{"id":4196,"date":"2023-04-25T12:21:37","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T03:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saru.co.jp\/anime\/?p=4196"},"modified":"2023-05-01T09:14:58","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T00:14:58","slug":"most-interesting-soccer-anime-1001","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saru.co.jp\/anime\/most-interesting-soccer-anime-1001\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Most Interesting Soccer Anime of All Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are many types of soccer-themed anime, including &#8220;Captain Tsubasa,\u201d which sparked a soccer boom throughout Japan, and &#8220;Blue Rock,&#8221; the newest anime that prioritizes individual egos over teamwork.<\/p>\n<p>ANIME SAMURAI conducted a survey among 150 Japanese people to determine &#8220;The most interesting soccer anime of all time\u201d The results are presented in a ranking format along with the reasons for their choices.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"awasete\">\n          <p class=\"awasete__title\">\n            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class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Ranking_of_the_most_interesting_soccer_anime_of_all_time_No_1_8220Captain_Tsubasa8221\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time: No. 1 &#8220;Captain Tsubasa&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ranking_of_the_most_interesting_soccer_anime_of_all_time_No_2_Blue_Lock\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time: No. 2 \u201cBlue Lock\u201d<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ranking_of_the_most_interesting_soccer_anime_of_all_time_No_3_Aoashi\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time: No. 3 \u201cAoashi\u201d<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ranking_of_the_most_interesting_soccer_anime_of_all_time_No_4_Inazuma_Eleven\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time: No. 4 \u201cInazuma Eleven\u201d<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ranking_of_the_most_interesting_soccer_anime_of_all_time_No_5_DAYS\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time: No. 5 \u201cDAYS\u201d<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ranking_of_the_most_interesting_soccer_anime_of_all_time_No_5_GIANT_KILLING\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time: No. 5 \u201cGIANT KILLING\u201d<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ranking_of_the_most_interesting_soccer_anime_of_all_time_No_7_Aoki_Densetsu_Shoot\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time: No. 7 \u201cAoki Densetsu Shoot!\u201d<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ranking_of_the_most_interesting_soccer_anime_of_all_time_No_7_Whistle\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time: No. 7 \u201cWhistle!\u201d<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ranking_of_the_most_interesting_soccer_anime_of_all_time_No_7_The_Knight_in_the_Area\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">9<\/span> Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time: No. 7 \u201cThe Knight in the Area\u201d<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ranking_of_the_most_interesting_soccer_anime_of_all_time_No10\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">10<\/span> Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time: No.10<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Most_Interesting_Soccer_Anime_QA\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">11<\/span> Most Interesting Soccer Anime Q&amp;A<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Summary\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">12<\/span> Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Ranking_of_the_most_interesting_soccer_anime_of_all_time_No_1_8220Captain_Tsubasa8221\">Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time: No. 1 &#8220;Captain Tsubasa&#8221;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anime-prd.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/anime\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/19085014\/Captain-Tsubasa-1.jpg\" alt=\"Captain-Tsubasa\" \/>\n    <p>\n      Quote:\n      <a class=\"word-break-all\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.jp\/gp\/video\/storefront\/ref=sv_atv_logo?tag=tvlogcom-22&node=2351649051\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-sc=\"quote_link\">\n        Amazon Prime Video\n      <\/a>\n    <\/p><\/p>\n<p>Release Year\uff1a1983\u5e74<br \/>\nGeneral Manager\uff1a Hiroyoshi Mitsunobu (chief director)<br \/>\nOriginal Work\uff1a\u201dCaptain Tsubasa\u201d by Yoichi Takahashi<br \/>\nProduction Company\uff1a Tsuchida Production<br \/>\nTheme Song\uff1a\u201dMoete Hero \u201c by Hiroyuki Okita,Youko Ogai<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ball-ha-tomodachi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Website<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tsubasa_news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>No. 