The Knight in the Area English Sub & Dub
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Area no Kishi
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Synopsis
Kakeru and Suguru are brothers who both have a flaming passion for soccer. However, while Suguru becomes a rising star in the Japanese youth soccer system, Kakeru decides to take on a managerial role after struggling on the field. But due to a cruel twist of fate, Kakeru ends up reevaluating the role he has chosen. In hopes of one day being able to enter the World Cup by becoming a member of the national team, Kakeru trains harder than anyone else. He isn’t alone in this quest for glory, though. Kakeru's childhood friend, Nana, is a soccer prodigy of her own, with the wicked nickname “Little Witch”. She is a top-ranked player and is already playing for Nadeshiko Japan, the Japanese women’s national team. Nana's success gives Kakeru the extra push he needs to reach for his goals. Soccer and adolescent fervor combine for an epic, emotional ride. Check it out for yourself in Area no Kishi!
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About The Knight in the Area
Meet The Knight in the Area (Area no Kishi), a comedy, school and shounen anime by Shin-Ei Animation (2012). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The premise: Kakeru and Suguru are brothers who both have a flaming passion for soccer. However, while Suguru grows into a rising star in the Japanese youth soccer system, Kakeru resolves to take on a managerial role after struggling on the field.
Beyond that: Due to a cruel twist of fate, Kakeru ends up reevaluating the role he has chosen. In hopes of one day being able to enter the Realm Cup by becoming a member of the national team, Kakeru trains harder than anyone else. He isn’t alone in this quest for glory, though.
In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series.
Production & Appeal
Animation is handled by Shin-Ei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how The Knight in the Area looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.2/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. It aired in 2012, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.
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