Area no Kishi

Manga and Anime In addition to the manga, Area no Kishi has been adapted into an anime, providing fans with a more vibrant visual experience. The anime stays true to the original manga’s style and spirit, while expanding the story with new characters and plotlines. It’s a perfect choice for those who love the manga but have yet to read it.

Kakeru Aizawa, the manager of an ordinary high school soccer team, believes that he does not have any proficiency in the sport. His brother, Suguru, is a skilled player, even starring as the ace for the Japanese national team. Although they are on good terms, Kakeru secretly envies his brother's soccer skills. Suguru, however, believes that Kakeru still holds some hidden talent and tries to awaken it. When an unexpected tragedy strikes, Kakeru is now forced to play soccer while also reuniting with a childhood crush, and he must finally face the scar that has held him back for so many years. Aizawa Kakeru is an energetic and dedicated eighth grader who serves as the manager for his school's football team. Though he was well known for being a talented player the previous year, an accident during one of his games caused Kakeru to vow never to play competitively again. Still passionate about the sport, Kakeru dreams of one day becoming a professional football trainer so that he can work alongside his older brother Suguru, the ace of the school team who has represented Japan in international competition.