1 went to &#8220;Captain Tsubasa,&#8221; a popular manga series that sold over 80 million copies worldwide and has become a milestone in the soccer anime genre. It quickly ignited a soccer craze in Japan when the anime was aired and expanded the population that people played soccer, which until then was still a minor sport in Japan. The story follows Tsubasa Oozora, an elementary school student who believes that &#8220;The ball is my friend&#8221; as he battles with various rivals and eventually expands his field of activity outside Japan. Tsubasa&#8217;s goal of becoming a professional player and leading Japan&#8217;s national team to victory in the FIFA World Cup was the object of admiration among children of the time. The anime series has been broadcast up to the fourth series, and two OVAs and four animated films have been released in theaters.<\/p>\n<h3>Reviews and comments<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cTsubasa has been working hard since elementary school, and it is wonderful to see him meeting various people and growing. I am moved by how he works hard despite being injured. The other characters are also very attractive.\u201d (Suika)<br \/>\n\u201cI used to watch it when I was in elementary school. There were many strong characters, especially Tsubasa Oozora, and the unrealistic kicks were very interesting to watch. No wonder it is so popular among the people who play soccer all over the world.&#8221;\uff08mint\uff09<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCaptain Tsubasa is the original soccer manga, and I think it is fair to say that Japan&#8217;s soccer world has made great strides thanks to Captain Tsubasa. It even caused a social phenomenon with people imitating special shots. The story of how Tsubasa grew up is also very moving.\u201d \uff08Black Mark\uff09<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is a soccer manga that is loved by people all over the world, and I was influenced by this anime too. I think any soccer fan will be drawn in by the homages to actual players from other countries and the unrealistic performances in soccer matches!\u201d (Mandoneru)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think it is a representative work of Japanese soccer animation that has continued from 1983 to the present. I think it is a wonderful composition that even those who do not know the early work of this manga can enjoy, and it is also amazing that some of the various special moves have been created and realized!\u201d\uff08Sugi\uff09<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K6zQ1qs2hLY\" width=\"345\" height=\"194\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Ranking_of_the_most_interesting_soccer_anime_of_all_time_No_2_Blue_Lock\">Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time: No. 2 \u201cBlue Lock\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anime-prd.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/anime\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/06100134\/Blue-Lock.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n\n    <p>\n      Quote:\n      <a class=\"word-break-all\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.jp\/gp\/video\/storefront\/ref=sv_atv_logo?tag=tvlogcom-22&node=2351649051\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-sc=\"quote_link\">\n        Amazon Prime Video\n      <\/a>\n    <\/p><\/p>\n<p>Release Year\uff1a2022<br \/>\nDirector\uff1a Tetsuaki Watanabe<br \/>\nOriginal Work\uff1aMuneyuki Kaneshiro\uff08Original Work\uff09\u3001Yusuke Nomura(Drawings\uff09 \u201cBlue Lock\u201d<br \/>\nProduction Company\uff1a Eight Bit<br \/>\nTheme Song\uff1a \u201cChaos ga Kiwamaru\u201d by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bluelock-pr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Website<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BLUELOCK_PR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Second place went to &#8220;Blue Lock\u201d To create an absolute ace striker who will lead Japan to the World Cup soccer championship, the government launched a project called &#8220;Blue Lock (Blue Prison)\u201d. Under the condition that anyone who fails the test will be permanently disqualified from the national team, 300 high school students, including the main character Yoichi Isagi, are gathered to take the test to become the world&#8217;s best striker. The story grabs viewers&#8217; attention by introducing a unique setting in which the most powerful players are those with overwhelming individuality and egos, rather than teamwork and friendship with their peers, its death-game-like development in which losing is the last straw, and its fascinating characters.