The anime centers on two boys who were never meant to meet: Tsukushi Tsukamoto, who has no special skills but secretly hides a passionate heart, and Jin Kazama, an isolated soccer genius. On a stormy night, the two meet, and that meeting creates a whirlwind in the world of high school soccer.
Episodes
24
Aired
Summer 2016
Score
6.7
Popularity
#1828
FootballSchoolShounenPrimarily Male CastSchool ClubComing of AgeLGBTQ+ ThemesBullying
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