Aoashi
アオアシ
Ashito Aoi is a young, aspiring soccer player from a backwater town in Japan. His hopes of getting into a high school with a good soccer club are dashed when he causes an incident during a critical match for his team, which results in their loss and elimination from the tournament. Nevertheless, he catches the eye of someone important who happened to be visiting from Tokyo. How will things turn out for Ashito?(Source: Shogakukan Asia)
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Ajinomoto Stadium
味の素スタジアム
Home stadium of FC Tokyo, this venue serves as inspiration for professional football scenes in the anime. The stadium represents the ultimate goal for young players aspiring to reach the top level of Japanese football.
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Japan National Stadium
国立競技場
This iconic stadium served as inspiration for the U.A. Sports Festival arena where students compete in various heroic challenges. The grand architecture and scale of the venue perfectly matches the epic nature of the tournament depicted in the anime.
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Ajinomoto Stadium
味の素スタジアム
The home stadium of FC Tokyo serves as inspiration for several football scenes in the anime. This professional football venue represents the dreams and aspirations of the young players featured in Aoashi.
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Todoroki Athletics Stadium
等々力陸上競技場
Home to Kawasaki Frontale, this stadium appears in background shots and represents the professional football environment that characters aspire to reach. The venue showcases the competitive atmosphere of J-League football.
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Tamagawa Riverbank
多摩川河川敷
The expansive grass fields along the Tama River are featured in training scenes throughout the anime. These public spaces represent the grassroots level of Japanese football where many young players begin their journey.
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Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line Umihotaru Parking Area
東京湾アクアライン海ほたるパーキングエリア
This artificial island parking area on Tokyo Bay appears in scenes where characters travel between Tokyo and Chiba. The distinctive architecture and ocean views make it a memorable location in the anime.
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JFA House
JFAハウス
The headquarters of the Japan Football Association appears in scenes related to youth development programs. This building symbolizes the institutional side of Japanese football and the pathway to professional careers.
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Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line Umihotaru Parking Area
東京湾アクアライン海ほたるパーキングエリア
This iconic rest stop on the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line appears in scenes where characters travel between Tokyo and Chiba. The distinctive architecture and ocean views make it a memorable location in the anime's journey sequences.
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Tamagawa Riverbank
多摩川河川敷
The expansive riverbank areas along the Tama River feature in training scenes where characters practice their football skills. These open spaces represent the grassroots level where many Japanese football players begin their journey.