Hungry Heart: Wild Striker
Season 1
TV-14
Kyosuke Kano, a teenage high school student, has lived under the shadow of his successful brother, Seisuke Kano, a professional soccer player at A.C. Milan. Kyosuke's love for the game evaporated, and he eventually lost his passion for it.
Where to Watch Hungry Heart: Wild Striker • Season 1
52 Episodes
- You're... Kyosuke?
E1You're... Kyosuke?Kyosuke Kanou is a 16 years old boy, and he is on the first year of Highschool in Jyojo Akanegaoka. When he is in the street with his friends, he fights a couple of thieves and when they are running away, they push a little kid lover of soccer. This incident makes Kyosuke to show his skills at soccer shooting the ball that the kid dropped. This incident was watched by Mori and Miki, two persons that goes to the same highschool of Kyosuke. The next day, Kyosuke is asked by Miki to be the coach of Akanegaoka' female soccer team for a week, and Kyosuke accepted. Now, Kyosuke has to face the soccer one more time. - Thank you... Coach!E2
Thank you... Coach!Kyosuke is now the coach of the female soccer team of Akanegaoka. As a first training, he puts the girls to grab all the rocks and herbs of the field from the first line of goal to the other one. With this task, the girls of the team, eventually leaves the team and only Miki stays until the end. With this task and a thanks from Miki, Kyosuke realizes that he still loves soccer and with the help of Mori, he decides to play again soccer and he decides to join the male soccer team of Akanegaoka. - I'm Not Gonna Lose!E3
I'm Not Gonna Lose!Kyosuke finally joins Akanegaoka' s soccer team where he meet Rodrigo and Sakai, and to prove his skills he challenges Kamata and Sako, the captains of the team to a friendly game but a one price, the loser has to run 100 laps around the field. Will Kyosuke wins the bet? or is he going to run 100 laps? - Why do you have to be a Forward?E6
Why do you have to be a Forward?Now that Kyosuke quits soccer again, he went with his friends again in the streets. He doens' t want to accept that he is running away from his brother and from the soccer. Meanwhile, Akanegaoka' female team is playing the first game in the interhigh tournament and they are playing against Himenokawa, a tough team. When Kyosuke watch the game, he decides to cheer them up in the game, but they lose the game 9-0. After that, Kyosuke decides to keep his promise to Miki and he decides to return to Akanegaoka. - I'll Never Give Up My Position!E8
I'll Never Give Up My Position!Sakai realized that he has a weakpoint, during a practice of shoots with Murakami the coach. Then, later that night he practices with Rodrigo and Kyosuke and then, he remembers the reasons of his weakpoint, an accident when he was a child. The next day, Sakai has to prove Murakami that he is the best goalkeeper and that he is not gonna give up his position. - You're A Man! What are you Cowering About?E9
You're A Man! What are you Cowering About?The interhigh tournament has finally begins and the first game of the 1st round is Akanegaoka Vs Johoku. Kyosuke has been chosen to play as forward, but during the game, Kyosuke is not playing well ans he is not in coordination with the other forward, Shimizu. This mistake causes that the other team scores tree goals. Then during the break, Kyosuke is chosen as the only forward in the game and he has to prove that he is not a coward. Can Kyosuke prove that he is worth to be a forward? - I can see it! I can clearly see it!E10
I can see it! I can clearly see it!Kyosuke has read the minds of his opponents and he scores two goals in the game. This is the result of playing as a defense, in that way he could see the plays of the defense. But the other team is not gonna allow Kyosuke to keep scoring, so Kyosuke has to find a way to score and win the game. - Kyosuke-kun is Akanegaoka's weakpoint?E11
Kyosuke-kun is Akanegaoka's weakpoint?The next game in the interhigh tournament is Akanegaoka Vs Ryosei, and the captain of Ryosei and brother of Rye, Furuki, has a strategy called "ID soccer" where he takes advantage of weakpoints of the other team. He thinks that Kyosuke is Akanegaoka' s weakpoint because Kyosuke' s game style is unworthy and he is making mistakes during the game. With this situation, Kyosuke has lost the confidence from his teammates and now he is alone. Can Akanegaoka win the game and advance to the 3rd round? or Furuki is right and Kyosuke is Akanegaoka' s weakpoint? - Don't be taken by the posts!E12
Don't be taken by the posts!Akanegaoka is losing the game 1-0 against Ryosei. Kyosuke is making mistakes one after another and everything is happen just like Furuki planned. But Sako comes with a new strategy that could change the things in the game, Kyosuke has to shoot from a long distance and try to score. Will this tactic worth? Can Akanegaoka win the game with this tactic? - Hot-headed Mister!E13
