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Nov 9, 2024 8:00 PM
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Oct 2024
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Great, animation still a bit iffy, but overall, does not hold back the hype of the episode
Nov 9, 2024 8:15 PM
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Dec 2023
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Great and the animation has improved
Nov 9, 2024 8:34 PM
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Oct 2020
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my honest reaction
Nov 9, 2024 8:39 PM
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Feb 2021
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I can't keep this up, after taking a few minutes to actually compare seasons, the differences can't be denied anymore.

The Animation and Sakuga of this season is not good, I'm sorry. I hate that there are still a few moments in the season that shows actually really good animation, and I still love this series and will continue watching it...

But if there is any praise to be given, its that its effects, cgi, music, and quality of the art itself has definitely improved.
Nov 9, 2024 8:46 PM
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Sep 2024
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This is surely going to become the most disappointing anime I've watched. The best moments of this season are from when they are not playing soccer. And yes, It's a soccer anime. As usual PNG animation with annoying CGI. Only noticable animation was Bachira getting past that U-20 player. However, his dribbling was completely CGI which I guess is better than nothing. Let's see what they have for the upcoming episodes.
NegativeReiNov 9, 2024 8:56 PM
Nov 9, 2024 9:15 PM
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The build up to the match between Blue Lock vs. U-20 Japan was really good. The hype for the match was insane as I could feel the energy from the crowd from my headphones. It was giving me goosebumps and had me fired up. Oliver Aiku doesn't seem like a bad guy, just a pesky defender(my favorite position) Isagi has to overcome as a little thief going against Mr. Cop.
Nov 9, 2024 9:17 PM

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Nov 2020
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There was a substantial amount of original content in here that I believe has really helped flesh out the U-20 match as a spectacle. The manga went straight into the match while here we get to see the preparation and crowds coming into the stadium. Nice extra bits of world-building for Blue Lock as a whole, since we never really get to see much outside of it.
I have read 2 perfect chapters of manga; They are Usogui Chapter 203 and Onani Master Kurosawa Chapter 23.
Slam Dunk Chapters 272 to 276 are a perfect stretch of manga.
Nov 9, 2024 9:40 PM
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May 2021
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I would say is not that bad...
I enjoyed this episode
Nov 9, 2024 10:00 PM
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Jan 2022
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I was really excited for the match, but with this animation it's not possible, it's terrible, I hope it gets better
Nov 10, 2024 12:47 AM
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Feb 2022
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Tbh I don’t care about the animation that much the story is good and also it’s exciting I have watched things that had worse animation so whatever
Nov 10, 2024 1:00 AM
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Aug 2018
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I am so excited. I am really happy with the team. Every character in it is amazing. I remember reading the manga 2 years ago but I forgot most of it so I'm excited to see this again. Lesss goooo
Nov 10, 2024 1:46 AM

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Oct 2016
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This is actually crazy, after being in the Blue Lock facility for most of the show, it's crazy to see a match of this magnitude and with a huge ass crowd in Blue Lock.

You might want to put a collar on me.

Damn, they really can't go one episode without saying some kinky shit lmao.

This is pretty hype though, ngl.
Nov 10, 2024 1:53 AM

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The tension is really high for them to be watched by almost all people in Japan.
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Nov 10, 2024 2:00 AM
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At this point I'm actually dissappointed in the animation, even Bachira's skills didn't look as great as they did in in the first season and they're supposed to be better, it really is a slide show with a voice over which is such a shame because the story is really good.
Nov 10, 2024 3:51 AM
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Apr 2018
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Nice the U20 match is finally starting and there are so many people to watch it... Oliver is definitely gonna make it hard for the Blue Lock team... now regarding the animation it's still a slideshow, I don't have any hopes for the rest of the match
Nov 10, 2024 4:31 AM

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Oct 2020
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In this episode we saw glimpses of 3d animation that looked less than appealing.

Isagi's last line to Aiku was kinda kinky
Nov 10, 2024 4:53 AM
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Nov 2020
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They had me in the first half ngl
Nov 10, 2024 4:56 AM
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Dec 2019
4
Where did all those guys go who said the budget was being kept for the u20 match?
Nov 10, 2024 5:07 AM

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Jun 2016
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really good opening ceremony for this big match !!

really loved it
Nov 10, 2024 5:59 AM
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Jul 2023
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Nov 10, 2024 6:55 AM
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Jul 2013
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#BlueLock vs U-20 Japan

HOW MUCH FUCKING AURA THIS GAME GIVES. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Nov 10, 2024 8:27 AM

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I like Oliver, he's such a chill dude.

Sad that we didn't get to see any of the U-20s training but am still super hyped for this match, that was a nice start. Is Shidou really not gonna play? I'm guessing he'll just get subbed in at some point lol.
Nov 10, 2024 8:32 AM

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knew it that they were saving up the budget to animate the u20 match. the slideshow is going to be worth it i just know it. maybe the ratings will go up now. still this not getting more than a 7 or an 8 from me unless something like incredible happens.

and just when it was getting good the episode ends. mannnnnnn and i got to binge the last 5 episodes. this is gonna be a pain

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Nov 10, 2024 9:30 AM
🥊 CHAMPION 🥊

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Apr 2016
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The best episode of the season!!!W
Well, starts the match, and all the preview was amazing!!!
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Nov 10, 2024 9:36 AM
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Jul 2016
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..... I mean I'll still watch but damn.... are you kidding me... even the approach from the tunnel was a slideshow?.. guess this anime adaptation is really cooked.
Nov 10, 2024 10:08 AM

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I love that its not moving slow. Plenty of action
*** Trancos ***
Nov 10, 2024 11:48 AM
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Did the production company already changed? I feel like this episode was much more better than before. I love the animation and characters.

