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Hungry Heart: Wild Striker

Synopsis: Kyosuke Kano lived under the shadow of his successful brother sixuke all his life, who is a professional soccer player. Tired of being compared and relegated, he abandoned playing football until a boy from his new high school discovered him and asked him to join his team. Kyosuke joins and befriends two other players of the first year called Rodrigo and Sakai with the dream of becoming professional soccer players.

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

Information

See below all important information about the anime: Hungry Heart: Wild Striker

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Hungry Heart: Wild Striker
  • Anime Name in Japanese: ハングリーハート Wild Striker
  • Anime Name in English: Desconhecido
  • Other names: HHWS

Production information

  • Producers: Desconhecido
  • Licensors: Desconhecido
  • Studios: Nippon Animation

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 52
  • Date: September 11, 2002 - September 10, 2003 - Wednesdays
  • Genres: Comedy, Slim of Life, Sports
  • Subjects: collective sports
  • Target: Shounen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.551
  • Popularity: 12623

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Hungry Heart: Wild Striker Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/49655.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:58:04-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Hungry Heart: Wild Striker": 

    • The anime is based on a football manga written by Yoichi Takahashi, the same creator of Captain Tsubasa (Super Champions).
    • The protagonist, Kyosuke Kano, is voiced by Tomokazu Seki, who also voices the character Gilgamesh in Fate/Zero and Fate/Stay Night.
    • The anime presents several references to world football, including teams such as Barcelona, ​​Manchester United and the Brazilian team.
    • Kyosuke's name, "Kanou Kickers", is a reference to the name of manga creator Yoichi Takahashi.
    • The anime was originally shown in Japan between 2002 and 2003, and was broadcast in several countries, including Italy, Spain and Philippines.
    • The opening theme of the anime, "2nd Stage", is played by the Japanese band The Pillows, which is also known for providing the soundtrack of the Anime FlCl.
    • The anime features a wide range of football techniques, including "Wild Dunk", which is a high heels that allows players to score goals with their heads.
    • The anime also addresses topics such as friendship, teamwork and overcoming challenges, making it a great option for anime and football fans.
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    Manga and Products from Hungry Heart: Wild Striker

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Hungry Heart: Wild Striker"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Kyosuke Kanou (Suzumura Kenichi) - A young soccer player who dreams of becoming a professional and follows his father's footsteps.
    • Rodrigo (Seki Tomokazu) - A Brazilian player who becomes Kyosuke's friend and helps him improve his soccer skills.
    • Kaoru Matoba (Kawakami Tomoko) - Kyosuke's older sister, who works as a nurse and is very protective with him.
    • Miki Tsujiwaki (Kuwashima Houko) - A girl Kyosuke knows at school and becomes her friend and confidant.
    • Takeshi Kano (Miyano Mamoru) - A talented soccer player who is Kyosuke's rival and challenges him to improve his skills.
    • Masaru Hanashima (Sakaguchi Daisuke) - Kyosuke's school soccer team coach, who helps him develop his skills and become a better player.

    Summary and events

    1. Kano Kyosuke is a talented young football, but he has no interest in pursuing a professional career.
    2. His older brother Kano Sixuke is a former professional player who has become a soccer coach.
    3. Sixuke convinces Kyosuke to join the school team, where he stands out as a striker.
    4. Kyosuke is recruited to play on Tokyo Victory's youth team, a professional soccer club.
    5. He strives to adapt to the competitive environment and expectations of coaches and fans.
    6. Kyosuke makes friends with other players, such as Rodrigo, a Brazilian who becomes his rival and friend.
    7. He faces challenges on and off the field, including injuries, conflicts with teammates and personal problems.
    8. Kyosuke falls in love with a girl named Miki, who is also a fan of football.
    9. It helps Tokyo Victory win the national youth championship, but decides not to pursue a professional career and play again for fun.
    10. Kyosuke and his friends keep playing together and facing new challenges in football and life.

    What happens in the end?

    Unfortunately, Hungry Heart: Wild Striker does not have an official ending, as the anime was canceled before completely adapting the manga story. However, in the manga, the story continues and shows Kyosuke's journey as a professional soccer player and his relationship with the team and his friends.

    GAMES, MOVIES, OVAs and SPECIALS

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    Meaning of Hungry Heart: Wild Striker

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

    ハングリーハート Wild Striker
    • ハングリハングリハ ハト ト - Hungry Heart (hungry heart)
    • WILD - Wild
    • Striker - Striker
    The anime Hungry Heart Wild Striker tells the story of Kyosuke Kanou, a young man who dreams of becoming a professional soccer player. He is a talented striker, but his impulsive and stubborn personality often conflicts him with his teammates and coaches. The anime's name reflects Kyosuke's ambition to become a successful player, but also his wild nature and determination to achieve his goals.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Hungry Heart: Wild Striker has a total of 52 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Hungry Heart: Wild Striker 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 Hungry Heart: Wild Striker 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: 12623