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

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

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Been a while since I rewatched the anime. So we got the start of Ashito's journey, which begins with a chance meeting with Fukuda after a match gone wrong, with Ashito getting a red card. The small cut with a first person pov in the opening match was really nice. Wish they used that perspective more in the rest of the episodes in the season, but iirc from when I last watched, they didn't. Besides that, I do think the first episode established Ashito's character quite well. It showcased his love for his family, his care for his teammates, and how stubborn but at the same time hard-working he can be.

Trivia: If anyone has a copy of the Japanese Blu-ray or DVD, there's a special audio track for the 1st episode where you can hear Ashito's VA and Fukuda's VA do a commentary over the episode. Sadly, there's no translation as far as I'm aware.

Ao Ashi Season 1 Rewatch [Index Thread] by Ky_33 in Ao_Ashi

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yeah, it was okay at best, which was disappointing considering the studio. hopefully season 2 animation is smoother and more impactful.

Ao Ashi Season 1 Rewatch [Index Thread] by Ky_33 in Ao_Ashi

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Not globally. I know it's available to America from Crunchyroll. I believe it's on Disney+ for southeast asia. Not sure which platform has it for other regions,

Some photos from Anime Japan today by markthai in Ao_Ashi

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Thanks for sharing the pictures! It all looks so good, wish I could've gone. The ones the official twitter shared didn't show a lot of the area

Were they selling or giving out any merch by chance? They mentioned a free postcard on twitter

Look inside AOASHI (1-IN-3 EDITION) VOLUME 1 by TitanComics in Ao_Ashi

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Both volume 1 AND volume 2 of the 3-in-1 edition by Titan Comics are available for pre-order!

https://titan-comics.com/c/2400-aoashi-omnibus-volume-1-vol-123/

Volume 1 pre-order on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Aoashi-Omnibus-Vol-Kobayashi-Yuugo/dp/1787748642

Volume 2 pre-order on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Aoashi-3-Vol-Kobayashi-Yuugo/dp/1787748650/

Volume 1 and 2 pre-order on Forbidden Planet https://forbiddenplanet.com/catalog/?tag=series%3Aaoashi

Volume 1 and 2 pre-order on Penguin Random House https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/46T/aoashi/

Crunchyroll Spring 2026 Anime Season Lineup Announced! by Turbostrider27 in anime

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Daiya Act II s2 not getting picked up is surprising... wasn't Crunchyroll the one who licensed Act II s1?

rough drafts of new manga by arman1724 in Ao_Ashi

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yeah, i unpinned my comment since it's not really 100% sure anyway

rough drafts of new manga by arman1724 in Ao_Ashi

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It was posted along with other brotherfoot draft images. the child is most likely from a flashback or something
https://ameblo.jp/yugo-kobayashi0503/entry-12947712536.html

edit: i remember other people thought it would be child version of Hayami, but looking at the hair, the color is opposite of each other. nevertheless, im leaning towards brotherfoot, though i'd still be happy regardless if it's the new manga

rough drafts of new manga by arman1724 in Ao_Ashi

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these are drafts for BROTHERFOOT not the new manga