1 00:00:00,330 --> 00:00:02,630 [scribbling] 2 00:00:10,430 --> 00:00:13,760 ♪ 3 00:00:14,430 --> 00:00:21,440 ♪ 4 00:00:24,780 --> 00:00:28,700 [SAE] If I win, it means our dream is over. 5 00:00:30,160 --> 00:00:31,820 [RIN] No, wait, stop. 6 00:00:32,620 --> 00:00:33,530 [thumps] 7 00:00:33,620 --> 00:00:35,040 I don't want to, not like this. 8 00:00:35,120 --> 00:00:36,790 - You ready... Rin? - [gasps] 9 00:00:36,870 --> 00:00:39,710 - [thumps] - [fire crackling] 10 00:00:40,210 --> 00:00:41,790 This is a one-shot match. 11 00:00:42,290 --> 00:00:43,420 [gasps] 12 00:00:44,840 --> 00:00:45,840 Huh? 13 00:00:46,260 --> 00:00:47,710 [gasps and grunts] 14 00:00:50,880 --> 00:00:51,890 [grunts] 15 00:00:52,340 --> 00:00:53,760 [ball thudding] 16 00:00:53,970 --> 00:00:55,010 [sighs] 17 00:00:55,100 --> 00:00:56,100 [grunts] 18 00:00:56,270 --> 00:00:59,350 ♪ 19 00:01:00,190 --> 00:01:01,190 [gasps] 20 00:01:02,190 --> 00:01:03,190 [grunts] 21 00:01:03,560 --> 00:01:04,570 [RIN] Why? 22 00:01:05,270 --> 00:01:06,280 Brother! 23 00:01:07,110 --> 00:01:10,450 [SAE] Rin, I've been away for four years. 24 00:01:12,740 --> 00:01:14,450 [thudding] 25 00:01:15,580 --> 00:01:16,950 [SAE] In all that time... 26 00:01:17,830 --> 00:01:19,580 have you learned nothing? 27 00:01:19,710 --> 00:01:22,710 [panting] 28 00:01:23,330 --> 00:01:24,330 [splashing] 29 00:01:27,130 --> 00:01:27,670 Age: 16 (high school first-year) 30 00:01:27,800 --> 00:01:28,710 Height: 186 cm dominant foot: right 31 00:01:28,960 --> 00:01:31,970 [phone vibrating] 32 00:01:34,550 --> 00:01:37,180 [BURATSUTA] How are things going on your end, Ego? 33 00:01:37,390 --> 00:01:39,470 [laughs] 34 00:01:39,930 --> 00:01:41,850 I'm grateful to you, you know. 35 00:01:41,940 --> 00:01:44,610 All it took was Sae Itoshi showing an interest 36 00:01:44,690 --> 00:01:47,900 in Blue Lock, and the media lost their minds. 37 00:01:47,980 --> 00:01:51,070 Tickets sold out almost instantly. 38 00:01:51,150 --> 00:01:53,820 Big match! Big money! 39 00:01:53,910 --> 00:01:56,990 That's the kind of math I can get behind. 40 00:01:57,120 --> 00:02:00,200 And, hey, it should help pay off your deficit. 41 00:02:00,620 --> 00:02:02,460 Does your rambling have a point? 42 00:02:04,040 --> 00:02:06,380 [BURATSUTA] Listen, are you serious about this? 43 00:02:06,460 --> 00:02:09,090 However good they might be, do you really think 44 00:02:09,170 --> 00:02:12,590 a mishmash of strikers can beat Japan's U-20s? 45 00:02:12,670 --> 00:02:14,680 We're talking about elite players 46 00:02:14,760 --> 00:02:16,720 at the top of their game here! 47 00:02:16,890 --> 00:02:21,640 ♪ 48 00:02:21,850 --> 00:02:24,350 [chuckles] Like I told you before. 49 00:02:24,650 --> 00:02:26,810 We're transforming Japanese soccer. 50 00:02:26,900 --> 00:02:30,110 You see, that's why Blue Lock exists. 51 00:04:07,460 --> 00:04:09,790 Episode 25: Tryouts 52 00:04:12,290 --> 00:04:14,170 [EGO] My diamonds in the rough. 53 00:04:15,340 --> 00:04:17,170 Three hundred high school strikers 54 00:04:17,260 --> 00:04:19,680 entered our grueling selection process. 55 00:04:20,140 --> 00:04:22,050 Now only thirty-five of you remain 56 00:04:22,140 --> 00:04:25,100 in the fight to become the world's number one egoist. 57 00:04:25,600 --> 00:04:27,060 Who will it be? 58 00:04:27,140 --> 00:04:28,980 ♪ 59 00:04:29,060 --> 00:04:30,650 The match is in three weeks. 60 00:04:30,850 --> 00:04:33,360 You'll be taking on Japan's U-20s, 61 00:04:33,440 --> 00:04:35,610 captained by Sae Itoshi. 62 00:04:36,400 --> 00:04:37,400 [gulps] 63 00:04:37,860 --> 00:04:42,030 Win this, and you win the right to represent Japan. 64 00:04:42,660 --> 00:04:46,040 But if you lose, it's the end of Blue Lock. 65 00:04:46,200 --> 00:04:50,460 ♪ 66 00:04:50,580 --> 00:04:53,750 [ISAGI] Until a few months ago, I was a complete unknown. 67 00:04:54,040 --> 00:04:55,460 A no-name nobody. 68 00:04:55,960 --> 00:04:58,050 Then I was chosen to come to Blue Lock, 69 00:04:58,550 --> 00:05:00,050 where I learned about ego, 70 00:05:00,180 --> 00:05:02,140 and went through hell in the process. 71 00:05:02,720 --> 00:05:04,140 If we win this match, 72 00:05:04,600 --> 00:05:07,430 my dream to represent Japan might come true. 73 00:05:08,730 --> 00:05:10,600 But, if we lose, 74 00:05:11,440 --> 00:05:13,980 my soccer career will go up in smoke. 