Eyeshield 21 (2005)
A scrappy underdog sports anime where one boy's hidden speed ignites an unlikely American football dynasty in the heart of Tokyo.
Eyeshield 21 - Series Information
- Original Title: アイシールド21
- First Air Year: 2005
- Last Air Year: 2008
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Action, Adventure
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (22 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 145
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 6, 2005 (Canada - 14+), April 6, 2005 (Germany - 12), April 6, 2005 (Australia - M)
- Networks: TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, GBS, TSC
- Alternative Titles: 光速蒙面侠21 (TW), 衝鋒21 (HK), 光速21号 (CN)
- Production Companies: Gallop, TV Tokyo, NAS
- Production Countries: Japan
Eyeshield 21 - Plot
In Tokyo, a weak, unassertive boy named Sena Kobayakawa enters the high school of his choice, Deimon Private Senior High School. Sena's only remarkable physical abilities are his running speed and agility, which are noted by the school's American football team captain Yoichi Hiruma. Hiruma forces Sena to join the Deimon Devil Bats football team as its running back. To protect his identity from other teams who want to recruit him, Sena is forced to publicly assume the role of the team secretary and enter the field under the pseudonym of "Eyeshield 21" wearing a helmet with an eyeshield to hide his features.
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Eyeshield 21 - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Hiroshi Shimozaki
- Kouichi Nagano
- Miyu Irino
- Atsushi Tamura
- Aya Hirano
- Mamoru Miyano
- Kappei Yamaguchi
- Daisuke Hirakawa
- Daisuke Ono
- DJ Taro
Writers
- Nobuaki Kishima
Eyeshield 21 - FAQs
Where can you stream Eyeshield 21 online?
Eyeshield 21 is available to stream on Crunchyroll, including via the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel for subscribers. It is also available on AD tv with ads. Crunchyroll is the primary platform offering the full series in the United States.
Is Eyeshield 21 based on a manga?
Yes, Eyeshield 21 is directly adapted from the manga of the same name, written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Yusuke Murata. The manga was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2002 to 2009 and is widely regarded as one of the best sports manga ever published.
Who are the main voice actors in Eyeshield 21?
The main voice cast includes Miyu Irino as protagonist Sena Kobayakawa, Atsushi Tamura as the scheming quarterback Yoichi Hiruma, Aya Hirano as team manager Mamori Anezaki, and Mamoru Miyano as wide receiver Haruto Sakuraba, among other notable voice performers.
How many episodes does Eyeshield 21 have?
Eyeshield 21 consists of 145 episodes across its main run, which aired from April 2005 to July 2008. Additionally, there are 3 special episodes available. The series aired on TV Tokyo and affiliated networks across Japan.
Does Eyeshield 21 cover the full manga story?
The anime adaptation covers a significant portion of the manga but does not adapt the final arc, the World Cup storyline. The series concludes before the manga's ending, meaning fans who want the complete story are encouraged to read the original manga by Inagaki and Murata.
What is Eyeshield 21 about?
Eyeshield 21 follows Sena Kobayakawa, a timid Tokyo high schooler whose exceptional speed and agility catch the eye of the Deimon Devil Bats' quarterback Yoichi Hiruma. Forced onto the American football team, Sena plays under the secret identity of Eyeshield 21 to protect himself from rival recruiters.
When did Eyeshield 21 first air?
Eyeshield 21 first aired on April 6, 2005, on TV Tokyo in Japan. The series ran for three years, concluding in 2008 with 145 episodes. It was produced by animation studio Gallop in collaboration with TV Tokyo and NAS.
What genre is Eyeshield 21?
Eyeshield 21 is a shounen sports anime blending animation, comedy, drama, action, and adventure. It centers on American football and is celebrated for its energetic matches, memorable characters, and motivational themes of self-improvement, teamwork, and perseverance common to the sports anime genre.
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