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Jul 16, 2022 11:34 PM

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Silent_Shadow05 said:

Speaking of Ohtomo, his list of guys he hates was hilarious. Takeshima shot right up to the top hahaha. I love that 3 was “guys who refer to themselves in third person and still get dates” lol.

I think the one who refer themselves in 3rd person are the girls, not the guys. This kind of girls usually are cute. So Ohtomo are jealous with guys who dates cute girls like this.

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But anyways, what did Anri mean that Aoi would be best as an attacking midfielder? What’s a “deep-lying one” or “central”? Kind of lost me there. I get what Togashi was saying about her “wasting an opportunity” because of her inherent biases, but why would Aoi be more suited as a “playmaker” than say those other positions? Is it just a better use of his special eagle eye vision or..?

Playmaker is known to be the creative player in football. The best position for them are definitely in midfielder because they can directly involve in creating chance in the final 3rd. If you take for example a formation like 4231, the "attacking midfielder" is the one right behind the striker, while the the "deep-lying one" is the one in double pivot (the 2 in 4231) behind attacking mid. These positions are the ideal position in creating chances for playmakers.
But when it comes to modern football, this is not the case anymore. Teams become more compact in their defense that there is hardly no space to exploit by the "advanced" playmaker. This is why you need to have a playmaker from a deep area, ie. a fullback. If you look at teams like Man City, almost all of their players (including GK) can do playmaking to some extent. Their main playmaker are stilld KdB (a central midfielder or no. 8), but they also have Cancelo, an "inverted fullback", as their 2nd playmaker. Just think of it like Kuribayashi and Aoi in Esperion. There is also team like Liverpool which is more extreme because their main playmaker are the fullback itself TAA.
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Jul 16, 2022 11:45 PM
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Silent_Shadow05 said:
Ugh. Fucking Akutsu, man. I seriously hate they guy. I get targeting the weak link in the chain, but that guy just sucks.

Aoi needs to focus up and stop thinking like a forward and start thinking like a defender. I don’t get all the tactics, but I can tell this is a sink or swim moment. I get his frustrations but he needed to stop whining and get his shit together. The pro leagues ain’t all fun and games. All that sulking meant Togashi and the others had to cover for him. Glad Ohtomo was able to make Aoi realize that and got his head in the game.

Speaking of Ohtomo, his list of guys he hates was hilarious. Takeshima shot right up to the top hahaha. I love that 3 was “guys who refer to themselves in third person and still get dates” lol.

But anyways, what did Anri mean that Aoi would be best as an attacking midfielder? What’s a “deep-lying one” or “central”? Kind of lost me there. I get what Togashi was saying about her “wasting an opportunity” because of her inherent biases, but why would Aoi be more suited as a “playmaker” than say those other positions? Is it just a better use of his special eagle eye vision or..?


I mean just by looking at the play, Ashito really fits there because he can possibly use all of his abilities. He can lead them to score many goal. So I kinda agree with Anri. But if he could be a playmaking fullback, then it would be awesome because he can do both offensive and defensive. And with his ability I think it would suit him better than any other position.

Also "Deep Lying" meaning that the player will focus on helping both defense and offense in the midfield position so that will be very hard and requires great stamina because u will be running a lot.
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Silent_Shadow05 said:

But anyways, what did Anri mean that Aoi would be best as an attacking midfielder? What’s a “deep-lying one” or “central”? Kind of lost me there. I get what Togashi was saying about her “wasting an opportunity” because of her inherent biases, but why would Aoi be more suited as a “playmaker” than say those other positions? Is it just a better use of his special eagle eye vision or..?


Playmaker is a 'role'. Like 'striker'.
Full-back, attacking midfielder, central midfielder, deep lying / defensive midfielder, center forward, wide forward / winger.. those are are 'positions'.

Usually the role of 'playmaker' - dictating the play of the team - is carried by an attacking midfielder or a deep lying midfielder - those who play in the center of the pitch.

