Intro This quick review aims to focus primarily on the aspect that has sparked the most discussion since the very first frames of this second season: its unacceptable for a manga like Blue Lock to receive such a superficial adaptation. 220https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wpcontent/uploads/2024/09/bluelockkeyvisualofisagi.jpg Plot 8/10 As a manga reader I really appreciated the idea of dedicating an entire season to the U20 arc. Even the 14episode format felt somewhat acceptable considering the actual length of the events. However the overall quality made it difficult to enjoy the less significant parts essentially the entire first half of the season which only shines in two or three moments. The real Blue Lock Season 2 only begins with the U20 match a wellwritten arc that seemed almost impossible to ruin... and yet they almost managed to do so. Characters 8/10 Though Im not particularly drawn to Shidous character his presence becomes fundamental throughout practically the entire season. In the first episodes he almost feels like a protagonist capable of scoring innovative goals and most importantly saving the otherwise dull Third Selection. Without him it would have focused solely on Reos new abilities which would have been underwhelming. On the downside Yukimiya and Otoya serve as perfect examples of how not to introduce new characters. Initially presented as the fresh meat for this new arc they ended up being practically irrelevant once their primary playstyles were showcased. The fact that they were ranked in the top six still feels completely unjustified. Karasu on the other hand fared a bit better. He was consistently involved in the critical plays against Japan and proved to have a key role in the midfield. The 8 out of 10 rating is largely thanks to Sae who remains one of the coolest anime characters in the football genre. However its a shame his plays werent properly represented. Graphics 6/10 Weve now reached the critical point. I wont beat around the bush: the animations arent always terrible but they only exist during the key moments of the match against the U20 national team. At the end of the day you could say the season was carried entirely by and the final goal. These goals were of course peak in the manga as well so its pretty clear that we cant excuse the animation studio or whoever is responsible for this mess just because they didnt ruin four scenes in an entire season. As for the earlier episodes no one can honestly say the animations were good because it would be a lie to say the animations existed at all. The only saving grace of the anime as I mentioned is a handful of scenes that are so inherently epic that even fan animations manage to do them justice. In my opinion they butchered so many other goals. One thing needs to be clarified: adding brighter colors doesnt equate to quality. Please dont be fooled so easily or Season 3 will end up just as lackluster. Audio 7.5/10 I also have serious complaints about some of the OST choices which made certain moments downright embarrassing compared to the hype conveyed by the silent panels of the manga. Just take Saes very first counterattack as an examplebut there are dozens of similar scenes. In my opinion these moments werent ruined but they certainly werent represented to their fullest potential. The opening however earns its respect and the overall quality in this regard is upheld by solid if unremarkable voice acting. Oh lets be honest: that On your knees Blue Lock from Kaiser at the end really should have been delivered in proper satisfying German 220https://foto.kontan.co.id/LLyU8twcgMQRZT7pbEE00K4HVQ=/smart/2024/12/28/1953434204p.jpg Experience 7.5/10 In conclusion I have to say I was quite disappointed with this adaptation. Yet somehow when youre a football fan you find yourself able to watch anything that features a ball. That said Id like to highlight how Blue Lock is without a doubt one of the most innovative sports anime in recent years. As such it truly deserves an adaptation worthy of its manga. Hope that something changes with the next season.