<\/p>\n<h3>Reviews and comments<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cBlue Lock is the anime I am most addicted to; I have watched all the Original manga and the anime. Although some parts of the storyline are not realistic, I am fascinated by the way the characters bare their egos and fight. Another reason why I chose this is because of the unique characters that emerge in each story!\u201d (Merobon)<br \/>\n\u201cThe novel setting and its world-building, which has never been seen in soccer anime before, will draw you in. Furthermore, the characters are all quirky yet fascinating, and it is painful to see their latent abilities awaken and push them beyond their limits! It is as exhilarating as watching a battle manga!\u201d (Kevin)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn sports anime, where team bonds tend to be depicted, the setting that ego is the greatest power is new and interesting, and the different rules for each stage make it feel like a game.\u201d \uff08Non\uff09<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe setting is interesting. It is not just a story about trying to play soccer but has a survival element, and the unique world-building is addictive. The main character is an awakening type, but he doesn&#8217;t suddenly go off the rails, which is good.\u201d \uff08ar\uff09<\/p>\n<p>It is interesting to see how the film is set up, only those who deny the Japanese virtues of &#8220;reserve&#8221; and &#8220;mutual aid&#8221; and instead put their egos forward can become top-notch strikers. Also, all teammates are rivals, and you cannot take your eyes off the players&#8217; obsession with goals, who cannot be pleased with anything but their own goals. (Tirano Mama)<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/scNHgkRlJn4\" width=\"345\" height=\"194\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Ranking_of_the_most_interesting_soccer_anime_of_all_time_No_3_Aoashi\">Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time: No. 3 \u201cAoashi\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anime-prd.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/anime\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/06095654\/Aoashi.jpg\" alt=\"Aoashi\" \/><br \/>\n\n    <p>\n      Quote:\n      <a class=\"word-break-all\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.jp\/gp\/video\/storefront\/ref=sv_atv_logo?tag=tvlogcom-22&node=2351649051\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-sc=\"quote_link\">\n        Amazon Prime Video\n      <\/a>\n    <\/p><\/p>\n<p>Release Year\uff1a2022<br \/>\nDirector\uff1a Akira Sato<br \/>\nOriginal Work\uff1a Aoashi by Yugo Kobayashi<br \/>\nProduction Company\uff1a Production I.G<br \/>\nTheme Song\uff1a \u201cMushinpakusuu\u201d by [Alexandros]<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/aoashi-pr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Website<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/aoashi_pr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Third place went to \u201cAoashi.\u201d<br \/>\nAshito Aoi, a soccer boy who proclaims himself a genius, plays forward for a weak soccer team in Ehime Prefecture but loses his final junior high school tournament due to an incident of violence. However, he later meets Tatsuya Fukuda, the director of the youth team of \u201cTokyo City Esperion FC&#8221; of the J-League, who sees his unlimited potential, and he takes the entrance examination. The story focuses on the protagonist growing up and his friendship with his friends as he experiences setbacks.<\/p>\n<h3>Reviews and comments<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cThe main character&#8217;s clumsy but work hard attitude is heartwarming. It makes you want to cheer for him, and I think the story of his teammates is also interesting.\u201d \uff08Susumu\uff09<br \/>\n\u201cI like it because it shows the seemingly ordinary protagonist growing and becoming increasingly active, and we learn the importance of hard work and the importance of friendships. I also like that the matches are simultaneously easy to understand and realistic.&#8221; (ri-bokku)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe main character, Ashito Aoi, who genuinely loves soccer, sometimes clashes with his friends, encourages them, and grows through trial and error in his pursuit of glory. The main character, eager to move forward with his dream, makes us want to root for him as we watch the movie.\u201d \uff08Supika\uff09<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was drawn into the story because the main character developing his talent was realistic, unlike unrealistic shots like in Captain Tsubasa or Inazuma Eleven. The characters are cute, and I just can&#8217;t stop watching.\u201d \uff08Ma-min\uff09<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt focuses on the club youth, unfamiliar to us, and is a fresh subject matter. The storyline was also good, each character expressing the differences in their approach to soccer and their thoughts on the game.