Review of episode 6 of Blue Lock Season 2: Today's episode of Blue Lock Season 2 or Blue Lock vs U-20 Japan or ブルーロック VS. U-20 JAPAN has a great plot and pacing. Read on to know how the episode plays out.
Summary of episode 5 of Blue Lock Season 2
After completing all the selections, it's time to choose the final squad for the upcoming match against Japan's Under-20 team. The pressure is on Ego to assemble the squad, and regardless of who he chooses, fans are sure to feel the pain of leaving out some talented players. Additionally, Ego must create a team that can work cohesively, which is no easy task since the team is filled with individualistic players who consider themselves the best.
Leading the squad is Rin, the clear top choice, who the entire team is built around. The roster is designed to not only match Rin's potential but also to amplify his devastating skills. Ego has also chosen strong defenders who excel at intercepting and stealing the ball from opponents.
The choice of Nagi and Bachira was obvious, considering their incredible talent and unpredictability. For Isagi, his participation makes perfect sense as he is the only player who can synchronize with Rin while also challenging him to create scoring opportunities. However, the biggest twist of the episode was the exclusion of Shidou, even though he was the second ranked player in Blue Lock.
Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 6 Review
We've finally arrived at the best segment this season has to offer, and I have mixed feelings about it. The first half did not have many developments as it only showed preparations for the match between the U-20 team and the Blue Lock team. Right away, we are informed that Shidou will not be in the opening lineup, and the reason is clear. If Sae wants others to follow his decisions, he must first prove himself to captain Oliver.
Blue Lock's players are also very excited because this is the first match they will participate in where they can make their presence known to the world. This is the perfect phase for them because up until now, they have been a bunch of zeroes that no one cares about. This reality becomes clear when we see the audience's disdain for “a bunch of high school losers” who just so happen to get the chance to compete against a star like Sae.
Once in the second half of the episode, the real suspense begins. Let's make one thing clear. The animation is still terrible and the studio's incompetence is obvious. They really ruined such a great series with terrible CGI and tons of still frames. However, if you somehow get past the terrible quality of the animation, you'll really love everything else.
The sound design is perfect, as the background music helps get you pumped up for the match. The realistic chants of the fans and the entire layout of the arena make you feel like you are watching a football match in real time. You feel excited about the impending battle and the way everyone starts playing according to their own strategies fills you with anticipation.
Review
Today's episode has the potential to be one of the best moments in sports anime, but it falls short because of the animation quality, an important factor that cannot be overlooked. The way we were introduced to the player who would be Isagi's opponent in this match was wonderful and exhilarating. Just pretend the bad animation doesn't exist and you'll be able to enjoy this movie.
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