This is way better than I expected. I happen to see this in one of the recommendations so I decided to binged it all at once and now I'm addicted.
Although I've seen a lot of sports animes before, I never really had the urge to write a review on them until Ao Ashi. That's because I see a lot of people underestimates it because of mere clips and rumors they saw in the internet, and the animation quality and art style of it, but here's a simple advice: Don't judge the book by it's cover. I don't really care how un-review-like this review may
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Alternative Titles
Japanese: アオアシ
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Type:
TV
Episodes:
24
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Apr 9, 2022 to Sep 24, 2022
Premiered:
Spring 2022
Broadcast:
Saturdays at 18:25 (JST)
Producers:
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Marvelous Entertainment, NHK Enterprises, Bandai Spirits
Licensors:
Crunchyroll
Studios:
Production I.G
Source:
Manga
Genre:
Sports
Theme:
Team Sports
Demographic:
Seinen
Duration:
24 min. per ep.
Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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Your Feelings Categories Jul 18, 2023
Ao Ashi Anime - A Captivating and Heart-Touching Tale of Soccer Dreams
The Ao Ashi anime strikes a chord deep within, weaving a captivating narrative that intertwines the world of soccer with the poignant journeys of its characters. From the very first episode, it ensnares your emotions, delivering an amazing and heart-touching viewing experience that lingers long after the final whistle. The animation in Ao Ashi is a visual masterpiece. Each soccer match is brought to life with meticulous attention to detail, showcasing the players' skill and athleticism with stunning fluidity. The dynamic camera work and vibrant visuals immerse you in the exhilarating atmosphere of the game, ... Feb 20, 2024
Ao Ashi stands tall as a captivating football anime that not only celebrates the sport but also delivers a compelling narrative filled with passion, camaraderie, and personal growth. As a football enthusiast, I found myself thoroughly immersed in the world of "Ao Ashi," enjoying every moment of its exhilarating gameplay and heartfelt storytelling.
I must admit that I may be somewhat biased, given my deep love for football. However, even accounting for this bias, the show unquestionably earns its place as a standout in the realm of sports anime. The series' ability to capture the essence of football and translate it into captivating animation is truly ... Feb 11, 2023
Literally "Blue Foot". This is one of the best sports anime I've ever watched. OK, Let's to the review!
Story: You got boy named "Ashito Aoi" who loves football so much. He plays "fun football" with his classmates in regular high school football club until he met Mr. Fukuda at the shore. He is the head coach of so-called J-League club: FC Tokyo Esperion. He is the man who will change Ashito's career becomes 180 degree, become pro player and often teases him by saying "I will teach you how to play football". Ashito himself is natural striker, hunger for goal but he often plays individually ... Oct 3, 2022
This review will try to be spoiler free.
I know that my score may be a bit high for some people, but I want anyone reading this review to really hear me out. I have watched a lot of sports anime. It might be my favorite genre of manga and anime. The motivational stories that have been created through the medium of sports have been genuinely motivating and awe-inspiring to me throughout the years. Sports in real life are something that most people don't care about because it's hard to understand the intricacies of sports. Sports anime allow you to understand those minor intricate details to ... Apr 13, 2023
I love when the emotion/chemistry/comradery of sports is captured in an anime. Many do it well, be it Ao Ashi or Haikyu or any of the numerous sports series out there. What I find sets Ao Ashi apart is that it is written with a deep and genuine knowledge of football. The progression of Ashito's knowledge from raw talent to being able to utilize his vision and skills within increasingly advanced schemes feels like a natural progression. Granted, he's have learned a bit more about it before being accepted into a club team, but the teaching of it IMO has also allowed me to have
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Jun 4, 2023
Is it the best thing ever? Obviously not, but a good sports show is always welcomed. And this one is a good sports show as it has all the elements going for it.
In a sense it's a typical story. A poor boy from a backwater place gets scouted randomly by someone who recognized where his talent lies. What is enjoyable about such shows and stories is how much importance they give to training, teaching/couching and the results those bring out of the person. It gets trough broken dreams, broken hopes, failures and victories and does so well. It goes through internal issues between teammates and the ... Jul 16, 2022 I’m just writing a review now even though 9 eps are left because this show is freaking amazing….It grips you from the get go and aaah the storyline is just chefs kiss….do you like character development? If so, Then definitely check this out. I’m not saying this is a unique anime or anything since if you’ve been an anime watcher then you’re bound to see resemblance here and there….but like any great anime, it cleverly uses all those “inspirations” and moulds a new storyline!! Also I’m a soccer noob….this is literally my first time watching anything related to it so I didn’t have any basic knowledge ... Apr 28, 2022
I'm not even a football fan, but just after 3 episodes I am so into this story and characters that I cannot wait for continuation!
The characters are interesting, it's realistic but not borning at all. Main character is not another victimized-low-born that dreams big, he knows what he can do and he does it. Coach's personality is written amazingly too. I might change my mark to 10 after the whole series, who knows. For now it's big 9. If you can interest soccer anti-fan in this game, you're doing a great job. Probably best sport anime of the season. Jun 29, 2022
Ao Ashi is one of the few sports anime that does not fall into the trappings of using superpowers to make sports entertaining. It expands from the basic pop culture understanding of a sport and starts delving into the tactics, skills and application of them, all in a way that makes it easy to understand.
