Blue Lock vs. U-20 Japan Episode 8 Discussion

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Nov 24, 2024 6:14 AM

#51

eugene_sparta

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The animation is terrible. It's just a bunch of pictures moving. The capcut effects and trash C.G.I make it even worse. Production I.G should take over this project and give it justice like they did to kuroko's basketball and Haiykuu. I would recommend you read the manga instead. This anime is not worth it.

Nov 24, 2024 7:21 AM

#52

Jony_

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2-1 in favor of Blue Lock. 🔥

▫Although it seems that in the second half, Ryusei will come in to make his mess.

Nov 24, 2024 7:45 AM

#53

RaidenSteiner

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468

Itoshi Sae thinks he's virtual insanity

Nov 24, 2024 9:43 AM

#54

lexagon08

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Jan 2022

bad animation continues

Nov 24, 2024 11:45 AM

#55

Kanelbullar

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The way my jaw dropped when Aryuu managed to save/block that last shot... 🤯

Interesting contrast of themes going on between the Itoshi brothers: Calm vs. intense. Experienced vs. hunger and etc.

Nov 24, 2024 12:16 PM

#56

JVskunkape

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god the match is just so exciting, it's easy to get taken away with the eps, but still pretty distracting how bad it looks at times. Can't help but feel slighted and how much more hype this season could've been if it looked as good as it deserved to.

Probably the weakest extra time of the season for me.

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Nov 24, 2024 12:40 PM

#57

human617

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Hello everyone, it's human617. If you are reading this, do yourself a favour and watch Dandadan instead

Nov 24, 2024 12:50 PM

#58

rebirthtyp

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Aug 2023

what a damn save by aryu WOW

Nov 24, 2024 2:51 PM

#59

Ventus_S

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Oct 2017

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I'm so glad the animation gets worse :P
Otherwise i'd have lose interest watching this.

Nov 24, 2024 4:23 PM

#60

Dudi4PoLFr

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Even with PowerPoint tier animation this episode was style hype af! This season could be beyond amazing if the quality was on part with S1 or even better :(

Nov 24, 2024 5:35 PM

#61

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I had absolutely no idea of what was happening during Sae's scenes due to the lack of proper animation in his plays. Like seriously, what in hell did he do to surpass Isagi and Bachira in that last play??

Anyways, still a somewhat hype episode if I'm honest. Mainly because it's impossible for me not to feel excited when it comes to football.
Aryuu's sudden save was so glam, by the way.

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Nov 24, 2024 9:33 PM

#62

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Wow, that's really good to see them won in the first match! Seems like U-20 will be serious in the next round!

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Nov 24, 2024 10:10 PM

#63

Blazingsidefire

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Ts was so garbage i never wanna see this studio animate another anime ever again most garbage adaption the only thing that can rival this adaption is kami no tou's season 2 part 1 that shit was garabge aswell oh my days

Nov 24, 2024 10:58 PM

#64

nyankana

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Jun 2023

I love how this far into the season the studio still chose to animate in png style as if they did not receive enough complaints, but this time it's sibling fights in png. Major disappointment.

Nov 25, 2024 6:45 AM

#65

Shilohzz

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Nov 2022

damn I had high hopes after last ep but this was straight up disappointing

Nov 25, 2024 8:03 AM

#66

utopica

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Just going through the motions...

let's see if they fuck up Shidou's aura in the next episode, because it's kinda special.

Nov 25, 2024 11:06 PM

#67

davidyodo24

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Wow who would have thought??

That Goal from Rin was Amazing 🔥🔥🔥

Also shoutout to the Glam boy for that crazy block!!

What a COMEBACK from Blue Lock Team leading 2-1 in the first half 👏👏

Nov 27, 2024 4:44 AM

#68

Ranxomare

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Great episode!!!
Rin did the second goal!!!
The last seconds of the first half, amzing!!!
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Nov 27, 2024 1:02 PM

#69

Junzy316

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Reply to IzanaSolos

We've been known that the team favors Nagi over anybody, INCLUDING the MC, so we'll probably never see another person get that Nagi treatment from last episode for the rest of the match ngl. You could see a LITTLE bit of them wanting to give it to Niko in this ep, but yeah, still frames galore. Except for the cgi legs though.

Like, the drawings were like the only thing making this show somewhat watchable, but now they are just like any other generic anime drawing, so why even bother. Rin's goal was actually atrocious as well.

@IzanaSolos This was the first episode where the quality of the animation actually became noticeable for me to really care.

But as you said it's 2-1 and we see where it goes from here

Nov 27, 2024 1:03 PM

#70

Junzy316

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@IzanaSolos This was the first episode where the quality of the animation actually became noticeable for me to really care.

But as you said it's 2-1 and we see where it goes from here

Nov 27, 2024 5:37 PM

#71

Law-sensei13

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Jul 2023

story isn't bad but I can't get past the animation

Nov 29, 2024 12:54 PM

#72

landofthekwt

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Well they won the 1st half

Nov 30, 2024 12:53 PM

#73

anarion322

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The animation of this season is pretty much non existent. Feels like 5 fps or less. Most of the scenes are just frozen frames with dialogues, and when there's an animation most of the time is just one element on the scene, like the ball or lips moving.

