The Knight in the Area (2012)

The Knight in the Area tells the stories of middle and high school students as they grow up through their soccer clubs, compete in national tournaments, and strive for world titles. Main character Kakeru, his respected elder brother Suguru, and childhood friend Nana Mishima, along with all the teammates, rivals from other schools, and world class soccer players around him radiate their own brilliant light as they face adolescence with all their strength. The story also incorporates the strong bond between Kakeru and Suguru, the love of their family, the friendship of their teammates and rivals, and fleeting first loves... all coming together to ignite passion in the hearts of all viewers. (Source: Crunchyroll)

Also known as

Area no Kishi · エリアの騎士

Format

TV · 37 episodes

Status

Finished

Genres

Comedy, Sports

AniList score

68/100

Main characters

Kakeru Aizawa, Nana Mishima, Suguru Aizawa, Yuusuke Saeki, Kouta Nakatsuka, Hiromi Kunimatsu, Shigeo Nishijima, Mito Aizawa