75 00:05:14,150 --> 00:05:15,650 Along with Blue Lock. 76 00:05:15,730 --> 00:05:18,110 ♪ 77 00:05:18,190 --> 00:05:19,240 [ISAGI] This is it. 78 00:05:19,650 --> 00:05:20,700 One game. 79 00:05:20,860 --> 00:05:22,700 If I can harness all I've learned, 80 00:05:22,780 --> 00:05:24,280 it could change my life. 81 00:05:24,950 --> 00:05:26,290 Hey, mastermind. 82 00:05:26,490 --> 00:05:28,370 I get that this is our big chance and all, 83 00:05:28,450 --> 00:05:30,250 but how are we gonna make up a team? 84 00:05:30,830 --> 00:05:33,210 We've got thirty-five freakin' forwards! 85 00:05:33,290 --> 00:05:36,340 I guess maybe move some of us to midfield? 86 00:05:36,420 --> 00:05:38,590 And then assign the others to play defense? 87 00:05:38,670 --> 00:05:39,880 That's the idea. 88 00:05:40,050 --> 00:05:41,970 A makeshift team of forwards. 89 00:05:42,050 --> 00:05:44,050 Our only and best option. 90 00:05:44,140 --> 00:05:46,350 Oh, no way, we'll have no chance! 91 00:05:46,470 --> 00:05:47,720 We're gonna be going up against 92 00:05:47,810 --> 00:05:49,350 actual defenders! 93 00:05:49,430 --> 00:05:51,100 [ARYU] It will be difficult. 94 00:05:51,310 --> 00:05:53,480 But, I love a challenge. 95 00:05:53,560 --> 00:05:55,020 - [gasps] - Oh, please! 96 00:05:55,110 --> 00:05:56,570 This isn't about whether you like it-- 97 00:05:56,650 --> 00:05:57,940 Cut the chatter! 98 00:06:00,900 --> 00:06:02,570 [EGO] The players I am about to call 99 00:06:02,650 --> 00:06:04,780 will make up the core of the team. 100 00:06:05,240 --> 00:06:06,580 Six in total. 101 00:06:06,740 --> 00:06:10,830 Blue Lock's top strikers based on comprehensive evaluation. 102 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:14,170 If your name is called, step forward. 103 00:06:14,830 --> 00:06:15,830 First. 104 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:19,300 Rin Itoshi. 105 00:06:20,050 --> 00:06:22,590 ♪ 106 00:06:22,720 --> 00:06:25,550 [ISAGI] Rin, I knew he'd be number one. 107 00:06:26,260 --> 00:06:28,180 ♪ 108 00:06:28,260 --> 00:06:29,810 [EGO] Next up, number two. 109 00:06:30,560 --> 00:06:31,810 Ryusei Shidou. 110 00:06:31,890 --> 00:06:32,980 And boom. 111 00:06:34,440 --> 00:06:35,520 It's me. 112 00:06:36,100 --> 00:06:38,770 [gasps] Didn't know he was that good. 113 00:06:39,570 --> 00:06:41,860 Well, well, would you look at that? 114 00:06:42,280 --> 00:06:44,660 So we're numbers one and two. 115 00:06:45,070 --> 00:06:46,070 Nice. 116 00:06:46,160 --> 00:06:47,870 Should be fun, don't you think? 117 00:06:49,240 --> 00:06:50,490 [ISAGI] Four names left. 118 00:06:50,990 --> 00:06:52,160 [EGO] Number three. 119 00:06:52,620 --> 00:06:54,000 Tabito Karasu. 120 00:06:54,080 --> 00:06:56,120 ♪ 121 00:06:56,210 --> 00:06:58,000 Hold your applause, losers. 122 00:06:58,380 --> 00:06:59,380 Huh. 123 00:06:59,550 --> 00:07:01,420 ♪ 124 00:07:01,510 --> 00:07:04,470 [EGO] Number four, Eita Otoya. 125 00:07:05,840 --> 00:07:07,300 Hey, 'sup? 126 00:07:07,850 --> 00:07:10,930 [EGO] Number five, Kenyu Yukimiya. 127 00:07:11,640 --> 00:07:13,390 Thanks, it's an honor. 128 00:07:14,810 --> 00:07:17,900 [ISAGI] One more name. I want it to be mine. 129 00:07:18,400 --> 00:07:20,860 I want to be at the core of Ego's group. 130 00:07:21,230 --> 00:07:22,820 The Blue Lock Eleven. 131 00:07:23,320 --> 00:07:25,150 [EGO] Finally, number six. 132 00:07:27,820 --> 00:07:29,320 Seishiro Nagi. 133 00:07:30,160 --> 00:07:31,160 Me? 134 00:07:35,000 --> 00:07:36,160 [groaning] 135 00:07:36,250 --> 00:07:37,330 [EGO] That is all. 136 00:07:38,380 --> 00:07:40,210 Um, if I may. 137 00:07:40,500 --> 00:07:42,130 Why did you rank me fifth? 138 00:07:42,460 --> 00:07:44,050 What separates me from first? 139 00:07:44,300 --> 00:07:45,880 That's easy to explain. 140 00:07:46,220 --> 00:07:47,720 There are thirty-five of you, 141 00:07:47,800 --> 00:07:51,260 and only two managed to score against the World Five. 142 00:07:51,970 --> 00:07:54,560 Rin Itoshi and Ryusei Shidou. 143 00:07:55,730 --> 00:07:57,640 The rest was based on total goals 144 00:07:57,730 --> 00:07:58,980 in the first selection, 145 00:07:59,060 --> 00:08:01,770 as well as evaluations by the World Five. 146 00:08:01,860 --> 00:08:04,820 And, of course, subjective inclination. 147 00:08:05,240 --> 00:08:07,910 That good enough, Mister Low-Key Model? 