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Jan 7, 2023 7:24 PM
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a necessary loss for Isagi to have. I just wish it was directed to be more dramatic.
Jan 7, 2023 7:29 PM

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first episode of the year and rin called my mans an NPC lmfao peak subs. caught me off guard bc obviously it wasn't in the manga.
Jan 7, 2023 7:35 PM
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Man this show is fantastic. I absolutely love the stakes at play and the emotions that are involved because of those stakes which boosts them x1000. Yet another fantastic episode.
Jan 7, 2023 7:38 PM

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loved the ep it was just so cool but it sucks they didn't win
Jan 7, 2023 7:47 PM
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Esmera said:
Oof power point slide episode, and even some of the still shots looked weird. Still a fairly entertaining match to watch ig. Rin is so much more annoyingly edgy than I remembered, and the sound effects they used during Tokimitsu's play sounded so disgusting lmao. Don't really care for any of the opposing trio as individual characters, they're all so irritatingly weird. Bachira got stolen. Looks like Isagi and Nagi will have to grow together as a pair and learn to form their own chemical reactions.

Glad to see the first OP again for the last time! The visuals for the new OP looks pretty slick (even though most were reused shots), don't really care for the song itself though. Then again, that's what I initially said for the first OP too so it might grow on me sooner or later. Looking forward to seeing the new ED.

As someone who recently read the manga and doesn't understand why everyone loves Rin so much, I can confirm that he was always this annoyingly edgy. 

That aside, that new opening(ending?) is a banger! I love the sequence in the first few seconds of it and how it synchs up to match the music. The rest of it was good as well. I'm glad that they played it in the end so that it wouldn't spoil what happened in the episode itself. I really like how the author took Bachira away from Isagi here. Isagi was depending on him way too much and at the end of the day, just like how Nagi saw that he had to split from Reo in order to keep growing, the same applies to Isagi. 

The match itself barely had any animation but that's pretty standard for this anime at this point. The characters don't move a whole lot but at least they still look on-model for the most part. Right now it's mostly the voice acting, music, and just overall how well constructed the manga panels are that really saves it. It's a shame a good anime like Blue Lock isn't getting a whole lot of budget or time put into its animation while other generic by the numbers sports anime are.
Jan 7, 2023 7:50 PM

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Oh man... this anime is getting more ridiculous. I still like it tho. XD

Tbh I was getting kinda bored this ep. Maybe the previous ones were more exciting? Maybe the presentation of this ep was just not as good? Anyway, it didn't get my blood boiling which is the main reason why I like this show. And well... ofc they'd lose.

Bachira my boi telling Isagi to come and get him... that kinda lit me up inside. Love that.

Love the ed. <3
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Jan 7, 2023 8:22 PM

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Didn't see that coming, the first half of the episode seemed repetitive that they were at a disadvantage and now they are going to win by teamwork again.

But didn't expect them to lose, I think the matches are going to get serious from here on out cause they are at a disadvantage of 1 player.
Jan 7, 2023 9:42 PM

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Great chapter! Nagi lost another match and Bachira was taken

Good second opening, I'll keep waiting for more chapters
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Jan 7, 2023 9:45 PM

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Thinking that this was just the "first" match of this stage is insane to me and the top 3 in form of Rin, Aryu and Tokimitsu is definitely something else. Even with absolute 0 teamwork, they managed to get an easy win over Isagi, Bachira and Nagi who honestly seemed like a dream pairing. There's such a gigantic gap between for example Isagi and Rin, it's not even funny. It also seems like Rin can score from every single position on the field. His corner goal was by far my favorite one. I tend to do this also very often in my football career and it just feels great, because nobody expects it.

For me it was obvious from the start that they would lose, but with Bachira off the team it's definitely is a severe setback for Isagi and Nagi. At them same time I'm super hyped to see what will happen from now on. Who will join Isagi and Nagi? Who will be their next opponents? Can Isagi overcome his brutal defeat?

Great new OP btw.

Until next week.   

