Soccer is the most popular sport around the world. In this article, we present the top 10 soccer anime that have left a lasting impact on audiences. These anime consist of intense matches that keep us engaged, along with heartwarming stories of friendship and growth.
1. Blue Lock
The anime follows the story of Yoichi Isagi, whose dream is to send his high school soccer team to the Nationals. He receives an invitation from the Japan Football Union to join Project Blue Lock. This project aims to produce the world's best striker. Out of a total of 300 players, only one can become the best striker. To find that one striker, all 300 have to undergo intensive training.
2. Be Blues! Ao Ni Nare
It is a story about a boy Ryuu Ichijou, who dreams to be a part of Japan's National Soccer Team. However, his goal takes a setback when he gets injured while saving a friend from the accident. He has to wait two years to recover until he can play again and begin his journey toward his dream.
3. Days
Days series revolves around two boys, Tsukushi and Jin. Tsukushi is often ignored by others and seen as untalented. While Jin is considered a genius and talented player. One day, they meet by chance, leading to an unexpected and captivating personal battle on the field.
4. Ao Ashi
The anime follows the story of Ashito Aoim, a star player on the local junior high school football team. However, a moment of anger, cause his team to defeat and be removed from a tournament. Despite the loss, his coach sees potential in Ashito and invites him for tryouts in Tokyo. Now, as he is surrounded by talented players, he has to show his best and embark on his football career.
5. Whistle
Shou Kazamatsuri dreams of becoming a professional soccer player, but he lacks skills. After facing disappointment at a prestigious soccer school, he transfers to a modest one. With the support of his new friends, along with hard work and determination, he improves his skills and strives to become a star soccer player.
6. Giant Killing
East Tokyo United soccer team struggles in the top league. The board hired a new coach, Takeshi Tatsumi, who once was a great player. Takeshi faces the challenge of turning the club's fortunes around and competing against richer teams. With determination and unconventional methods, he aims to turn the team's fortune around and prove his expertise in taking down rivals.
7. Inazuma Eleven
It follows the adventure of Raimon Middle School's struggling soccer club. The captain, Momoru Endou, takes it upon himself to fix the situation. He meets Shuuya, a skilled player who has lost interest in soccer. Mamoru is determined to convince Shuuya to join the club and bring back its glory.
8. Captain Tsubasa
The series follows Tsubasa Ozora is 11-year-old who dreams to win the FIFA World Cup with Japan. After getting a mentor his journey boosts off. He began to play in big games and on the way he encounters rivals as well as friends.
9. Hungry Heart: Wild Striker
Hungry Heart: Wild Striker follows the story of a high school student Kano Kyosuke. His older brother is a soccer player, and he taught him everything about soccer. However, Kyosuke loses interest in soccer as he is constantly compared to his brother. But, after joining the Jyoyo Orange Highschool his passion for soccer rises again.
10. Clean Freak! Aoyama kun
Aoyama is obsessed with cleanliness and he avoids physical contact. He also plays as the playmaker for Fujimi High School's soccer club. Together with Kaoru Zaizen, Aoyama goes through challenges as an underdog on their team on a journey to the Nationals. Despite his mysophobia, he is willing to get a little messy for victory.