148 00:08:07,990 --> 00:08:09,490 - It is, thank you, sir. - [gasps] 149 00:08:09,570 --> 00:08:11,530 He's ranked fifth and he's a model? 150 00:08:11,700 --> 00:08:13,200 Pretty annoying, huh? 151 00:08:13,290 --> 00:08:14,290 [growls] 152 00:08:14,870 --> 00:08:18,120 [EGO] And so, the next selection begins now. 153 00:08:18,790 --> 00:08:21,540 First, the Top Six will be divided into three teams 154 00:08:21,630 --> 00:08:22,750 by ranking. 155 00:08:22,840 --> 00:08:24,960 ♪ 156 00:08:25,050 --> 00:08:27,760 [EGO] The remaining twenty-nine players must then decide 157 00:08:27,840 --> 00:08:30,300 which pair they wish to team up with. 158 00:08:31,050 --> 00:08:33,680 You will make teams of five by adding three players 159 00:08:33,760 --> 00:08:35,430 to the Top Six duos. 160 00:08:35,640 --> 00:08:37,350 Then the fun begins. 161 00:08:37,430 --> 00:08:40,270 Each team will play one five-a-side match. 162 00:08:40,730 --> 00:08:41,860 [ISAGI] I get it. 163 00:08:41,940 --> 00:08:43,860 He's trying to find players who can mesh 164 00:08:43,940 --> 00:08:46,320 with the attacking styles of the core team members. 165 00:08:46,400 --> 00:08:48,150 ♪ 166 00:08:48,240 --> 00:08:50,320 [EGO] The Top Six will play multiple times, 167 00:08:50,410 --> 00:08:52,160 but for most of those remaining, 168 00:08:52,240 --> 00:08:54,240 this is a one-shot deal. 169 00:08:54,830 --> 00:08:57,540 You see, these tryouts will determine 170 00:08:57,620 --> 00:08:59,790 who plays Japan's U-20 team. 171 00:09:00,210 --> 00:09:01,790 So don't screw it up. 172 00:09:02,460 --> 00:09:05,500 One match to show you're glam enough to keep around. 173 00:09:05,590 --> 00:09:08,170 Oh man, this feels pro-level. 174 00:09:08,260 --> 00:09:10,130 All right, bring it on! 175 00:09:10,760 --> 00:09:12,850 [EGO] Now, because of the headcount, 176 00:09:13,050 --> 00:09:15,390 one of you will get to play two games. 177 00:09:15,640 --> 00:09:18,060 Logically, that honor will go to Number Seven, 178 00:09:18,140 --> 00:09:19,390 the runner-up. 179 00:09:20,350 --> 00:09:24,110 Meguru Bachira, you will fill that role. 180 00:09:24,980 --> 00:09:26,730 Aye-aye, Ego, sir. 181 00:09:27,730 --> 00:09:30,530 [ISAGI] Damn, we've been playing together up 'til now, 182 00:09:30,860 --> 00:09:32,740 yet all of them are better than me? 183 00:09:34,490 --> 00:09:37,580 My Top Six players, proceed into the next room. 184 00:09:37,660 --> 00:09:40,660 [door opens] 185 00:09:42,120 --> 00:09:43,540 [EGO] These rankings only reflect 186 00:09:43,630 --> 00:09:45,420 everyone's current standing. 187 00:09:45,500 --> 00:09:47,210 That's including the Top Six. 188 00:09:47,300 --> 00:09:49,420 If their performance during tryouts declines, 189 00:09:49,510 --> 00:09:51,880 rest assured, their rank will reflect it. 190 00:09:54,220 --> 00:09:57,560 Now then, I have a message for you remaining twenty-nine. 191 00:09:58,390 --> 00:10:00,680 This is how you ace the tryouts, 192 00:10:00,770 --> 00:10:03,100 "Assertion and coexistence." 193 00:10:03,600 --> 00:10:06,730 The Top Six already possess powerful individual skills 194 00:10:06,820 --> 00:10:08,110 and scoring prowess. 195 00:10:08,190 --> 00:10:09,990 You will assert your worth to them, 196 00:10:10,070 --> 00:10:12,910 and prove you're irreplaceable by coexisting. 197 00:10:13,200 --> 00:10:15,120 Oh, and one last thing. [snaps finger] 198 00:10:15,200 --> 00:10:17,200 [glass shattering] 199 00:10:17,280 --> 00:10:18,950 [EGO] You must subjugate them! 200 00:10:19,750 --> 00:10:21,500 Remember this, diamonds. 201 00:10:21,580 --> 00:10:24,670 The Top Six aren't teammates you're playing alongside. 202 00:10:25,750 --> 00:10:28,500 They're stepping-stones to make yourself stand out. 203 00:10:29,710 --> 00:10:31,720 [ISAGI] I have to pick which allies I want. 204 00:10:31,970 --> 00:10:34,090 Who's going to get me where I want to be? 205 00:10:34,180 --> 00:10:36,220 ♪ 206 00:10:36,300 --> 00:10:37,890 [EGO] Go and choose. 207 00:10:38,850 --> 00:10:43,270 Select the optimal teammates who can determine your destiny. 208 00:10:45,190 --> 00:10:46,770 [machine beeping] 209 00:10:46,860 --> 00:10:48,480 [machine whirring] 210 00:10:48,570 --> 00:10:50,730 ♪ 211 00:10:50,940 --> 00:10:51,940 [gasps] 212 00:10:52,030 --> 00:10:54,070 [RAICHI] Igaguri! Bruh! 213 00:10:54,820 --> 00:10:56,910 You seriously took every single dish they offered? 