On the official Twitter account for Yugo Kobayashi ’s manga
franchise “ Ao Ashi ,” it was
announced that the story will end in two volumes , following
the conclusion of the Barcelona Arc. The author shared the following statement:
- « To
all AO ASHI fans: I am Yugo Kobayashi, the author of AO ASHI. Thank
you for always supporting me. AO ASHI will be reaching its final episode
with the conclusion of the current match against Barcelona. When Ashito
joined Team A in volume 11, the following opponents were already decided:
Kashiwa, Tokyo V, Funabashi, Aomori, and Barcelona (though I was
considering whether or not to include the match against Ganon-Osaka). I
think I will be able to finish this story, which has progressed along with
Ashito’s growth, with everything fully narrated. The total number of
volumes will be 40, which is also a round number. I will do my
best to put all my enthusiasm into the next two volumes, so please stick
with me until the end. It is thanks to you, the readers, that AO
ASHI has grown so much . »
For his part, Yuu Kobayashi began
publishing the manga through Shogakukan 's Weekly
Big Comic Spirits magazine in January 2015. The work inspired a
twenty-four-episode anime adaptation produced by Production IG studios
and released during the Spring-2022 period (April-June) .
Synopsis of Ao Ashi
In a quiet rural town, the spotlight of the high
school soccer team is focused on one player: Ashito Aoi. Known for his
unpredictable moves and self-centered playing style, Ashito is the lone
powerhouse pushing his team through an important high school preliminary
tournament. However, his winning streak is short-lived: an opponent causes
Ashito to lose his temper and act violently, resulting in his expulsion from
the rest of the match.
Without their star player, the team is quickly
eliminated from the tournament. Just when they think all hope is lost, Ashito
is approached by a youth team coach named Tatsuya Fukuda, who senses potential
in him, and Fukuda invites him to tryouts in Tokyo. In an unfamiliar
environment and surrounded by talent, Ashito must pull out all the stops to
prove his worth and secure what could be a life-changing career.
Source: Official Twitter Account
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