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Feb 18, 2023 8:19 PM

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I think this episode is just for character development.

We got to see how much they developed in the blue lock facility and the understanding they have gained of each other (esp Isagi and Barou).

The best part was how Nagi set free from the bond tying him and Reo.
Feb 18, 2023 8:38 PM

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So nice to see supportive parents
I love how they showed scenes from the first episode from Bachira's perspective
Nagi dumping Reo like that was badass lol
Feb 18, 2023 8:53 PM

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Seems like I was right about Chigiri getting picked by Isagi. But it's no surprise, since his speed currently brings the most to the team. Hard words by Nagi towards Reo. As things weren't bad enough, Isagi finished him off. Now it depends on Reo if he gives up or gets motivated. I guess with someone like Kunigami defeat isn't an option.

The interaction of Isagi, Nagi, Barou and Chigiri is just hilarious to watch. Barou kinda reminds me of Levi, since both of them love tidiness :D
I'm amazed by Barou's character development. Him not only asking Isagi what kind of football he wants to play with this team, but also realizing that he wasn't mature enough was great. On top of that he isn't afraid of change, which shows real growth within him.

Interesting to get more of Bachira's past. So since he was young he had this kind of monster inside of him, which was the only one who could understand Bachira's way to pay football. No wonder he feels such a deep connection towards Isagi, since Isagi also understands Bachira's play style.

The ending was absolute hype and a nice buildup for what could eventually happen in the next episode. Just thinking about this crazy rematch between Isagi and Rin gets me fire up.

The next episode can't come soon enough.

Feb 18, 2023 9:04 PM

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May 2014
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I loved this episode. Blue Lock is a very fresh air, surprising and a very welcome one. The series keeps growing on me and Bachira backstory and perspective of the first episode is like completing a full circle.
Feb 18, 2023 9:59 PM

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As expected, 19 is a build-up episode and 24 is gonna be hyping next arc.
So see you in a month when Rin-Isagi match fully releases, I'm definitely not watching only 1/4 of it a day.
I hate everyone equally
Feb 18, 2023 10:08 PM
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Dec 2022
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Appreciating the chill episodes before we get to the match!
Feb 18, 2023 10:22 PM
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Sep 2022
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That ending scene was peak hype
Feb 18, 2023 10:48 PM
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Dec 2020
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just when i think bachira cant get any cooler, HE COMES OUT COOLERX100 AAAAAAAA
Feb 18, 2023 10:58 PM
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May 2017
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Pretty good episode. Seeing how Barou's matured was much needed, even Isagi started fanboying lmao. Adding princess Chigiri to the fray makes for more funny group dynamics.

But the real importance of this episode was Bachira's past and learning what drives him. To find a real life monster to play with lol, that's so Bachira. Isagi can't wait to take him back. I don't expect next episode to be the 4v4 match. There will be at least one episode of more build up i predict.

4/5
Feb 18, 2023 11:59 PM

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The King is evolving every episode now. Can't wait to see his ultimate goal.

BTW wasn't Noel Noa supposed to be german since the french have Loki ?
When someone asks me why I like anime, I'd say Just Because.

Feb 19, 2023 12:12 AM
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raccoon-child said:
ayanayanweeb said:
Good episode,more of a filler if you ask me


This episode does a beautiful job fleshing out the second-most important character in this series narrative-wise (due to his  butterfly-effect-like influence over the protagonist and by extension the story) so we can finally get a complete understanding on how he thinks and why, all the while setting him up for his eventual evolution, and you think it's filler. Media literacy is said to be dead because of people like you 💀

Agreed. I'd argue that episode 19 is one of the most important episodes. Not only because of Bachira but it also showed a ton of development for Nagi, Reo, and Barou.
Feb 19, 2023 12:53 AM
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May 2022
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I can see a plot twist whereby Bachira is not chosen by Isagi so that he can evolve, but I might be wrong
Feb 19, 2023 1:54 AM

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May 2015
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This episode was funny but also on the verge of cringe. The BL vibes were over the roof as well. Guys are so dramatic, geez.
Feb 19, 2023 5:26 AM
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No estamos preparados para el partido que se viene: Team Isagi vs Team Rin. 🔥🔥🔥
Feb 19, 2023 8:27 AM

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ah a backstory episode and that too of bachira. it's pretty much confirmed that the next match is gonna be thr 4v4 of isagi and bachira's team. that has to be the toughest match yet for isagi and team. also i think bachira might evolve in the next match and i'm not sure if isagi is even capable of evolving any more. like what will he even evolve into now?

