The appeal and reviews of "Free Kick to Tomorrow": A moving story and deep characters

Free Kick for Tomorrow - The Glorious Days of Youth and Soccer

The TV anime series "Free Kick to Tomorrow", which aired from 1992 to 1993, is a work with the themes of soccer and youth, which deeply moved and excited viewers. This anime was produced as an original anime without an original source, directed by Tetsuro Amino and produced by Ashi Productions. It aired from April 14, 1992 to September 29, 1992, with a total of 52 episodes broadcast on Nippon Television.

story

The protagonist, Hayato Godai, comes to Godai Resort, a soccer hotspot, with his best friend Roberto Bazzettini to study business. The resort is also home to a training camp for a professional soccer team, where Hayato witnesses a shot by world-class player Becken. Captivated by the sight, Hayato is invited by the youth team captain, Tachibana Daichi, to start playing soccer. Gradually, Hayato becomes fascinated with the charm of soccer, and his passion for it deepens through his interactions with the people. However, Hayato's great-grandfather stands in his way, trying to draw him into the business world.

character

The charm of this anime lies in its characters, which are full of unique personalities. The protagonist, Godai Hayato, is a quarter Italian, with a sharp mind and exceptional athletic ability, but he can also be a little indecisive. His best friend, Roberto Bazzettini, is a computer geek whose dream is to become an urban designer. Godai Youth captain, Tachibana Daichi, is the best soccer player on the team, is caring, and is the most popular member of the team. Female characters such as Aritaka Mizuho and Morita Mirei also add color to the story.

Main Staff

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of this work. Director Tetsuro Amino, along with character designer Nobuyoshi Habara, maximized the visual appeal of the work. Art director Toshihisa Koyama, sound director Hideyuki Tanaka, and music composer Osamu Totsuka all worked together to complete the work. The production was also carried out in cooperation with Ashi Productions and Youmex, with planning by Toshihiko Sato and composition by Masaru Yamamoto.

episode

The 52 episodes in the series depict the growth and friendship of Hayabusa and his friends, starting with episode 1, "Godai Resort," and concluding with episode 52, "Tomorrow Kickoff." Each episode portrays different aspects of youth, not just soccer, but friendship, romance, family ties, and more. Particularly memorable episodes include episode 7, "Salvatore Cantabile Perequetrampo VII," and episode 25, "Goodbye."

Related Titles

As a work related to this anime, there is a music video "Tonight is Absolute Carnival!! ~Tomorrow is Free Kick". This music video helps to expand the worldview of the anime even further. Character songs and soundtracks were also released and became popular among fans.

Evaluation and impact

"Free Kick to Tomorrow" was highly praised as a work that portrayed the charms of youth and soccer. In particular, the portrayal of character growth and friendship captured the hearts of many viewers. In addition, the soccer scenes were realistic and powerful, and the quality of the work as a sports anime was highly praised. This work had a major influence on later sports anime and youth anime, and continues to be loved by many fans.

Recommendation

"Free Kick to Tomorrow" is recommended not only for soccer fans, but also for those who like youth dramas and stories of friendship. In particular, the episodes depicting the growth of the main character and his bond with his friends are heartwarming and moving. In addition, the soccer scenes are realistic and powerful, making it a fun sports anime to watch. Please enjoy this work and experience the glorious days of youth.

More Information

Broadcasting station: Nippon Television Broadcasting period: April 14, 1992 to September 29, 1992 Number of episodes: 52 Episodes Length: 30 minutes Original author: Yu Yamamoto ("Tomorrow's Free Kick")
Director: Tetsuro Amino Productions: Ashi Productions, Youmex Copyright: © Ashi Productions, FCC, Toshiba EMI

cast

・Godai Hayato: Takeshi Kusao・Roberto Bazzettini: Nozomi Sasaki・Aritaka Mizuho: Yuri Amano・Morita Mirei: Ai Orikasa・Tachibana Daichi: Yasunori Matsumoto・Godai Kanae: Sakiko Tamagawa・Toto: Kappei Yamaguchi・Marco De Nini: Masami Kikuchi・Jose Maskowitz: Wataru Takagi・Carl Henderson: Ryuzo Ishino・Siodorene Sebastian: Shozo Iizuka・Yoko Sebastian: Kumiko Takizawa・Elena Loro Prizita: Kumiko Nishihara・Randou Shin: Takehito Koyasu・Sakuma Ryoko: Misa Watanabe・Kasayama Miku: Yuri Shiratori

