The Knight in the Area
Area no Kishi
Kakeru and Suguru are brothers who share an obsession with soccer. Suguru thrives in Japan's youth soccer system and becomes a standout talent, while Kakeru struggles as a player and shifts into management instead. A sudden turn of events forces him to completely reconsider that decision. Determined to make Japan's national team and eventually play in the World Cup, Kakeru trains relentlessly. He's got support from his childhood friend Nana, a naturally gifted player known by the nickname "Little Witch." She's already made it onto Nadeshiko Japan, the women's national team, and her success pushes Kakeru to chase his own dreams even harder. The series follows these characters through the competitive world of youth soccer, combining intense matches with the emotional stakes of adolescence and ambition.
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The Knight in the Area
Area no Kishi
37
2012
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Kakeru and Suguru are brothers who share an obsession with soccer. Suguru thrives in Japan's youth soccer system and becomes a standout talent, while Kakeru struggles as a player and shifts into management instead. A sudden turn of events forces him to completely reconsider that decision. Determined to make Japan's national team and eventually play in the World Cup, Kakeru trains relentlessly. He's got support from his childhood friend Nana, a naturally gifted player known by the nickname "Little Witch." She's already made it onto Nadeshiko Japan, the women's national team, and her success pushes Kakeru to chase his own dreams even harder. The series follows these characters through the competitive world of youth soccer, combining intense matches with the emotional stakes of adolescence and ambition.
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The Knight in the Area
Area no Kishi
Kakeru and Suguru are brothers who share an obsession with soccer. Suguru thrives in Japan's youth soccer system and becomes a standout talent, while Kakeru struggles as a player and shifts into management instead. A sudden turn of events forces him to completely reconsider that decision. Determined to make Japan's national team and eventually play in the World Cup, Kakeru trains relentlessly. He's got support from his childhood friend Nana, a naturally gifted player known by the nickname "Little Witch." She's already made it onto Nadeshiko Japan, the women's national team, and her success pushes Kakeru to chase his own dreams even harder. The series follows these characters through the competitive world of youth soccer, combining intense matches with the emotional stakes of adolescence and ambition.
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The Knight in the Area
Area no Kishi
エリアの騎士