Aoashi

Synopsis

Ashito Aoi, a third year middle school student from Ehime, meets Fukuda Tatsuya, a J Youth League coach. Even though he's still rough around the edges, Ashito has such amazing potential that he gets invited by coach Fukuda to participate in his team's try-outs in Tokyo. The story of a boy who will revolutionize Japanese football begins to unfold. Notes: - Nominated for the 2017 Manga Taishou Award. - Winner of the 65th Shogakukan Manga Award for "Best General Manga" category in 2019.

About

Aoashi is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2015, spanning 410 chapters, collected across 40 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2025).

Why readers enjoy Aoashi

Aoashi appeals to readers of Sports manga. This combination of Sports sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Aoashi is written by Naohiko Ueno, Yuugo Kobayashi, with art by Yuugo Kobayashi.

Reception

Aoashi holds an average score of 8.6 out of 10 on AniList, placing it among the highest-rated titles on AniList, with 2,373 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Aoashi include: Football, Male Protagonist, School Club, Primarily Male Cast, Coming of Age, Ensemble Cast, Primarily Teen Cast, Seinen. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.