214 00:10:56,990 --> 00:10:58,530 [IGARASHI] It's an all-you-can-eat buffet 215 00:10:58,620 --> 00:11:01,040 just for tonight! I've gotta take advantage. 216 00:11:01,120 --> 00:11:03,160 Don't underestimate my earthly desires! 217 00:11:03,250 --> 00:11:05,290 [GAGAMARU] Let me have one of your earthly desires. 218 00:11:05,580 --> 00:11:07,130 [screams] Those are mine. 219 00:11:07,210 --> 00:11:08,250 Go get your own! 220 00:11:08,340 --> 00:11:09,340 [gasps] 221 00:11:09,420 --> 00:11:11,050 [burbling] 222 00:11:11,130 --> 00:11:13,220 [GAGAMARU] Earthly desire combo meal! 223 00:11:13,880 --> 00:11:15,590 You could at least use chopsticks. 224 00:11:15,680 --> 00:11:16,680 Come on, take these. 225 00:11:16,760 --> 00:11:18,640 Just eat like normal people! 226 00:11:19,470 --> 00:11:20,970 - Kinda a shame. - [gasps] 227 00:11:21,430 --> 00:11:24,060 [RAICHI] The original Team Z didn't get a reunion. 228 00:11:24,390 --> 00:11:25,940 Well, a full one anyway. 229 00:11:26,520 --> 00:11:28,360 Yeah. [swallows] 230 00:11:28,480 --> 00:11:30,480 Bums me out that Naruhaya isn't here. 231 00:11:30,690 --> 00:11:32,940 Also, we're missing Kuon the traitor, 232 00:11:33,030 --> 00:11:34,530 Imamura the womanizer, 233 00:11:34,610 --> 00:11:36,240 plus Iemon the goalkeeper. 234 00:11:36,660 --> 00:11:37,660 [chopsticks clink] 235 00:11:38,700 --> 00:11:41,660 And him... Kunigami. 236 00:11:42,830 --> 00:11:45,540 To be honest, it never crossed my mind 237 00:11:45,620 --> 00:11:47,170 he would end up getting eliminated. 238 00:11:47,250 --> 00:11:48,830 [gulps] He was really good. 239 00:11:49,330 --> 00:11:50,500 [shuddering] 240 00:11:50,960 --> 00:11:52,960 Shidou's the one who kicked him out. 241 00:11:53,760 --> 00:11:55,920 But that's Blue Lock, so no point mourning. 242 00:11:56,470 --> 00:11:59,140 - Chigiri? - Well, it's true. 243 00:11:59,300 --> 00:12:01,310 Besides, if we lose to the U-20s, 244 00:12:01,510 --> 00:12:02,930 this will all disappear. 245 00:12:03,310 --> 00:12:05,390 That's the only thing we should be worried about, 246 00:12:05,810 --> 00:12:06,810 nothing else. 247 00:12:07,100 --> 00:12:08,270 [RAICHI] Yeah, right? 248 00:12:09,150 --> 00:12:10,810 On that note, any of you decided 249 00:12:10,900 --> 00:12:12,610 which pair you're teaming up with yet? 250 00:12:12,770 --> 00:12:15,740 [grunting] Obviously I'm gonna go with Team A. 251 00:12:15,820 --> 00:12:18,280 I've played with Shidou before, so makes sense. 252 00:12:18,360 --> 00:12:20,370 I'm leaning towards Team B or C. 253 00:12:20,780 --> 00:12:22,660 Can't explain why, just a hunch. 254 00:12:22,830 --> 00:12:24,790 I'll pick using ladder lottery. 255 00:12:24,950 --> 00:12:27,920 Plus, I'm the only one who gets to play two matches anyway. 256 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:29,120 Yeah, I forgot. 257 00:12:29,460 --> 00:12:31,000 Out of everyone who's left from Team Z, 258 00:12:31,080 --> 00:12:32,590 you're the most successful. 259 00:12:32,960 --> 00:12:34,420 Man, that really pisses me off. 260 00:12:34,510 --> 00:12:36,550 That's because I'm an egoist! 261 00:12:36,880 --> 00:12:38,050 Who's your pick? 262 00:12:38,260 --> 00:12:39,510 I haven't decided yet. 263 00:12:40,140 --> 00:12:41,430 - How 'bout you? - Uh... 264 00:12:41,720 --> 00:12:43,760 Well, uh, it's between... 265 00:12:43,850 --> 00:12:45,470 Group A or C, right? 266 00:12:45,720 --> 00:12:47,980 You want to team up with Rin or Nagi. 267 00:12:48,060 --> 00:12:49,600 Yeah, that's right. 268 00:12:49,980 --> 00:12:51,190 How did you guess? 269 00:12:51,270 --> 00:12:52,270 [chuckles] 270 00:12:52,360 --> 00:12:54,020 If you're looking for a chemical reaction 271 00:12:54,110 --> 00:12:55,110 with your weapon, 272 00:12:55,190 --> 00:12:57,950 Team C will let you do combination plays with Nagi. 273 00:12:58,150 --> 00:13:00,570 On the other hand, if you want to gamble 274 00:13:00,660 --> 00:13:02,910 on unknown potential you haven't unlocked yet, 275 00:13:02,990 --> 00:13:04,330 it's Team A with Rin. 276 00:13:04,790 --> 00:13:06,370 Or am I wrong? [chuckles] 277 00:13:06,580 --> 00:13:07,580 You're not. 278 00:13:08,540 --> 00:13:10,330 [ISAGI] "Assertion and coexistence". 279 00:13:11,120 --> 00:13:13,540 So, the question is, 280 00:13:14,170 --> 00:13:15,960 which team is the right choice? 281 00:13:17,460 --> 00:13:20,300 Wait, I'm the only one who was surprised? 