Inazuma Eleven Ares no Tenbin 5th Series Review and Impressions

Inazuma Eleven Ares no Tenbin - A new chapter in the hot youth soccer drama

"Inazuma Eleven: Ares no Tenbin" is a TV anime series that aired on TV Tokyo from April 6 to September 28, 2018. It is the fifth series based on the popular game series by Level-5. Directed by Akihiro Hino and animated by OLM, it depicts the new challenges and growth of youth soccer.

story

The Raimon Eleven won the "Football Frontier" in a spectacular fashion, and youth soccer became popular all over Japan. However, an unprecedented new system called "sponsorship" was soon applied to youth soccer, and schools without sponsors were unable to cover the huge operating costs and were forced to close their clubs. Meanwhile, Asuto Inamori, a boy who loves soccer and lives on the tranquil isolated island of Ina Kunijima, is also in danger of losing his soccer. In order to get his soccer back, Asuto and his friends will challenge a fateful match at the "Football Frontier" as the new Raimon Eleven. Their first match is against Seisho Gakuen, ranked number one in the country. Raimon's opening goal ignites the devil on the field, Haizaki Ryohei. While Haizaki shows a maniacal laugh, Nosaka Yuuma of Outei Tsukinomiya Junior High School is quietly watching the game from the stands. Asuto, Haizaki, and Nosaka. What are each of them thinking about soccer...? This is the beginning of a passionate youth soccer drama about boys aiming for the top!

Commentary

As the catchphrase states, "Let's aim for the top! The ultra-dimensional soccer match begins!!," Inazuma Eleven Ares no Tenbin is a soccer drama that depicts the dreams and passion of young boys. As soccer is threatened by the new "sponsored" system, it is moving to see the main characters overcome difficulties and grow together with their teammates. The friendship, hard work, and love for soccer depicted throughout the series resonate deeply with viewers.

cast

The cast of this work is luxurious, with many talented voice actors participating, including Ayumu Murase as the main character Asuto Inamori, Yuki Kaji as Sasuke Kozomaru, Shunsuke Takeuchi as Tetsunosuke Gojin, Ai Kayano as Norika Umihara, etc. Also not to be missed are the voice actors who support the unique characters, such as Hiroshi Kamiya as Ryohei Haizaki, Jun Fukuyama as Yuuma Nosaka, and Kenichi Suzumura as Masaya Nishikage.

Main Staff

Akihiro Hino is the general director, original creator, and series composer, and the original work is by Level-5. Yumi Kamakura is the chief director, Takuzo Nagano is the character designer, Nobuyuki Yanai is the art concept, and Yuji Ikeda, Mayuko Nakano, and Yuko Inoue are the character designers. Keiichiro Miyoshi and Noboru Haraguchi are the sound directors, Yasunori Mitsuda is in charge of music, and OLM is in charge of animation.

Main Characters

The main character, Inamori Asuto, is a soccer kid chosen by the sun. Kozomaru Sasuke is a chubby ace striker, Gojin Tetsunosuke is a hardworking, passionate forward, Umihara Norika is a soothing goalkeeper, Hiyori Masakatsu is a physical defender, Okuiri Yu is the team's analyst, Michinari Tatsumi is the cautious captain, Bansaku Yuichiro is a fleet-footed defender, Iwato Takashi is a defensive tower, Hattori Hanta is a ninja running technique, Hiura Kirina has an icy smile, Zhao Jin-un is the coach of the Ina Province Raimon Eleven, Kamikado Anna is the empress of Raimon, Haizaki Ryohei is the devil on the field, Kidou Arihito is the absolute leader on the pitch, Nosaka Yuma is the emperor of tactics, Nishikage Masaya is the silent guardian deity, Aphrodi is the ruler of the sky, Gouenji Shuya is a fiery ace striker, Sakano Shobo is a miracle libero, Endou Mamoru is a legendary goalkeeper, and the mysterious man with the mysterious smile - who is this man? Each character is unique and adds excitement to the story.