\u201d \uff08saya\uff09<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5hIIBK5H-Ug\" width=\"345\" height=\"194\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Ranking_of_the_most_interesting_soccer_anime_of_all_time_No_4_Inazuma_Eleven\">Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time: No. 4 \u201cInazuma Eleven\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anime-prd.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/anime\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/19090444\/Inazuma-Eleven.jpg\" alt=\"Inazuma-Eleven\" \/><br \/>\n\n    <p>\n      Quote:\n      <a class=\"word-break-all\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.jp\/gp\/video\/storefront\/ref=sv_atv_logo?tag=tvlogcom-22&node=2351649051\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-sc=\"quote_link\">\n        Amazon Prime Video\n      <\/a>\n    <\/p><\/p>\n<p>Release Year\uff1a2008<br \/>\nDirector\uff1a Katsuhito Akiyama<br \/>\nOriginal Work\uff1aAkihiro Hino<br \/>\nProduction Company\uff1aOLM TEAM WASAKI<br \/>\nTheme Song\uff1a\u201dTachiagari-yo\u201d by T-Pistonz\uff08FRAME\/Up Front Works\uff09<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inazuma.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Website<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/inazuma_project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fourth place went to &#8220;Inazuma Eleven.\u201d This soccer anime comes from the &#8220;Inazuma Eleven&#8221; soccer RPG series for the Nintendo DS. Mamoru Endo, captain of a weak soccer club at a private junior high school, continues to practice while struggling to gather members to participate in the &#8220;Football Frontier&#8221; a national junior high school soccer tournament. The story follows Mamoru, who vows to become like the legendary &#8220;Inazuma Eleven&#8221; team he longs to play for. He faces various obstacles in his quest to win the Football Frontier with his friends, including the genius ace striker Shuya Gouenji. The famous work, released as an animated feature film in addition to the three anime series, also features a line that appears in the work and is picked up at the end as &#8220;Quote of the Day.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Reviews and comments<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cThis is the anime version of the game with the same title. You will be drawn into the success story of the weak soccer team that follows their grandfather&#8217;s dream and takes it to the strongest level. There are many special moves and very interesting!\u201d\uff08Peso\uff09<br \/>\n\u201cI used to watch it with my children when they were young. It was a great anime, though all the techniques and things that would never happen in real life, my children and I were addicted to this anime. The personalities of the characters were amazing.\u201d\uff08Rose\uff09<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s an anime sort of Sci-fi version of soccer, and it&#8217;s a don&#8217;t-miss anime for my generation. The story is about the main character, Endo, who gathers his friends and aims to become the best in Japan. There was also a video game version, and many people played the game. It is a science-fiction soccer game, the special moves are cool!&#8221;\uff08Akito\uff09<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a famous soccer anime with strong science-fiction elements. It is so popular among elementary school children that it is regarded as must-watch soccer anime. It is also popular among adult women, not as a soccer anime but for its characters. Also, this anime is frequently used as a topic of discussion on the internet.&#8221; \uff08Otakki\uff09<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor me, the most interesting soccer anime is Inazuma Eleven. It is a royal road story of friendship, effort, and victory. The process of gaining friends and defeating overpowered enemies is fascinating. It is also the reason why I started playing soccer!\u201d \uff08Rinrin\uff09<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wLFWgPe_GCc\" width=\"345\" height=\"194\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Ranking_of_the_most_interesting_soccer_anime_of_all_time_No_5_DAYS\">Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time: No. 5 \u201cDAYS\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anime-prd.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/anime\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/19090752\/DAYS.jpg\" alt=\"DAYS\" \/><br \/>\n\n    <p>\n      Quote:\n      <a class=\"word-break-all\" href=\"https:\/\/cl.link-ag.net\/click\/835dac\/5e5e682c\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-sc=\"quote_link\">\n        U-NEXT\n      <\/a>\n    <\/p><\/p>\n<p>Release Year\uff1a2016<br \/>\nDirector\uff1a Konosuke Uda<br \/>\nOriginal Work\uff1a\u201dDays\u201d by Tsuyoshi Yasuda<br \/>\nProduction Company\uff1a MAPPA<br \/>\nTheme Song\uff1a \u201cWAKE WE UP\u201d by HOWL BE QUIET<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/days-project.