Type: TV
Episodes: 26
Adaptation: Giant Killing ( Manga )
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Apr 4, 2010 to Sep 26, 2010
Producers: Studio Deen, NHK
Genres: Sports, Seinen
Duration: 24 min. per episode
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Former ETU star and member of the Japanese National Team, who transfers to a foreign club after a successful spell at ETU. After retirement as a player, Tatsumi coaches FC Eastham, an English Division 5 amateur team, into the fourth round of the FA Cup. Following his success with FA Eastham, he is convinced by ex-teammate Gotoh—now GM at East Tokyo United—to return to Japan and coach the team where he spent his years as a player.
Age: 35
VA : Seki, Tomokazu


Position: MF
Age: 32 years old
Height: 180cm
Weight: 74kg
Blood type: A
Jersey: #6

Shigeyuki Murakoshi plays Defensive Midfield for East Tokyo United. He joined ETU as a promising talent in the hopes of playing with then-ETU star Tatsumi, but his dreams were crushed when Tatsumi left for Europe the following season. He is known as "Mr. ETU" throughout the storyline because of his loyalty and dedication to the club, even during the seasons it spent relegated in J2.
VA : Okiayu, Ryotaro


Position: MF
Age: 20 years old
Height: 174cm
Weight: 65kg
Blood type: O
Jersey: #7

Daisuke Tsubaki plays Midfield for East Tokyo United. He was promoted from ETU's reserve team to ETU's "A" team by Tatsumi. He is a very fast runner which ETU uses to their advantage by having him get behind other player without them noticing. Being newly promoted Tsubaki has doubts about himself being able to help the team, however Tatsumi encourages him to continue playing even if he makes mistakes.
VA : Mizushima, Takahiro



Position: MF
Age: 26 years old
Height: 176cm
Weight: 64kg
Blood type: B
Jersey: #10

Luigi Yoshida plays Midfield for East Tokyo United. Of half-Japanese and half-Italian descent; known as the "Prince" among ETU teammates because of his ingenious playmaking ability and his often narcissitic attitude. He is also called "Gino", which is the name on his jersey. He likes Maserati cars.

Gino uses Akasaki and Tsubaki as his Zakki (Guard Dog) and Bakki (Stupid hunting dog), working well with them on field. Neither Akasaki or Tsubaki have shown any issues with their designations, although the hot-headed Akasaki is not above directed sarcastic comments at Gino concerning his narcissism. Tsubaki on the other hand, is in complete awe of Gino and his skills.

While Gino was always the centre of ETU's offence, it was only under Tatsumi that he began to play to his full potential. During the friendly against Tokyo Victory, Goto noted that while previously Gino preferred to touch the ball as little as possible was now playing the part of a play-maker. Thus indicating that Gino was not ETU's playmaker in the past. What caused Gino to change is unclear. Gino has stated that he found Tatsumi's tactics to be fun.

Gino's change of attitude might also have something to do with Akasaki and Tsubaki. Even though Gino and Akasaki have been in the team together for two years, Gino only took notice of Akasaki during the camp when Akasaki started standing upto Kuroda and voicing his opinion more forcefully. Gino also claims to enjoy sending passes to Tsubaki.
VA : Ono, Daisuke