The appeal and evaluation of the second series of Inazuma Eleven GO: A new development in soccer anime

The appeal and evaluation of the second series of Inazuma Eleven GO: A new development in soccer anime

Inazuma Eleven GO 2nd Series Review and Details

"Inazuma Eleven GO Season 2" is a TV anime series based on the popular game created by Level-5, which aired on TV Tokyo from May 4, 2011 to April 11, 2012. The 47-episode series is loved by many fans for its depiction of the fierce battles and friendships of youth soccer.

story

Along with Endou Mamoru's Raimon Eleven, former enemies and rivals formed the Japanese youth soccer team "Inazuma Japan". They participated in the "Football Frontier International", where they fought fiercely against the best teams from around the world, and finally rose to the top of the world. Ten years after that glorious achievement, Inazuma Japan's domination of the FFI world has boosted the popularity and status of soccer in Japan, to the point where a school's soccer strength is directly reflected in its social standing. Raimon Junior High School, which has produced many players for Inazuma Japan, has grown to become a prestigious soccer school, making its name known throughout the country.

Matsukaze Tenma, a boy who loves soccer, is full of excitement as he enters Raimon Junior High School, which has been his dream. Tenma walks around Raimon Junior High School, looking for a place in the soccer club. However, what he sees there is a soccer club member who has been completely beaten by a single opponent. That opponent is Tsurugi Kyosuke, who was sent by the soccer management organization "Fifth Sector". Now, soccer across the country is managed by "Fifth Sector", and schools must play games according to Fifth Sector's instructions. Although a beginner at soccer, Tenma has a passionate heart and stands up to Tsurugi Kyosuke all by himself. Boys... now is the time to start a "revolution" (kaze) that will bring back soccer!

cast

  • Matsukaze Tenma/Terasaki Yuka
  • Takuto Shindou/Mitsuki Saiga
  • Ranmaru Kirino/Yuu Kobayashi
  • Taichi Mikuni/Kensuke Sato
  • Goichi Kurumada/Yuji Nojima
  • Daichi Amagi/Toru Nara
  • Shinsuke Nishizono/Haruka Tomatsu
  • Kaito Hamano/Jun Kanno
  • Tsurumasa Hayami/Hiroyuki Yoshino
  • Atsushi Minamizawa/Yuki Kaji
  • Norito Kurama/Ayahi Takagaki
  • Aoi Sorano/Sayaka Kitahara
  • Seto Waterfowl / Mina
  • Wild vegetable akane / Yurin
  • Clark Wanderbutt/Yoshino Hiroyuki

Main Staff

  • Art, general supervision, story concept: Akihiro Hino
  • Series Composition: Atsuhiro Tomioka
  • Chief animation director: Yuji Ikeda, Yuko Inoue
  • Sound Director: Akihiko Nakajima, Masafumi Mima

Main Characters

  • Matsukaze Tenma: A first-year student in the soccer club at Raimon Junior High School. Midfielder, jersey number 8. A new student who enrolled at Raimon Junior High School. A boy with a refreshing aura like a "gentle breeze," who loves soccer. His catchphrase is "It'll all work out somehow."
  • Kyosuke Kenjo: Although he has outstanding soccer talent, he hates soccer. He is a seed sent by the mysterious organization "Fifth Sector" that manages youth soccer.
  • Takuto Shindou: A second-year student in the Raimon Junior High School soccer club. Captain, midfielder, jersey number 9. A genius game maker who plays a concerto on the field and is nicknamed "God's Takuto." He leads the team as the captain of the Raimon Junior High School soccer club.

subtitle

  • Episode 1: A new wind blows through Kaminarimon!
  • Episode 2: This is the avatar!
  • Episode 3: The collapse of the Raimon soccer club!!
  • Episode 4: Tenma's entrance test!
  • Episode 5: A Rigged Match
  • Episode 6: The thoughts behind the final pass
  • Episode 7: Director Endou appears!!
  • Episode 8: Captain's Qualifications
  • Episode 9: The Holy Road finally begins!
  • Episode 10: Rebellion for Victory!
  • Episode 11: The Secret of Kenjo
  • Episode 12: The Incredible Miracle! The All-Purpose Sakanaka!!
  • Episode 13: The Awakening of Raimon!?
  • Episode 14/Shinsuke's special move!
  • Episode 15: Reunion with Kido Arito
  • Episode 16: Horror! Imperial Academy!!
  • Episode 17: Explosion! Ultimate Thunder!!
  • Episode 18: Start a revolution (cold)!
  • Episode 19: The raging fangs of the Sea King!
  • Episode 20: Fly! The incarnation of Pegasus!!
  • Episode 21: Akizora's Challenger!
  • Episode 22: Gather under the flag of revolution!!
  • Episode 23: The terrifying Cyclone Stadium!
  • Episode 24: Revive! Our Soccer!!
  • Episode 25: He's coming back!
  • Episode 26: The White Devil Stands in the Way
  • Episode 27: A fierce battle on the ice! VS. Hakurenchu!!
  • Episode 28: Director Kido's Anxiety
  • Episode 29: A Fated Showdown! Kidogawa Seishu!!
  • Episode 30: Brilliant Tactics! Kidou vs. Aphrodi!!
  • Episode 31: Incarnation! The Sengoku War God Musashi Appears!!
  • Episode 32: The Path of Revolution (Kaze)
  • Episode 33: The Mysterious Enemy! Phantom Academy!!
  • Episode 34: Impossible to Block! Phantom Shot!!
  • Episode 35: A shocking move! A change of goalkeeper!!
  • Episode 36: Fateful Reunion
  • Episode 37: The Genius of Glasswork
  • Episode 38: The incarnation of the sun is unleashed!
  • Episode 39: Tenma vs. Taiyo
  • Episode 40: The new captain! Matsukaze Tenma!!
  • Episode 41: The Final Battle! Amanomikado Stadium!!
  • Episode 42: The Strongest Enemy Appears! Dragon Link!!
  • Episode 43: Fierce! The Final Holy War!!
  • Episode 44: Let's send our soccer to the heavens!
  • Episode 45: A Path to the Future
  • Episode 46: The TV station is here!
  • Episode 47: This is Raimon Junior High School Soccer Club!