But this is not always the case in modern football. Roles can be more fluid. you can have the center forward who usually is tasked with scoring goals (the 'striker' role) take more of a support role where the main goal threat, the 'striker', comes from the wings. And so on..

Same as playmakers - there are some teams that make a fullback do the role of 'playmaker' - though not very common.

And mind you - there are no rules that dictate what roles you must have in the team and how many. you can have multiple players carrying similar roles. All depends on the manager's tactics.
Jul 17, 2022 1:46 AM

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Damn Akutsu can be pretty rude, I hope that he'll change attitude.

Ashito is obviously confused about playing in defense lol


There are assholes like that IRL too. Used to play in a club similiar to that and most of them thought they were cream of the crop and nobody made it anywhere.

I would be shocked if he changed at any point. These players would rather stop playing football than admit they were wrong or have any insight on their behavior

Absolutely agree! I also know such people who never change. It is impossible for them.
DaThorAkilia said:
I just love the series as it develops! I’m a athlete and really enjoy the sportsmanship and the “whole cake” - I.G is good of sport anime.

Agree! Great sport series! Waiting for the second season!
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Disappointed that they skip this panel


The best girl, everybody. More so than the other.

Very pity, yes. And what role does this girl play in the series?
Reed_of_PC said:
As expected, Ashito was inverted fullback. This show getting better and better. Anri was fav chara so far, she's the Speedwagon of this series. And rather than manager, she way better as Sporting Director in future.

Yes, I agree. Anri would be a great Sporting Director in the future. She easily understand basics of football management.
rebelakuma said:
It's good that they are showing us the reality of playing in a different position: the frustration, the doubts, the denial...but at the end of it, there's always acceptance. I've never played sports but I guess this is a common challenge for any sports player.

But aside from that, I just want to really mention how pleasantly good-natured the other side characters are like Ohtomo and Togashi. Their subtle ways of looking after Ashito is just awesome to watch. Just don't get on Ohtomo's bad side since he might put your name in his death note hahahhaha. And more goofy Yuma!!!!

And of course, Akutsu is still this hateful dude that we all want to hate but I think it's fine. It adds more spice to the story :)


Yes, Yuuma is great! Othomo and Togashi are also amazing!
Animillion said:
This series is criminally underrated. Why the heck is that? So much better than most other series airing, like Lycoris Recoil for example

I agree, best sport series airing now and not only now. People simply used to watch and read isekai and idol theme works, that is why.
Silent_Shadow05 said:
Ugh. Fucking Akutsu, man. I seriously hate they guy. I get targeting the weak link in the chain, but that guy just sucks.

Aoi needs to focus up and stop thinking like a forward and start thinking like a defender. I don’t get all the tactics, but I can tell this is a sink or swim moment. I get his frustrations but he needed to stop whining and get his shit together. The pro leagues ain’t all fun and games. All that sulking meant Togashi and the others had to cover for him. Glad Ohtomo was able to make Aoi realize that and got his head in the game.

Speaking of Ohtomo, his list of guys he hates was hilarious. Takeshima shot right up to the top hahaha. I love that 3 was “guys who refer to themselves in third person and still get dates” lol.

But anyways, what did Anri mean that Aoi would be best as an attacking midfielder? What’s a “deep-lying one” or “central”? Kind of lost me there. I get what Togashi was saying about her “wasting an opportunity” because of her inherent biases, but why would Aoi be more suited as a “playmaker” than say those other positions? Is it just a better use of his special eagle eye vision or..?

Yes, Akutsu is a horrible man.

I think Ashito would be great as a Playmaker Fullback. I hope he can not only play in defense, but also play as before.
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Togashi and Akutsu looks like going on steroids
Then I imagine what you would say seeing Akkutsu's defensive partner Shimura for the first time 😅
i didn't read the manga, but i could imagine what kind of player he's being paired with 😅
Jul 17, 2022 5:53 AM

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@-Marce, Anri's role in the series is demonstrating that being a female doesn't mean rolling for MC from day 1. That's the girl I respect!




