Ao Ashi

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If you don't know much about soccer, probably you will like it more. It's just more than soccer.

So, here's the thing about spokons that I don't like: They only focus on their respective sport. Only that. Just that. The sport is the only thing that exists in the world. Those who practice a sport know that isn't true, there is more about than that.

Ao Ashi is about a kid who plays soccer and he's kinda bad but also kinda good, and then he's improving throughout the time he's playing. Nothing new about that, right?

However, Ao Ashi goes beyond the sport. Everybody knows how racist Japan ... is, right? Do you know how difficult is for black Japanese people? Especially in sports? Japanese people always think they are foreigners. It's awful. Are you aware of how awful is being an Asian person in European soccer? It's horrible. Well, some characters have been through that in the manga. It's pretty harsh to see. I cried during a particular background story about racism. There were kids involved! It's hard to read.

Moreover, sometimes the manga explains some specific aspects of soccer. What's the difference between Japanese and European soccer? How do youth clubs work? What are the foundations for a young player to succeed? Among others.

That's what I love about Ao Ashi. I don't remember a manga or anime talking about racism or xenophobia like that. It's so weird. The mangaka knows how hostile the soccer environment is. Not everything is nice. Sometimes you struggle, even worse if you are a foreigner or far away from the city.

Don't get me wrong. The manga's main topic is soccer of course. And you will see our main character playing soccer and practicing mostly. But those times when the manga goes beyond that are what I love about Ao Ashi.

Give it a try. You won't regret it.

Aoashi is a fantastic manga that is sure to captivate and thrill any reader who picks it up. With its stunning artwork, compelling characters, and exciting storylines, this manga truly deserves a 10/10 rating.

One of the standout features of Aoashi is the quality of its artwork. The illustrations are detailed and intricate, with each panel expertly crafted to convey the emotions and actions of the characters. The use of color is also exceptional, with vibrant and eye-catching hues that enhance the overall reading experience.

In terms of its characters, Aoashi does not disappoint. The main protagonists are relatable and multifaceted, with complex personalities that make them ... feel like real people rather than just two-dimensional caricatures. Their relationships with each other are also well-developed and nuanced, adding an extra layer of depth to the story.

And speaking of the story, it is truly gripping from start to finish. The pacing is expertly handled, with just the right amount of action, suspense, and drama to keep readers on the edge of their seats. The sports theme of the manga adds an extra level of excitement, with intense and high-stakes soccer matches that are sure to get readers' hearts pumping.

Overall, Aoashi is a must-read for anyone who loves manga. With its stunning artwork, compelling characters, and thrilling storyline, it is a true masterpiece that deserves a 10/10 rating.

Plot: (6/10)
Football, aoi the mc wants to become Van Basten and he gets a call up from a youth squad of tokyo, he joins the team he becomes friends with his teamates but turns out the manager wanted him to become roberto carlos so they change him position to the left back and the plot moves on covering a part of the season with the small youth team and then eventually he will move on to the bigger youth team.
The Pacing is bad its way too slow at times and fast in others, it takes time to establish the characters and opposing teams at the ... start and then quickly removes them and doesnt give time to develop the new ones but still gives time to develop the random one match characters from other teams

Art: (7/10)
the art is unique and a welcomed change from the regular manga art

characters: (5/10)
-The protagonists basically luffy that plays football+ he is a dick from time to time (that happens around chapter 300 if my memory is correct)
-The side characters of the first 100 chapters get replaced as aoi gets promoted on the bigger team and their replacements are never fleshed out other than one guy who was constantly being a dick to aoi but this eventually gets resolved and turns out he has a sad backstory. i know in real football a footballer will change teams but in the story it just doesnt work especially when the few characters kept from before dont get much screentime and the new ones dont

Overall: (6/10)
at the start its great for the first 100sth chapters but it starts falling off later

Edit: checking back on this review it was terrible i removed some of the idiotic arguements and corrected some of the points i made its not that good but at least its not circus lvl anymore