Can’t wait to see Rin and Sae duelling for the first time. This will be an insane match to watch!
Nov 10, 2024 1:21 PM

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Nov 2017
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Finally the match against Japan U20 starts! This is the best "animation" yet! I can feel all the tension for their first match together! The CGI did a great job!
Nov 10, 2024 1:53 PM
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Apr 2020
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yeah they saved the budget for the big match my ass
Nov 10, 2024 3:57 PM

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Jan 2013
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They really nailed the stadium atmosphere when the players entered the pitch. However, some of the actual football moves were done in CGI and that's just lazy to me.

I like this Oliver character, he has left a good impression to me so far. Got an interesting design too. Whereas I cannot stand Itoshi Sae's edgy presence.

Rin giving Isagi a bump to snap him back was nice to see.
Nov 10, 2024 4:32 PM
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May 2017
915
the hype is definitely there
Nov 10, 2024 5:10 PM

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Aug 2019
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The build up was an excellent idea to include to hype up the U20 match even more.

Even if there's still no movement in the actual game. I appreciate the build up scene.
Nov 10, 2024 7:05 PM
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Aug 2023
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WE ARE COOKING YALL ITS NOT COPE ITS HOPE THE ANIMATIOON LOOKS REAL JUICY RN
Nov 10, 2024 7:39 PM
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Nov 2024
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I mean yeah, animation isn't too good but it isn't a hinderance to my enjoyment of dope ass soccer stuff
Nov 11, 2024 12:37 AM
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May 2021
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This season is so odd since in shots where they aren't playing soccer, the animation looks fluid and the art is high quality, but the moment the game started it just instantly turned to a slideshow. I can't help but look at the screen in a confused, and slightly sorrowful manner. I'm also confused about 2-3 second long scenes where they decide to use a CGI model instead of drawing, surely that few seconds long sequence properly animated wouldn't break the budget?
Nov 11, 2024 4:45 AM

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Jul 2013
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Holy shit man I'm pumped look at that crowd and the pacing goddamn
Nov 11, 2024 9:38 AM
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Dec 2021
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very strange because the 3D shots were jarring and not in a good way, and i wasn't too fond of the still shots in this episode but the rest of the episode was really good and hype as hell
Nov 11, 2024 9:39 AM

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Nov 2023
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Props to them for starting the game this episode, maybe it's just my One Piece instincts but I for sure though that it was gonna be at least 2 more episodes until then.

ALSO OLIVER LOOKS SO GOOD AND IS SUCH A COOL CHARACTER WTF
Nov 11, 2024 10:48 AM
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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.
@JVskunkape and Aiku is Danish, German as well.
Nov 11, 2024 11:59 AM

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Jan 2020
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Water fleas do not produce feces, so they don't poop.

Nov 11, 2024 5:06 PM
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May 2021
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Pure OSHA & GLAM baby
Nov 11, 2024 5:40 PM
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Nov 2020
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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.
@Softhenic03 since he was half japanaese half european ....author is trying to say probably this dude has european genes...where Compared to Japanese they are taller and huger
Nov 11, 2024 9:38 PM
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Feb 2018
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the animation is horrible
Nov 12, 2024 1:42 AM
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Jan 2023
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Blue Lock? More like... png lock🤭
Nov 12, 2024 7:35 PM
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Sep 2023
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Animation is worst
Nov 12, 2024 7:55 PM

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@Softhenic03 bro complaining about everything imaginable lmao its not uncommon for characters to look completely different than their actual age in anime. this isn't some random thing that the author thought up out of nowhere, and i'd say it works well here considering it makes aiku, blue lock's first significant challenge, appear that much more menacing
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@Softhenic03

plus it happens irl too. 16 y/o looking like mid 20, or vice versa. facial hair can do a lot to your perceived appearance. its aint that big of a stretch to say oliver is under 20.
Nov 13, 2024 9:35 AM

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Finally that filler arc is over. The Animation is still bad sadly. I wonder why they just don't kick Shidou out of Blue Lock, he's just Barou bad written lol

@ramenyst @Softhenic03 I think y'all took it too seriously. "Age" makes no sense to Anime characters so trying to apply irl logic to Oliver is just a waste of time lol.
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Nov 13, 2024 9:48 AM
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Oct 2024
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yeah the animation was bad but all the characters looked great. prob best ep out of season 2. i’m a major bachira fan and his scene looked epic when he was on the field.
Nov 13, 2024 9:24 PM
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Oct 2019
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Okay, i have to admit the build up for the match got me HYPED!!

But that random CGI Feet caught me off guard lol

I really hope the Match Animation is gonna be good 🤞
Nov 14, 2024 3:01 AM

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So hype! And no (well, minimal) slideshow! The direction and music was fanstastic! And Aiku sounds like he's flirting every time he speaks. Really can't wait until the next episode
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