Hot-headed Mister!Kyosuke meets the kid that he met in the street in the first episode, his name is Kenta and he is the brother of Miki' classmate, Kari. Kenta becomes the first fan of Kyosuke because of his ability to shoot. The next day, the 3rd round of the interhigh tournament begins. This game is between Aganekaoka and Yamanomori. Can Akanegaoka win the game and make it to the semifinals? - Everyone! Gather in the Locker Room!E14
Everyone! Gather in the Locker Room!During the first time of the game, Akanegaoka' tactics aren' t working because of the teamwork of Yamanomori and they are winning the game by two goals. Then, during the break, Murakami try to cheer them up and he tells them of a new strategy. Meanwhile, Mori is feeling bad because he likes the game style of Yamanomori and he has doubts about his confidence of the team. Now with a new strategy in mind, Will Akanegaoka change the score in the 2nd time? - What is That Shot?E15
What is That Shot?During the 2nd time, Akanegaoka' new strategy is working and they were able to tie the score. However during the game, Rodrigo' leg gets injured and he is trying to play the whole game even with his injury. At the end of the game, with the assist of Sakai, Kyosuke, and finally Rodrigo, Akanegaoka wins the game scoring one last goal. Now Akanegaoka will play against Kokuryou in the semifinals. - This Is It! I Can't Take It Anymore!E16
This Is It! I Can't Take It Anymore!Ichikawa gets angry with Rodrigo' gamestyle and he is not gonna take it anymore. He tells Sako and Kamata and they try to calm him down for a moment. Meanwhile, Miki finds out about Rodrigo' injury and he tells her to not say anything about it. With this condition, Can Rodrigo play the next game well? - I'll Drag You Out Right Now!E17
I'll Drag You Out Right Now!Akanegaoka is facing Kokuryou in the interhigh tournament semifinals. Rodrigo is determined to show his skills in front of the talents hunters. but during the game, his injury is getting worst. Besides of that, Akanegaoka is having problems to score a goal against Iguti. Near the end of the first time, and withou goals, The coach of Kokuryou is going to switch two of his players with the Fujimori brothers, two midforwards veri talented. - Something is Wrong With Rodrigo!E18
Something is Wrong With Rodrigo!The game between Kokuryou and Akanegaoka continue. With the entrance of the Fujimori Brothers, Kaoru and Minoru Kokuryou' offensive is stronger now. Rodrigo is trying to face them but his injury is worst than before and he fail in the game. LAter in the lockers, everybody finds out about Rodrigo injury, but Rodrigo still wants to play and he asked Murakami to play 5 more minutes. Can Rodrigo finally work as a teamwork? - When I Said I'll Make It, I'll Make It!E19
When I Said I'll Make It, I'll Make It!The 2nd time begins and Rodrigo is finally playing with the team. With this. Akanegaoka takes control of the game for a while. But the 5 minutes pass and Rodrigo is out of the game. But not only that, Kokuryou is using now the best player of the region, Kamiyama. With the entrance of Kamiyama, Kokuryou regains the control of the game. Now Kyosuke challenges Kamiyama to a duel. Will Akanegaoka win the game? Will Kyosuke beat Kamiyama? - I' m going to face the world of soccer!E25
I' m going to face the world of soccer!As the regional tournament is closing, Kamata is feeling down because his dad is feeling bad and he has to quit soccer to help him in their store. Kyosuke then, went to talk with Kamata' s father to change his decision of Kamata quiting soccer. - Do what we always do?E28
Do what we always do?The final game in the regional tournament is Akanegaoka Vs Kokuryou. This time, Akanegaoka is determined to win the game and strecth to the national tournament. Kyosuke also wants to challenges Kamiyama again and beat him in a duel. Can Akanegaoka beat Kokuryou this time and have their revenge? - I made it, Brother!E30
I made it, Brother!Finally Akanegaoka has reach his goal: Beat Kokuryou and advance to the national tournament. The whole team go to Tokyo where the national tournament is. The first game is between Akanegaoka and the champions, Tenryu, the same highschool where Seisuke played. The mind of the team is Kagami. Can Akanegaoka beat the champions Tenryu? - I Don't Feel Excited at AllE31
I Don't Feel Excited at AllThe first game of the national tournament finally begins. But Akanegaoka is having a bad time against the offensive of Tenryu. With tree goals against Akanegaoka, the whole team loses their motivation and will. With this situation, Can the whole team of Akanegaoka recover their strength and enough courage to play like they always do? - It can' t be... Kanou's the Captain?!E33
