Whistle!

Add to My List

Add to Favorites

Alternative Titles

Japanese: ホイッスル!

More titles

Information

Type: Manga

Volumes: 24

Chapters: 216

Status: Finished

Published: Feb 24, 1998 to Oct 8, 2002

Genres: Drama, Sports

Theme: Team Sports

Demographic: Shounen

Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)

Authors: Higuchi, Daisuke (Story & Art)

Statistics

Score: 7.87¹ (scored by 2,886 users)

¹ indicates a weighted score.

Ranked: #1092²

² based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded.

Popularity: #3392

Members: 6,105

Favorites: 164

Resources

Wikipedia

7.87

Ranked #1092Popularity #3392Members 6,105

MangaShounen Jump (Weekly)Higuchi, Daisuke (Story & Art)

Add to My List

Volumes: /24

Chapters: /216

Edit
Synopsis

Everybody has a dream, and for Shou Kazamatsuri, that dream is simple: he wants to be the best soccer player he can possibly be. He's the spirited leader of the Josui Junior High team and everyone looks up to him. In turn, he tries to keep the team together at any cost!

(Source: VIZ Media)

Edit
Background

Whistle! was published in English by VIZ Media under the Shonen Jump imprint from October 12, 2004 to January 5, 2010.

Edit
Related Manga

Sequel:	Whistle! W
Adaptation:	Whistle!

More characters
Characters

Kazamatsuri, Shou

Main

Sato, Shigeki

Main

Fuwa, Daichi

Main

Mizuno, Tatsuya

Main

Shiina, Tsubasa

Supporting

Fujishiro, Seiji

Supporting

Shibusawa, Katsuro

Supporting

Sakurai, Miyuki

Supporting

Mikami, Akira

Supporting

Katori, Yuuko

Supporting

Reviews

Jun 14, 2019

Lqtm

Recommended

OK, I write my review about this manga.

this manga is ... unbelievable. I had read many manga/anime, but it is the first time I see the story about someone who haven't any talent. Almost the main character have a/some talent (in ability) but it not show first, and it see it in future. But main character in this manga (Sho) don't have it, his ability is nomal.
In many manga about sport, I see the main's school lose in first competition, and win in the next time, the national competition, and can be ...

Open

Gift

Apr 24, 2019

amongthedeep

Recommended

Whistle is the best soccer, no, best sports manga I've ever read. I loved Prince of Tennis, and it was my top manga until I read Whistle! I remembered vividly almost crying when Tenipuri ended and how I felt so full, happy inside for the series and characters. Of course, now there's a sequel but I'll wait until it concludes so I can binge read it.

Sports manga is one of my favourite genres, I get very invested in the characters and I love discovering more about these sports I don't really pay attention to in real life.

Perhaps the reason I loved Whistle! is that it ...

Open

Gift

Jul 6, 2012

targetoverload

Recommended

Whistle! is a most read manga for all ages. Even if you find that you don't care for sports, or like Shounen Jump Manga, I honestly recommend that you give this one a try.

I've reread Whistle! so many times now that I've lost track of the exact number. But I thought I would tell you a little bit about why I love this series so much. It's one of the most inspiring manga series I've ever read. And the only one I own most of.

I have a hard time finding any fault in this series. I think the story is amazing. The artwork ... is fanominal. All the characters tend to grow on you. The enjoyment is intense and exciting. And overall this manga series is bewildering. After each volume... each chapter really... I couldn't wait for more. I still get those same feelings every time I pick up this series.

I think the author did an excellent job on capturing what it means to chase after dreams, the stumbles one may go through to reach those dreams, and the people who may be on the sidelines silently showing their support, through love and care. But most of all, the author, through this series, shows that anything can be achieved through hard work and devotion.

I love the spirit of Whistle! It has such great moods and a different atmosphere from other Shounen Jump Manga, that I've read. Because you get to see through the eyes of a character who really struggles, it feels more believable in a lot of ways.

Sho Kazamatsuri, he doesn't believe that he's very good, and he isn't at first. But he works harder to make up for what he lacks skill-wise and technique-wise. His passion (obsession) makes it hard not to fall in love with him, as the main character. His drive could make it impossible to beat him. But most of all, his personality just draws the best out of those around him, it doesn't matter if they're his teammates or not. Through each volume Sho meets many amazing characters who continually influence him to do the best he can, and to be the best he can be.

I could go through just about all of the characters this same way... telling you just why I love them... but I don't think I'm going to. I'm sure you could just read this series and find out for yourself why I love it so much.

So please just check it out. You might find that you enjoy it just as much as I do.

"If your opponent is a superior player... you need to polish what your best at then use it in the fight." -Ko Kazamatsuri

Thanks for reading. If this Review makes you, in even the smallest way, want to pick up a volume of Whistle! and start reading today... then I'm glad.
~animedance

Open

Gift

More stacks

Interest Stacks

Weekly Shounen Jump (90s)

by VicRock14

36 Entries · 5 Restacks

Soccer Manga

by MyAnimeList

136 Entries · 171 Restacks

1990's SHONEN JUMP Manga

by TheIceKing103

31 Entries · 9 Restacks

More recommendations
Recommendations

More news
Recent News

Manga 'Whistle!' to Get New Anime to Stream in 2017

It was announced that Daisuke Higuchi's sports manga Whistle! will get a new anime series, along with new cast members and a new performer to sing the original...read more

Aug 31, 2016 8:23 AM by tsubasalover | Discuss (26 comments)

More discussions
Recent Forum Discussion

Poll: Whistle! Chapter 216 Discussion jacobpaige - Mar 31, 2012	3 replies	by linkjoker »» Jun 16, 2017 11:11 AM
Poll: Whistle! Chapter 178 Discussion linkjoker - Jun 14, 2017	0 replies	by linkjoker »» Jun 14, 2017 8:25 PM
Poll: Whistle! Chapter 132 Discussion linkjoker - Jun 1, 2017	0 replies	by linkjoker »» Jun 1, 2017 9:19 PM
Poll: Whistle! Chapter 115 Discussion linkjoker - May 31, 2017	0 replies	by linkjoker »» May 31, 2017 8:46 PM
Poll: Whistle! Chapter 96 Discussion removed-user - Mar 29, 2010	2 replies	by linkjoker »» May 28, 2017 2:09 PM

Whistle!
Edit

What would you like to edit?

Alternative Titles

Information

Statistics

Resources

Edit
Synopsis

Edit
Background

Visit MALxJapan
MALxJapan -More than just anime-

Edit
Related Manga

More characters
Characters

Reviews

Interest Stacks

More recommendations
Recommendations

More news
Recent News

More discussions
Recent Forum Discussion

MoreTop Anime

MoreTop Airing Anime

MoreMost Popular Characters

Whistle! Edit What would you like to edit? SynopsisBackgroundAlternative TitlesPictureChapters/VolumesPublishing DatesRelationsTypeExternal Links

Alternative Titles

Information

Statistics

Resources

EditSynopsis

EditBackground

Visit MALxJapan MALxJapan -More than just anime-

EditRelated Manga

More charactersCharacters

Reviews

Interest Stacks

More recommendations Recommendations

More newsRecent News

More discussionsRecent Forum Discussion

MoreTop Anime

MoreTop Airing Anime

MoreMost Popular Characters

Whistle!
Edit

What would you like to edit?

Edit
Synopsis

Edit
Background

Visit MALxJapan
MALxJapan -More than just anime-

Edit
Related Manga

More characters
Characters

More recommendations
Recommendations

More news
Recent News

More discussions
Recent Forum Discussion