Main Characters

・Godai Hayato: A quarter Italian. He has a sharp mind and excellent athletic ability, but he can also be a little indecisive. He lived in a boarding school in England, but discovered soccer at Godai Resort and became fascinated with it.
Roberto Bazzettini: Hayato's distant relative and best friend. A computer enthusiast, his dream is to become an urban designer. At the age of 16, he owns his own Fellini M959 car.
Mizuho Aritaka: A supporter of Godai Youth. She is a member of the volleyball team and is an all-around athlete. She is childhood friends with Daichi Tachibana and has special feelings for him, but her heart is shaken by the appearance of Hayato.
・Morita Mirei: Aritaka Mizuho's best friend. Her father is the coach of Godai Youth. She guides Hayato to the path of soccer and supports the team as a supporter.
・Daichi Tachibana: Captain of Godai Youth. He is caring and the most popular member of the team. He is also the best soccer player on the team, and has many fans.
Kanae Godai: Hayato and Roberto's cousin. She is intelligent and cheerful, and enjoys horse riding as a hobby.
Toto: His real name is Salvatore Cantabile Bereketlambo VII. He is a comedian of noble descent. He first interacts with Hayato and they work together as a duo.
Marco De Nini: He often hangs out with Toto and Jose. He admires professional soccer player Al Patracci and sees him as his role model for the future.
Jose Moskowitz: He often hangs out with Toto and Marco. He's a master of sleeping in and has a straightforward personality.
Carl Henderson: Godeyes' shaved head. He's confident and quick-tempered, but he takes the lead in the captain's absence.
- Siodorene Sebastian: 50 years old. Yoko's husband, the owner of the villa who takes care of Hayato and Roberto. He enjoys fishing and has a kind personality.
Yoko Sebastian: Sebastian's wife. She is so beautiful that it's hard to believe she's 30 years old, and her hobby is pottery. She is a good caretaker for Hayato and Roberto.
Elena Loro Prezita: 15 years old. Toto's childhood friend and girlfriend. She is majoring in ceramics and is homestaying with Sebastian and Yoko.
・Randou Shin: 17 years old. Captain of the Jardin Junior Team. Childhood friend and rival of Tachibana Daichi. Cool and pretentious personality.

subtitle

・Episode 1: Godai Resort (1992/04/14)
Episode 2: Intermission (1992/04/21)
・Episode 3: It's Rain (1992/04/28)
Episode 4: Private Matters (1992/05/05)
・Episode 5: Rapid approach (1992/05/12)
Episode 6: Sprain (1992/05/19)
Episode 7: Salvatore Cantabile Pereketrampo VII (1992/05/26)
Episode 8: Curly Mood (1992/06/02)
Episode 9: Simulation (1992/06/09)
Episode 10: One + One (1992/06/16)
Episode 11: A Date at a Time Like This (1992/06/23)
Episode 12: Wonchu (1992/06/30)
Episode 13: Mama Told Me (1992/07/07)
Episode 14: Let's Party (1992/07/14)
・Episode 15: Heat (1992/07/21)
Episode 16: Grasping at each other (1992/07/28)
Episode 17: Synchronicity (1992/08/04)
Episode 18: A Little Thing (1992/08/11)
Episode 19: Troublemaker (1992/08/18)
Episode 20: She is... (1992/08/25)
Episode 21: Homework (1992/09/01)
Episode 22: League Matches Begin Today (1992/09/08)
Episode 23: Present (1992/09/15)
Episode 24: Off the Course (1992/09/22)
Episode 25: Goodbye (1992/09/29)
Episode 26: Roller Coaster (1992/10/06)
Episode 27: Unforgettable (1992/10/13)
Episode 28: In the Back Alleys of a Foreign Country (1992/10/20)
Episode 29: Pretty Face (1992/10/27)
Episode 30: Going to Meet (1992/11/03)
Episode 31: Backspin (1992/11/10)
Episode 32: The Foolish Bird (1992/11/17)
Episode 33: Follow Through in the Wind (1992/11/24)
Episode 34: Twists and Turns (1992/12/01)
Episode 35: Ah! (1992/12/08)
Episode 36: Showtime (1992/12/15)
Episode 37: Haphazard (1992/12/22)
Episode 38: Telephone (1992/12/29)
Episode 39: Variety (1993/01/05)
Episode 40: Too Conscious (1993/01/12)
Episode 41: Meet Again (1993/01/19)
Episode 42: Feel So Good (1993/01/26)
Episode 43: That Kind of Friend (1993/02/02)
Episode 44: Jet Lag (1993/02/09)
Episode 45: Refresh! (1993/02/16)
Episode 46: Full Volume (1993/02/23)
Episode 47: I'll Forgive You (1993/03/02)
・Episode 48: 39.8℃ (1993/03/09)
Episode 49: What is conveyed not through words but through the way they play (1993/03/16)
Episode 50: Coelacanth (1993/03/23)
Episode 51: Policy & Identity (1993/03/30)
Episode 52: Kickoff Tomorrow (1993/04/06)

Related Titles

Music video: "Tonight is Absolute Carnival!! Tomorrow is Free Kick"