It reminds me of Hajime no Ippo (fantastic boxing anime) which breaks down seemingly simple boxing techniques in a way that is understood by the viewers while showing or hinting at the more complex applications of them. This way, the audience understands the strengths and weaknesses of a skill, ... Jun 1, 2022
When watching this, I didn't really think I would like it. I don't really watch sports anime afterall. But I have to say that it was good.
Story 7/10: The story isn't anything special but It's quite interesting. Nothing much to say abt it yet. I'll update when there are more episodes. Art/Animation(7/10) The art is okay for me. And the animation is quite oaky as well. They do look stiff sometimes in my opinion. Characters 8/10 I mostly like this 'cause of the characters. The mc 's personality isn't really anything special. I do like how he realizes he's selfish. I do like most of the characters as ... Aug 14, 2022
To start watching sport-related animes, Ao Aoshi is one of the best choices. I do have a lot of knowledge about football myself still Ao Ashi helps the newbie viewer understand in an effortless manner and explains the viewpoint of the playing positions that are pretty much neglected in all the other kinds of sports-related series.
The storyline is very much unpredictable and as far as the character development is concerned, it is very realistic and truly brilliantly written. In my opinion, this anime is going down in the history book as one of the best sports-based animes ever created. Sep 28, 2022
-- I haven't read any of the Manga prior to writing this review --
You ever watch a show or an anime that every episode flies by and you keep thinking "Wait, was that an entire episode? it felt too short" You want more, you mark the date the episode airs just to make sure you watch it the moment it's out there. After watching the first couple of episodes I realized this isn't just another show I'm adding to my watching basket. It was rather entertaining to watch and was one of surprises that caught me completely off-guard. This show talks about the journey of a soccer player from ... Jan 28, 2025
As a football fan I have to say that as the episodes went on I liked the anime more and more. A very interesting story, with twists and turns and a lot of football, not to mention a little romantic background story during the anime which makes it even more addictive if possible. As a long time football fan I have to say that I found it a masterpiece, because before watching Ao ashi I watched Blue Lock and, although both have football as the main theme, they are very different. Ao ashi gives a lot of information that those who enjoy football will surely
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Jul 30, 2022
This is my first review, so please bear with me.
Aoashi is not your run of the mill soccer anime. Unlike most short length soccer animes, Aoashi doesn't start off with a soccer rookie that has some potential in the sport or some special skill and in just 24 episodes makes them the best soccer player on the team that everyone trusts and admires. Nor does it really include the troupe that the power of friendship will solve everything. No, Aoashi takes a mediocre soccer player that wants to achieve his dream of playing on the world stage as the best forward in the world and ... Aug 10, 2022
I am writing this as someone who does not enjoy watching football at all, but this anime has honestly become my favourite of all time [at the moment that is so], it is so perfectly executed with little to no flaws by the studio, not only that, but the story, characters, plot building, etc, is some of the best I have seen in my whole time of watching anime and shows as a whole. I am writing this review as someone who DOES NOT ENJOY watching football AT ALL, but this anime is just different, it made me come back for more every week and
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Jul 25, 2022
The story is pretty simple. Youth wants to go pro, but the writer does an awesome job guiding us as a viewer to teach us football. For example, it seems the main character has a super power called birds eye, however it's just a clever and simplified way of telling the audience that he has a very high affinity with his awareness.
The main character is not a world beater, but has a very admirable work ethic and approach to problems to compensate (and teach the audience football), which gives the show a very real feeling. The build-up of tactical and psychological concepts along with ... May 22, 2022
The anime is produced by the Production I.G studio, which has animated famous sports anime like haikyu and kuroko's basketball. Of course, they didn't disappoint with the production of this anime either. I feel like the animation isn't as good as haikyu or kuroko's (yet, i hope), but they have killed it with the facial expressions that the characters give off, just like the other two anime; it's honestly my favourite thing about the show for now. Also, one more thing i like about this show is that it starts off by focusing more on professional careers rather than just high school tournaments. It also
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Sep 24, 2022
As someone who was forced into it often enough as a kid and has never liked football: this was an absolute joy to watch.
Beautifully drawn, with some stunning sceneries and great animation: as expected from I.G at this point, and they don't disappoint. It also manages to keep a rather perfect balance between the sport and the slice-of-life side of things, rather consistently, through all 24 episodes. Where we get sport, we get some really well done scenes with just enough explanation for laypeople to enjoy it as well. Where we get slice-of-life, we get glimpses into people's lives that bring just the right ... Apr 13, 2025
Ao Ashi
Animation – 7/10 The animation is clean and consistent, with a good balance between realism and stylistic flair. While not as flashy as some high-budget sports anime, the match scenes are well-choreographed and dynamic, effectively conveying the speed and intensity of soccer. Character expressions are detailed, enhancing the emotional beats. Story – 9/10 Ao Ashi excels in storytelling. Rather than relying on exaggerated moves or melodrama, it grounds its narrative in realistic growth, team dynamics, and the psychology of competition. The pacing is thoughtful, and it steadily builds toward major developments without feeling rushed or drawn out. It’s a refreshing, mature approach to the sports genre. Characters ... |




