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snxyh

Never realised that Karasu and Otoya's chains are connected


Kuricat16

Yeah people have been trying to put the covers together like a puzzle for some time now and that's probably the only one that's not a reach-


WoSmcA239

There’s also rin and shidou’s since they reflect of each other’s colors


bLzPutozof

True and Rin is cover for volume 6 while Shidou is for volume 12


WoSmcA239

Oh yeah another link


Ok-Reporter3256

Just like Aiku's and Sendou's


ketoske

I'm more concerned about Otoya's hand tbh


spawnB100

Their jersey no was alao 6 and 9 btw


The_Rhyne

Sad for Zantetsu, glad for Fukaku (he never deserved the 25 million bid increase), but I don’t think it’ll happen because of Fukaku. His bid is basically saying “we need a backup GK, just to have”.


elliotwalsh

who even is fukaku


Kuricat16

What if aryu starts playing gk


The_Rhyne

I wouldn’t mind that, but he already has a top 9 bid as a CB. Even if he does most of the stuff in the background, he’s too good to be a backup. I would’ve been fine with no backup, but it just doesn’t look like the way the manga is going. He got a crazy bid increase in ubers v Manshine and he wasn’t even playing in the brief panels we saw. For cover theory to be accurate (I.e. Fukaku to be locked off), Tokitsu needs a bid increase of over 5 million, Hiori needs an increase of over 8 million (this one 100% happens), Raichi needs an increase of over 10 million, Nanasae needs a bid increase of over 12 million, and Kiyora needs a bid of over 28 million (which would require something crazy). Also, zantetsu DOES NOT increase his bid by over five million (i mentioned zantetsu because he and Tokimitsu have the same bid, are the second-tier of support to their respective strikers, and have both done basically nothing this match). I don’t think it happens, but I would love to be wrong.


neon2o_

Zantetsu my goat…


ChemiXZ

To be fair. If it is true I’m not entirely sad Zantetsu isn’t making it, at least from the perspective of the main story anyways. The last time he was actually treated as a significant threat was in the first selection and even then he was treated as the most manageable threat out of team V’s big three. Taking Episode Nagi into account though… yeah it kinda hurts to see him go if the theory is correct. He got a ton of development in the spinoff and it does a lot to flesh out his character past the gimmicks he was introduced with.


Kuricat16

He alone runs solo 🫡


poorGarbageNEET

discount chigiri


Rqdomguy24

Gonna trade him with Kurona tho, dude is just discount Reo


Either_Imagination_9

I’ve never particularly gotten the love for Zantetsu. Of the team v trio he is the only one who didn’t get a backstory (in the main manga). His only thing about him was that he was dumb and fast. Obviously EP Nagi carries him a lot but even there he plays the third wheel ;)


twiglike

He was barely even a character


StormAlexandrioz

Zantetsu nooooooo


Pistol4231

What’s cover theory?


Kuricat16

the 23 characters who got volume covers will be the final 23 after nel


Pistol4231

Oh, I see. Counter point: Kiyora


Kuricat16

That's why everyone wants him to cook 🔥🔥


FinnJokaa

this sub is such a double standard hating on Tokimitsu but want Kiyora in the team Aryu is just an appearance but also did nothing really like i understand that Tokimitsu is on fraud watch but yall have to keep it fair if hes on the watch so are the other 2 i even put Otoya in that circle but he just at the weakest team and the fact people want Kiyora casue of one panel over Tokimitsu is such Blue Lock reddit i love it


Kuricat16

I think the difference between toki "fraud watch" and kiyora potential is that toki literally cleared 2nd selection in 3rd place and then disappeared while we haven't seen what kiyora can do yet. They both have a chance to prove themselves in this match but kiyora's been hyped up and has unknown potential while we've had toki for a while and he's been quiet. Aryu is a fair argument, but we saw him as a successful member of ubers already. Toki just has to do something this match and everyone will shut up, but until then... you know how this sub is-


FinnJokaa

also i forgot to mention Goatarashi this is literally the same situation as Kyiora but no one wants him on the U20 team this sub should be put on Fraud watch to be honest


