In a practice game, Coach Saionji has the players take positions they aren't used to, and Shô comes to the painful realization that trying hard may not be enough. He must change his whole approach! Soon Shô is face-to-face with Takashi, his tough new rival for the position of forward. If Shô can't overcome his rival's domineering attitude, there's no place for him on the all-star team!
Shô makes some headway in his quest for a new technique that will make him an awesome forward and set him apart from his rival Takashi. Then, some of the players are shocked and confused when Coach Obanazawa removes them from the game after they've made some fantastic moves. What is going to happen in this crucial game that will determine who makes it to the elite team?!
Shô makes some headway in his quest for a new technique that will make him an awesome forward and set him apart from his rival Takashi. Then, some of the players are shocked and confused when Coach Obanazawa removes them from the game after they've made some fantastic moves. What is going to happen in this crucial game that will determine who makes it to the elite team?!
Shô uses a newfound technique in the match that will determine the roster for the special select team. Will this new technique, along with his famous drive and spirit, be enough to win the match? Uncertainty lies ahead for Shô when what should be a blessing turns out to be a great hardship...
Shô uses a newfound technique in the match that will determine the roster for the special select team. Will this new technique, along with his famous drive and spirit, be enough to win the match? Uncertainty lies ahead for Shô when what should be a blessing turns out to be a great hardship...
Shô barely manages to make it onto the special select team as backup alternate player. When the team plays against Rakuyô Junior High in their very first game, they learn the hard way that skill alone isn't enough--they need to abandon their egos and come together as a unified group. But will any player be able to emerge as a leader and bring the team together?
Shô barely manages to make it onto the special select team as backup alternate player. When the team plays against Rakuyô Junior High in their very first game, they learn the hard way that skill alone isn't enough--they need to abandon their egos and come together as a unified group. But will any player be able to emerge as a leader and bring the team together?
The members of the Tokyo Select Team must find out what they are made of as they prepare to take on the Seoul Select Team. Tatsuya is feeling depressed at seeing how much Shô has improved in recent months, while he himself has not. And when Katsurô goes down with a knee injury, Kentarô is thrust into the role of starting goalkeeper. Will the team find the courage to meet the challenge ahead?
The members of the Tokyo Select Team must find out what they are made of as they prepare to take on the Seoul Select Team. Tatsuya is feeling depressed at seeing how much Shô has improved in recent months, while he himself has not. And when Katsurô goes down with a knee injury, Kentarô is thrust into the role of starting goalkeeper. Will the team find the courage to meet the challenge ahead?
Shô and the Tokyo Select Team travel to Korea to go head-to-head with the Seoul Select Team. The Japanese team quickly realizes that they're facing the toughest challenger they've ever met. The Seoul team is strong, aggressive and determined to win, with complicated tactics and superb teamwork. When Seoul takes a 2-0 lead in the first 15 minutes of the game, the Tokyo team members realize they need to dig deep into their hearts to find the passion and love that motivated them to play in the first place.
Shô and the Tokyo Select Team travel to Korea to go head-to-head with the Seoul Select Team. The Japanese team quickly realizes that they're facing the toughest challenger they've ever met. The Seoul team is strong, aggressive and determined to win, with complicated tactics and superb teamwork. When Seoul takes a 2-0 lead in the first 15 minutes of the game, the Tokyo team members realize they need to dig deep into their hearts to find the passion and love that motivated them to play in the first place.
The Tokyo Select Team returns from South Korea with a great deal of experience and hard-learned lessons they received at the hands of the Seoul Select Team. But before they have a chance to sit back and reflect, they are thrown into a new maelstrom, when they find out they've been invited to play in the Japan Toresen--a national tournament for the best youth teams in the country!
The Tokyo Select Team returns from South Korea with a great deal of experience and hard-learned lessons they received at the hands of the Seoul Select Team. But before they have a chance to sit back and reflect, they are thrown into a new maelstrom, when they find out they've been invited to play in the Japan Toresen--a national tournament for the best youth teams in the country!
Fresh from their victory in Korea, the Tokyo Select Team enter the Japan Toresen--the national youth team tournament. Their first game is against the powerful Kantô Select. And their leader is a figure from Shô's past--Toshiki Sugama. Even if they make it past this rival, another team is waiting in the wings with a new batch of surprises.
Fresh from their victory in Korea, the Tokyo Select Team enter the Japan Toresen--the national youth team tournament. Their first game is against the powerful Kantô Select. And their leader is a figure from Shô's past--Toshiki Sugama. Even if they make it past this rival, another team is waiting in the wings with a new batch of surprises.
At the Japan Toresen, the national youth team training camp, Shô and Tokyo Select face their first opponent--Kantô Select, headed up by Toshiki, Shô's old friend. Toshiki has matured into a powerful player. Now they face off to see which of them has grown the most, and who can bring their team to victory!
At the Japan Toresen, the national youth team training camp, Shô and Tokyo Select face their first opponent--Kantô Select, headed up by Toshiki, Shô's old friend. Toshiki has matured into a powerful player. Now they face off to see which of them has grown the most, and who can bring their team to victory!
As the training camp tournament continues, Tokyo Select faces Kyushu Select. Shô and his teammates think they have the Kyushu boys pegged, but a sudden all-out attack leaves Tokyo behind on the scoreboard. Will Tatsuya be able to lead a counterattack against a team that appears to have an unbeatable heart and soul?
As the training camp tournament continues, Tokyo Select faces Kyushu Select. Shô and his teammates think they have the Kyushu boys pegged, but a sudden all-out attack leaves Tokyo behind on the scoreboard. Will Tatsuya be able to lead a counterattack against a team that appears to have an unbeatable heart and soul?
Shigeki has reappeared as a member of Kansai select and now faces off against Shô and his former teammates from Tokyo. And it's immediately clear that he's improved far beyond expectation. As Shô clashes with this powerful new opponent, Tatsuya must deal with his feelings of confusion and anger at this seeming betrayal by his old friend.
Shigeki has reappeared as a member of Kansai select and now faces off against Shô and his former teammates from Tokyo. And it's immediately clear that he's improved far beyond expectation. As Shô clashes with this powerful new opponent, Tatsuya must deal with his feelings of confusion and anger at this seeming betrayal by his old friend.
Final Volume!The battle against Kansai Select goes into high gear as Shigeki and his teammates demonstrate the depth of their talent. Tatsuya turns up the pressure on Shô to perform at a new level. But Shô soon comes up against an obstacle he's never faced before: exhaustion. With more on-field minutes than he's ever played before, is Shô too drained to support the team?
Final Volume!The battle against Kansai Select goes into high gear as Shigeki and his teammates demonstrate the depth of their talent. Tatsuya turns up the pressure on Shô to perform at a new level. But Shô soon comes up against an obstacle he's never faced before: exhaustion. With more on-field minutes than he's ever played before, is Shô too drained to support the team?