Eyeshield 21 [Episode 71-75] November 3, 2009

Eyeshield 21 [Episode 71] A Demonic Counterattack?!

Deimon continue the game with a kick off and Riku caught the ball and headed towards the line. Later he changed course and run towards Eyeshield 21 to challenge him but he was so determine on the challenge that Komusubi stop him. Riku launches another offense but he was to focus on proving himself as the best running back that he fumbles the ball. Eyeshield 21 caught the ball and blazes the line and scores a touchdown. Riku was later sent to the bench.

The Kid went to attempt the kick goal but it was a fake play, he then pass the ball to Tetsuma with 3 Deimon players defending him. Tetsuma shrugs off the challenge and scored a touchdown and the kick goal was good too. The score is now 28-18 with Seibu Wild Gunmen leading by 10 points.

Deimon continue to use the same technique on offense. Kurita manage to blast down the defense and Deimon gains 8 yards. Deimon will obtain a first down by using the Devil Bat Dive but it was a fake play and Hiruma passes to Montakun to run to the line with no one noticing and scoring a touchdown. They also obtain 2 bonus points as they manage another touchdown. The gap is now down to 2 points 28-26 with Seibu Wild Gunmen still in the lead.

With 9.30 minutes left too play, Riku was back on the field after realizing his mistakes he committed earlier. He was aware that others were contributing to the team while he was so selfish. Riku immediately score a touchdown with his trademark Rodeo Drive run.

Football clinic explains that when you want to catch a low ball, put your pinky fingers together and clamp down on the ball.

Eyeshield 21 [Episode 72] Lightspeed Pride?!

Riku scores a touchdown and Seibu is leading 35-26. Both teams is relying heavily on the offense. Which team will come out victorious?

Deimon is back on the offense. Eyeshield 21 is charging towards the line but he was stop by Riku once again. No matter how he tries, he just can’t get pass Riku. Both Devil Bat Ghost and Devil Bat Hurricane failed to break their defense.

The game enters its final stage with 3.11 minutes left to play. While Seibu is running the clock down, Mamori figures out the next play and notifies Hiruma using sign language. It’s their last chance to succeed. The Kid still releases the Quick and Fire even though Deimon had figured it out. Montakun knows that he stands no chance of catching the ball but he aims at Tetsuma fingers and intercepted the pass. Eyeshield 21 collected the ball and launches the attack and even blazes through Riku on their 100th challenge by running through him using force and Devil Bat Hurricane storming through and scoring a touchdown.

Football clinic explains how to protect a ball after catching a ball it. You have to quickly tuck the ball into your stomach and start running.

Eyeshield 21 [Episode 73] The Fateful Kick?!

Deimon Devil Bats is still down by 3 points with a minute left to play. Hiruma attempted a kick goal for bonus points but it was no good. Anyway, it doesn’t matter as it is all down to the last play. They have to stop Seibu from getting the ball as each time they get it; they will lose 25 seconds as Seibu will run down the clock for a play.

Hiruma plans to use a special kick, the onside kick, is to try to keep the ball as close to your own side as possible. It will be a massive brawl as 22 players scramble for a ball. The game reaches climax with Deimon still losing 3 points. It’s all down to this final play.

The ball goes flying! Hiruma kick on the lace and made the ball bouncing. After scrambling for the ball, it flew up into the air. Tetsuma was about to retrieve it and Montakun grab it on the laces at the same time. While they were falling down to the ground, Montakun grab the ball out of his hands. Montakun passes the ball to Eyeshield 21 but the referee blew the whistle as it was a dead ball and awarded it to Seibu as Tetsuma reaches the ground first. Seibu Wild Gunmen then run the time down and won the game 35-32. Everyone was despair and Montakun approaches the referee and Tetsuma ran over and chucked him aside. Hiruma explains that they still stand a chance to play in the Christmas Bowl in the loser’s bracket.

Football clinic explains that when playing receiver, it’s important to avoid revealing the route you’re running to your opponent.

Eyeshield 21 [Episode 74] A Pact Between Rivals?!

Hiruma later explains the rules to the team. The top 8 teams will get to compete in the Kanto Tournament and play against the Eastern Champion for a place in Christmas Bowl. Since Tokyo is so big, the 3rd placing team will get to compete as well.

Montakun later ran over to Tetsuma and thank him for shoving him aside for his dumb actions. Montakun promised him that they will win the 3rd place tie breaker and they will meet again. Hiruma also went to thank The Kid and made him the bext QB for now. However, Sena didn’t have the same sincerity from Riku. Their relationship turns sour.

At night, the whole team went to the festival. Mamori invited Riku to the festival too. Riku is still ignoring Sena. They later light up some firework sparkle together while the team is placing some games at the festival. A boy then walk towards their path crying and Mamori asks Riku and Sena to take care of him while she searches for her mother. Riku then inquire how long he is going to masked his identity and asked him to win the tie breaker so that they can compete against each other again!

Football clinic explains that to tackle someone, you have to keep your head up and aim for the target’s belly button.

Eyeshield 21 [Episode 75] The Spider’s Sting?!

The second semifinal is on the way. Ojo White Knights is up against Bando Bandits and the winner will face Seibu White Knights in the final.

While Sakaruba is very famous in the stadium and he receives a new contract from his former manager. Bando Spiders too have a famous key player in Hayato Akaba to plays an electric guitar in the stadium.

Ojo White Knights start the game with the kick and Bando Spiders is the receiving side. The score a 40-yard field goal in the opening minutes of the game and lead 3-0. Ojo White Knight is on the offense but each time Hayato Akaba plays a note on his electric guitar, his team manages to break down the offense. Ojo White Knights players were lost but Shin manages to counter their play and score a touchdown. Shin regains everyone’s confidence and they won the game 14-3 and advance to face Seibu Wild Gunmen in the finals.

Football clinic explains that the trick to blocking is to push into the opponents armpits with your palms.