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Website<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/days_anime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>No. 5 was &#8220;DAYS,&#8221; a popular comic selling over 13 million copies. Original Work is a famous comic that has sold over 13 million copies, featuring the main character, Tsukushi Tsukamoto a former bully and inexperienced soccer player. He joins the soccer club of Tokyo&#8217;s prestigious Seiseki High School. Tsukushi grows up and is accepted as a friend by his teammates, including the lonely soccer prodigy Kazama Jin, the captain Hisahito Mizuki, a super high school player who is set to become a pro, the excellent commanding leader Kimishita Atsushi, and the big forward Kiichi Oshiba, who has big potential. The film is a coming-of-age story depicting the team growing up and their development as they are accepted as friends by their teammates. The highlights of the story are their friendship, which forms an irreplaceable bond during the rigorous club activities, and the struggles of Tsukushi, who is clumsy but has incredible perseverance and ambition.<\/p>\n<h3>Reviews and comments<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cI was drawn in by the story of the main character, who started playing soccer as an absolute beginner and grow not only as a skilled soccer player but also as a person. He grows as a player and human being and eventually becomes an essential team member. Also, watching how the main character works through his passion for soccer and its journey is fascinating!\u201d \uff08A-san\uff09<br \/>\n\u201cThe main character, a good-natured, athletically inept boy, meets an all-around athletic friend and starts playing soccer. He grows up to be accepted by his peers. I was struck by how he worked hard more than anyone else and grew up with his dedication and hard work.\u201d \uff08Taro\uff09<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think the game&#8217;s highlight is the interaction between the characters as well as the flow of the matches. It was interesting to see how the main character, who belongs to not in the &#8220;not good&#8221; category, but the athletically inept category, found what he could do in his way and grew as a person.\u201d \uff08Sara\uff09<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA royal road soccer manga where a beginner and a so-called genius come together. The characters from the author&#8217;s previous works appear in the enemy high school, making this a manga that can be enjoyed beyond the manga. The characters are much like those in shounen manga, so it is recommended for those who want to read a royal road shounen manga!\u201d \uff08Rebi\uff09<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a very inspiring anime about a former amateur soccer player with no experience and not athletic, who became successful only through hard work. Although his efforts are not always rewarded, watching the main character, Emoto, makes you want to root for him and the people around him!\u201d \uff08Shima\uff09<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VKavtkIZXoI\" width=\"345\" height=\"194\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Ranking_of_the_most_interesting_soccer_anime_of_all_time_No_5_GIANT_KILLING\">Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time: No. 5 \u201cGIANT KILLING\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anime-prd.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/anime\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/19091215\/GIANT-KILLING.jpg\" alt=\"GIANT-KILLING\" \/><br \/>\n\n    <p>\n      Quote:\n      <a class=\"word-break-all\" href=\"https:\/\/cl.link-ag.net\/click\/835dac\/5e5e682c\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-sc=\"quote_link\">\n        U-NEXT\n      <\/a>\n    <\/p><\/p>\n<p>Release Year\uff1a2010<br \/>\nDirector\uff1a Ko Yu<br \/>\nOriginal Work: \u201cGIANT KILLING\u201d Written by Masaya Tsunamoto, Illustrated by Tsujitomo<br \/>\nProduction Company\uff1a Studio Deen<br \/>\nTheme Song\uff1a \u201cMy story \u301cMadaminu Asu he\u301c\u201d by THE CHERRY COKE$<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www6.nhk.or.jp\/anime\/program\/detail.html?i=giantkilling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Website<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/giant_killing_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also in fifth place is &#8220;GIANT KILLING. The 35-year-old Takeshi Tatsumi, who led Eastham, a fifth-division English amateur club, to the 32nd place in the FA Cup, becomes the director of East Tokyo United (ETU). This weak Japanese professional soccer club is still in the doldrums. However, ETU is Takeshi&#8217;s old team. The supporters hate him as a traitor who abandoned the team and is opposed by the veteran players. The story focuses on Takeshi&#8217;s struggle to become the director of ETU and the team&#8217;s success. The book is also popular among businesspeople.