282 00:13:21,890 --> 00:13:23,850 [gunshots] 283 00:13:23,930 --> 00:13:26,470 The name's Kenyu Yukimiya, a pleasure. 284 00:13:26,600 --> 00:13:27,890 [gunshots] 285 00:13:27,980 --> 00:13:31,020 Seishiro Nagi, same Mister Four-Eyes. 286 00:13:31,730 --> 00:13:32,940 Kind of exciting. 287 00:13:33,150 --> 00:13:35,570 Waiting to find out who's going to team up with us. 288 00:13:36,110 --> 00:13:37,480 [door opens] 289 00:13:37,570 --> 00:13:39,070 Yo, Rin. 290 00:13:39,610 --> 00:13:41,200 [SHIDOU] We should get along, "Number One." 291 00:13:41,610 --> 00:13:42,780 Don't ignore me. 292 00:13:43,490 --> 00:13:45,450 After all, we're teammates. 293 00:13:47,330 --> 00:13:50,790 [chuckles] Hey, man, you like explosions? 294 00:13:51,370 --> 00:13:52,710 What, like your hair? 295 00:13:52,960 --> 00:13:54,920 I don't have time for small talk. 296 00:13:56,630 --> 00:13:57,840 [laughs] 297 00:13:57,960 --> 00:13:59,210 [thumps] 298 00:14:00,550 --> 00:14:01,930 Now there's an image. 299 00:14:02,300 --> 00:14:03,640 Bwah, bwah, bwah, bwah. 300 00:14:03,720 --> 00:14:05,350 You think we should stop them? 301 00:14:05,430 --> 00:14:06,930 [scoffs] No way. 302 00:14:07,430 --> 00:14:10,020 They take each other out, I'm in first. 303 00:14:10,100 --> 00:14:12,600 Oh, man, he also likes taking headshots. 304 00:14:12,690 --> 00:14:15,650 Bastard, don't ever interfere with my gameplay, 305 00:14:15,730 --> 00:14:17,150 or I swear I'll kill you. 306 00:14:17,230 --> 00:14:20,280 Unlike you, I didn't come here looking to play soccer. 307 00:14:20,360 --> 00:14:22,740 What I have is a biological need! 308 00:14:23,410 --> 00:14:26,240 [claps] Stop... enough of that. 309 00:14:26,870 --> 00:14:28,040 [chair creaks] 310 00:14:28,290 --> 00:14:29,830 Don't be so cringe. 311 00:14:30,450 --> 00:14:31,790 ♪ 312 00:14:31,870 --> 00:14:34,080 [EGO] You're the crème de la crème of Blue Lock, 313 00:14:34,170 --> 00:14:35,290 so to speak. 314 00:14:35,380 --> 00:14:38,170 Each pairing represents the best strike partnerships 315 00:14:38,250 --> 00:14:40,460 I can think of to play in an experimental, 316 00:14:40,550 --> 00:14:42,220 super-attacking style. 317 00:14:42,300 --> 00:14:43,880 I want to see offensive patterns 318 00:14:43,970 --> 00:14:45,760 you can't create on your own. 319 00:14:46,220 --> 00:14:47,640 Think of the other players as a means 320 00:14:47,720 --> 00:14:48,760 of sharpening your weapon 321 00:14:48,850 --> 00:14:50,680 and becoming the best in the world. 322 00:14:51,140 --> 00:14:52,770 And I can't stress this enough, 323 00:14:53,730 --> 00:14:56,100 don't let anyone ranked below the top six 324 00:14:56,190 --> 00:14:57,650 steal your spotlight. 325 00:14:58,270 --> 00:15:01,650 All of you stand at the pinnacle of Blue Lock. 326 00:15:01,940 --> 00:15:04,360 The soccer you're creating is a sword. 327 00:15:04,660 --> 00:15:07,030 An executioner's blade that will end the traditional 328 00:15:07,120 --> 00:15:08,950 Japanese approach for good. 329 00:15:09,030 --> 00:15:16,000 ♪ 330 00:15:16,420 --> 00:15:19,670 I want Blue Lock's top egoists to challenge themselves. 331 00:15:22,300 --> 00:15:25,630 [ISAGI] Not sure what these tryouts are even testing. 332 00:15:26,640 --> 00:15:28,220 I probably need to break it down. 333 00:15:28,680 --> 00:15:31,810 By "coexistence," does he mean our chemical reactions 334 00:15:31,890 --> 00:15:33,140 with the Top Six? 335 00:15:33,560 --> 00:15:34,850 There's also "assertion". 336 00:15:34,940 --> 00:15:37,600 Like, maybe, I shouldn't get overshadowed by them? 337 00:15:38,560 --> 00:15:39,730 That could be it. 338 00:15:39,820 --> 00:15:41,570 I've got to figure out the point of the assignment 339 00:15:41,650 --> 00:15:43,610 and show results in just one game? 340 00:15:43,690 --> 00:15:45,860 Selection is going to be next to impossible! 341 00:15:46,200 --> 00:15:48,740 Why can't we ever get a straight answer around here? 342 00:15:48,820 --> 00:15:49,910 [BAROU] Would you shut up? 343 00:15:50,120 --> 00:15:51,540 Stop doubting yourself. 344 00:15:52,200 --> 00:15:53,290 It's so lame. 345 00:15:53,790 --> 00:15:55,160 Have you decided, Barou? 346 00:15:55,750 --> 00:15:58,170 [BAROU] Anywhere but Team C with Mister Hassle. 347 00:15:59,000 --> 00:16:01,960 Playing alongside a familiar face won't help me to grow. 348 00:16:02,050 --> 00:16:04,670 Wherever I do end up, I just need to make myself 349 00:16:04,760 --> 00:16:06,260 the King like always. 