The Knight in the Area

2012 TV-14 24m 6.8

Kakeru Aizawa loves soccer, yet always lived in the shadow of his exceptionally talented brother and hence relegated himself to the position of manager. Kakeru's life changed however after a tragic accident.

Kakeru Aizawa is the younger brother to Suguru Aizawa, a soccer prodigy belonging to Japan's under-15 national team. Prior to the series, Kakeru quits his position as a forward after a traumatic experience prevented him from playing with his left leg and settles for a managerial position. After the two are hit by a truck, Suguru dies and has his heart transplanted into Kakeru. With it, Kakeru returns to soccer to achieve his brother's dream of winning the World Cup.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 I Like Soccer

1. I Like Soccer

Aired: Jan 6, 2012

Kakeru Aizawa is the manager for his middle school soccer team and younger br...

Episode 2 Knight in the Area

2. Knight in the Area

Aired: Jan 13, 2012

Kakeru displays his skills as a forward by predicting and receiving Suguru's ...

Episode 3 A Brother's Pulse

3. A Brother's Pulse

Aired: Jan 20, 2012

In the coma, Kakeru relives the day he, along with Suguru and Nana, promise t...

Episode 4 Rasuto pasu

4. Rasuto pasu

Aired: Jan 27, 2012

Kakeru is unable to recall what happened when he kicked the ball, leading Nan...

Episode 6 Clash! FC vs SC!!

6. Clash! FC vs SC!!

Aired: Feb 10, 2012

The match between FC and SC to decide who will represent the school for natio...

Episode 22 Emperor Tooru Asuka

22. Emperor Tooru Asuka

Aired: Jun 2, 2012

The match between Enoshima and Yoin begins. Yoin quickly begins forcing Enosh...

Info about The Knight in the Area

Current Status: Ended

Network: tv asahi

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sport, Animation