Jan 7, 2023 9:48 PM

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I really like that they didn't showed so much situation in a major battle like they stick to this game and finished it without showing other members stage selection. Hope to see this in more episodes too. And the new ending song is sick. 🔥

Jan 7, 2023 10:22 PM
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Jan 7, 2023 10:41 PM

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did not expect them to take bachira lol. but in a way that seems the most appropriate as i can see bachira and isagi playing against each other in the future. that's the only logical conclusion we can get after seeing how close they both are being.

it's a miracle or i'd say they were given chance to score 2 goals lol. if the red team would have been really serious they could have ended it 5-0.

let's see how isagi and nagi come up again.

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Jan 7, 2023 10:57 PM
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I want to ask the Manga readers who will join the team of Isagi and Nagi
Jan 7, 2023 10:58 PM

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Wasn't a fan of this show, but now I'm just getting really annoyed at Isagi. You were the one that suggested the match in the first place because you were excited to play stronger opponents, now you're the first to be blanking out and whining in the middle of the match instead of playing your hardest. Who does that? I've gotten my ass whooped by ping pong champions -- me being self taught -- and I didn't even break down like this soccer team ace that got selected to be one of 300 to represent the nation.

I don't know why nearly every character try as hard as they can to act retarded in this show, but that seems to be where every fucking shounen is going nowadays. Shit, if you guys are 13 and you think talking big makes someone a bad ass, you'll grow out of it eventually...
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Jan 8, 2023 12:16 AM
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Jan 2021
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well this was a good one
Jan 8, 2023 12:39 AM
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Does this become a collection of adversaries with ridiculous personalities? mendokusai
Jan 8, 2023 12:44 AM

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I already expected that the team of Isagi would lose against the team of Rin, but what i did NOT expect was Bachira was picked out of the three! cuz they need a super assist beacause rank 1, 2 & 3 are all attackers lolz great ep!
5/5.


Jan 8, 2023 12:55 AM
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Absolutely amazing ep, I kinda wanted a plot armor moment :\ but the anime showed a realistic outcome, so I'm impressed.
Jan 8, 2023 1:16 AM
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Man I was not expecting them to pick Bachura tbh 💀
Jan 8, 2023 2:20 AM

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Rin is INTJ stereotype on steroids
I hate everyone equally
Jan 8, 2023 3:15 AM
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Loved it👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Jan 8, 2023 3:50 AM
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Itoshi Rin LE GOAT
Jan 8, 2023 4:19 AM

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I expect Ishagi to lose, but I don't expect they take bachira tho
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Jan 8, 2023 4:21 AM
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I read the manga I long ass time ago and I completely forgot that Bachira was taken away I thought it’d be Nagi tbh😭 but Rin really gotta chill thinking losing soccer means you lose ur reason to exist🤣 btw the new was FIREEEE it’s better than opening 1 imo🔥🔥😮‍💨
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Jan 8, 2023 4:33 AM
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Quede como tonto al pensar que le ganarían a Rin Itoshi. Vaya monstruo. 😅

•Bachira se va del team. 😕
Jan 8, 2023 7:31 AM
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I LOVE this episode and i wanna watch the next one rn but i gotta wait :(
Jan 8, 2023 7:51 AM

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I loved Bachira's line, which essentially boils down to, "Come win me back." Paraphrasing, of course.

And of course, old ED was way better, at least the song.




Jan 8, 2023 8:13 AM
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Dec 2022
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great episode overall,just can't wait till the next episode.
Jan 8, 2023 8:40 AM
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new ending better than the previous one ?
Jan 8, 2023 8:47 AM

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It was so dramatic, I couldn't help but laugh through the whole episode.

Bachira got chosen, which is understandable, I'd want him on my team too!
Jan 8, 2023 9:47 AM

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Quanda1eDing1e said:
Also the dialogue in this episode was kinda cringe ngl.
Without giving anything away, this dialogue has NOTHING on how rancid it gets in the manga lmaooo
Jan 8, 2023 11:47 AM

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I really liked the new ED. 
Jan 8, 2023 12:55 PM
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bachira gonna be the top assister with them through balls
Jan 8, 2023 12:58 PM
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Nagi is starting to grow on me alot. I relate to him alot on an emotional level
Jan 8, 2023 1:45 PM
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this episode is god
Jan 8, 2023 1:47 PM

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2.5/5

Great episode but for some really questionable animation & direction. Not really into the new characters that were introduced but the end was very intriguing

Isagi tried his best to coerce Nagi & Bachira to work according to his tactics which proved absolutely futile against this RIN guy, whose footballing philosophy is kinda weird and one-dimensional. Don't like him too much even though the man literally scored from the corner kick. Isagi was literally gushing over that guy's "majestic football abilities". Nagi did alright but even he seems to be outshined by this new emo dude.