350 00:16:06,510 --> 00:16:07,720 Pretty simple stuff. 351 00:16:08,220 --> 00:16:11,140 Damn, I should've known, that's one hundred percent you. 352 00:16:11,600 --> 00:16:12,810 Who else would I be? 353 00:16:13,060 --> 00:16:15,770 Anyway, why didn't you land in the Top Six? 354 00:16:15,850 --> 00:16:16,810 Huh? 355 00:16:16,890 --> 00:16:19,230 - [water trickling] - [BAROU] It pisses me off. 356 00:16:19,560 --> 00:16:20,940 Out of everyone here, you're the guy 357 00:16:21,020 --> 00:16:22,520 I wanted to defeat the most. 358 00:16:22,610 --> 00:16:25,240 So try not to get yourself buried by this place. 359 00:16:25,440 --> 00:16:27,990 - Got it, donkey? - Uh, yeah. 360 00:16:28,660 --> 00:16:30,240 - Sorry. - [Barou chuckles] 361 00:16:31,410 --> 00:16:32,870 - [door opens] - Hm? 362 00:16:33,370 --> 00:16:34,870 [NIKO] Isagi, buddy. 363 00:16:34,950 --> 00:16:36,620 I'm gonna borrow your acne face wash. 364 00:16:36,710 --> 00:16:38,420 Huh? Oh, Niko. 365 00:16:39,630 --> 00:16:41,420 So it looks like you're having a little trouble 366 00:16:41,500 --> 00:16:42,840 picking out a team. 367 00:16:43,630 --> 00:16:45,300 Yeah, kinda. 368 00:16:46,840 --> 00:16:49,760 Ego's trying to fan our competitive fire like usual. 369 00:16:50,090 --> 00:16:51,300 But at the end of the day, 370 00:16:51,510 --> 00:16:53,510 I think we're being tested on whether we can gel 371 00:16:53,600 --> 00:16:54,850 with the Top Six. 372 00:16:55,100 --> 00:16:56,230 Gel with them, huh? 373 00:16:56,930 --> 00:16:58,100 Have you decided? 374 00:16:58,270 --> 00:16:59,270 [clicks] 375 00:16:59,480 --> 00:17:02,060 My choice is whoever allows me to stick to playing 376 00:17:02,150 --> 00:17:03,190 my own style. 377 00:17:03,650 --> 00:17:06,150 I'm tired of always being cast as the foil. 378 00:17:07,110 --> 00:17:08,990 No one's going to give you the lead role. 379 00:17:09,070 --> 00:17:10,570 You taught me you have to steal it. 380 00:17:10,660 --> 00:17:11,660 [gasps] 381 00:17:12,660 --> 00:17:14,030 [ISAGI] Maybe that's the answer. 382 00:17:14,330 --> 00:17:16,250 A team where I can be the lead. 383 00:17:17,830 --> 00:17:19,290 [inhales deeply] 384 00:17:19,370 --> 00:17:20,370 Hm. 385 00:17:21,080 --> 00:17:22,500 [NIKO] Now that I've said my piece... 386 00:17:22,580 --> 00:17:23,500 Huh? 387 00:17:23,590 --> 00:17:25,210 ...do you mind getting out already? 388 00:17:25,420 --> 00:17:27,800 I'm washing my forehead. I don't want you watching. 389 00:17:27,880 --> 00:17:30,050 - Leave. - Sorry, I was done anyway. 390 00:17:30,470 --> 00:17:32,010 [ISAGI] Why would that embarrass him? 391 00:17:33,350 --> 00:17:38,850 ♪ 392 00:17:38,980 --> 00:17:41,350 [ISAGI] It won't be easy showing my worth on a team 393 00:17:41,440 --> 00:17:42,600 with Rin on it. 394 00:17:43,110 --> 00:17:44,860 There's a possibility I'll get buried 395 00:17:44,940 --> 00:17:47,190 without being able to prove anything. 396 00:17:48,820 --> 00:17:49,950 Which means... 397 00:17:51,110 --> 00:17:53,410 the person I should team up with is... 398 00:17:53,620 --> 00:17:55,410 [REO] It's not an easy choice, is it? 399 00:17:55,490 --> 00:17:56,540 Hm. Reo. 400 00:17:58,330 --> 00:18:00,080 - I'm in the same boat as you. - Huh. 401 00:18:00,830 --> 00:18:03,080 Figured you would have instantly picked Nagi's group. 402 00:18:03,460 --> 00:18:05,750 [chuckles] That's rich coming from the guy 403 00:18:05,840 --> 00:18:07,550 who drove us apart in the first place. 404 00:18:07,840 --> 00:18:09,300 [gasps] My bad. 405 00:18:09,420 --> 00:18:10,880 ♪ 406 00:18:10,970 --> 00:18:12,470 [REO] He was the original plan. 407 00:18:13,050 --> 00:18:15,350 But these days, I'm not so sure. 408 00:18:15,640 --> 00:18:16,640 [ISAGI] Why is that? 409 00:18:17,350 --> 00:18:18,350 Really? 410 00:18:19,350 --> 00:18:22,350 I mean, he chose you over me during the second selection. 411 00:18:23,350 --> 00:18:24,730 My desire to get back at him 412 00:18:24,810 --> 00:18:26,650 brought me this far, sure. 413 00:18:26,770 --> 00:18:29,610 ♪ 414 00:18:29,780 --> 00:18:32,200 [REO] But... watching him make his way 415 00:18:32,280 --> 00:18:33,530 into the Top Six, 416 00:18:33,860 --> 00:18:35,780 and comparing our current levels of play... 417 00:18:35,950 --> 00:18:38,040 ♪ 418 00:18:38,120 --> 00:18:40,160 [REO] ...it feels like he keeps moving further ahead, 419 00:18:40,250 --> 00:18:41,250 out of my reach. 