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「最終試験開始」 (Saishuu shiken kaishi) "Final Test Start" The really good days in anime, when they happen, still get my juices flowing.
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Ao Ashi – 05
Now the pedigree really shines through. Read more
Ao Ashi – 06
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Ao Ashi – 18
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Ao Ashi – 11
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Ao Ashi – 15
That was the most interesting pure soccer episode I've seen since Giant Killing. Read more
Ao Ashi – 04
「CROW」 (Crow) "Crow" Ao Ashi is a more straightforward show than Danseur, as you'd expect - but that's not a criticism.
Ao Ashi – 12
「EAGLE EYE」 "EAGLE EYE" The beautiful game is not simple.
Ao Ashi – 01
「ファーストタッチ」 (Faasutotatchi) "First Touch" I’m not prepared to say whether Ao Ashi will be the next great soccer anime, but I am prepared to say this premiere met my expectations…
Ao Ashi – 19
I would very much appreciate no more breaks from Ao Ashi. Read more
Ao Ashi – 07
「ユース初陣」 (Yuusu uijin) "The First Youth Match" Once more I'm struck by the parallels between the two superficially disparate series Ao Ashi and Dance Dance Danseur.
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Ao Ashi – 06
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Ao Ashi – 11
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Ao Ashi – 02
「東京シティ・エスペリオン」 (Toukyou shiti esuperion) "Tokyo City Esperion" This is a genre where the great ones are always marathon and never sprint.
Ao Ashi – 13
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Ao Ashi – 10
「譲れないこと」 (Yuzurenai koto) "No Compromises" Ao Ashi continues to cruise both on and off-screen.
Ao Ashi – 09
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Ao Ashi – 03
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Ao Ashi – 23
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Ao Ashi – 10
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Ao Ashi – 05
「オレンジ色の景色」 (Orenji-iro no keshiki) "Orange Scenery" Now the pedigree really shines through.
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Atarashii Joushi wa Do Tennen is a bit of a sleeper in a season without many of them, so as such this premiere was of considerable interest.
Second Impressions – Atarashii Joushi wa Do Tennen
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Ao Ashi – Episode 4
This episode had me on the edge of my seat! These tryouts are certainly far from the toughest experience he will have in his journey, but they emphasized…
Ao Ashi – Episode 8
This newbie game definitely hit Aoi in the ego… not that I'm complaining, I'm fully in the camp that thinks he needed to get knocked down a few…
Ao Ashi – Episode 15
Welp, it looks like after one game Aoi is still not feeling being a defender. He doesn't quite understand what he needs to do and is still so…
Ao Ashi – Episode 7
Alright!! First practice match of the newbies on the youth team and I'm excited to see how this group works together! Or rather, how quickly they all go…
Ao Ashi – Episode 14
Hana truly is the MVP of this series. Where would we be without her? Heck, where would Aoi be without her?
Ao Ashi – Episode 19
They are really hyping up this Musashino vs Esperion match and I just really want them to play! Please take all this frustration and fighting out on the…
Ao Ashi – Episode 10
Oh boy, oh boy… The stakes have certainly risen and the tension among the team is higher than it's ever been. And… while it would be easier to…
Ao Ashi – Episode 9
Congratulations, Aoi! You finally figured out what "kill it and kick it means". But that doesn't mean you're the big kid on the block yet. That's just one…
Ao Ashi – Episode 5
AAAAA THIS WAS SUCH A GOOD EPISODE. It genuinely warmed my heart and I definitely cried. Miss Aoi Noriko and the Ehime soccer club you gave me everything…
Ao Ashi – Episode 18
It's time for Aoi to put his offensive and defensive skills to the test.
Ao Ashi – Episode 13
Aoi’s entire world has come crashing down in just a matter of minutes. And while I feel bad that he was led on f I do think that…
Ao Ashi – Episode 22
This episode was an absolute rollercoaster, but let's take a moment to appreciate Tachibana before anything else.
Ao Ashi – Episode 23
I feel like this was both the longest and shortest episode yet. Honestly, it's amazing how much a team can change going into the second half. Heck! Even…