It moves forward with dialogue mostly, you don't see the plays, just see the faces of the characters telling you "he slip from behind· or something.

There's also a very few scenes in which they move like 3D animated and feels weird, they also don't do much in those, move a few steps and such.

The source material is good, so it's still ok, but as an anime does not feel very animated.

Nov 30, 2024 1:44 PM

#74

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Brah brilliant plays, man first half.. feels like forever haha

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Dec 1, 2024 12:57 PM

#75

SilverCrono

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Bruhhhhh that Chigiri play was amazing I can't even lie, that guys resolve brings me chills every time

Dec 3, 2024 1:35 AM

#76

Sun_Chan

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Isagi jumping towards Rin 💀 He should've known better lmao.

Dec 4, 2024 1:52 AM

#77

Ashhk

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Once again it's sad that the animation is like that because the match has been sooooo good so far, Rin's goal was awesome and Blue Lock is leading the match now, also Aryu stopping the ball like that is insane he's a better goalkeeper than the goalkeeper himself lmao

Dec 8, 2024 9:03 PM

#78

13thvagabond

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Soccer is back, Fantastic as always

Dec 13, 2024 3:18 PM

#79

Treyv0n

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THIS EPISODE WAS SO HYPE MAN RIN’S GOAL WAS SO HYPE BRO I LOVED THE ANIMATION DURING IT😭😭😭🔥🔥🔥

ARYUUUUUU YOOOOO THAT SHIT HAD ME JUMPING MAN I deadass thought Sae was gonna get that goal in fam🤯😭😭😭

I can’t believe my ass is this hype when I’ve read the manga weekly when this was releasing💀💀💀🔥🔥🔥

Dec 21, 2024 2:00 AM

#80

Tsunamii_

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Aryuu clutch was crazy, he's so underrated

Dec 24, 2024 6:19 PM

#81

PlatinumSouls

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Does anyone know what song from the ost was playing when niko had his moment? Can't seem to find it. Think it starts about 9 minutes into the episode. Thank you

Dec 24, 2024 10:00 PM

#82

ratecutsplease

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May 2024

Glad to see more and more of the blue lock players contributing to the game. Now when is my boy Isagi going to get his goal, probably when they need him it will be the Isagi-Rin combo.

Dec 27, 2024 7:43 PM

#83

KANLen09

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The match continues with the wrestle between the Itoshi brothers, to which Sae takes control of the ball quick...and leads to Niko Ikki being the strategist on the field to turn the tide. But even then, to penetrate against the U-20s' impenetrable Iron Wall defense, it takes perfect coordination, leading to the fastest runner, Chigiri.

With Chigiri leading the charge, Karasu takes hold...except that Sae countered for the bit, and Rin's possession doesn't faze Oliver like the last to stop his imitation to give them the lead for the first half, with just a little less than 5 minutes plus a minute additional time to equalize for the U-20s...that sadly, with Aryu's massive save, gives Blue Lock the 2-1 lead.

Shidou is just itching to go to the field, this loss is not acceptable.

Jan 7, 5:01 PM

#84

Teemplario

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Nov 2022

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Rin is an amazing character. I understand what many people say about certain characters not getting enough spotlight, but honestly, I think those who bring that up must have memory issues—they’re probably the same ones who forget their keys in the car.

Overall, I’m really enjoying *PNG Lock*. It’s been incredibly entertaining so far. Rin’s goal was phenomenal, Sae’s move was absolutely dazzling, and damn, that save by Jyubei was so GLAM—it was pure brilliance on his part!

Jan 10, 12:07 AM

#85

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Rin's shot was out of this world. The way the U-20 tried 2 activate his ego was pathetic😂😂 You aren't about that ego life stay in your lane😂. The sibling rivalry adds to the match. Ofc glam boy came in with the elite save. Bro is so graceful for no reason. Itoshi is no joke they are lucky he isn't trying to score 24/7. Honestly I am so locked in I don't even know if the animation is bad or good anymore🤣🤣

Jan 16, 10:36 AM

#86

PettankoLover

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??????? what was that dribble between Isagi and Bachira?? trash

Jan 18, 2:24 AM

#87

DeonX

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Rin scored an gave BL11 the lead. Karasu helped to put him in the optimal spot

Sae almost scored but thanks to Aryu's height ad skills they were able to hold onto their lead.

Sendou is ass bruh. Pretty much all of the left over players in the Blue Lock programme have better shooting skills than him atp.

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Feb 6, 4:32 AM

#88

Tsuyo_Mika

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Next goal is scored by Rin, and they keep their lead in the first half.

Mar 16, 7:36 AM

#89

Cammell

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I like this season, but I am not a fan of power point animation and weak cgi

when itoshi sae went trough mc and the other guy, how he has done it was skipped in the animation he just teleported on the other side

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