The end of an era. Thank you Wit, Mappa and Isayama.
Feeling half happy, half sad.
  

Kawaii waifus
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Feb 19, 2023 9:26 AM

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Dec 2018
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man i am pumped for what happens next. the backstory was maybe a little too much but i like how everyone is getting along.
Feb 19, 2023 9:38 AM

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I like how he pronounces Zico as "Jico" 
Feb 19, 2023 10:09 AM
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Suspected they'd do an out-of-the-box pick and go with Chigiri (though Reo and Nagi's breakup was hilarious to me because it felt right out of a soap opera). Haven't read the manga yet, but there's no way Reo won't come back with a whole "bitter ex" monologue prepped and ready to go.

Can't wait for Chigiri and Aryuu to spend the entire match either gushing or mocking the other's appearance like two catty teenage girls. 

Kid Bachira was adorable (and that flying kick to that kid's face had me dying (also I swear characters with interesting designs always have a missing parent, so we never get a complete picture)).

I loved the implication that no matter which team loses, Bachira still wins.
Feb 19, 2023 10:44 AM

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As I and many others expected, Chigiri got picked, nice. This was a pretty good setup episode although I did miss watching soccer action. The background on Bachira was good as I realized they hadn't really explored his yet. Regarding Nagi dumping Reo, Reo did ask for it but it was still a bit brutal, I'm not sure if we'll see Reo again.

Looking forward to the next match which should be exciting, I have no idea what to expect regarding who wins but Isagi has some balls to challenge Rin again.
Feb 19, 2023 11:26 AM
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Dec 2018
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i love bachira backstory
Feb 19, 2023 11:41 AM
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Jan 2023
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It was nice to see and get to know a little bit more about bachira.
Feb 19, 2023 12:12 PM
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Apr 2018
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Chigiri is a wise choice for their team. Also liked to see Bachira's backstory like that, his mother is really cool also
Feb 19, 2023 1:22 PM

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probably the best episode of the series so far. not that that's really saying too much
Feb 19, 2023 1:27 PM
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Feb 2023
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so addictive. cant stoop watching it
Feb 19, 2023 1:31 PM

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May 2016
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HAHA bachira with schizophrenia xd
Feb 19, 2023 1:40 PM
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Dec 2019
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Time for the rematch!
Feb 19, 2023 2:15 PM

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Dec 2022
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Creo que era bastante obvio que iban a elegir a Chigiri así que esto no fue una sorpresa.
Tengo que decir que la backstory de Bachira es la única que me ineresaba así que estoy muy feliz con este cap.
Muy buen cap.
Feb 19, 2023 2:42 PM

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I belive in Meguru's mom supremacy.

Cute + smart + artist? Take me right here ma'am
Feb 19, 2023 3:22 PM

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Feb 2021
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This episode was goated. The savagery to Reo at the beginning, then Bachiras hunt for the monster, and the mom narration, and obviously being in the same boat as her kid with her dream and listening to the voice to no avail was so good. Keep going momma Bachira you will get it right eventually.
Feb 19, 2023 3:42 PM
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Mar 2020
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Whoa Nagi dumped Reo hard. Kind of well deserved though, for being quite the cry baby. Sure he enabled Nagi, but if that’s all he was good for, Nagi no longer needs him.

It’s been clear enough already that this is not the case, but starting out, I was worried that Isagi would be a mere spectator of a main character, simply there to see how strong everyone was and how he would try to get stronger himself. But no, with Bachira’s backstory here, we see even more of Isagi being influential on other characters’ lives. In this case, him being the monster that Bachira was searching for all this time.