420 00:18:42,160 --> 00:18:44,500 I don't have the confidence to play alongside him now. 421 00:18:44,580 --> 00:18:46,670 ♪ 422 00:18:46,750 --> 00:18:48,380 [REO] If I pass up this opportunity, 423 00:18:49,000 --> 00:18:50,510 I might not get a second chance. 424 00:18:51,510 --> 00:18:53,380 If I show I'm weaker than him, though. 425 00:18:54,180 --> 00:18:56,680 Something tells me he's going to slip away entirely. 426 00:18:56,760 --> 00:18:57,760 Huh. 427 00:18:57,890 --> 00:19:00,810 ♪ 428 00:19:00,970 --> 00:19:02,850 The truth is, I don't know what to do. 429 00:19:02,940 --> 00:19:06,100 ♪ 430 00:19:06,230 --> 00:19:08,110 - [ISAGI] I'm the same, Reo. - Hm? 431 00:19:09,020 --> 00:19:10,030 You know, you're right. 432 00:19:10,570 --> 00:19:13,110 If we don't play together now, there's a chance 433 00:19:13,200 --> 00:19:15,410 he'll go to a place where I can never reach him. 434 00:19:15,490 --> 00:19:17,910 ♪ 435 00:19:17,990 --> 00:19:20,330 And that is one regret that I don't want to have. 436 00:19:21,370 --> 00:19:23,080 All right, thanks a lot. 437 00:19:23,660 --> 00:19:25,170 Because of our talk, I've decided. 438 00:19:25,920 --> 00:19:27,710 You know, I bet it's not actually about 439 00:19:27,790 --> 00:19:29,250 what the right answer is. 440 00:19:29,750 --> 00:19:31,210 What matters is having the resolve 441 00:19:31,300 --> 00:19:33,590 to turn your decision into the right answer. 442 00:19:34,260 --> 00:19:35,260 [gasps] 443 00:19:35,840 --> 00:19:36,840 I'll do it. 444 00:19:36,930 --> 00:19:39,390 I'm going to prove the path I've chosen wasn't a mistake. 445 00:19:39,470 --> 00:19:40,470 And that I'm right. 446 00:19:42,810 --> 00:19:43,850 [birds chirping] 447 00:19:43,930 --> 00:19:45,850 [ANRI] The selection deadline has closed. 448 00:19:46,230 --> 00:19:48,480 The last assignment will begin shortly. 449 00:19:48,940 --> 00:19:52,280 After changing into your kits, report to the hall immediately. 450 00:19:52,480 --> 00:19:56,910 ♪ 451 00:19:57,070 --> 00:19:58,530 [ANRI] The results have been tallied. 452 00:19:58,620 --> 00:20:00,870 We will now present the team divisions. 453 00:20:01,990 --> 00:20:03,200 [ISAGI] So it begins. 454 00:20:03,580 --> 00:20:05,330 My final assignment before the match 455 00:20:05,410 --> 00:20:06,960 against Japan's U-20s, 456 00:20:07,460 --> 00:20:09,250 the tryouts to determine who will be 457 00:20:09,330 --> 00:20:10,710 on the Blue Lock Eleven. 458 00:20:11,590 --> 00:20:12,960 The team I chose was... 459 00:20:13,760 --> 00:20:16,840 And the person I want to be standing alongside most 460 00:20:16,930 --> 00:20:18,800 is you, Rin. 461 00:20:19,010 --> 00:20:21,640 ♪ 462 00:20:21,720 --> 00:20:23,520 [ISAGI] Bachira wants to be on Team A. 463 00:20:23,890 --> 00:20:25,100 The same as me. 464 00:20:26,980 --> 00:20:28,600 Barou, Raichi. 465 00:20:29,350 --> 00:20:32,070 Niko and Chigiri, what a lineup. 466 00:20:33,190 --> 00:20:35,940 Zantetsu and Gagamaru are in Nagi's group? 467 00:20:37,030 --> 00:20:38,660 Reo's in C, too. 468 00:20:39,620 --> 00:20:41,910 So, despite your doubts, 469 00:20:42,240 --> 00:20:44,450 you still chose to play alongside him. 470 00:20:44,540 --> 00:20:45,830 [EGO] Be irreplaceable. 471 00:20:45,910 --> 00:20:49,420 The key to acing the tryouts is "Assertion and coexistence". 472 00:20:49,500 --> 00:20:50,960 ♪ 473 00:20:51,040 --> 00:20:53,130 [ISAGI] I have to make a case for myself. 474 00:20:54,130 --> 00:20:56,130 And show them my presence here 475 00:20:56,220 --> 00:20:57,510 can get us wins. 476 00:20:58,510 --> 00:20:59,970 And after this battle's done, 477 00:21:00,510 --> 00:21:02,850 it's on to Japan's U-20s. 478 00:21:02,970 --> 00:21:07,810 ♪ 479 00:21:08,190 --> 00:21:09,650 [BURATSUTA] Well, Hoi-chan. 480 00:21:11,150 --> 00:21:13,190 I hope everything is crystal clear. 481 00:21:13,980 --> 00:21:14,980 Yes, sir. 482 00:21:15,730 --> 00:21:18,400 Anything for the sake of Japanese soccer. 483 00:21:20,160 --> 00:21:21,820 [clattering] 484 00:21:22,700 --> 00:21:23,740 [thuds] 485 00:21:23,830 --> 00:21:25,080 [BURATSUTA] Crush them. 486 00:21:25,160 --> 00:21:27,250 Yes, demolish those fools. 487 00:21:27,330 --> 00:21:29,410 A bunch of unhinged nobodies, 488 00:21:29,500 --> 00:21:31,960 thinking they can rep Japanese soccer? 