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Genres
Comedy, Romance, Shounen, Slice of Life, Sports, Tragedy
Summary
- Tanaka and his friends love soccer and idolize a soccer player who is the same age as them
- His goal is to become a prolific player in his own rights, but he will have to face challenges
- Follow Tanaka and his school's team as they make their way to Japan's soccer championship
Description
Toshihiko Tanaka is a boy who entered Kakegawa High School with his friends Kenji & Kazuhiro, in order to play soccer with Yoshiharu Kubo, a great soccer player whom they have idolized. While his other two friends were reluctant to play again, "Toshi" eventually convinces them to play for the team. The team soon find themselves in the midst of a quest to the All-Japan High School Championship, while overcoming obstacles along the way.
Won the 18th Kodansha Manga Award for Shounen in 1994.
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Other Facts
Published
Aug 8, 1990 to Sep 18, 1996
Serialization
Shounen Magazine (Weekly)
Where to read
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