Inazuma Eleven English Sub & Dub

About Inazuma Eleven

If you are hunting for a new drama series, Inazuma Eleven (イナズマイレブン) deserves a look (2008). The setup goes like this. The premise: The main character, Endou Mamoru, is a very talented goalkeeper and the grandson of one of the strongest goalkeepers in Japan, who died before he was born. Even though his skills are incredible his school lacks a real soccer club as the 6 other members don't appear very interested even in training.

As things develop, as soon as a mysterious forward called Gouenji moves to Endou's town, the young goalkeeper sets out to find and recruit members for his soccer team.

With drama at the core, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Junko Takeuchi as Mamoru Endou and Hirofumi Nojima as Shuuya Gouenji. This one is best suited to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. At 127 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

OLM is the studio behind Inazuma Eleven, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the drama category, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. A 7.7/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Junko Takeuchi as Mamoru Endou, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2008, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.