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Apr 15, 2022 6:58 AM
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KyouKaiTen said:
KANLen09 said:

This is soccer (or as you Americans call it football) much within the reigns of Captain Tsubasa and the like, and is at the core of it all, Shonen-ish for the young teens.


You got it wrong there. It's American who call it soccer, British call it football.
Also Ao Ashi is seinen, not shounen, because it incorporates real tactical insights of football which are used in top flight football in europe (idk if japanese youth implement it tho).
Many football fans will appreciate this anime since there is little to none bullshit superpower involved.



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Apr 15, 2022 1:43 PM
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I can see a few similarities to other soccer animes (which is only natural of course). I hope there will be some fresh ideas as well, though. For now, I think it definitely has potential 👌🏼
Apr 15, 2022 7:30 PM

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good ep, also good intro and background for the mc, cant wait for the next ep!
Apr 16, 2022 5:58 AM

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I was wondering whether to start watching this but that kantoku-san sure looked sexy hehe so I guess I'll stick with the series hohoho
Apr 16, 2022 7:57 AM

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Holy shit this anime is so fucking good I love it.
May 5, 2022 4:12 PM
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Very good start. It's making me want more which is good. The football vibe and love for the sport in this episode is really felt.
May 10, 2022 2:50 AM
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Firegram said:
So nobody want to talk about the voice-actor who is a freshmen. I think his performance made me feel a little noisy…

He's doing great actually. His voice fits Ashito perfectly.
May 11, 2022 12:07 PM

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I never usually watch sports anime. but I'm a lifelong West Ham fan, and their recent form has reignited my love of football. As a kid I played and watched it semi regularly, nowadays I just watch the occasional WH game and follow England's international games.

I'd had my eye on the manga of this and Blue Lock for a while, thinking as it's a sport I'm actually kind of into, maybe they would be right the sports anime for me.

This episode was just average for me tho, boring in parts but I guess they have to set up the story, the ending was at least done well. I'll stick with it and hope it picks up in the coming eps.

I hope we meet some interesting characters in the Tokyo try outs.

Maybe Blue Lock will be more what I'm looking for, or who knows, by the end of Ao Ashi maybe I'll be super into it.
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May 12, 2022 7:08 AM
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Good first episode. I like how it's going. The main character is oozing with passion and determination in football so as the coach.
May 23, 2022 12:30 PM

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how the fk i can missed this series ??

i just watch episode 1 right now and this awesome !!
May 31, 2022 7:42 AM
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As someone who really doesn't care at all about Football, I really enjoyed that first episode. Hoping that it keeps up the quality all the way through!
May 31, 2022 10:39 PM
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Unless the MC ends up being a football player in Oceania or Central America prioritizing the money and the party it would be worth watching it, otherwise I guess just watch the Sunderland serie in Netflix its the best football documentary ever done
Jun 3, 2022 6:36 AM

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A good looking football anime finally. Thank you Production IG. Decent first episode.
Jun 17, 2022 12:13 PM
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munich owns all of the teams mentioned.
Jul 3, 2022 5:18 AM

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After watching episode 1, I can only say this is the first time I don't like the main character of a sports anime. I've watched KnB, Haikyuu, Capt. Tsubasa, yowamushi pedal, Diamond no ace, all of these anime the main characters are not too distracting to look at .Is this maybe because the first time I see the main character who is arrogant?

I give 3/5
MrboringdayJul 3, 2022 5:25 AM
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Jul 22, 2022 9:20 AM
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Nice idk what to say
Jul 22, 2022 9:21 AM
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Nice idk what to say
Jul 22, 2022 12:32 PM

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Hoshiomi said:
Nice idk what to say

Simply watch the episodes!
Aug 31, 2022 12:23 AM

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Truly a compelling start. Been saving this season for a while so I can binge it and its about to start wrapping up soon so I couldn't resist. MC is a hot headed ball hogging arrogant forward that defenders like me love to eat up. That mentality is definitely not going to fly in the big leagues so I guess that's the obvious direction of his character arc. He seems like a good dude otherwise tho which is interesting.

Also wow he straight up went Zinedine Zidane on that mf in the middle of the game. Can't say I blame him tho.

Gotta stand up for Mama no matter what.
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Sep 2, 2022 6:11 AM
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love this amine character and story
Sep 2, 2022 8:32 AM
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This one sounds promising: good character introduction, good pacing... let's see how it goes from here.
Sep 25, 2022 11:32 AM
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UNDERRATED ANIME TOP TIER ANIME ALONGSIDE DIAMOND NO ACE AND HAIKYU
Sep 26, 2022 11:08 PM
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I like the storyline that the hero must always develop himself
Always gradually improving skills, not giving up easily.
Oct 2, 2022 7:15 AM
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Oct 18, 2022 2:21 AM

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I've always enjoyed sports anime, and I'm absolutely loving this one. The football team's pronunciation was perfect. The MC is still growing on me; his personality is chaotic, but he had every right to headbutt the guy who insulted his mother. The coach, on the other hand, seems to be a former pro football player, and our MC piqued his interest. Not surprised there.

His brother was honestly amazing. He provided his brother with the support he needed to achieve his dreams.
Oct 18, 2022 9:45 AM
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Said La liga is the best league in the world...
Nov 6, 2022 6:56 PM
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He was so traumatized by like a "your mom" joke that he literally had a nightmare about it lol. Not really into it, but I am willing to give it more time though.
Nov 8, 2022 12:19 AM
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La Liga indeed, the best League in the world. Pretty good first episode. I like the football details and mentions of real life footballers.
Nov 26, 2022 5:02 PM
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Love football love anime this is for me
Nov 28, 2022 9:45 PM

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Wow, never expected that this one is gonna be great! Love the first episode. Can't wait to see that development of MC.
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Great first episode, with all the basic ingredients of this style of anime, realism and shounen!!!

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Mar 13, 2023 9:35 AM

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I haven't watched soccer anime in a long time. The first episode of this series completely hooked me. So, I think it has potential. Let's see if it matches my expectations for the next few episodes...
Jun 18, 2023 12:38 AM
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that was a nice intro, yet a bit slow paced. Would be funny if Aoi ends up spending all his brother's money in arcade and videogames in the nest episode...
Aug 16, 2023 2:10 AM
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Nice Anime I think it will be one of the best sports anime
Nov 26, 2023 10:00 AM
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This is an amazing sports anime masterpiece, which opened up and increased my knowledge, especially in terms of football, now I as an observer found Ashito in Trent Alexander Arnold (an English footballer) playing for the Liverpool club, before I didn't really mind it, but after seeing this anime I feel that my view of football is the same as the character "Anri" in this anime which is oriented towards strengthening the midfield, and now I know how strong the influence of a wing defender who can play at different levels is. Currently, even according to what is in this anime, Liverpool and Trent Alexander Arnold show their fangs with the playing style shown in this anime, so in my opinion "this is a very amazing anime, which can change your view of football, 10/10 "I hope to deliver the next season as soon as possible. Thank You.
Aug 24, 5:12 AM

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Pretty standard start to a sports anime but entertaining regardless.

Surprised the kid of the other team was actually willing to fess up about baiting Ashito.
Nov 18, 9:55 AM
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Just started this today. Looking interesting and promising already.
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