The most realistic football anime and manga

Important points

• Manga is like a whistle! It focuses on realistic sports situations, showcasing the players' struggles and determination.
• Fantasista presents a believable story of a child soccer prodigy without relying on unrealistic skills or abilities.
• Aoashi presents realistic football imagery with precise tactical play. and focus on the players' dedication and commitment.

There have been sports manga since the early days of the medium, such as the fun of retro racing. speed racer,Blitzkrieg boxing of Ring Ni Kakeroand amazing service Prince of Tennis– That said, they are not absolutely true. Boxers don't hit their opponents with “Galactica Phantoms,” and Serena Williams doesn't deliver kicks so hard that they cause dinosaurs to become extinct.

There are many manga that leave the fun of shounen at home and focus on the nitty gritty of sports. Slam Dunk and TRUE Deep dive into basketball major Enter the world of baseball where wear and tear can take a toll on players. These anime and manga games compete with football in an interesting and realistic way.

8 whistle!

Height doesn't matter when a player can shoot far.

whistle! It follows a familiar storyline. In this case, Shō is younger than average. This puts him at a disadvantage when transferring to a new school. What's even worse is when his teacher introduces him as a former star player for his old school's football team, even though that he had never been on the field

However, his advances were handled reasonably. Instead of using magic shounen techniques He learned to use his short stature. to be useful By moving fast enough to be an effective striker. Through his perseverance and determination he was able to pull the team together. Like Shō The manga lacks pace but has content that keeps the reader engaged.

7 Fantasista

Country boy proves he's good enough for the school league.

• Creator: Michiteru Kusaba.
• 25 volumes, 223 chapters
• Fan translations only

For the fun of playing high school football. Fantasista Follow Teppei, a boy who lives and breathes football. His older sister introduced him to the sport. They teach you how to play the game and practice your football skills on the field. But all he could do was play around. It's just their country house.

His sister suggested he join the high school football team to see how far he could go. It's not like whistleTeppei proved to be a child prodigy. But in a convincing way He doesn't release the ball like a cannon or score from the other end of the field. But he has the superior skills and knowledge to be an advanced playmaker, or “fantasy player” if he can keep up with the team.

When women play football in a man's world

• Creator: Naoshi Arakawa.
• 2 volumes, 8 chapters
• Available in English through Kodansha Comics USA.

Manga about women in sports have been around for many years. From fantasy stories to realistic stories Teppu– Only that area At least Natsuo has a women's league to compete in. What happens when a woman wants to play a sport that doesn't want her around her? Sayonara Football It is shown that the main character Nozomi likes football but has never played the game.

That's because her coach found her too small and dainty to play such a physically demanding sport. Although she has the technical skills and tenacity to stay on the field. Now she has to train harder in her own time just to be at the level of her teammates. However, she continues to push forward in hopes of proving her worth one day. Its story continues in Sayonara Watashi no CramerWhere Nozomi gets the chance to play with others. in rival schools

5 Catenaccio

Do everything to be the best.

• Creator: Daisuke Morimoto.
• 6+ volumes, 57+ chapters (in hiatus)
• Available in English through MANGA Plus.

whistle– Fantasistaand Sayonara Football This all has to do with the problems players face in high school football. But what about players who want to be pros? What obstacles and obstacles do they have to overcome? Catenaccio The answer is offered, because Yataro aims to become the best soccer player in the world within ten years. But to be able to do that He had to play for a top European league team.

In addition to showing how the sport selects its young players. From scouting lower leagues to youth academies. It also shows how far a player will have to go to become a professional. Yatarō is dedicated to the sport and will do his best to achieve his dreams. Whether it's breaking a small rule or learning a special skill, like increasing your chances of making the Italian team by learning Italian.

4 It's the blues

Comeback off the field

• Creator: Motoyuki Tanaka.
• 49 volumes, 489 chapters
• Fan translations only

While Europe's top leagues are often where the best players end up cutting their teeth, other leagues make their star appearances by focusing on being the best the home team can be. Like, get into. It's the bluesWhere prodigy player Ryū aims to become a part of the Japanese national football team, “The Blues”, he suffers a fatal setback when he is hit by a car while trying to protect his close friend.

Other regions would likely undergo miraculous rehabilitation before they could perform better than before. As for Ryu, he had to undergo extensive rehabilitation in order to reach his original base level. And his recovery is not guaranteed. He can see the end of a dream before it begins or overcome the odds and restore his football skills after getting better. It all depends on Ryū's determination and a little luck here and there.

3 day

Players don't have to be superstars to be important.

Manga cartoons often hopelessly follow the initial clues. Then it gets better as progress is made, but day' The protagonist, Tsukushi, doesn't show any particular interest or aptitude for the sport until he's rescued from bullying by classmate Jin Kazama (no, not that one). Players on the futsal team (Basically indoor football) and he accepted it despite his despair at the sport.

But he played the entire game despite a foot injury. And he was able to score the decisive goal. Then, the realism of it lies more in Tsukushi's development, because he's not exactly a gem. Even if Jin was able to get him into the school's top football team. But his effort and perseverance were enough to inspire others to do their best. And he learned to admire himself for the things he did well.

2 Giant Killing

Use real tactics to take down major attackers.

Storylines about players learning to get better at their sport are common in sports media. Like the story of the strange coach. Searching for ways to make a hopeless team successful Giant Killing The latter follows as struggling East Tokyo United (ETU) is on the brink of relegation to the lower leagues. Their hopes rest on former player turned manager Tatsumi Takeshi, who has turned the English amateur side into FA Cup contenders.

He now aims to do the same for ETU through his expertise in “Giant Killing” by eliminating the larger team with the smaller team. It sounds unlikely. But Takeshi's strategy has some merit. As it is a strategy based on actual strategic football play, it also discusses how the football hierarchy works. This means that everyone at ETU is given the opportunity to stand out. From the supporters in the stands to the chairman who has the final say on what happens at the club.

1 Aoashi

A beautiful game, unfiltered and delivered in manga and anime style.

If players and teams get back on the road to recovery still sounds a bit fanciful. Aoashi Should be on the road more. This story is considered to be one of the best football stories, with protagonist Ashito Aoi showing promise as a player. He is dedicated to developing his skills and is committed to his sport. At the same time, he is stubborn and prefers attacking rather than defending.

However, J Youth League coach Fukuda thinks Ashito has the potential to go far in the sport. If his talents were properly cultivated, It's a surprisingly intimate shift in the way young players approach the sport. At the same time, it closely recreates real football tactics, with J-League players commenting on the game's accuracy. When it comes to manga and anime It's hard to make it more realistic. Aoashi–