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Jul 17, 2022 6:15 AM

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LordSozin said:
@-Marce, Anri's role in the series is demonstrating that being a female doesn't mean rolling for MC from day 1. That's the girl I respect!

I agree, also respect her!!
Jul 17, 2022 11:27 AM

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Aoi's first try at playing as full-back a.k.a defender, it's not gonna stop him from reaching his goal of being a forward.

Being a defender meant that you'll have to shuffle both forward and backwards, with no one behind him, and the A Team gives him a run for his skill that not everyone has the prowess to be a defender. And here is Aoi not paying enough focus and in desperate need of a guidance, albeit facing much opposition from Akutsu's A Team, and Ohtomo's proposition to play defending...actually pays off, slowly, but time will tell if he does it right. Akutsu continues to slain bitter words, while Takeshima forwards a great deal of insight into Aoi. Also, having a girlfriend, that's Ohtomo's high ranking hate lols.

Anri also wanting to know what Fukuda is thinking of when he gave Aoi the ultimatum to be a defender, and rather, thinking that being a midfielder is Aoi's desired position next to a forwarder. But being a defender in the similar vein of Xavi Hernandez and his ability of "Barca's Heart", this was the experiment that put him on the map, and that's where her assurance bias is showing.

But regardless, Fukuda's play on Aoi on making him a playmaker, I'd also believe that this is what the final result should be. How the changes are made, we'll find out step by step.
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LordSozin said:
@-Marce, Anri's role in the series is demonstrating that being a female doesn't mean rolling for MC from day 1. That's the girl I respect!

Agreed. I like both the female characters in this series more than any female characters in anime with all-girl characters
Jul 17, 2022 11:54 AM

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a boring match in this ep, the ep actually got better after it ended lol.
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Jul 17, 2022 2:36 PM

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"Ashito memorizing all players on the field is scientifically impossible!"

"Oh yeah, I've seen that study where the dude did exactly what Ashito does."
Jul 17, 2022 3:10 PM

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vF_Wackiier said:
"Ashito memorizing all players on the field is scientifically impossible!"

"Oh yeah, I've seen that study where the dude did exactly what Ashito does."

It's a real tho. It was done on Spanish player Xavier Hernandez. Players with such skill are rare but do exist.
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Tsarko said:
vF_Wackiier said:
"Ashito memorizing all players on the field is scientifically impossible!"

"Oh yeah, I've seen that study where the dude did exactly what Ashito does."

It's a real tho. It was done on Spanish player Xavier Hernandez. Players with such skill are rare but do exist.


yeah, was just "quoting" the girl who said this.
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The translation is a little bit off when Fukuda explain about the coin things. "They come from the incredible number of loose balls you picked up". What are "they"? The manga makes it more clear by saying "You kept getting the ball at an unusually high frequency" which implied that Ashito can read where the loose balls will land.

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Jul 17, 2022 4:45 PM

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I’m definitely leaning towards the theory that Aoi will end up as a midfielder, but if he does stay a defender that would be pretty interesting. There aren’t many defenders out there who consistently score goals, off the top of my head only Franz Beckenbauer comes to mind. So it would be fun to see that happen with Aoi!




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Jul 18, 2022 3:05 AM

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KyouKaiTen said:
The translation is a little bit off when Fukuda explain about the coin things. "They come from the incredible number of loose balls you picked up". What are "they"? The manga makes it more clear by saying "You kept getting the ball at an unusually high frequency" which implied that Ashito can read where the loose balls will land.


Indeed! In manga it is shown in more details. Thanks!
triplepsycho said:
I’m definitely leaning towards the theory that Aoi will end up as a midfielder, but if he does stay a defender that would be pretty interesting. There aren’t many defenders out there who consistently score goals, off the top of my head only Franz Beckenbauer comes to mind. So it would be fun to see that happen with Aoi!

i think so too! Let's see what will happen next to Ashito!
Jul 18, 2022 4:54 AM

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WVM said:
That was really a great episode...what do you think ?

