Blue Lock (dub) Episode 17 〈Must See〉

: The English dub was made available on Crunchyroll on February 25, 2023.

: Reviewers from sites like Leisurebyte praised the episode as "highly effective," noting that it successfully made viewers feel the frustration of playing with a "ball-hog" like Barou before delivering a satisfying payoff. Blue Lock (Dub) Episode 17

: Team White initially struggles due to Barou’s refusal to pass or cooperate. While Chigiri, Kunigami, and Reo utilize their " chemical reaction " to lead 3–1, Isagi realizes he cannot change Barou and must instead "devour" him. : The English dub was made available on

: In one of the season's most iconic scenes, Isagi insults the once-dominant Barou by calling him a " While Chigiri, Kunigami, and Reo utilize their "

In Blue Lock Episode 17, titled "" (released on Crunchyroll on February 5, 2023), the story focuses on the high-stakes match between Team White (Isagi, Nagi, and Barou) and Team Red (Chigiri, Kunigami, and Reo). The English dub features Ricco Fajardo as Yoichi Isagi and Matthew David Rudd as Shoei Barou . Plot Breakdown and Key Moments

: While fans on Reddit enjoyed the intense "donkey" moment, some criticized the animation quality, describing it as having too many static frames or "slideshow" elements during high-action sequences.

: Recognizing that Barou is a "useless" teammate who refuses to adapt, Isagi begins using Barou’s ball-hogging movements as a decoy. This tactical shift allows Isagi to score, bringing the score to 3–2. The "Donkey" Moment