subtitle

The subtitles for all 26 episodes are as follows:

• Episode 1: "Set sail for tomorrow" (2018/04/06)
• Episode 2: "Demon of the Field" (2018/04/06)
• Episode 3: The Mysterious Director Zhao Jinyun (2018/04/20)
• Episode 4: Can we take it? The impregnable fortress? (2018/04/27)
• Episode 5: "The Darkness of Seisho Academy" (2018/05/04)
• Episode 6 "Fire Ace Striker" (2018/05/11)
• Episode 7: The Light Begins to Appear (2018/05/18)
• Episode 8: "A Day Without a Director" (2018/05/25)
• Episode 9: Commander Kageyama Reiji's Ingenious Plan (2018/06/01)
• Episode 10: Clash! Emperor Penguin vs. Polar Bear!! (2018/06/08)
• Episode 11: "The Night Before the Battle: Tomorrow's Determination" (2018/06/15)
• Episode 12 "Burning Haizaki" (2018/06/22)
• Episode 13: "Terrifying! The Final Stage of the Storm!!" (2018/06/29)
• Episode 14 "Moonlight Emperor" (2018/07/06)
• Episode 15: The Emperor's Anguish (2018/07/13)
• Episode 16 "Double Prince of the Snowfields" (2018/07/20)
• Episode 17: Explosion! Snow Princess' Big Plan! (2018/07/27)
• Episode 18: The Dream of the Sun Garden (2018/08/03)
• Episode 19 "The Ultimate Individual Skill" (2018/08/10)
• Episode 20: The secret technique, its name is... (2018/08/17)
• Episode 21: The Dismembered Eleven (2018/08/24)
• Episode 22: The Legendary Captain (2018/08/31)
• Episode 23: Overcome the Legend! (2018/09/07)
• Episode 24 "Nosaka's Declaration of War" (2018/09/14)
• Episode 25: Soccer Clash!! (2018/09/21)
• Episode 26: Dash to the Top! (2018/09/28)

Related Titles

"Inazuma Eleven Ares no Tenbin" has the following related works:

• Inazuma Eleven Ares no Tenbin (manga version)
• Inazuma Eleven: Penguin Successor (manga version)
• Inazuma Eleven Ares no Tenbin (novel version)
• Inazuma Eleven AC Dream Battle (arcade game)
• Inazuma Eleven AC All Stars (arcade game)

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "Dash to the Top!", sung by pugcat's, with lyrics by Shinji Takagi, and composed and arranged by Tomoki Kikutani. The ending theme is "Amemoyo in Love", sung by alom, with lyrics and composition by Tsunku, and arranged by Tomoki Kikutani. The insert song is "Tachiagariyo (Reloaded Ver.)", sung by pugcat's, with lyrics and composition by Toru Yamazaki, and arranged by Tomoki Kikutani.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Inazuma Eleven: Ares no Tenbin" has been highly praised as a work that depicts the new challenges and growth of youth soccer. In particular, by incorporating a new element of a sponsorship system, the story development that reflects real-world issues has attracted attention. In addition, the growth and friendship of the unique characters, as well as their passion for soccer, have deeply resonated with viewers, and the series has gained many fans.

This work is recommended not only for those who like sports anime, but also for those who like youth dramas and stories of friendship. In particular, the way the main characters face difficulties and grow together with their friends is moving, giving viewers courage and hope. Another point not to be missed is the high quality production by the gorgeous cast and staff.

Furthermore, for fans of the "Inazuma Eleven" series, the addition of new stories and characters has deepened the appeal of the series as a whole. There are also many related works, and they can be enjoyed in various media, such as manga, novels, and arcade games.

"Inazuma Eleven Ares no Tenbin" is a moving soccer drama that depicts the dreams and passion of young boys. Please enjoy watching this work and feel the growth and friendship of the main characters, as well as their love for soccer.