There were many scenes that give me CHILLS when Togashi clashed with that Weird Smile GUY

Also i think that Ashito will be turned to a midfielder cause they are USUALLY the PLAYMAKERS
So I think FUKUDA turned him to be a defender so that he can inbuilt both the characteristic of a
FORWARD and also a DEFENDER which will make him a perfect MIDFIELDER and as a result the PLAYERMAKER

and OTOMO's weird secene

The role of fullback has changed a lot over the past 15 years or so, but a lot of them are being used as play makers (the prime example being Trent Alexander-Arnold), I think moving Aoi into the midfield would not be a good idea, his weak technique would become much more of a handicap there. He can easily fill the playmaker role as a left back, and cut into the center if he really needs to at some point.
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I don't like how Aoi being treated either, BUT it is not special to Ao Ashi. Remember when Hinata weren't accepted to the youth camp, not given food or shelter or included in the training? Having need to bike back and forth to the camp every day?

None of this is "right" but they are all realities of going pro. There are a lot of bullying and "tough love" and sometimes it ends some kids' careers. I disagree with the whole practice completely, but this is a realistic depiction of pro sports.
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Ashito still hasn't fully accepted to be a defender. The day he fully embraces this role/position, he'll flourish to great heights.

I love how Aoi somehow makes up for the role of a defender, even though he's just an amateur.

I think in the future, he'll become the iron defence of the team that Fukuda envisions.

Was that Takeshima's gf?

Anri sure takes soccer pretty seriously. I hope by the end of the series, we get to see her start forming her own team.

I wonder what they mean by "Playmaker"?
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KyouKaiTen said:
Disappointed that they skip this panel


Gah Dayum 😳😳😳

gonna read the manga after the anime finishes airing
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Jul 18, 2022 9:24 AM

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I'm beginning to love Akutsu. I think his spicy tongue is a good way to measure the mental toughness of the players.
Also, I looked up what a playmaker means w.r.t. football and it has me hyped for Aoi's future matches.

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Disappointed that they skip this panel

That makes the manga an instant must-read.




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That was a cool episode! I can't wait for second season lol. But am i the only one who loves Otomo? My boy was so cool,even if he got hit in the face by the ball by that black arse
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RioFS said:
I'm beginning to love Akutsu. I think his spicy tongue is a good way to measure the mental toughness of the players.
Also, I looked up what a playmaker means w.r.t. football and it has me hyped for Aoi's future matches.

KyouKaiTen said:
Disappointed that they skip this panel

That makes the manga an instant must-read.

I don't like Akutsu. He is very rude and arrogant.
FujoshiGreekcook said:
That was a cool episode! I can't wait for second season lol. But am i the only one who loves Otomo? My boy was so cool,even if he got hit in the face by the ball by that black arse

I also like Ootomo! He is so funny!
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WVM said:
this scene gives me chills



the PLAYMAKER - ONE WHO CONTROLS THE GAME OF HIS TEAM and its Aoi Ashito

no doubt he will be a midfielder


no doubt he will be a midfielder
>he won't lmao
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So Fukuda is widening Ashito's scope as a playmaker, that's even more awesome. Too bad he hasn't realised it yet.

Like Togashi I have a new found respect for Anri. She's too amazing as a character, more screentime please.
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For people who want to learn, this is in real life example how fullback playing as playmaker.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwkv-AZATig&ab_channel=FootballMadeSimple
This is pretty impressive considering TAA still not existed back then when the chapters released. But maybe the author was just inspired by a player like Phillip Lahm or Jossua Kimmich when Pep still managed Bayern.
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So Fukuda is widening Ashito's scope as a playmaker, that's even more awesome. Too bad he hasn't realised it yet.

Like Togashi I have a new found respect for Anri. She's too amazing as a character, more screentime please.

Yes, it is great he widens Ashito's scope!

Please, Anri, appear more in the series! I like her too! She is so cold-wise and empathetic at the same time!
KyouKaiTen said:
For people who want to learn, this is in real life example how fullback playing as playmaker.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwkv-AZATig&ab_channel=FootballMadeSimple
This is pretty impressive considering TAA still not existed back then when the chapters released. But maybe the author was just inspired by a player like Phillip Lahm or Jossua Kimmich when Pep still managed Bayern.

