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Kobayashi's acclaimed soccer manga Aoashi is getting new omnibus editions
thanks to Titan Manga. These editions will compile several volumes into one,
with the first including the first three volumes of the series. Its release is
scheduled for May 12, 2026, as confirmed exclusively by Anime News Network.
A Story
Preparing for the Final Whistle
First
published in January 2015 in Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits magazine,
the manga is in its final stretch. Kobayashi has stated that the story will
conclude with chapter 410, resulting in a total of 40 compiled volumes.
An Anime
with a Second Season on the Way
Aoashi's
success has also translated into anime, with a second season already announced
for 2026. The series is available on Crunchyroll, where it is presented as
follows:
After
losing his final high school tournament, Ashito Aoi, a promising young player
from Ehime Prefecture, is devastated. However, this defeat opens a new door
when Tatsuya Fukuda, a recruiter for a prestigious soccer academy affiliated
with a J-League club, recognizes his potential and offers him a chance to excel
on the national stage. Together, they will seek to reach new heights and push
their limits in the competitive world of youth soccer.
A Promising
Future for New Readers
With the
manga nearing its conclusion and the anime continuing to expand, the omnibus
editions of Aoashi represent an excellent opportunity for new readers to
discover this story of hard work, talent, and achievement in the world of
sports. They also offer long-time fans a new way to collect the series in a
more compact and elegant format.