<\/p>\n<h3>Reviews and comments<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cThe characters are very realistic, and you can get lost in the game! It also feels like a real soccer team, and the &#8220;big game&#8221; that the teams that Director Tatsumi is trying to leverage are on the edge of their seats is very entertaining and thrilling.\u201d \uff08Suzu520\uff09<br \/>\n\u201cThis is the most interesting anime to watch as a Soccer Director. It has numerous quotes and interesting descriptions. It is also easy to understand from a commentary point of view, as it describes how a weak team can strategize and practice, how to beat a superior team, and how it should develop in a match!\u201d \uff08PHOENIX27\uff09<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAn animation modeled on the J-League. The club&#8217;s former superstars return as Directors to strengthen the team. While most traditional sports stories are from the players&#8217; perspective, this anime is fresh because it is shown from the eye of the director as well as the staff and their own perspective.&#8221;\uff08Kunseinenko\uff09<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think it is rare that a film focuses on the director rather than the players, and I think it is interesting that the focus is not only on the players but also on what the director wants to do with the team and how the management and fans see the community-based team.\u201d \uff08Kashiyun\uff09<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was drawn by the fact that the Director is the main character, but it is also interesting that this Director has a bit of a story to tell. At first, the director is distrusted, but the team gradually gets caught up in the director&#8217;s pace, and everyone trusts him. There is more to the story than that, and I think it is an interesting anime!\u201d \uff08KM\uff09<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Ranking_of_the_most_interesting_soccer_anime_of_all_time_No_7_Aoki_Densetsu_Shoot\">Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time: No. 7 \u201cAoki Densetsu Shoot!\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anime-prd.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/anime\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/19092414\/Aoki-Densetsu-Shoot.jpg\" alt=\"Aoki-Densetsu-Shoot!\" \/><br \/>\n\n    <p>\n      Quote:\n      <a class=\"word-break-all\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.jp\/gp\/video\/storefront\/ref=sv_atv_logo?tag=tvlogcom-22&node=2351649051\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-sc=\"quote_link\">\n        Amazon Prime Video\n      <\/a>\n    <\/p><\/p>\n<p>Release Year\uff1a1993<br \/>\nSeries Director\uff1a Daisuke Nishio<br \/>\nOriginal Work\uff1a\u201cShoot!\u201d by Tsukasa Oshima<br \/>\nProduction Company\uff1a Toei Doga<br \/>\nTheme Song\uff1a \u201cYell \u301cAnata no Negai ga Kanaumade\u301c\u201d by Wendy<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lineup.toei-anim.co.jp\/ja\/tv\/shoot\/story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The seventh place was \u201cAoki Densetsu Shoot!\u201d. The original comic book \u201cShoot!\u201d has sold over 50 million copies. Toshihiko Tanaka, Kazuhiro Hiramatsu, and Kenji Shiraishi, all first-year high school students who spent their junior high school years on the same soccer team, admire high school fantasist Yoshiharu Kubo. Still, Toshihiko is the only one who has joined the soccer team at Kakegawa High School, where Kubo is a player and director. For different reasons, the two had left soccer behind. What brings the three of them back together on the field is a girl they have known since childhood, Kazumi Endo&#8230; The dramatic story depicts soccer, friendship, and love, with the main character at the center. The story has many memorable scenes, including the legendary \u201cgetting through all 11 opponents\u201d, and has been adapted into animated TV and theater films and a live-action movie in 1994.<\/p>\n<h3>Reviews and comments<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cToshi&#8217;s evolution, other characters, and rivals are good, and the content itself generally interesting. It&#8217;s good that the stories are not only domestic but also international.\u201d \uff081031\uff09<br \/>\n\u201cAs is common in older soccer manga, the characters often pull off superhuman plays that you wouldn&#8217;t expect from high school students. But I like that these plays are just on the edge of being realistically possible to imitate. The occasional gag scene is also amusing.\u201d \uff08aki\uff09<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was an interesting coming-of-age sports manga with a romantic element.\u201d \uff08josi\uff09<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI like that there are no special moves in soccer and that the play is legitimate. Usually, there are some big special moves, but I can watch this from a more realistic point of view so that I can enjoy it from a different perspective from other soccer anime.