Thanks for the info!
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Maybe Ashito will not score as much as he wants....

Also neither assist the goals...

But mostly or maybe all the scored goals will begin always from him....

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Maybe Ashito will not score as much as he wants....

Also neither assist the goals...

But mostly or maybe all the scored goals will begin always from him....

Beign Defender, is a Big Responsability and a Great Honor.


Indeed! It is hard, but honorable at the same time! I hope that Aoi will do great in his new position! And hope for the second season! It has to be anoounced! I believe so!
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-Marce said:
YuyoAlberto said:
Maybe Ashito will not score as much as he wants....

Also neither assist the goals...

But mostly or maybe all the scored goals will begin always from him....

Beign Defender, is a Big Responsability and a Great Honor.


Indeed! It is hard, but honorable at the same time! I hope that Aoi will do great in his new position! And hope for the second season! It has to be anoounced! I believe so!
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Indeed! It is hard, but honorable at the same time! I hope that Aoi will do great in his new position! And hope for the second season! It has to be anoounced! I believe so!
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Ashito's first match as a defender and it ended up being a disaster as expected. Though at least he didn't get anything broken by rape-faces Akutsu. That's a good thing.

So a playmaking fullback, huh? Fukuda sure is an ambitious dude but I still prefer Anri's analysis more. Ashito's position should be in the midfield.
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Ashito's first match as a defender and it ended up being a disaster as expected. Though at least he didn't get anything broken by rape-faces Akutsu. That's a good thing.

So a playmaking fullback, huh? Fukuda sure is an ambitious dude but I still prefer Anri's analysis more. Ashito's position should be in the midfield.

Indeed. But Fukuda is their coach, not Anri. Although I too like Anri's deduction more.
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Yes, Akutsu is a horruble man.

I think Ashito would be great as a Playmaker Fullback. I hope he can not only play in defense, but also play as before.


Lol yeah, Akutsu have no talent as manager for sure. Everyone who watching Ashito really impressed. Japan national team really lucky to found hidden gem like Akutsu.
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Damn. She's BIG? I though she was flatties :l
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Like I still don't understand how's Akutsu abusing cum harassing every other player out there and still nothing against him lol.
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That's why I have mixed feelings for this series, the micro-macho comments (and this is not the only one in the whole series) like "I've never seen a girl talk like that about soccer" for God's sake the Yamato Nadeshiko are the best in the world there's not even a reason to compare them to their men's team because honestly they will crush them, even if they were not girls can know about soccer and be better than you in theory or practice, that comment was uneeded.

In another note let me tell you something, without much knowledge abouth soccer, I knew that the MC would be an excellent playmaker but the coach's instructions of "I'll give you directions and develop them on your own and give me results#, leave a lot to be desired, if Ashito locks himself up because of his frustration for being lateral (I can see the liberty, Anri's childhood friend), and doesn't work out, what a pity you were not made to be a professional soccer player; but if he succeeded it was because of me being a great coach.
I won't analyze it anymore because it just makes me like this anime less.
I like to post in manga forum when I feel it is worth it, so people will think. "Shit, is her again" or something.

People asked me where I read certain thing but the rules say no telling where did you read so maybe I am too boring for not saying? Or salty because you didn't check my profile that says don't ask because I hate people to ghost me after that. I love learning languages so maybe I did not read the manga in English.
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This is a haunting sentiment that every defender knows to be true. There is no back up, there is no second chance, you are quite literally the last line of defense…save the keeper of course…actually maybe that kinda deflates the whole argument but you get what I’m saying right? Recklessness is not an option. This is probably the biggest difference in philosophy between defense and offense.

On offense you can make 1,000s of mistakes in a game and still win. Why? Because you only need to be “right” once. Just 1 goal is all that is required of you. And even if you don’t score, people will still pat you on the back if you were close and put on a good show.

