Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 10: The Devil Unleashed

Summary

Shidou’s devilish dominance on the field disrupts the entire game, showcasing his extreme offensive skills.
Sae’s strategy allowed Shidou to score an insane goal, tying the score 2-2, shaping U-20’s advantage.
Chameleon-like Reo subdues Shidou’s advance with his defensive copy skills and shows potential for a bigger role.

As a die-hard football enthusiast who’s spent countless hours watching matches and analyzing every move, I must say that this episode of Blue Lock was nothing short of breathtaking! The intensity, the skill, the suspense – it was all there, just like a real match day.

In the highly anticipated second part of the legendary Blue Lock match, the moment has arrived that fans have longed for. Now, Shidou steps onto the field with the U-20 team, ready to demonstrate his masterful control over the game.

In Blue Lock, the devil wasn’t completely controlled or released, but with prodigious talent Itoshi Sae by his side and eager to showcase his skills on the field, will he shift the balance in favor of U-20, or is defeat their predestined fate? The mayhem he’s about to bring onto the field remains to be seen.

The Devil Going Berserk

One on 21 Match

As the second half begins, Shidou swiftly teases Rin by declaring that this game will show who’s the superior player. Not to be outdone, Rin retorts in much the same manner. True to form, both athletes maintain their distinct personalities. With these two prominent figures locking horns and Shidou partnered with Sae up front, there’s no more fitting arena for him to demonstrate his abilities.

As the game progresses, he bursts onto the field, causing chaos everywhere. His swift and erratic actions leave everyone, including his teammates, bewildered. The madness he displayed on the field was a spectacle that left many viewers anticipating the unleashing of a wild spirit onto the pitch.

Visualize The Ultimate Goal

The Best Chemical Reaction

In a bold tactical maneuver, Shidou advances, using Sendou as an enticement, with Sendou accepting this risk as he’s focused on their victory. Shidou then displays his exceptional abilities, charging forward like an aggressive predator, but is halted by Niko at the edge of a minor injury and receiving a yellow card in the process. This demonstrates that Shidou has the potential to overpower any player on the field if given free reign.

Getting high on brain juice – Shidou Ryusei after scoring

In this scenario, Sae chooses to delegate the free kick to Shidou, instructing him to imagine a goal that’s beyond what one would typically expect but still within reach. He simply needs to make the play, and Sae will follow suit. Instead of going for a direct shot, Shidou passes it back to Sae who then delivers an extraordinary pass to Shidou. This pass is so swift and precise that even Chigiri, at maximum speed, couldn’t intercept it, resulting in Shidou scoring a goal that might be the most astounding we’ve witnessed in the series thus far, equalizing the score at 2-2.

Time For A Change

Defenders Substitution

During the game, Chigiri pushed himself to run at top speed repeatedly, leaving him both tired and injured. With Niko also hurt, Ego recognizes that a change in strategy is needed. He replaces them with Reo and Hiori instead. Ego then instructs Reo that his main objective during the match should be to concentrate on Shidou, using his copying abilities to mimic their most effective defensive techniques, thereby preventing him from scoring.

Watching Nagi and Reo side by side on the field once more, neck and neck, was a touching scene. Their friendship/competitive relationship has been the most captivating throughout the series. Nagi even tells Reo that he wasn’t surprised because he always knew he would eventually join the team.

Animation Quality Slightly Improved

Or Do We Have Our Expectations Lowered

The game goes on, as Isagi emphasizes that their objective thus far has been to keep advancing. But with Hiori entering the action, their strategy shifts to carving out room in areas previously impassable. Hiori’s display of his weapon is a breathtaking spectacle, both literally and metaphorically speaking. His hairpin weapon’s movement brings to mind another cherished character from Demon Slayer, Akaza, and his Blood Demon Art, which could explain why it was so impressive.

In a brilliant display, Hiori crafts an extraordinary play that seems almost unattainable for others. As a result, Blue Lock XI launches an attack, leading to a situation where Isagi has the opportunity to score. However, Aiku manages to thwart him once more. It appears a pattern is emerging, but as our protagonist, Isagi, it won’t be long until he shatters this cycle.

Hey lil burglar. I’m here to put a collar on you – Oliver Aiku

The Chameleon Emerges

Chameleon Defense, Stopping Shidou

In this part of the game, the U-20 team swiftly moves forward after clearing the ball. Sae picks up the ball and passes it to Shidou. At this point, Reo joins the action, mirroring Aiku’s defensive move, dispossessing the opponent, and sending the ball away. Reo is a character who often goes unnoticed, but his uncanny ability to replicate any skill with 99% accuracy? That’s simply overpowered, and it would be exciting to see him take a more prominent role in the rest of the match.

Despite endless discussions about the production and animation quality in season 2, it’s worth noting that this episode delivered justice to several scenes. The defensive animations and Shidou’s scoring were well-drawn, and there were some impressive animation sequences, like Chigiri’s top speed sequence and Shidou’s clever feint pass followed by a run towards his ideal scoring position. However, there’s always room for improvement, especially with the last two episodes airing simultaneously. Here’s hoping they really shine in these upcoming episodes and leave us awestruck.

2024-12-12 22:36