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| Tokyo Esperion's diagonal run has secured the equalizer, and they feel more confident now that this is their key to winning the match against Musashino. Aoi's moving his team around like a chessboard despite being a full-back/defender, and he feels great with the others following his lead and slowly confusing Musashino's defense like a devil, to score yet another goal. From then on, it's a complete rout onto Esperion's victory road, even to the point of Kaneda feeling like his year of training for this very day, all came undone. And to Musashino, Kaneda is their only current stronghold, and throughout their history as the inferior J-Youth group all the while, it's of no doubt with Coach Satake bringing him in is a sign of chance and vengeance against their long-standing mortal enemy that is Tokyo Esperion. At the end of the day, Esperion won 4-2 against Musashino, and the 2nd half was definitely a strain on everyone. But where's there's risk will see rewards, and Aoi and his pals are promoted into the A team. Aoi, most certainly was thankful for Coach Nozomi's teachings and Coach Satake's speech about him as a so-so player but with techniques that only Esperion can muster him together. However, one minor slip and he (like the rest) will fall back to the B team, so take things one step at a time and grow. While the rest are celebrating their promotions, Aoi chooses to take a walk outside in the rain, which Hana caught up with him and he celebrated the same with her. Though he was definitely surprised that she hugged him instead, and both hid in the nearest shelter amidst the heavy rain. Hana was defo looking for her old man Fukuda with the same esteemed feelings from back then she was a kid (but with Aoi being the next generation's stand-out), but with his injury, she can only cheer Aoi on as a replacement, which he is OK with her passing all the support from her traumatic past. The encouragement from Hana to Aoi as a fan though, it's the aforementioned kiss on the forehead (which manga readers have been waiting for). And to Aoi and the others, their start line into Tokyo Esperion's A team has just begun. What a great series, hope a Season 2 will be announced in the near future. |
KANLen09Sep 24, 2022 5:26 AM
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| What a way to end such a humbling series. I admit it was pretty rough at the beginning for Ao Ashi. I wasn't too happy with how things were conveyed from manga to anime form. I felt something was lacking. But, to my relief, a few things started improving--animation, better flow of the story, and progression that was the main thing to me. By far the standout of this anime and the part that I enjoyed the most is the tactical display that's always in play. It's not perfect by any means. It still has the typical monologues that often tell and are not shown to viewers. I would've liked it if they kept it short on those monologues. Hmm, the pacing was also pretty nice towards the end. Besides Aoi, there are other standouts too. |
| I hope for the soon announcement of a second season!! |
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| This is the best football anime imo. At least from the ones I've watched. And it became one of my favorite sports anime. I really hope Blue Lock is as good or even better. 9/10. |
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| YO 2HAT THE RFUUCKKKKK THAT WAS BOMB. nah what was that. ending the game was awesome but the romantic progression as the lore uncovers more uhmmm yall know what i like for sure. it felt like so much but not Too much. not even close. it doesnt feel like the right amount yet at the same time perfect. and that ed ohhhhh that was clever. one of those small little simple things youd go batshit over with also im kinda missing the momm😢 kinda hoping for her to come and visit ashito in tokyo or something. along with the bro, hes not That important he doesnt rly need the screentime but id like more of him anyways, great anime. great adaptation. great story great animation great delivery great everything. this better get a 2nd season with the same if not better quality, and a 3rd, 4th, whatever after that. |
| The last part of the match was cool, Aoi made great plays. The second half of the episode was sweet. Both the hug and kiss was sweet. Congratz to Ashito on making it to the A team. Looking forward to seeing him play in A team in the anime someday. |
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| Where to even start on this 10/10 finale… Aoi becoming a monster on that 3rd goal and his laugh before passing it to Ootomo just shows how confident he’s become. A true playmaker and defense manipulator. And then probably the most wtf moment was Hana and Aoi’s scene. It was such a PERFECT way to end the season. Was not expecting her to give him a send off kiss. This anime does such a good job building characters, relationships, and emotions. Production I.G. goated for giving us a 24 episode season. SEASON 2 PLZ DON’T TAKE LONG. If this keeps up Aoashi is definitely on its way to becoming a goated sports anime  |
LeoDragoOct 8, 2022 11:14 PM
| Finally something in his favour.. scored a goal, thrashed the old pal, got promoted to team A (though abuser Akutsu waiting there for him) and damn a kiss( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°). A day to remember in literal sense lol. Was a good enough watch, bit dramatical a few times to the point where some of those characters really got on my nerve, but okay it ain't fun without that. Production IG with yet another sports success, though about season 2? May or may not be I guess. |
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| Such a great episode and Series please let their be a season 2 soon |
| one of the best sport anime ever |
| Great ending to a show I enjoyed a ton! It was great following it for the past 6 months. Can't say I enjoyed some of the drama but overall I found it a breath of fresh air in the high-school boy plays sports genre. Aoi's dynamic with Hana was probably my favorite part of the show and Togashi is my favorite character (I think). I am interested in reading the manga now. Also, here is a nice illustration by the character designer Manabu Nakatake to commemorate the end of the show. Hopefully we get season 2. https://twitter.com/aoashi_pr/status/1573610693504516096  |
| Absolutely lovely, i'll freak out if a second season is not announced. |
| Deep dark fantasies |
| What a great way to make some transition in the final episode which is worth the wait! Really need a Season 2 announcement if anything. |
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| What a beautiful anime of The Beautiful Game! ⚽⚽⚽ |
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| Enjoyed this one. hana is so cute lol  |
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| Amazing episode not gonna lie, second half with Hana was so wholesome |
 "Only one with the courage to shoulder the burden of their own fate can be called a hero.." |
| After haikyuu this is one of the best sports anime I've ever watched |
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| i really didnt expect this anime to be THIS GOOD, im glad i picked it up, such a good ending. |
| What an episode. That had to be one of the most satisfying season endings I've seen in recent memory. Feels all the way through. I had goosebumps. I'm already a huge football fan, but that aside, this anime was absolutely amazing. IMO it's on par with Haikyuu, although I do like the characters slightly better in Haikyuu (rolling thunder!). But when it comes to telling the story of a particular sports match, Ao Ashi did an awesome job. Football is 90-minute match with really only a 15 min break at the half, so there's a LOT of plays throughout the game and Ao Ashi did a great job highlighting those and really going into the mood of the players and game throughout the match. And the romance between Ao Ashi and Hana was actually really well done. This is an easy 9/10 for me. |
WILLs_Anime_Sep 24, 2022 7:14 AM
| amazing series, prob. most rec. anime for football lover. 10/10. great animation, OST, story and loveable character. hope get 2nd season. nice work Production I.G 👍😭 |
| This is certainly one of my favourite sports animes so far. And probably the best about football. And I don't even really enjoy watching football! I loved this anime from the very beginning and it did not disappoint. I loved it so much that I've already started reading the manga and will continue doing so! But I can't not wait for a season 2 announcement. This anime deserves it. |
| Excellent anime, I'm definitely hoping for more ! A good mix between casual moments ("slice of life"), pure football moments and also "educational" moments as in "learn football tactics, terms of strategies". The characters were great and it reflected an enjoyable vision of teenagers football. |
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