Bachira getting stolen from their team was a massive surprise at the end tho because I thought they might go for Nagi. The Glam & the Insecure guy are cringe with their quirks. Excited for the next stipulations
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Jan 8, 2023 2:43 PM
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the quality declined so bad
Jan 8, 2023 4:23 PM
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Jan 2021
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This episode was great! The tension in this ep and the interactions of so many like minded people is crazy!
Jan 8, 2023 5:23 PM
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May 2018
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i love it soccer is best
Jan 8, 2023 6:40 PM

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Rin taking Bachira away from Isagi was intense haha.

I love seeing all these important moments animated.
Jan 8, 2023 7:56 PM

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they really NTRd are boy like that 

this show is so goofy  Rin's archtype is so funny to watch , just calling everyone trash and not worth his time 
Jan 8, 2023 8:33 PM

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Well, this sure was disappointing. More cringe dialogues and despite the excellent chemistry and teamwork, Isagi and co still lost because plot.

And by the way, that olympic goal couldn't have been more obvious. Did Isagi seriously think Rin would play for his teammates?
Jan 8, 2023 8:37 PM

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The top 3 players are playing at a completely different level against Isagi, Bachira, and Nagi. Their skill gap is huge. Rin is built differently and plays like a beast.

Seeing them win over Isagi and the gang is inevitable. What's shocking is that they took Bachira, who is easily the greatest player ever (he dribbling skills reminds me of Messi).

Isagi and Nagi both done fucked up.

Jan 8, 2023 10:13 PM

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More annoying characters and cringe dialogues smh. Did he really call them NPCs???

These top three make Barou look like a saint.
Jan 9, 2023 1:16 AM

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ryzxgum said:
first episode of the year and rin called my mans an NPC lmfao peak subs. caught me off guard bc obviously it wasn't in the manga.


A mob モブ, a background character, is essentially an NPC (a term westerners are more familiar with) so nothing was actually changed. Clever translation, even though it's not always the best.
Jan 9, 2023 1:25 AM

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raccoon-child said:
ryzxgum said:
first episode of the year and rin called my mans an NPC lmfao peak subs. caught me off guard bc obviously it wasn't in the manga.


A mob モブ, a background character, is essentially an NPC (a term westerners are more familiar with) so nothing was actually changed. Clever translation, even though it's not always the best.

thank you but i'm well aware of what mob means. i never said that the meaning changed. just the word 'NPC' itself wasn't what was actually said in the manga.
Jan 9, 2023 3:41 AM
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Finally, we get into the first 3v3 battle of the 3rd Blue Lock selections. Our trio decides to pick a fight with the newly top-ranked players 1, 2, and 3, making it a very tough match from the outset.

Out of the gate, Rin turns out to be an absolute monster, being able to score from positions our trio had not even considered. The enemy team all have monstrous individual weapons, which in turn ends up with them scoring repeatedly. This quickly makes it a losing battle for our own trio.

The loss is very bittersweet as Rin scores the final goal to win the match for his team 5-2 at the end of the episode, taking Bachira from Isagi's team and leaving him and Nagi as a lonely duo.

The intensity, interplay, and non-stop action in this episode draw you in as per usual.

Faced with overwhelming firepower, Isago and Nagi will have to go at it as a duo in the next match, and we can only hope they prevail.
Jan 9, 2023 4:00 AM
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EMOTIONAL DAMAGE WHAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Jan 9, 2023 4:14 AM

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NiteRaving said:
Rin is INTJ stereotype on steroids
Nah man... I am INTJ and even ten of me wouldn't be enough to match his level of edge
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