Alternative TitlesJapanese: ホイッスル！
Information
Type: TV
Episodes: 39
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: May 6, 2002 to Feb 3, 2003
Duration:
24 min. per episode Rating:
G - All Ages
L represents licensing company
StatisticsScore: 7.601 (scored by 2296 users)
Ranked: #11172
Popularity: #2229
Members: 4,391
Favorites: 37 1 indicates a weighted score
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SynopsisKazamatsuri Shou's dream has always been to become a professional soccer player, but he has one problem: he's not very good at the game. He was accepted to the prestigious Musashi no Mori Junior High, known for its top rate soccer team, but he was never able to rise beyond the rank of third stringer. After transferring to Sakura Jousui Junior High, he can finally play soccer. And, with the support of his new friends and teammates, his strong determination, and lots of hard work, his soccer skills are developing rapidly and setting Shou well on his way to achieving his dream.
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Related AnimeAdaptation: Whistle!
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Reviews
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Vash
26 of 44 people found this review helpful
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39 of 39 episodes seen
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10 |
| Story |
10 |
| Animation |
9 |
| Sound |
9 |
| Character |
10 |
| Enjoyment |
10 |
I'll start off first by throwing this out there, I don't really like soccer all that much. Watching it is pretty damn boring, and playing it isn't much better in my opinion. Now, with that out of the way, let me just say that I really loved this anime. I know, you're like, "But he just said he pretty much hates soccer. Is he weird?" Yes, this anime indeed be about soccer, but it is much more than just that. This anime follows a middle school boy, Shou Kazamatsuri, who enjoys soccer and works extremely hard to get better and rise to the top. We his transition from a 3rd string substitute for one school, to an amazing player for another. I'm now re-watching this series for a second time and still enjoying it, probably even more so than the first time. I think what really makes this anime so inspiring to watch is Shou's character. I believe that he is meant to have a little piece of everyone inside of him, me, you, and anyone who watches this show. I believe that he has aspects and traits that can be found in every single one of us, I think this is partially the reason for me watching this anime and enjoying it so much, it's almost as if sometimes I'm seeing a bit of myself in the anime in front of me. When I watch this, I don't think, oh I'm watching a soccer anime, I think of it as a story of a boy who is striving to obtain his goal, a boy who is willing to work harder to get to the top because he can! This definitely is an anime which is worth watching at least once, even if you're like me who doesn't like soccer, I definitely encourage you to watch this series. The story and the characters are definitely the driving points of the anime and what make it what it is. The art and music definitely are enjoyable too and bring out an even more desire to continue watching as well. read more
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Mangaloverxox
23 of 39 people found this review helpful
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39 of 39 episodes seen
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| Overall |
9 |
| Story |
9 |
| Animation |
8 |
| Sound |
8 |
| Character |
10 |
| Enjoyment |
10 |
I enjoyed this story very much. It was actually a realistic soccer story and it didn't have to deal with any other side stories. it maintained me entertained for the whole anime and the ending was very exciting, and it left you asking for more. I recommend this anime to the true soccer fans, who know the reality of soccer and that know how hard it is and how much you have to work to make it in the sport.
Recommendations
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Both shows follow a singular "ace" that progresses through tournaments and becomes increasingly better at soccer. Whistle is a little more on the realistic side (and also more childish), whereas Wild Striker has a few "super" moves, but is also more fun and for a slightly older audience. Young kids = Whistle, Older crowd = wild striker.
Both are sports anime about soccer although Hungry Heart Wild Striker is a lot better.
Both animes are about soccer
They are both the best soccer animes, if you like one you have to see the other.
There are a lot of things that reminds me of the other anime. They're both about a striker that wants to become a pro.The main characters and in some other supporting characters there are a lot of similarities to find. Even the endings are a lot like each other. I won't tell what exactly, cause I don't want to spoil the plot. So if you have looked one, you should also watch the other, because there are a lot of things that are alike (and to like). Even tough, there is some other atmosphere, I personally prefer Hungry Heart Wild Striker (a little) above Whistle!, but both are really enjoyable.
Both are soccer animes, aiming to become national champs. both have underdog teams taht rise in rank as new player joins.
they are both really good soccer animes and you can watch the developement of each of the characters.
The're both soccer animes.....
Both main characters try to become pros and tries to get better at them....
Both are sports anime about soccer.
they're quite similar, both main characters were raised by foster parents, both were sons of very promising players, while whistle is about younger players it does not go with impossible plays as captain tsubasa, one thing though, the main character voice in whistle is about the worse i've heard EVER!!!! if you can get pass by that then it's a pretty cool anime.
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Both are about soccer and both are similar.
Both shows are very similar. Also in both shows the main heroine plays soccer well.
To start things off, both of series' are about soccer. The main characters, Aizawa Kakeru (Area no Kishi) and Kazamatsuri Shou (Whistle!) are determined to become the best players they possibly can. They are held back only by their lack of skills and being undersized for their positions (Strikers). They both admire the ace players on their squad, being Araki Ryuuichi (Area no Kishi) and Mizuno Tatsuya (Whistle!). The stories are surprisingly quite similar. If you enjoyed Area no Kishi than Whistle! should be just as, if not more, enjoyable.
Both soccer anime.
If you like Whitle! you'll like Area no Kishi.
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Opening Theme"Double Wind" by Minako Komukai
Ending Theme"Sweet Days" by Minako Komukai
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