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There we go, Asuto got chloroformed. Hopefully that'll satisfy those people who are always asking for more straight-up violence in the kids football anime, for some reason.

I agree with some of the points being made about IJ's defensive weakness. Tatsuya as a defender is an interesting move, but it remains to see if he'll actually do anything. So far Orion is really lacking the range of outfield hissatsu we've had in previous series so a few new defensive moves would be appreciated.

If we're reading the next episode's preview at face value and really are getting a fourth keeper, are they realistically going to get any screentime? Let's not forget that Tachimukai made only three FFI appearances for IJ in the original series, on a team with only two keepers. Two of those were in the prelims, one as a defender. I wouldn't rule out something happening to Endou again to make room for the others, especially considering we're looking at a Japan team without Kidou and Gouenji. Low key just want to see Saginuma do Gungnir again so wouldn't complain if he resumed an outfield role.

Thin Kozoumaru is one thing, but... where would he get the height from?! People fill out, sure, but that's a pretty dramatic change if so. Just wait, I bet he got Orion-sponsored liposuction.

Some belated thoughts on the America match: Ichinose, Domon and Mark come on and they only use The Phoenix? I really, really don't want to be a downer, but seemed too convenient to just use a move they'd already partially animated. Did they keep Dylan out of the game solely so people wouldn't say "where was Gran Fenrir"? Would've loved a remastered Volcano Cut from Domon to stop Haizaki's shot rather than it taking all three players. I really liked Unicorn in the original so I was surprised that I didn't enjoy the match so much. Was nice to see Aphrodi tearing it up, of course, but I think Gunji Eisei Phobos was the coolest thing to come out of the match.

Also, GGG Senjou no Aria is kind of a rough hissatsu name. I say this as someone who generally loves Inazuma's weird naming schemes and will earnestly defend stuff like Shark the Deep, so make what you will of that!