Blue Lock the second season has already shown so many talented players so far, but two of the most skilled are Rin Itoshi and Shido Ryusei. Both Rin and Shido are among the top six players currently on Blue Lock, according to project leader Jinpachi Ego. Rin is in first place and Shido in second, and during the tryouts for the U20 match, the two lead a team together. Although they are phenomenally talented, they can’t help but butt heads.
Blue Lock has always been framed as an anti-teamwork series, as it places a lot of emphasis on “ego” and individuality. However, teamwork is still a crucial componentsince football is a team game. Players cannot survive in competition without some level of working with others and completely individualistic play is simply not possible. Rin and Shido do not accept the idea of teamwork, both selfishly seeking their own success, at any cost to the team they are supposed to lead. The two prodigy players might actually be the Blue Lock’s worst matchup ever.
Rin and Shido prove that too much independence on the field can also be a problem
In the first game, Rin and Shido almost cost team A a goal due to their refusal to cooperate
In the second season, Rin and Shido have played two matches together so far. His team, team A, achieved victory in both matches, but Rin and Shido’s lack of cooperation certainly didn’t help Team A.. When the teams were announced for the U20 tryouts and Rin and Shido found out that they would be on Team A together, neither of them were happy with the news. Shido immediately kicked Rin in the face and the two argued and physically fought until Ego separated them. This initial interaction between the two viewers warned that their bond would certainly not be collaborative.
Rin and Shido’s problems continued throughout the games. They refused to coordinate movements together, each playing alone and disregarding the other. They were so focused on overcoming themselves, in fact, that it almost cost the team a goal. In the first match against Team B, led by Eita Otoya and Tabito Karasu, Rin took possession of the ball and prepared to score. Before he could act, Shido collided into him from behind and stole the ball from his own teammatetoo focused on showcasing his own talent rather than making the best choice for the team as a whole.
Ego stated that “coexistence” is as important as “affirmation”, proving that teamwork is crucial
Rin and Shido can definitely assert themselves, but they are struggling miserably to coexist
When Jinpachi Ego was offering advice to the remaining Blue Lock participants who were not in the top six player group, he named two specific values that competitors should focus on above all else. In Ego’s own words, the key to becoming Japan’s best striker and winning at Blue Lock is to ensure these two traits remain in mind: “affirmation” and “coexistence”. This is an interesting pair of words for Ego to highlight, as until then his main focus was on developing the players’ “ego”, that is, becoming independent and focusing on their own development.
Ego and self-development are still absolutely crucial. The “statement” aspect of the equation emphasizes this point, proving that players must make a name for themselves and stand out as unique among the other players on the field. Rin and Shido definitely mastered the “assertion” component, evidenced by their rankings as Blue Lock’s top two players. However, both are failing to “coexist.” Unfortunately, Ego’s words make it clear that if the duo can’t figure out how to properly “coexist,” they will both be doomed, lose the competition, and ultimately be sent home by Blue Lock.
Isagi is better at cooperation than Rin or Shido, giving him an edge over them
Soon, Isagi will surpass Rin and Shido if they can’t resolve their differences and learn to collaborate
Isagi Yoichi’s skills on the field may not be as impressive or experienced as Rin or Shido’s, but he is clearly taking Ego’s words to heart and implementing his sage advice into his playing style. With his new teammates Yo Hiori and Nijiro Nanase Isagi achieved a perfect blend of self-confidence and harmony. Nanase, Hiori and Isagi are in almost perfect sync, and although none of them are perfect players yet, their group efforts, synchronized passing, and verbal and non-verbal communication allowed them to score some incredible goals during the U-20 tryouts, contributing to their success. from Team A.
Rin and Shido thrive on their own, but come into terrible conflict when they are forced to partner with another player. Both are spending too much time and effort antagonizing each other instead of strategizing and working together to win the games they play together. No player has noticed this yet, but Isagi is approaching them constantly. His willingness to follow the advice of those more experienced than him and his talent for cooperating with teammates are causing him to level up with each new episode of season two, and he will eventually surpass the best players if they let him.
Rin and Shido’s interactions highlight their flaws as players
Each of them must overcome personal setbacks if they truly want to become the best striker
The ultimate goal of Blue Lock is for a player to become the best striker in the world, but teamwork is necessary to get there. Rin and Shido are living proof of what happens when there is no cooperation. None of the players in Blue Lock They are prepared to be the best striker in Japan, which is why everyone should dedicate themselves to perfecting their skills and becoming better. Rin and Shido The unfortunate dynamic sheds light on the problems they both must overcome to have a chance at being the best: self-obsession, overconfidence and most importantly, lack of teamwork.