned for J.League standards, though Togashi can't quite put two and two together to feel frustrated. Even using other players are practice tools whilst not being malicious about it, it's the sobering truth that Togashi must go the apt way: if you can't beat 'em, join them. Match after match, Togashi slowly picks up what the other Esperion players have been doing: countering on defense rather than attacking. The old Togashi definitely feels like Aoi when he moved into the team, only being very concerned about being a forward that can only score goals just to go pro. In their mindset, they have already graduated from the "scoring goals" objective, and have embraced defense as much as offensive to go pro, It's either you make it or you don't, and Kuroda and the others know this fact fully well to see it in the long run, rather than the short-term. Till this day, the feud between Togashi and Takeshima belitting each other, but the Tokyo Esperion B team isn't quite ready to face the undefeated Musashino just yet. Tachibana hasn't done anything noteworthy yet, so he literally has no right to boss people around. But that's who he is, and at least he acknowledges that what Coach Nozomi is training them for, and the best that Tokyo Esperion has been acclaimed for since Togashi's trial days, the true enemy is yourself. Help people help themselves, and the inevitable match next week against Tokyo Musashino will prove if their answers are correct. Old pals: the chosen vs. rejected, the fated match. |
KANLen09Aug 27, 2022 5:54 AM
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| So Togashi’s beef with these promoted guys goes back years huh? It’s amazing what a few years can do. They looked a lot more like young teens than they do now. Some things don’t ever change though huh? Takeshima’s always been popular with the girls haha. But yeah, ok. I can understand Togashi’s issue with these guys. It’s pretty irritating how they’re being pretty dismissive of him and it’s not even intentional. That’s honestly worse. What did Takeshima mean by “a first-time long ball up yo their forward will see us conceding”? I didn’t quite get that. Though I can see what Togashi is saying. He sorta has a point. These guys did seem like they’re out there with the “Don’t get injured, become a pro, win” mentality. I do get it though. Even still, they need to squash this shit or they’ll die against Musashino. Aoi, good effort bud, but let Tachibana take this one. I don’t think a picnic is gonna help lol. But props to Tachibana for admitting his weaknesses. Takeshima too. Takes a lot to admit you’re lacking and to confront it. Glad to see the team working together to prep for this Musashino match. Aoi’s got some big decisions ahead… I don’t think I’m ready for this to end, man. There’s only a few episodes left but I feel like the story’s just getting started. |
phantomfandom said: I still don't get why they're fighting but shouldn't Togashi brawl with Kuroda instead of Takeshima? I just hope there's no permanent damage from the brawling. And Takeshima already bring girls to the match since elementary school? What a playboy! But who wouldn't want a potential pro soccer like him as a boyfriend? The more I think about it the more I think it's a good idea, so I should find a soccer boyfriend or two... Look like it's gonna be Tachibana moment to shine until the end of this anime, he has to solve the team conflict, while at the same time face his past at Musashino, he'll almost be a protagonist, can Aoi steal this position back to him? LOL Yeah it's confusing what the fuss is all about. But Togashi said it himself that it's the half-heartedness of the academy players he doesn't like, that they only play football to go pro (which is not wrong), playing differently depending on whether they are being watched by the coach or not. As for why he only brawl with Takeshima, it's just pure coincidence because they are playing together in the last match (Kuroda was in team A). Togashi hates both of them equally, probably more on Takeshima because he's not aware he's still playing academy football. |
| “You should enjoy the little detours to the fullest. Because that's where you'll find the things more important than what you want.” |
| I gotta take Togashi's side on this one. |
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| This episode again proves why people should read the manga. The manga takes the drama between Togashi and Kuroda/Takeshima more slow so you can feel its significant for their character development later.. |
| “You should enjoy the little detours to the fullest. Because that's where you'll find the things more important than what you want.” |
| Anri smol, still looking like the usual heh Ah yes finally the backstory. Been hanging on that long so it's nice to know what's going on between 'em. Awkward moment happen again to Aoi. But at least it's all over. Let's get to the game already! |
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| Now I understand why Togashi can't stand the promoted players because those guys don't play with the same intensity as him. I know these guys want to go pro by looking good for the coaching staff, but that limits their ability to get better after every match. |
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| this was the 20th episode and we got some backstory again. I believe now that they need a season 2, because they can't finish it with this pacing. |
| “Do what feels right in your heart. You will be criticized either way.” (Eleanor Roosevelt) |
| I see the merit to what Kuroda was saying but Togashi is 100% right. It'll be hard to go pro with the half-hearted mindset Kuroda and the others had when they were younger. |
| Wow, they gave Togashi such a good backstory, laying down his motivations and especially the animosity he feels towards the teammates. I have to say though, while its impressive that the anime is able to present both sides neutrally, Togashi did behave a lot like an a-hole. Hope the rest of the cast gets fleshed out as well. |
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| i cant pick a side here, i understand both povs and their reasonings are reasonable but young esperion youth were fuckin assholes lol, even if its unintentional. though thats what makes it pretty scary. how they're doing it with no malicious intent whatsoever. but then again, they were young 11-13 y/o boys back then so i really hope they've reflected on it more. just like how takeshima did. im so happy tachibana has picked himself up ahhhh great to see him not being super depressive and all that. im kinddda missing hana tho😞😞 |
| Finally good to see Togashi's backstory Wonder who I'd side with |
| inner conflicts really can't be avoided but rather face it and acknowledge your weaknesses! 5/5. |
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| Oh boy, a Togashi backstory. Seems like Kuroda and Takeshima were quite cocky when they were young. Poor Togashi felt really humiliated and inferior to them. I mean they were talking down to him at least in some instances. Togashi straight-up beating up Takeshima after the match was wrong though. Words should always come before violence. Looks like Tachibana's words got through to most of the team. But Togashi and Kuroda are still not in the right mood and mindset for the upcoming match. Aoi's playing style will finally be decided in the Musashino match. I'm still sure he'll embrace the role of a defender since it's more logical and will help him go much further in the long run. |
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| this whole togashi and red dude conflict kinda annoying |
| If you rated Jujutsu Kaisen a 10/10, then your opinion is not valid. AOT>FMAB |
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