Now it looks like we’re already back to facing against Rin’s team. That felt pretty quick, thought that maybe it would happen in the final episode of this season, if at all even. Anyway, should they win, I hope they don’t choose Bachira, even though that’s what Isagi’s probably going to suggest. It’s just that this arc is a great opportunity to see other players be on the same team, and since we already have Chigiri, we already have two players that were already previously on the same team. So having Bachira would make it 3. If they do win, I hope Isagi will continue to show the monster within him, and go for the pure power that is in Rin. I’m sure Bachira wouldn’t have if any other way as well.

Or maybe they’ll lose to Rin again. In that case, they’ll probably look to get another player that enables them, so that’d probably be Chigiri


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Feb 19, 2023 4:22 PM

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May 2018
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Backstory time! ngl Bachira's monster is so cool. Poor Reo though, I wonder how he's going to recover from this
Feb 19, 2023 6:12 PM
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He is on his way to regain the promised one from Rin
Feb 19, 2023 10:53 PM

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Which monster will Bachira chose? Both seem to excite him.
Nagi asking Barou-mama if he wanted to play after he and Ojo got caught playing soccer with Barou-mama's shoes was perfect. 
Poor Lemon...never knew his name was Lemon.
Feb 19, 2023 11:08 PM
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Jun 2020
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reo is such a child. good for nagi. didn't expect a rematch that quickly i expected a training arc but i guess this is blue lock. i don't know how the rematch will end but i feel like the anime is going to end soon with them competing with the top 3 players this soon
Feb 19, 2023 11:26 PM
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Dec 2022
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chigiri was a good pick
Feb 20, 2023 1:04 AM

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Feb 2021
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Bachira's backstory was pretty good. A nice break from all the matches. Also, Bachira's monster looked really weird lol.
Feb 20, 2023 4:07 AM

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Feb 2013
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chigiri controlled that match he was the right pick without question.
Feb 20, 2023 6:30 AM

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Jul 2013
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Yay no cliffhanger!!! lol
Feb 20, 2023 11:04 AM
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Apr 2016
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Dude the gay subtexts in this episode were so obvious. 
Feb 20, 2023 4:38 PM

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Jan 2017
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Makes sense that they'd pick Chigiri, why did I even thought it was gonna be Reo last episode.

Smol Bachira just didn't learn to control his talents and that made him disliked among the other children. Jinpachi was really his saviour with his Blue Lock plan and meeting Isagi    
Feb 20, 2023 10:12 PM

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The beginning of the episode was emotional with Chigiri and Kunigami saying their goodbyes, but then Nagi decided to completely murder Reo, and then Isagi jumped in to insult him even more. 

I would never get over how beautiful and hot Rin is. 

Bachira’s mom is beautiful.
Feb 20, 2023 10:13 PM
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Mar 2020
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Isagi or Rin... Who is the better "monster"?
Feb 21, 2023 1:09 AM
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Dec 2022
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i mean cool ig chigiri was chosen
Feb 21, 2023 3:12 AM
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Oct 2020
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This show is just amazing, watch it every Sunday and can't wait for the new episode to come out.
Feb 21, 2023 11:53 AM
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Feb 2020
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I thought I got used to Blue Lock being dramatic but it keeps on surprising me with more, not that I am complaining lol.
I didn't expect Nagi and Chigiri to get along so well. They are very similar now that I think about it except for the fact that Chigiri is a high maintenance ojou and Nagi is lazy as fuck.
Barou has gotten better but he's still insufferable NGL.
Feb 21, 2023 12:20 PM
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Jan 2023
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Loved Bachira's backstory
Feb 21, 2023 6:54 PM
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Jan 2020
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cool football anime
Feb 21, 2023 9:05 PM

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Jul 2016
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BL stands for Blue Lock, right? Because the scene with Nagi dumping Reo and the sudden Isagi x Bachira x Rin development at the end sure say otherwise.

And why do they keep portraying Bachira's "Monster" as if the guy had schizophrenia? Pretty sure there are better ways to portray one's devotion and commitment for "x" sport/activity.

Anyways, good episode overall. Smol Bachira was adorable af and the way they keep drawing Messi gave me a good laugh.
Feb 22, 2023 6:06 AM
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Oct 2022
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it was aight, i guess
Feb 23, 2023 1:01 AM
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This anime is amazing. I wish it never ends
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