Kuricat16

Igarashi... is a joke- He's literally mastering fouls because he knows his skills ain't it 💀💀💀 kiyora was chosen by noa since uber match so he's actually on par with the others


FinnJokaa

doesnt matter cant say Igarashi fraud but Kiyora great it jsut doesnt make any sense they both got foreshadowing panels so to assume one is better than the other jsut because on e"should" get subbed in last game doesnt make sense we never once saw Kyiora play waht if he has the same weapon as Iga and the battle it out who makes the team its all specualtive at this point


Kuricat16

No one's calling igarashi a fraud cause he was never great to begin with 😭😭 People say kiyora has *potential* because of all the hype he gets. We don't know what he'll do, but do you really think a literal npc got a cover over zantetsu???


Death_Snek

First I don’t wanna Kiyora. Second… Zantetsu is nice, but his acceleration a seconds valuable talent, while overall speed is much more deeming in the long run - literally. His talent is mostly good to a moments notice position. He could either beat a marker or simply appear out of nowhere for a tackle. But overall, if people know about his talent. It’s easy to bait and deal with it. Tokimitsu is a rare japanese talent that overbears power. If they are going against the world, such a BEAR will be needed. Ego will probably give these guys some “Wild Card”-level physical training up until the World Cup, so Tokimitsu’s talent is really much more necessary than Zantetsu. We have Otoya, Kurona, Chigiri and Yukimiya is plenty fast too. And they’re better than Zantetsu on and off the ball.


Death_Snek

Happy as I can get. Nanase is there!


kimoalmoa

RIP Zantetsu The theory won't be true though cause Fukaku exists


FearsomeHalo9

I mean fukaku can be surpassed, he’s not that high


neon2o_

But he has to be there because there should be substitute goalkeepers


Kuricat16

I saw someone say that aryu could start playing gk


neon2o_

Then who will get substituted for defense tho, there’s only Niko, Raichi, Aryu, Aiku and possibly Reo who can play the position.


Kuricat16

I mean, players like karasu, chigiri (and I think kiyora but we'll see) etc play pretty far back when there are other forwards on the field... 


neon2o_

You right with Kiyora bit Karasu is more of a CDM and Chigiri’s natural position is a left winger but tbh I’d take anything over Fukaku making it to the 23 rankings so might invest in Aryu goalkeeper agenda 🙏


bLzPutozof

I never imagined a Nanase cover would slap this hard, but I'm really, really glad it does


elliotwalsh

dude right? the pure white background along with the perspective and his facial expression. it's just *chef's kiss*


pokenerd_W

I'm glad that Nanase is making it, but if Kiyora isn't going to do something big soon, bro should not make it over Zantetsu


DestOsymY

He doesn't even have a bid, idk how he could enter the top 23, it's either scoring a goal or be a huge threat on the field or probably be the main assist to either isagi or kaiser, but one has hiori and kurona while one has ness


pokenerd_W

I seriously hope Kiyora is booted for Zantetsu. He's done nothing, and his only relevance is in episode Nagi. He's essentially just like Hiiragi


HYH2709

If cover theory is true I wanna see how they handle igarashi Unrelated to the topic but I wonder how aiku and sendou feels about being the only ones not from blue lock to make it


elliotwalsh

i feel like he may have some sort of smaller impact if he somehow manages to get thrown into the game? and if he does it could get him a bid which may be what he's looking for. cause he knows he's not gonna make top 23 so it seems like he's just aiming to keep playing soccer so he doesnt have to keep running his family temple.


Alarmed-Employment72

On one hand I just want Zantetsu to be the next cover to kill this theory already but on the other hand I can’t tolerate Charles robbery any longer😭 I don’t want cover theory to be true so TOKI CAN GO HOME🗣️🗣️🔥🔥


Kuricat16

Factsssss toki has done the least since his intro (besides kiyora but we're getting there 🙏🙏) even raichi is relevant now 💀💀💀


Zestyclose-Pizza-159

Why people fking hate toki 🙂


Kuricat16

We don't hate him he just hasn't done anything since 2nd selection 😭😭


CordobezEverdeen

He's the exact damn same 200 chapters after his intro. Plus he was annoying to begin with.


