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Oct 21, 2024
Mixed Feelings
Preliminary (3/14 eps)
Anime Review: Blue Lock vs. U-20 Japan (Season 2)
Rating: 6/10 – A Disappointing Mix of Lackluster Animation and Stale Excitement

Alright, Blue Lock is back for a second season, and it’s like stepping into a football match only to realize you’re watching the pre-game warm-ups—it's a bit underwhelming, to say the least. The showdown between the Blue Lock team and U-20 Japan should be an epic clash of titans, but instead, it feels like a missed penalty kick.

Let’s dive right into the animation—or should I say, the lack thereof? It’s reminiscent of something you’d see from an animation tab in PowerPoint! Seriously, it’s like they pulled a bunch of still frames, threw them into a blender, and called it a day. The characters move with the grace of a toddler on roller skates, and the ball? Oh boy, don’t get me started. It looks like a moving PNG made in Flash animation. You expect to see it bouncing around with some realistic flair, but instead, it just glides across the screen like it’s on a mission to get to the next scene as fast as possible.

Now, let’s address the VFX. While there are moments where you can see they tried to jazz things up, it doesn’t quite mask the fact that the animation is lagging behind. It’s like they sprinkled a little glitter on a rusty old car—nice touch, but it’s still a rust bucket! You can feel the hype and intensity in the manga, but here, it’s as if the heart and soul were left on the cutting room floor, making this adaptation feel hollow and disappointing.

If you’ve read the manga, you already know what a powerhouse this story is. It’s packed with tension, character development, and jaw-dropping moments that make your heart race. The anime adaptation, however, feels like a cheap knockoff of that original thrill. You don’t just want to watch a match; you want to feel it, to be right there in the middle of the action, adrenaline pumping. But with this season, that excitement gets dulled down to a whisper.

However, if you’re looking to hear the voices of new characters and see how they portray the drama on the field, you might still get a kick out of watching it. The voice acting is decent and brings a touch of life to this otherwise lifeless animation. But let’s be real: if you truly want to immerse yourself in the world of Blue Lock, you should definitely grab the manga. The vibes are infinitely better there, and you’ll actually feel like you’re part of the game.

Final verdict? It’s like biting into a burger that looks great but tastes like cardboard. The promise of an epic battle is there, but the execution falls flat with an animation style that belongs in a basic slideshow.

6/10 – A watch if you’re curious about the new characters and their voices, but for a truly electrifying experience, stick with the manga. It delivers the excitement and immersion that this season just can’t muster.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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