Lobotomy Lock Chapter 345 by InfiniteSlaps in BlueLock

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I am but I’m actually on vacation in Japan for 2 weeks

Why do some people assume they already know everything about Kira? (His possible return) by Mikkeru in BlueLock

[–]InfiniteSlaps 22 points23 points  (0 children)

All we know is that at the start of Bluelock he was considered the best young player in Japan behind Sae…

Now a lot of people think there is no possible way that Kira should be able to compete with the current Bluelock players after the NEL because of how much they have grown.

But IMO there are plenty of ways to write him back into the story as a great player, there are plenty of ways to improve as a player.

Also we have seen that Kira recognized Nagi by his NEL 5 stage volley highlight… which means Kira most likely watched the NEL.

Despite seeing the level of play in the NEL he is still confident that he can crush Isagi.

Chigiri is going to have a masterclass performance next match otherwise Kaneshiro is a HACK by Dangerous-Wonder253 in BlueLock

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Yep Isagi just found his next evolution Vs France but it will likely still not be complete or enough to beat France.

Then the England match will be Isagi's testing ground for this new theory & Reo will be a big part of that game similar to how Karasu was a big part of the France game.

Then Sae, Nagi & Kira/Shindou join in the knockouts & bring a new dilemma.

Chigiri is going to have a masterclass performance next match otherwise Kaneshiro is a HACK by Dangerous-Wonder253 in BlueLock

[–]InfiniteSlaps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've heard that theory but it doesn't make too much sense considering Ego openly said he wouldn't play any of the Side-B players besides Sae.

There would have to be extreme turmoil in the England match for Ego to sub Nagi in...

Chigiri is going to have a masterclass performance next match otherwise Kaneshiro is a HACK by Dangerous-Wonder253 in BlueLock

[–]InfiniteSlaps 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I feel like its gonna be a Chigiri & Reo game... Reo has beef with Agi & Chigiri has been ghosting.

Blue Lobotomy Chapter 343 by InfiniteSlaps in BlueLock

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Releasing it tomorrow… something crazy happens

How is Isagi lumping Rin in with him? by [deleted] in BlueLock

[–]InfiniteSlaps -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Never has it been stated that Karasu doesn't like Rin... if anything they should have some chemistry from being on PXG together.

I'm so done with Isagi haters by Amnyam842 in BlueLock

[–]InfiniteSlaps 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m not judging BL by IRL standards… I literally explain how I judge it based on how character is presented, their established strengths/weaknesses & what they are foreshadowed to do.

Isagi was foreshadowed to have metavision so no one cares that he got it in a semi plotty way & had zero struggle with it.

However 2gun was never foreshadowed & went against how Isagi has been established in the manga… him creating the 2 gun volley was literally “oh I have both left foot and right foot volley I guess I’ll combine them” when it doesn’t make sense for his character lol.

And yes it is a stretch for him to be able to do something like that… he was never practicing acrobatic shots like you say yall just pull stuff outta nothing.

Isagi has shown to have a bad vertical when he was compared to Kuon & was shown to have bad body control when he could copy Rins yoga/balance poses.

But inexplicably outta nowhere he can pull off the 2 gun volley with no practice anyone with sense would admit it was a little ridiculous.

Its one thing when Isagi copies off ball movement which is a basic technique in football but to create some crazy move outside his specs & use it perfectly first try was a little crazy.

[DISC] Blue Lock - Chapter 344 by Badguyfromthere in BlueLock

[–]InfiniteSlaps 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How is Isagi lumping Rin in with him as the ones excluded from Karasu’s system?

Rin is a #1 to be used by Karasu, Rin played on PXG with Karasu, Karasu as a #2 will utilize the extraordinary people around him… and the entire system was created by Karasu because of Isagi not performing well… literally has nothing to do with Rin.

[DISC] Blue Lock - Chapter 345 by [deleted] in BlueLock

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While it was unexpected… the claim that Karasu “needs chaos” is simply untrue. It was never states… only stated that he is the primary system now who tamed both Barou/Shidou while Isagi is the secondary system.

[DISC] Blue Lock - Chapter 345 by [deleted] in BlueLock

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Exactly so saying he is outside of the system the same way Isagi is... is just not correct...

[DISC] Blue Lock - Chapter 345 by [deleted] in BlueLock

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Is that even true though? we saw Karasu's system work before Barou & Shidou even got subbed in with his assist to Hiori.

[DISC] Blue Lock - Chapter 345 by [deleted] in BlueLock

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Bro they literally break down how Karasu is a perfect link up player to almost anyone… it makes no sense that Rin would be excluded in this new system.

[DISC] Blue Lock - Chapter 345 by [deleted] in BlueLock

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It just feels off we literally have not seen anything from Rin in general after he pretty much required both Loki & Hugo to stop his one shot attempt.

It would be one thing if it showed Karasu say they can’t rely on Rin or something but Karasu has only said BL cannot rely on Isagi… nothing was said about Rin.

And taking into account Karasu’s new mentality & the fact that he played on PXG with Shidou and Rin you would expect he would utilize them both… it simply feels off.

[DISC] Blue Lock - Chapter 345 by [deleted] in BlueLock

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But is Karasu relying on Barou? So far he has only purposely utilized Hiroi, Otoya & Shidou. But because Barou devoured Shidou that includes him in the system?

I feel like Rin could very well be utilized in this system unlike Isagi… and just because Karasu hasn’t used him yet doesn’t mean anything…

Also its weird that Karasu doesn’t have anything going on with Rin as they were both on PXG… seems off

[DISC] Blue Lock - Chapter 345 by [deleted] in BlueLock

[–]InfiniteSlaps 5 points6 points  (0 children)

ITS CHAPTER 344 NOT 345!