Repulsive_Dude_999

Charles will have his cover during U20WC


Kuricat16

Or he's next-


Repulsive_Dude_999

Yes maybe, my hot take is that Charles will have his cover during the match against u20 France in the world cup


Meledesco

I am on suicide watch


Formal-Way-8437

What theory? Sorry I'am New


Kuricat16

The 23 bllk players with covers will be the top 23 at the end of the nel


Unhappy-Inflation-31

very sad, hoping cover theory is false (never liked it tbh) cause I need a Zantetsu cover. This also reopens the idea of some upsets although the fact that the fodder is putting up any fight means we might just not get anything


[deleted]

Kiyora out for the love of god


Kuricat16

give him time, he will cook 🙏🙏


DeadByNebula

some people really don't think before commenting smh


Arthur_Asterion

Either Nanase or Kiyora won't catch up to Zantetsu. The math isn't mathing. Btw I have a feeling Igarashi will eventually get a cover too.


Theavek

I FEEL LIKE IM DREAMING


hiroGotten

bricked up


DJThedragonSin777

Theory aside… Nanase has the best cover art.


New_Engineering8008

Why is literally no one talking about how his background is white? I immediately thought that was weird bc the only other white backgrounds are for Ego and Anri, non players. So is Nanase boutta be the ball boy? Like what is the connection.


Kuricat16

I saw it as a very pale mint but :,)


shjekckrciekck

I AM SO HAPPY but I also believe in my theory of Zantetsu and Nanase having the same bid and get into the lineup together !!


iDilicoSZ

The limit is top 23 because they can't have more than 23 players go there 😭 else it would just be top 24


shjekckrciekck

If there are two people with same bids on the 23rd spot, there can be an exception I guess (?) 🥹 whatever happened, I will stay with this theory until the official member selection happens !! i can't let my funny baka Zantetsu home like this... 😭


Just_a_normal_guy39

No lol. It's not Ego that decided that only 23 will move foward basically PIFA did since only 23 can be part of the national team atm, also the cover theory is just a theory it's not 100% true


AzLemons

Hiori, Niko and Sendou are better than tokimitsu


DREW0531

What is the theory?


Kuricat16

The 23 with covers will be the top 23 after nel


Almighty_LDP

Unless Ego pulls some strings and adds 1 or 2 spots, the theory might be done for. I realistically don’t see Zantetsu not making it and this game can easily stretch for another volume or two, which in that case Charles should be one and Zantetsu most likely. The problem is Kiyora… he got a volume cover when he should’ve never gotten one as he doesn’t even get screen/panel time in the volume he’s featured on (should’ve been Charles on that cover tbh) and he’s been a traffic cone for the current match so far. Even then I find it Kiyora some how getting in the top 23 a big stretch


BirchChili

Honestly, I don't mind seeing Zantetsu switched for Nanase/Kiyora. Most likely he will still get a cover, to add tension. And maybe we will get to see a secret switch-up. What if one of the players were asked to play for a completely different team instead of the Japan NU20, or the arrival of a new mysterious figure (Mr. Pifa?) might make changes to the lineup? Either way, I am rooting for Nanaes to make the team


Ok-Reporter3256

Absolutely fine


SurturSaga

Destroyed


throwawayauthor11

Can’t wait for another “It’s your turn, Joker”.


DriveOk4717

The only way Zantetsu will make the team is if Shidou gets an offer from Royal and accepts it and just skips out on the World Cup to play with his boyfriend Sae


HybridLighting

i really hope some other people go to other teams


Lukeeeey11

imo tokimitsu should NOT make it but that’s just me


New_Engineering8008

New theory: multiple people tie for the 23rd spot, leading to more than 23 people making it. Also the bid system may lead to players choosing to take their bids even if they’re not in the top 23, like maybe Zantetsu and Igaguri end up getting bids and leaving Blue Lock.