\u201d \uff08Freedom\uff09<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vTCYrqTuoVU\" width=\"345\" height=\"194\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Ranking_of_the_most_interesting_soccer_anime_of_all_time_No_7_Whistle\">Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time: No. 7 \u201cWhistle!\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anime-prd.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/anime\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/19092711\/Whistle.jpg\" alt=\"Whistle!\" \/><br \/>\n\n    <p>\n      Quote:\n      <a class=\"word-break-all\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.jp\/gp\/video\/storefront\/ref=sv_atv_logo?tag=tvlogcom-22&node=2351649051\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-sc=\"quote_link\">\n        Amazon Prime Video\n      <\/a>\n    <\/p><\/p>\n<p>Release Year\uff1a2002<br \/>\nDirector\uff1a Hiroshi Fukutomi<br \/>\nOriginal Work\uff1a Daisuke Higuchi \u201cWhistle!\u201d<br \/>\nProduction Company\uff1a Studio Comet<br \/>\nTheme Song\uff1a \u201cDOUBLE WIND\u201d by Minako Komukai<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marv.jp\/special\/whistle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Website<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/whistle_24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also in seventh place was &#8220;Whistle!&#8221;. The popular manga has been made into an anime series. A stage play and a video game are Original works. The main character, Sho Kazamatsuri, who attended Musashinomori Gakuen Junior High School, a prestigious soccer school, but was sent to the third team because of his small height, was transferred to an ordinary Sakura Josui Junior High School in search of a new environment where he can play his favorite soccer game to the best of his ability. On his first day at school, he is mistaken for a regular-class player and loses his place in the club. Still, Sho refuses to give up and eventually grows as a soccer player and a human being through hardships with his friends and rivals. The story is a passionate portrayal of soccer itself, as well as the friendship between the boys.<\/p>\n<h3>Reviews and comments<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s interesting to see how the main character, despite not having a naturally good physical frame of body, manages to turn this disadvantage into an advantage and grow over time. Another interesting aspect is the variety of characters. Another interesting aspect is that it depicts a girl playing soccer, a rare occurrence then!\u201d \uff08Ko-hei\uff09<br \/>\n\u201cIt is interesting that the main character, Sho Kazamatsuri, is a small boy, so his improvement in technical skills is depicted more clearly than in other soccer anime. One of the characters, Tsubasa Shiina, is so attractive with his neutral beauty that he could be mistaken for a beautiful girl like Bridget (Guilty Gear series)!\u201d \uff08Bonkers&#8217; Kagura\uff09<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe charm of the story is that it is not only about the main character and the main character&#8217;s team but also about other schools&#8230;and I feel that other schools have their own stories. The story starts with junior high school soccer. Then it moves on to the selection process, including the Japan-Korea match (between the Tokyo Metropolitan and Korean teams), which I remember watching while learning.\u201d \uff08Mikan\uff09<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think it&#8217;s great when you practice something steadily and you see yourself getting better over time. In addition, I really appreciate how the main character expresses his feelings toward the number 10, which used to hold a lot of significance. I also enjoy reading the commentary on the little tricks mentioned in the &#8220;Omake&#8221; section.\u201d \uff08tic-tac-toe\uff09<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gfMkcaMYgks\" width=\"345\" height=\"194\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Ranking_of_the_most_interesting_soccer_anime_of_all_time_No_7_The_Knight_in_the_Area\">Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time: No. 7 \u201cThe Knight in the Area\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anime-prd.