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Giant Killing

Giant Killing

Synopsis: The anime "Giant Killing" follows the challenging path of East Tokyo United (ETU), a soccer club on the brink of crisis as it struggles to avoid relegation in the Japanese league. After a series of defeats drained the team's morale and alienated its fans, the board decided to risk everything by hiring Takeshi Tatsumi, a coach with a controversial past who left the club at a difficult time. Known for his unique approach and a remarkable talent for leading underrated teams to unexpected victories, Tatsumi faces disdain from fans and pressure from a battered team. Amid financial challenges and more powerful rivals, his mission is to rescue ETU, transforming the players into a cohesive and resilient team that can overcome any giant before them.

Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Giant Killing
  • Anime Name in Japanese: ジャイアントキリング
  • Anime Name in English: Giant Killing
  • Other names: Indisponível

Production information

  • Producers: NHK
  • Licensors: None found, add some
  • Studios: Studio Deen

Anime Information

  • Type: 24 min. per ep.
  • Episodes: 26
  • Date: Apr 4, 2010 to Sep 26, 2010
  • Genres: Drama, Sports
  • Subjects: Others
  • Target: Seinen

Anime Reviews

  • Rating: 7.53
  • Popularity: 71,951

Video Trailer/Opening

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Curiosities

Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Giant Killing": 

  • "Giant Killing" is based on a manga written by Masaya Tsunamoto and illustrated by Tsujitomo, which began to be serialized in the magazine Weekly Morning in 2007.
  • The plot of the anime "Giant Killing" revolves around a small Japanese soccer team called East Tokyo United (ETU), which tries to exceed expectations and beat stronger teams.
  • The series explores themes of teamwork, match tactics, club management and the pressure that players and coaches are under.
  • The main character, Takeshi Tatsumi, is a coach known for his unconventional strategies and his ability to turn weak teams into competitive ones.
  • "Giant Killing" foi adaptado para anime em 2010 e teve uma temporada com 26 episódios.
  • The series was well received for its realistic portrayal of the world of soccer and its detailed depictions of Japanese sports culture.
  • "Giant Killing" illustrates the beauty of "toppling giants", where underdog clubs challenge and defeat significantly stronger teams.
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Main Characters

Below is the main characters of: "Giant Killing"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

  • Tatsumi Takeshi - Ex-jogador de futebol que se torna treinador do East Tokyo United.
  • Yoshida Luigi
  • Tsubaki Daisuke - Um jovem jogador promissor do East Tokyo United.
  • Murakoshi Shigeyuki - Capitão veterano do East Tokyo United, conhecido por sua liderança.
  • Sera Kyouhei - Atacante do East Tokyo United.
  • Kuroda Kazuki
  • Akasaki Ryou
  • Natsuki Yotaro
  • Nagata Yuri
  • Midorikawa Hiroshi

Summary and events

  • East Tokyo United (ETU) is struggling in Japan's top soccer league, fighting to avoid relegation after five consecutive defeats.
  • The team's morale is low, the fans are starting to give up, and there are rumors that the municipality will withdraw its support for the team.
  • The board, under pressure from general manager Kousei Gotou, takes a risk by hiring Takeshi Tatsumi, an eccentric coach with a successful track record in England.
  • The fans see Tatsumi as a traitor because of his previous departure from the club, and he faces teams with more resources and better players.
  • Even so, Tatsumi is confident in his abilities to "defeat giants" and seeks to reverse the ETU's situation.
  • Com estratégia e determinação, Tatsumi trabalha para unir o time e conquistar vitórias inesperadas na liga.

What happens in the end?

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Unfortunately, "Giant Killing" has not yet reached its conclusion. First published as a manga in 2007, the series is still ongoing, exploring the journey of Tatsumi and the ETU soccer team in their challenging battles in the sports world. Fans eagerly follow each new chapter, hoping for future victories and the evolution of the characters, but any definitive conclusion to the plot remains, for the time being, pending future releases.

Meaning of Giant Killing

Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

ジャイアントキリング
  • ジャイアント - Giant
  • キリング - Matança
The name of the anime "ジャイアントキリング" (Giant Killing) refers to the idea of an "underdog" managing to defeat a much more powerful opponent, symbolized by the metaphor of "killing giants". In this context, the story revolves around the team East Tokyo United (ETU), which is struggling to stay in the league, facing difficult challenges and low morale. The hiring of new coach Takeshi Tatsumi represents the hope that the team can turn its fortunes around by challenging more prestigious and resourceful opponents. In this way, "Giant Killing" captures the essence of overcoming and resilience in soccer.

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Giant Killing has a total of 26 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
You can watch the anime Giant Killing on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Giant Killing usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 71,951