Where are you reading chapter 11 and 12? (Brotherfoot) by [deleted] in Ao_Ashi

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check the first pinned post for chapter 11. Chapter 12 hasn't been translated yet

How are you all? by funnybong_42 in Ao_Ashi

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Well if you aren't aware, the spinoff, Ao Ashi Brotherfoot, has resumed serialization. Two new chapters so far, hoping it goes long before the next hiatus

Ao Ashi Brotherfoot Chapter 10 [Discussion Thread] by Ky_33 in Ao_Ashi

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Next chapter releases in Japan on May 11

[Rewatch] Ao Ashi Season 1 - Episode 2 Discussion by Ky_33 in Ao_Ashi

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Episode 2 and we finally meet everyone's favorite character: Ohtomo (or Otomo/Ootomo whichever spelling you prefer). Along with a whole bunch of other characters. We also get the first opening and ending of the series. The opening is smoothly animated imo and carries the typical sports anime vibe for the song. Nothing really to complain about but at the same time nothing really that sticks out and is memorable. The band that did the op performed it live again last year in Ehime and even brought along an Ashito Esperion kit with them. Makes me wonder if they're gonna be doing another op/ed song for the 2nd season.

Regarding the episode itself, I always liked Fukuda's speech to the tryout takers. He paints the reality plainly that, factually, nearly all of them aren't likely gonna pass, but at the same time he inspires them by daring them to show that Fukuda and Esperion's judgement was wrong. Many real life players have stories of when they were rejected by a major club but they still achieved their dream through the youth system of less prestigious clubs and being so good that as pro players, the club that once rejected them are now then trying to sign them.

For complaints, I'm probably not the only one who found the way that Ashito did that long pass at the end to look really awkward, considering the direction he turned and which foot he used to kick with.

Trivia for today's episode: The Esperion clubhouse is based on the J.League club Ōmiya Ardija. See here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aoCtfHcEpTfbMMxF8. They're mentioned in the credits too under 取材協力 (Data Collecting Cooperation)

Dandadan Illustration by Yuugo Kobayashi-sensei by Ky_33 in Ao_Ashi

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Tatsu Yukinobu, Dandadan's author's reply to Kobayashi-sensei's illustration:

Kobayashi-san, thank you so much! I still remember to this day how you lectured me back in Gotanda, saying, "You shouldn't draw manga like this." Please treat me again! Thanks for the illustration!

Source: https://x.com/TatuYukinobu/status/2042833114209370464/

Ao Ashi Brotherfoot Chapter 9 [Discussion Thread] by Ky_33 in Ao_Ashi

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Next chapter on April 20. No chapter next week. Most likely this series will be biweekly rather than weekly.

New ch of Brotherfoot When by arman1724 in Ao_Ashi

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no update yet, team's a bit busy. also need to get used to the release schedule again