It can' t be... Kanou's the Captain?!Sako, Kamata and the rest of the 3rd year student are finally graduating and with this, they are leaving the soccer team of Akanegaoka. With their absence, Esaka and Ichikawa becomes the new captains of the team. Now a new year is beggining and Akanegaoka has now a new goal: Defeat Tenryu. - You're 10 Years Too Early... Bird Nest Head!E34
You're 10 Years Too Early... Bird Nest Head!Three new students joins the team of Akanegaoka. Kiba, a forward, Shinkawa a mid-forward player and Muroi a defender. These tree students challenge the team of Akanegaoka to a game to decide the new main players, just like Kyosuke did in the past. But they also has another, Kiba wants to take Kyosuke' position of the team. Can he do that? - Why did this have to happen to Kyosuke too!E35
Why did this have to happen to Kyosuke too!As the interhigh tournament is nearing, Akanegaoka is having a game against Tenjin highschool. During this game, thanks to Kyosuke, Akanegaoka is winning, but Tenjin' defenders attack Kyosuke and this cause that he get injured. - What are you doing, guys!E36
What are you doing, guys!Kyosuke is on the hospital because of his injury in his leg. he can' t play soccer for at least 3 months, and Miki is helping him with the class. Meanwhile, the interhigh tournament has finally begins and Akanegaoka is playing against Fujikawa highschool. But without Kyosuke, Kiba, Shinkawa ans Muroi become main players of the team, but can they do it well during the game? - Isn't anyone else coming!?E37
Isn't anyone else coming!?Seisuke goes to the hospital to visit Kyosuke aqnd talk to him about his injury and remember old times together. Meanwhile, Kiba, Muroi and Shinkawa train with Murakami, Rodrigo and Sakai, so they can improved their game style and they can do it better in the next game. - Eat and run woman! How long are you going to sleep?E39
Eat and run woman! How long are you going to sleep?After a year of training with the new coach, the female soccer team of Akanegaoka is playing in the inter high tournament. This time, they are going to play against Himenokawa high school again, but in this occasion, the things are different. Can Miki lead the team in the game and win? - T-Twelve Goals!?E41
T-Twelve Goals!?Now that Kyosuke is fully recovered, he joins once again to Akanegaoka. The regional tournament begins once again, and to prove that Kyosuke is fully recovered he, with the assist of his teammates, beats Tenjin, Fujikawa and Kokuryou in the firsts rounds of the tournament. Kyosuke ignores that his goal score could break the record of the tournament. - Can you give me a little time to think?E43
Can you give me a little time to think?After winning the game against Ryosei in the tournament' semifinals, Rodrigo is called by the hunters talents and offer him the chance to play in the J-league. This offer is the main reason of Rodrigo when he came to Japan, but if he accepts he has to leave Akanegaoka. The tournament finals is in a couple of days and Rodrigo has to take a decision. What will Rodrigo do? Will he leave Akanegaoka? - You think I' m just gonna laze around here?
E48You think I' m just gonna laze around here?In the quarter finals of the tournament, Akanegaoka is playing against their brother school Asahigaoka. If Akanegaoka wins the game, they' ll play against Tenryu once again. Can Akanegaoka win the game to play against Tenryu? - Can't you stay just a little while longer? Murakami!
E49Can't you stay just a little while longer? Murakami!After winning the game against Asahigaoka, Kyosuke set off to the hospital because his father had a heart attack. There in the hospital, Kyosuke' s father tells Kyosuke the true about his past and his real parents - I've been waiting for you, Kyosuke!
E50I've been waiting for you, Kyosuke!The national tournament' semifinals finally begins,and Akanegaoka is playing once again against Tenryu. Kyosuke is determined to beat Kagami this time in a duel, but after the first goal of Kyosuke, Tenryu' strategy change and Akanegaoka is having troubles. With this new strategy, Can Akanegaoka change the results in the second time? - Come back soon, Kanou Kyosuke!
E52Come back soon, Kanou Kyosuke!Kyosuke is playing in the sub 22 japanese team, along with Kamiyama, Kagami and the Fujimori brothers in a game against Cameroon. After a while, Kyosuke is offered to play in Amsterdam, the best soccer team in Holland. After he talks with Miki, Kyosuke decides to leave Akanegaoka, and with the support of his teammates, Kyosuke set off to Holland, hoping to improved his game style.
