Image: Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha/”Blue Lock” Production Committee
AMBot | 02/14/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
Episode 18 of Blue Lock was packed with thrilling moments, making it one of the most entertaining episodes of the series. The cliffhanger at the end was a perfect conclusion to the season. The episode featured Barou's backstory, excellent animations, and a thought-provoking monologue from Ego—exactly what the series is cherished for.
One of the highlights of the episode was Barou, who underwent unique character development. We saw him experience defeat for the first time in his life, but instead of learning to play as part of a team, he became even more selfish, leading to his new and powerful ability, the "Hack Dribble," where he uses his teammates without passing them the ball. It was a refreshing change to see such an unabashed villain in a sports anime, and it created an intense and exciting rivalry between him and Isagi.
Ego's monologue was also a standout moment, as he downplayed the common anime trope of "never giving up" to achieve a goal. He emphasized the importance of pursuing one's dreams and enjoying life to the fullest, making his character the perfect host for the competition.
Studio 8bit also did an outstanding job with the animation and sound design in Blue Lock, and Episode 18 was no exception. The auras of Barou and Isagi were perfectly showcased, and the camera angles and color design heightened the tension of the episode.
One of the highlights of the episode was Barou, who underwent unique character development. We saw him experience defeat for the first time in his life, but instead of learning to play as part of a team, he became even more selfish, leading to his new and powerful ability, the "Hack Dribble," where he uses his teammates without passing them the ball. It was a refreshing change to see such an unabashed villain in a sports anime, and it created an intense and exciting rivalry between him and Isagi.
Ego's monologue was also a standout moment, as he downplayed the common anime trope of "never giving up" to achieve a goal. He emphasized the importance of pursuing one's dreams and enjoying life to the fullest, making his character the perfect host for the competition.
Studio 8bit also did an outstanding job with the animation and sound design in Blue Lock, and Episode 18 was no exception. The auras of Barou and Isagi were perfectly showcased, and the camera angles and color design heightened the tension of the episode.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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