The Knight in the Area (s)

Episode 1 | I Like Soccer

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Synopsis

The Knight in the Area tells the stories of middle and high school students as they grow up through their soccer clubs, compete in national tournaments, and strive for world titles. Main character Kakeru, his respected elder brother Suguru, and childhood friend Nana Mishima, along with all the teammates, rivals from other schools, and world class soccer players around him radiate their own brilliant light as they face adolescence with all their strength. The story also incorporates the strong bond between Kakeru and Suguru, the love of their family, the friendship of their teammates and rivals, and fleeting first loves... all coming together to ignite passion in the hearts of all viewers. The soccer depicted in The Knight in the Area does not rely upon the efforts of "super athletes" or nonsensical "special techniques," but illustrates "fanciful play" as an extension of reality. Viewers will be drawn to this reality-based anime and its powerful scenes unfolding in realistic settings. Explanations of soccer rules and fundamentals are carefully presented as the story develops. It attempts to raise interest and understanding of elements such as formation diagrams for those unfamiliar with soccer, while depicting soccer in a way that enthusiasts can appreciate as the story of Kakeru's growth unfolds. The Knight in the Area appeals to a broader range of viewers than any anime ever has before. Kakeru is supported by his childhood friend Nana. Though she is the team manager, Nana is a soccer prodigy known as the Little Witch who goes on to join the Nadeshiko Japan women's soccer team. The Knight in the Area had its eye on the team even when it was still being serialized in Magazine, before women's soccer gained its current popularity. The anime's depiction of Nana's activity in Nadeshiko Japan is consistent with the present time. (more)
Episode 1

Episode 1 "I Like Soccer"

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Episode 2

Episode 2 "Knight in the Area"

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Episode 3 "A Brother's Pulse"

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Episode 4 "Last Pass"

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Episode 5

Episode 5 "Enoshima High Football Club!?"

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Episode 6 "Clash! FC vs. SC!!"

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Episode 7 "Return of the King"

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Episode 8 "Conclusion"

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Episode 9 "Panic at the Training Camp?!"

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Episode 10 "Little Witch"

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Episode 11 "The Division Of The Soccer Club"

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Episode 12 "Enoshima Soccer Club Reborn"

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Episode 13 "Raising the Curtain! Inter-high Qualifiers"

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Episode 14 "The Mythical Feint"

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Episode 15 "Strong Opponent?! Tsujidou"

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Episode 16 "The Empty 3 Seconds"

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Episode 17 "Leonardo Silva"

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Episode 18 "Seven's Rival"

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Episode 19 "Iron Wall!! Four Rows"

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Episode 20 "Appearance of the Phi Trick"

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Episode 21

Episode 21 "Festival Music is the Melody of Love?!"

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Episode 22

Episode 22 "Emperor, Tooru Azuka"

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Episode 23 "Desperate Situation"

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Episode 24 "Tenacity to Win"

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Episode 25 "Fierce Battle! Finale"

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Episode 26 "Professional"

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Episode 27 "Ryouma Goes!"

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Episode 28 "The Summit Battle! Kamagaku vs. Shukyu"

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Episode 29 "Partly Cloudy"

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Episode 30 "U-16 Representative Training Camp"

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Episode 31 "World Match Debut"

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Episode 32

Episode 32 "Welcome Home, Romeo-sama?!"

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Episode 33 "New Challenger"

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Episode 34 "Raise the Curtain! High School Championship"

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Episode 35 "New Total Football"

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Episode 36 "Storm Warning!"

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Episode 37 "Kickoff!!"

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