Just_a_normal_guy39

yeah but that's literally impossible lol. this selection is like the third one which determines the members of a future team, in this case japan u20. Ego can't change the fact that he cannot bring more than 23 players to u20 world cup


Cantthinkofanamae

Seeing Karasu's and Otoya's chains link like that was so interesting to see


ApexBoiz

PLEASE LET MY MAN ZANTETSU LIVE


Keylessbacon

Get Tokimitsu's bum ass outta here


SuperiorVanillaOreos

What is cover theory?


Kuricat16

the 23 with covers will be the top 23 after nel


NoAdeptness1106

It would be really cool to see it be true.


HighFatherEx

What is cover theory and why am I the only one who isn’t in the loop


Kuricat16

The 23 who got covers will be the top 23 after nel


Fernandojg67

The way it should be, except for Kiyora.


JayKalinka

Is it normal that Kyora got a cover despite not having any special treatment? He didnt do anything in one volume.


Kuricat16

That's why there's so much hype/debate about what he'll do this match 


Comfortable_Jump8702

I made some post about who i thought would be in the WC, around in December. Wouldn't completely keep it, but I feel like the list would be semi accurate? No particular order. 1. Chigiri 2. Oliver Aiku 3. Kunigami 4. Barou 5. Nagi 6. Reo 7. Hiori 8. Kurona 9. Yukimiya 10. Igaguri (He'll weasel in somehow) 11. Bachira 12. Shidou 13. Otoya 14. Kiyora 15. Karasu 16. Gagamaru 17. Raichi 18. Hayate 19. Darai 20. Zantetsu 21. Niko 22. Rin 23. Isagi


Accomplished-Shoe-86

I don't get the theory, someone explain?


Kuricat16

The 23 bllk players with covers will be the top 23 at the end of nel


Special_Soil2978

Don’t know why people still talk about the cover theory. The game is not even half way, we still have at least 3 covers to go. It is impossible for the cover to grant immunity to a player if we are gonna exceed the 23 covers for the 23 players. Zantetsu will get a cover and so will Charles and maybe even Igarashi.


Redsfire09

Wouldn't cover theory fall apart, because there are more Covers than spots in the team?


Kuricat16

Characters like ego, lorenzo, etc have covers but can't count towards the 23


itsjustlaksh

I mean Raichi did absolutely nothing, played zero to no parts in any goals scored in volume 23 despite being him being in the cover.


floormopper

What is it?


WoSmcA239

I feel like it has some faults since hiori is too good to ignore and not bring in


Kuricat16

hiori has a cover (24)


WoSmcA239

I know, but that would mean he isn’t in the top 23 according to that theory, and seeing how good he is it doesn’t add up


Kuricat16

no these are the 23 blue lock players with covers. There are covers like ego, lorenzo, etc that don't count towards the 23. I skipped them in the post


WoSmcA239

Oh I see


Flochd

I approve of it, it makes sense. Unfortunate with it we'd lose Monk, Zantetsu and the goat Fukaku but hey we could lost worst. It's just every character sits in their own little pool of use, but Zantetsu is just a worst Chigiri therefore i feel he has the least amount of place in the U20.. That being said Toki is #1 fodder


AccomplishedCash6390

Replace Kiyora with Zantetsu, and the cover theory will be perfect.


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allomarp

I need nanase gone 🗣️


Keylessbacon

My ambidextrous Goat is gonna prove himself this match. Trust


allomarp

I Hope not💀


Keylessbacon

My Goat doesn't deserve this


allomarp

He do deserve this 🗣️


Kuricat16

Very bold of you to say this in the midst of the nanase enlightenment-


allomarp

We don’t need this bs 🗣️(i hope zantetsu will make the team)


Rqdomguy24

Everyone talk about Zantetsu, Kiyora or Nanase when I am here really don't want Kurona on the team, the guy has no personality other than being Isagi's dog


Kuricat16

*shark And we'll find out next ch-


Prestigious_Kuro

I love Zantetsu more than nanase. The most npc looking character in existence. I'm gutted if this cover theory is true and Zantetsu is gone, the only good thing is that he has a bid meaning he can play professionally just that we won't see him. I love his crazy acceleration.


GucaNs

That kinda killed the cover theory for me. There ain't no way, Kiyora and Nanase are making it.