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Theme songs and music

  • OP1/Reach the Sky! (Episodes 1-18)
    • Lyrics by Toru Yamazaki and Hiro & KMC
    • Composed by Hiroshi Yamazaki & KMC
    • Arrangement: Tomoki Kikutani
    • Brass arrangement/Yoshinari Takegami
    • Vocals: T-Pistonz+KMC (FRAME/Upfront Works)
  • OP2 / If you try, you can do it Seven-Colored Eggs (episodes 19-33)
    • Lyrics by TPK
    • Composition: TPK
    • Arrangement: Tomoki Kikutani
    • Brass arrangement/Yoshinari Takegami
    • Vocals: T-Pistonz+KMC (FRAME/Upfront Works)
  • OP3/Good Morning! Shining Day (episodes 34-45)
    • Lyrics: KMC
    • Composition: TPK
    • Arrangement: Tomoki Kikutani
    • Brass arrangement/Yoshinari Takegami
    • Vocals: T-Pistonz+KMC (FRAME/Upfront Works)
  • OP4/Smash it! (Episodes 46-47)
    • Lyrics: KMC
    • Composition: TPK
    • Arrangement: Tomoki Kikutani
    • Brass arrangement/Yoshinari Takegami
    • Vocals: T-Pistonz+KMC (FRAME/Upfront Works)
  • ED1/Youth After All (Episodes 1-18)
    • Lyrics by mildsalt
    • Composer: Koshiro Fukumoto
    • Arrangement: Tomoki Kikutani
    • Sung by: Aoi Sorano (voiced by Sayaka Kitahara) (FRAME/Upfront Works)
  • ED2/Kanari Junjou (episodes 19-33)
    • Lyrics by mildsalt
    • Composer: Reiaki Kawahara
    • Arrangement: Tomoki Kikutani
    • Sung by: Aoi Sorano (voiced by Sayaka Kitahara) (FRAME/Upfront Works)
  • ED3/HAJIKE-YO!! (Episodes 34-45)
    • Lyrics by mildsalt
    • Composer: Tomoki Kikutani
    • Arrangement: Tomoki Kikutani
    • Sung by: Aoi Sorano (voiced by Sayaka Kitahara) (FRAME/Upfront Works)
  • ED4 / Good Morning! Shining Day (episodes 46-47)
    • Lyrics: KMC
    • Composition: TPK
    • Arrangement: Tomoki Kikutani
    • Brass arrangement/Yoshinari Takegami
    • Vocals: T-Pistonz+KMC (FRAME/Upfront Works)

review

"Inazuma Eleven GO Season 2" is a work that depicts the fierce battles and friendships of youth soccer, and is loved by many fans. The appeal of the series lies in the growth of the main character, Matsukaze Tenma, and the bonds he forms with his teammates. Although Tenma is a beginner at soccer, it is moving to see him grow through his strong will and the bonds he forms with his teammates. In addition, unique characters such as Kenjo Kyosuke and Shindou Takuto add excitement to the story and draw viewers in.

The story is set in a soccer world controlled by the Fifth Sector, a soccer management organization, and depicts Tenma and his friends' struggle to bring about a "revolution (kaze)." This theme of "revolution (kaze)" is consistent throughout the series, conveying a strong message to viewers. Additionally, the match scenes in each episode are very realistic, drawing viewers into the world of soccer. In particular, the depictions of special moves are spectacular, making it enjoyable for both children and adults.

The cast is also very impressive, with Yuka Terasaki's voice as Matsukaze Tenma expressing Tenma's purity and enthusiasm. Mitsuki Saiga's voice as Shindou Takuto also brings out the charm of this genius-talented character. Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the series, and the theme songs by T-Pistonz+KMC capture the hearts of viewers. In particular, "Ten Made Todoke!" and "Ohayou! Shining Day" are beloved by many fans as iconic songs of the series.

The technical skills of OLM, the animation production company, are also impressive, and the attention to detail in the movements of the match scenes and the expressions of the characters has been praised. The team of director Katsuhito Akiyama and assistant director Yumi Kamakura also contributed greatly to the success of the series. The storytelling of series composer Atsuhiro Tomioka is also superb, keeping viewers hooked on the plot.

"Inazuma Eleven GO Season 2" is loved by many fans as a work that depicts the fierce battles and friendships of youth soccer. It conveys a strong message to viewers by depicting the growth of the main character, Matsukaze Tenma, and the bond between him and his teammates. The cast, music, and animation are all of high quality, making it a work that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Please give it a watch.

Recommendation

"Inazuma Eleven GO Season 2" is recommended not only for soccer fans, but also for those who want to enjoy a story of friendship and growth. In particular, those who can relate to the theme of the series, "revolution (wind)," will enjoy it even more. It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy the depiction of special moves and the realism of the match scenes. Furthermore, those who like the theme songs by T-Pistonz + KMC will also enjoy this series. Please give it a watch.

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