489 00:21:32,040 --> 00:21:33,500 Please don't worry, sir. 490 00:21:33,960 --> 00:21:35,960 We're dealing with idealists here. 491 00:21:36,170 --> 00:21:38,130 The notion that Japan's U-20s 492 00:21:38,220 --> 00:21:41,300 could be anyone but who we say is pure insanity. 493 00:21:41,390 --> 00:21:42,390 Huh? 494 00:21:42,680 --> 00:21:45,060 [laughs] 495 00:21:45,850 --> 00:21:46,720 Right. 496 00:21:46,810 --> 00:21:50,230 There's our 'lil JFU loyalist, deaf to all except us. 497 00:21:50,390 --> 00:21:52,020 Hoichi the Earless! 498 00:21:52,230 --> 00:21:54,190 You know I'm sensitive about the moniker 499 00:21:54,270 --> 00:21:55,360 the internet's given me. 500 00:21:55,440 --> 00:21:58,190 [both laugh] 501 00:21:58,400 --> 00:21:59,820 You've heard everything. 502 00:21:59,990 --> 00:22:01,950 I'll be counting on you, captain. 503 00:22:02,320 --> 00:22:03,320 Yeah, sure. 504 00:22:03,780 --> 00:22:04,950 I accept your offer. 505 00:22:05,030 --> 00:22:06,450 ♪ 506 00:22:06,540 --> 00:22:07,950 Let's go, Blue Lock. 507 00:22:08,080 --> 00:22:09,960 ♪ 508 00:22:10,040 --> 00:22:11,160 [ISAGI] We'll win! 509 00:22:11,750 --> 00:22:13,630 And I'll prove what I already know. 510 00:22:14,130 --> 00:22:16,880 I'm going to be the number one striker in the world. 511 00:22:17,130 --> 00:22:18,130 The best! 512 00:23:49,140 --> 00:23:50,470 - [whistle blowing] - [RIN] Blue Lock. 513 00:23:50,760 --> 00:23:51,930 [RIN] Additional Time. 514 00:23:53,810 --> 00:23:56,900 ♪ 515 00:23:57,020 --> 00:24:00,110 Start preparing for the tryouts, my Top Six. 516 00:24:01,820 --> 00:24:02,900 [YUKIMIYA] Uh, wait. 517 00:24:03,360 --> 00:24:05,150 We're divided into triple rooms? 518 00:24:05,570 --> 00:24:07,660 Looks like we gotta decide on groups. 519 00:24:08,160 --> 00:24:09,160 Who's first? 520 00:24:09,830 --> 00:24:11,660 I'm taking one room for myself. 521 00:24:12,120 --> 00:24:13,660 You five can share the other. 522 00:24:13,750 --> 00:24:14,790 What the hell? 523 00:24:15,120 --> 00:24:17,040 No way, not happening. 524 00:24:18,130 --> 00:24:20,540 We just need to split into two groups. 525 00:24:20,630 --> 00:24:22,340 How 'bout team rock and team paper? 526 00:24:23,050 --> 00:24:25,300 Yeah, no, there's nothing exciting about that. 527 00:24:25,510 --> 00:24:28,010 How 'bout rock, paper, scissors, loser sleeps outside? 528 00:24:28,470 --> 00:24:29,640 Now that I like. 529 00:24:29,930 --> 00:24:31,640 It's ego rock, paper, scissors. 530 00:24:32,390 --> 00:24:34,310 Huh? You turned it into a hassle. 531 00:24:34,470 --> 00:24:36,890 - Hell yeah, man, let's do this! - Yo. 532 00:24:36,980 --> 00:24:38,400 I'm going to make you sleep in the hallway! 533 00:24:38,480 --> 00:24:39,860 - Hullo? - Rock, paper... 534 00:24:39,940 --> 00:24:40,940 - [BOTH] Scissors! - Kill me now. 535 00:24:41,020 --> 00:24:42,610 - Rock, paper... - [BOTH] Scissors! 536 00:24:43,610 --> 00:24:44,820 How 'bout we do this? 537 00:24:44,900 --> 00:24:47,530 Everyone points to the person they least wanna be around. 538 00:24:47,860 --> 00:24:50,280 Afterwards, we divvy up rooms based on the results. 539 00:24:50,410 --> 00:24:51,410 Cool? 540 00:24:51,740 --> 00:24:53,200 - Sure. - That works. 541 00:24:53,580 --> 00:24:55,160 Okay, ready. 542 00:24:55,370 --> 00:24:57,290 Then I choose... 543 00:25:01,130 --> 00:25:02,130 [scoffs] 544 00:25:02,670 --> 00:25:04,840 Meaning I get a room all to myself. 545 00:25:05,090 --> 00:25:06,720 [ALL] Uh, no, scratch that. 546 00:25:06,800 --> 00:25:08,010 Let's change that rule. 547 00:25:08,380 --> 00:25:09,380 [laughs] 548 00:25:09,760 --> 00:25:12,220 Look, I've got no problem sharing a room with this guy. 549 00:25:12,720 --> 00:25:15,060 And Nagi, we should talk strategy. 550 00:25:15,310 --> 00:25:16,730 So why don't you join us? 551 00:25:17,140 --> 00:25:19,270 Oh, guess that's fine. 552 00:25:19,850 --> 00:25:21,770 I don't want this to become a bigger hassle. 553 00:25:22,310 --> 00:25:23,770 Okay, I'll bunk with you. 554 00:25:25,070 --> 00:25:26,440 You, too, monster. 555 00:25:27,070 --> 00:25:28,740 [scoffs] Whatever. 556 00:25:28,820 --> 00:25:33,990 ♪ 557 00:25:34,080 --> 00:25:36,160 Looks like we're rooming together, Spikehead. 558 00:25:36,250 --> 00:25:37,410 Go look in a mirror. 559 00:25:37,790 --> 00:25:39,460 Guys, look, I've got spikes, too. 560 00:25:40,460 --> 00:25:42,790 Otoya, karasu, and shidou are rooming together!