In defense all it takes is 1. 1 miss step, 1 bad tackle, 1 poor clearance and it’s over. You’ve lost and you took your entire team down with you..

I love that this show is bringing this stuff up. Makes me and all the other unthanked defenders out there feel validated .

What I don’t really love is the logic of everything else.

So they repositioned Aoi to fullback because his vision allows him to make interceptions and then send the ball up to the forwards for a counter. Ok great. Just one question. Isn’t that already the job of the midfield???? Are they really going to make him a CDM but just call him a Defender like it’s some new revolutionary thing? And the excuse is that soccer is more “Free”?

Like sure but formations exist for a reason.

As we just mentioned, defenders really don’t charge up the field very often because there’s no one there to bail them out if things go south but it kind of seems like they either expect him to do just that, or even more insane, to make plays from all the way back in defense??? Like why? Why not just pass it up to the mid field and let them handle it? It be an easier pass and thus you’d be more likely to maintain possession. Right? Am I missing something? Do I just not understand Soccer? Ah this hurts my brain!

Fukuda you better start talkin right now and gimme some answers because wtf is going on
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I think they'll move him centrally, or if not he could still be a 'playmaker' as fullback. Sort of like what Alexander Arnold is for Liverpool
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Say what you want about Akutsu, he put in the work.

Anri had a best girl moment right there. Although, it would make this anime even more unique to have a fullback MC, I rather want to see Aoi as attacking midfielder.

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Man, Aoi needs to stop talking so loudly in public. Takeshima and Togashi are two of my favourite characters. I appreciate how supportive they are of Aoi in their own way.

And, indeed, Playmaker is ideal for Aoi. Fukuda is a very wise man. After all, there's nothing wrong with being a defender. In football, every player is important. They are all valuable and significant in their own right. I liked how he explained to her how her bias was causing her to overlook the bigger picture.
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Playmaker? Hmm I don't really understand what it's mean but let's see on the next episode :)
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Playmaker, it´s the word!!! kekeke
Apr 4, 2023 6:37 PM

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Mar 2013
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WOW ok the show is strange....the girl made it fun again, but overall its such a pain to change positions.
If anyone ever played you will get it. There are so many things you have to suffer in Football.
The changes are hard but with conversation you can understand. Forcing it on someone, because you want your vision of a team to come true. Just nasty.
Oct 30, 2023 3:43 AM

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Still kinda crazy that he was considered "good enough" to compete with others at trials .. though Fukuda saw the incredible vision that Ashito possesses and his future potential. He lacks so much in the fundamentals and basics department, but that's part of the story.
Nov 26, 2023 10:06 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.
Oct 23, 2024 2:53 PM

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I'm beginning to think this show is actually dumb

It was obvious from the start the intention was for him to be a Playmaker, but instead of making him appear decently intelligent...
We had to go thru the pain of him being quite literally braindead then having miracle epiphanies

"Omg, you mean there are 11 players on the field? GASP!"
"Omg, you mean I should consider... PASSING THE BALL? GASP!"
"Omg, you mean I should consider... CROSSES? GASP!"

The author intended him to be a playmaker, and yet Ao needs to go thru literally the most basic concepts of Football? Seriously?

Next up we have this random insult to basically the viewer, because it is PAINFULLY obvious that Ao isn't a fullback, never should be.
But we need to get this weird "Hah, dumb female doesn't realize he shouldn't be a Center, but a Playmaker."
As if in most teams the Center positions aren't inherently Playmakers

Hell, considering his all the aspects he has shown so far midfield is exactly where he belongs, a bog standard Midfielder Playmaker
Hell, I'll even say he would work as the Winger, that way he can still have full view of the field from an angle
but he doesn't need to be overly reliant on his nonexistent defense skills and he would use the supposed boundless stamina he showed off in the first episode.
Then again, he would be a really slow Winger
May 26, 6:24 PM

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Playmaker my ass bro Aoi's position as defender is boring even according to him, important sure but boring lol
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