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/anime\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/19093415\/The-Knight-in-the-Area.jpg\" alt=\"The-Knight-in-the-Area\" \/><br \/>\n\n    <p>\n      Quote:\n      <a class=\"word-break-all\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.jp\/gp\/video\/storefront\/ref=sv_atv_logo?tag=tvlogcom-22&node=2351649051\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-sc=\"quote_link\">\n        Amazon Prime Video\n      <\/a>\n    <\/p><\/p>\n<p>Release Year\uff1a2012<br \/>\nDirector\uff1aHirofumi Ogura<br \/>\nOriginal Work\uff1a Shin Kibayashi\uff08Original Work\uff09, \u201cThe Knight in the Area\u201d drawings by Kaya Tsukiyama<br \/>\nProduction Company\uff1a Shin-Ei Doga<br \/>\nTheme Song\uff1a \u201cHigher Ground\u201d by S.R.S<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.b-ch.com\/titles\/4314\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Website<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/knight_ex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Seventh and last is &#8220;Knight of the Area.\u201d Suguru Aizawa, the elder brother of a soccer boy, Kakeru Aizawa, is a genius soccer player who was selected for the U-15 Japan national team. After a traumatic experience, Kakeru has left the field and spends his days as a manager of the same soccer club as his brother. One day, they are involved in a traffic accident, and Suguru dies, but Kakeru survives after receiving a heart transplant from Suguru. The story is an ensemble drama about Driving, who inherited his brother&#8217;s spirit and grew up with his friends in junior high school, high school, and the professional soccer world, aiming to become a &#8220;knight of the area,&#8221; an ideal player of a forward who can do decisive work in the penalty area. The highlights of the story are the struggles and emotional conflicts of Kakeru, a hard-working boy who never gives up, and the tense depiction of soccer.<\/p>\n<h3>Reviews and comments&amp;lt<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cThe younger brother, who compares himself to his older brother and feels inferior, has an accident and grows up taking over his brother&#8217;s heart, which makes you want to watch and cheer him on. Also, the love affair with the girl of his first love is good for a slow and sweet-sour feeling.\u201d\uff08sak1_3228\uff09<br \/>\n\u201cThe story has many interesting developments that make you wonder what will happen next, and it is interesting to see the mystery being solved. It is good that it is not only a sporty story but also has many scenes that make you cry. The heroine is also very attractive, and the fact that not only men&#8217;s soccer but also women&#8217;s soccer is depicted, something that is not often seen in other soccer anime that you can enjoy watching it!\u201d \uff08Mapipi\uff09<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe game of soccer is portrayed very clearly. It shows that soccer requires not only individual skills but also the ability to work together as a team is important. Various tactics are introduced, which changed my view of soccer!\u201d \uff08Metal Kinoko\uff09<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pt_o4M3U2pQ\" width=\"345\" height=\"194\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Ranking_of_the_most_interesting_soccer_anime_of_all_time_No10\">Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time: No.10<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No.10\uff1aInazuma Eleven: Blanace of Ares<br \/>\nNo.10\uff1aOff side<br \/>\nNo.10\uff1aGanbare, Kickers!<br \/>\nNo.10\uff1aFarewell, My Dear Cramer<br \/>\nNo.10\uff1aFantasista<br \/>\nNo.10\uff1aAoki Densetsu Shoot!<br \/>\nNo.10\uff1aDetective Conan: The Eleventh Stricker<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Most_Interesting_Soccer_Anime_QA\">Most Interesting Soccer Anime Q&amp;A<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Q1 What are the top 3 interesting soccer anime?<\/h3>\n<p>Based on the survey, here is the ranking of the top 3 interesting soccer anime.<br \/>\n1 Captain Tsubasa<br \/>\n2 Blue Rock<br \/>\n3 Aoashi<br \/>\nFor more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/saru.co.jp\/anime\/most-interesting-soccer-anime-1001\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Q2 What is the most interesting soccer anime?<\/h3>\n<p>According to a survey conducted on 150 Japanese people, Captain Tsubasa is selected as the most interesting soccer anime. For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/saru.co.jp\/anime\/most-interesting-soccer-anime-1001\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Q3 What soccer anime I should watch?<\/h3>\n<p>Here is the list of what you should watch.<br \/>\nCaptain Tsubasa\/Blue Rock\/Aoashi\/Inazuma Eleven\/DAYS. For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/saru.co.jp\/anime\/most-interesting-soccer-anime-1001\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Summary\">Summary<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This article introduced the nine animes ranked in the &#8220;Ranking of the most interesting soccer anime of all time.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There are many types of soccer-themed anime, including &#8220;Captain Tsubasa,\u201d which sparked a soccer boom throughout Japan, and &#8220;Blue Rock,&#8221; the newest anime that prioritizes individual egos over teamwork. 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