Blue Lock season 2 episode 6: Blue Lock vs Japan's U-20 begins with Sae's tough call and Aiku's showdown

Modified Nov 09, 2024 21:30 GMT

Blue Lock season 2 episode 6, titled The Big Stage, aired on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 11:30 pm JST. This episode escalates tensions as Japan's U-20 is facing against the Roster of Blue Lock. It starts with Aiku challenging Sae on the issues of team conflicts, thus forcing Shidou to leave the field.

Meanwhile, members of Blue Lock prepare themselves for their debut game. They know that losing will end their soccer career. The game commences with Isagi and Bachira leading the offense; however, Aiku saves the goal with his strong defense, thus marking the monumental task ahead of Blue Lock.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from Blue Lock season 2 episode 6.

Blue Lock vs Japan's U-20 kicks off without Shidou in the playing eleven in Blue Lock season 2 episode 6

Sae as seen in Blue Lock season 2 episode 6 (Image via 8bit)

Blue Lock season 2 episode 6 has much at stake in Japan's U-20 team as they meet both on-and-off-field battles, first with a heated conversation between Oliver Aiku and Sae Itoshi. The episode starts with Oliver Aiku and Sae Itoshi getting into a heated argument.

Aiku spots Sae to talk over an escalating problem between Shidou and Sendou, two crucial players who seem to just be incapable of tolerating the other. Aiku cautions that selecting Shidou may cause trouble for his team and even cause boycotts. After a sharp exchange, Sae agrees to bench Shidou, but not without warning Aiku to keep up with his standard.

With this internal struggle simmering, the scene shifts to Blue Lock’s team, with excitement and nervousness all around. Isagi and his team engage in preparation for the most-awaited match against Japan's U-20 team.

Isagi as seen in Blue Lock season 2 episode 6 (Image via 8bit)

Isagi reminisces about his success in the past as a catalyst, while posters bearing the news of the match generate social hype concerning the mysterious aura surrounding Blue Lock.

Just as Isagi prepares for the match, we see through flashbacks of Aiku's early days when even a tough coach made him use his natural body structure defensively instead of his preferred play style. The flashbacks reveal the dynamic between Sae and his younger brother Rin, contributing to their tension as Sae heads out to the stadium, building hordes of excited fans waiting to see him play.

Rin and Sae as seen in Blue Lock season 2 episode 6 (Image via 8bit)

In Blue Lock season 2 episode 6, with game time fast approaching, the news that Shidou won't be playing with the U-20 incentivizes them to prove themselves in front of a national crowd. Jin elaborates that though fans from Japan are oblivious to Blue Lock, this is just the perfect opportunity to change that perception.

Just as the match is about to start, Blue Lock's squad sees their U-20 counterparts for the first time, with Rin heading straight for Sae. Aiku reveals to Isagi that Shidou will not play, but the match will not be any less fierce than it had promised.

With all eyes glued on the Japanese players and all the ground support for Japan and such a strong psyche over it, Isagi decides to maintain his cool. This earns him words of appreciation from Rin.

Once the match begins, Blue Lock reveals its flexible 3-6-1 "nitro formation," designed to take advantage of scoring opportunities in the opening stage. Isagi, Rin, and Nagi are going to attempt a stunning beginning.

Blue Lock season 2 episode 6 closing events: Isagi selects Aiku as his rival

In the intense closing moments of Blue Lock season 2 episode 6, Isagi attempts a coordinated attack with Bachira. The speed of Bachira proves remarkable as he moves past U-20's Hayate Haru and executes the pass, which he scans for the best options and transfers to Isagi with a breakthrough.

However, Oliver Aiku, U-20's defensive star, snatches the ball mid-air with an incredible jump and crushes the chance that could bring a score for Blue Lock. Aiku engages Isagi; he says that people often compare strikers to thieves and defenders to the police. He mentions that as long as he is "on patrol," Isagi cannot net any goals.

Isagi recognizes U-20's exceptional abilities and knows that Aiku is his rival to conquer to enter his "flow." This battle fixes Aiku as being Isagi's biggest adversary, and now a big challenge awaits Isagi as he readies to top U-20's impenetrable solid wall.