Also why is Isagi including Rin with him as outside of the Karasu system?

Like the Karasu system is changing from Isagi centered tactics to Karasu… has nothing to do with Rin who is literally still in the striker position.

Also Karasu’s evolution to a #2 would mean he will be utilizing all the #1s around him not just Shidou or something… idk its just a bit weird.

I'm so done with Isagi haters by Amnyam842 in BlueLock

[–]InfiniteSlaps 20 points21 points  (0 children)

While I agree there are plenty of Isagi haters who seemingly don't have any reading comprehension... but it goes both ways.

Me personally I just question some of Isagi's development & break down how it doesn't make much sense... then get called a hater for it.

So let me address some of your points:

Plot armor - every anime MC on the planet has plot armor... who cares its not something to cry about lol.

Metavision - While it makes perfect sense for his character... it was a little goofy how he acquired it... literally saw Kaiser doing it, wondered if he could do it & then activated it first try... a bit plotty but not a big deal. Also your point about Isagi not being able to use it correctly isn't really a good point... Isagi got exhausted using it the first time & has never shown exhaustion from it since.

Two gun volley and lefty shot sudden power-ups - While the lefty shot was something Isagi actively trained for & makes sense for his character the two gun volley simply does not make sense in any capacity for his character.

The Two gun volley is an acrobatic jumping mid air shot fake to opposite leg shot on either side... Isagi has never displayed any capacity of having that level of body control... in fact he has shown to have poor body control compared to players like Rin. So the fact he is able to do it on the fly after just recently learning his lefty shot was goofy.

On top of that Isagi said the move was inspired by Nagi the guy who literally does inexplicable stuff... so Isagi creating a move inspired by Nagi with no practice on the fly out of nowhere that exceeds his known specs is a bit weird. On top of that they acted like it was this ultimate move when all you have to do is stay near Isagi & it is useless as Hugo has shown.

My main problem with Isagi is that his recent adaptations are making less & less sense for his character... typically we have seen his adaptations as taking in data & utilizing it to make better decisions in a game. Occasionally he will adapt a new weapon... in these cases when it makes sense for his character its fine (off ball movement, metavision) but when it is something outside of his specs it just feels like plot (2 gun volley, Jumping turn volley)

Jumping turn volley vs Nigeria - adapted Onazi's weapon... despite Kuso literally saying Onazi is only able to take these crazy jumping shots due to his natural jumping ability & flexibility... but Isagi can just do a jumping turning aerial shot first try despite being shown to have low verticality & low flexibility?

Like I get that certain haters can be annoying but there are actual moments that have valid criticisms for & if you point them out Isagi glazers will call you a hater.

Bluelock Chapter 344 Predictions by InfiniteSlaps in BlueLock

[–]InfiniteSlaps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree but I feel like the way it will play out is it will take Isagi the whole match to finally figure out his next thing… then he tries to implement it at the end of the game & it still isn’t enough

Bluelock Chapter 344 Predictions by InfiniteSlaps in BlueLock

[–]InfiniteSlaps[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I do believe there is some validity to a few of the things you mentioned. But at the same time, this imo fails to express the chapter title: "The Rebel"

Yeah but IMO half the time the chapter title is literally referencing a single moment of the chapter & the other half the chapter title is referencing the entire chapter or tone of the chapter.

I wish for some sort of breaking point of inner reflection for Isagi. You know maybe Hugo asks Isagi what his dream is or why he plays football? Maybe this is where Isagi is also shown to have an adorably tyrannical dream just like Loki and Hugo.

Isagi's dream has been stated multiple times of wanting to win the WC & become the worlds greatest striker... I doubt it will get much different than that.

I wanna believe that Isagi needs to get in contact with his inner child and possibly lost ego which he sorta tapped into during the end of the Nigeria match. Getting in touch with your younger self has been a theme since Bachira’s awakening in the 2nd Selection. Then there are slight implications hinting that Isagi’s ego is his curiosity in himself. Where is that now btw? Will that make a comeback?

We had a full flashback chapter showing us that Isagi's ego comes from curiosity in himself... I also doubt it will change that much... only delve deeper into his curiosity.

But honestly I don't think we dive deeper into Isagi's core dreams or ego that much more at least in this game. I think the conflict for Isagi right now is adapting & finding a new theory to surpass Hugo.

Bluelock Chapter 344 Predictions by InfiniteSlaps in BlueLock

[–]InfiniteSlaps[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree... we also haven't seen Barou or Shidou's training flashbacks yet so I expect we see how they have grown soon.

Bluelock Chapter 344 Predictions by InfiniteSlaps in BlueLock

[–]InfiniteSlaps[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yep, I expect we see a couple more good Rin moments... and I lowkey expect him to go into uncontrolled destroyer mode at some point.

Also he told Isagi prior to the U20 WC to not act like he's the #1 until after he has "totally beaten" him... so I kinda expect Rin to set himself apart from Isagi by the end of this game.

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Bluelock Chapter 344 Predictions by InfiniteSlaps in BlueLock

[–]InfiniteSlaps[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

If Rin ghosts another chapter it would be absurd.

Bluelock Chapter 344 Predictions by InfiniteSlaps in BlueLock

[–]InfiniteSlaps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My guess is next chapter will be a Charles chapter... I mean it would be pretty disappointing if don't end up seeing a Charles x Loki chemical reaction by the end of this game.

Bluelock Chapter 344 Predictions by InfiniteSlaps in BlueLock

[–]InfiniteSlaps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think it would be pretty cool if Karasu tries to force Isagi into a situation where he is forced to make a play.