A look at the strange, oddly fascist narrative of Blue Lock.
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「喰」 (Ku) "Devour" Put in the work, put in the hours and take what’s ours!
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「声」 (Koe) "Voice" Thank you, Goblin Mode... For being by my side until now...
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「主役の座[ステージ]」 (Shuyaku no Stage) "The Stage for the Lead" The things I do for the World Cup.
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「超連動」 (Chou Rendou) "Super Link-Up Play" Never hesitate to stroke your bro's hair if it's looking luscious.
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「者融合[トライ・セッション]」 (Tri Session) "Tri-Fusion" You Tri'd your best and failed miserably. The important lesson is never Tri.