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Ao Ashi – Episode 16
m glad that Aoi is making the best out of being a defender. Sure, it's not the place that he wants to be, but he's trying to improve…
Ao Ashi Episode 16 Review
We begin with Ashito finally discovering what is it both Anri and Takeshima had suggested him to incorporate from Kurobayshi’s game into his own – the answer being…
Ao Ashi – 06
「最初のファン」 (Saisho no fan) "First Fan" This showdown between Hoozuki and Sugimoto could get interesting…
Ao Ashi – 02
This is a genre where the great ones are always marathon and never sprint. Read more
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 – 05
「オレンジ色の景色」 (Orenji-iro no keshiki) "Orange Scenery" Now the pedigree really shines through.
Ao Ashi – 03
「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.
Ao Ashi – 04
Ao Ashi is a more straightforward show than Dance Dance Danseur, as you'd expect - but that's not a criticism. Read more
Ao Ashi – 05
Now the pedigree really shines through. Read more
Ao Ashi – 06
This showdown between Hoozuki and Sugimoto could get interesting... Read more
Ao Ashi – 18
These are pretty decent times to be a sports anime fan. Read more
Ao Ashi – 11
It's not only freemasons who're obsessed with triangles. Read more
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.
Ao Ashi – 07
Once more I'm struck by the parallels between the two superficially disparate series Ao Ashi and Dance Dance Danseur. Read more
Ao Ashi – 11
「東京都リーグ第1節 成京高校戦」 (Toukyouto riigu dai 1-setsu narikyou koukou-sen) "Tokyo Metropolis League Section 1 Seikyo High School Match" It's not only freemasons who're obsessed with triangles.
Ao Ashi – 08
「夜練」 (Yoru neri) "Night Training" It's a Togashi sort of week.
Ao Ashi – 13
If Production I.G. felt they needed to do something special for the occasion, they succeeded. Read more
Ao Ashi – 10
Ao Ashi continues to cruise both on and off-screen. Read more
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
「広がるサッカー」 (Hirogaru sakkaa) "Broad Soccer" Gotta walk before you can run.
Ao Ashi – 03
The really good days in anime, when they happen, still get my juices flowing. Read more
Ao Ashi – 23
I'm going to be seriously pissed off if Ao Ashi is a one-and-done adaptation. Read more
Ao Ashi – Episode 17
Picking up where we left off last week, Kaneda is here and he's pushing all of the buttons. . I have a feeling that Tachibana is going to…
Ao Ashi – Episode 6
We've made it to Tokyo and the tensions are already slowly raising! We haven't even played a match with this new team yet, but oh boy, it's going…
Ao Ashi – Episode 12
We finally have it!! Conversation as to why Asari and Kuroda were mad at Aoi during the previous practice match!
Ao Ashi – Episode 11
I came into this episode fully ready to yell at Aoi, but I'm really excited about the way this episode developed. By the end of it, I really…
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…
First Impressions – Ao Ashi
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 with no…
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.