Aoashi

Fans of sports animation can look forward to the return of the acclaimed TV Series Aoashi, which is scheduled to release on Sunday, October 11, 2026. This scripted animation follows the story of Ashito Aoi, a young and aspiring soccer player from a backwater town in Japan. His hopes of getting into a high school with a good soccer club are dashed when he causes an incident during a critical match for his team, resulting in their loss and elimination from the tournament. Nevertheless, he catches the eye of someone important who happened to be visiting from Tokyo, raising the question of how things will turn out for him.

Produced in Japan with Japanese as its original language, the program is broadcast on NHK Educational TV and is classified under the competition and sports keywords. The production brings together companies such as Production I.G, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, and NHK Enterprises, with producers including Yuka Numakoshi, Shuho Kondo, and Manabu Kaku. Viewers experience the narrative through the voice of Kouki Osuzu as Ashito Aoi, accompanied by music composed by Masaru Yokoyama and cinematography by Jiro Tazawa.

As a returning anime series based on manga, the production spans a total of 48 episodes across 2 Seasons. Each episode runs for a runtime of 24 minutes, carrying a US age rating (US) of TV-14. The first season featured 24 episodes starting from 2022-04-09, while the second season also consists of 24 episodes beginning with the latest episode on 2026-10-04, followed by the next episode on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

The release has achieved a user rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 70 votes on TMDB alongside a popularity score of 48.0811. Viewers in the United States can find the show streaming on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, or purchase episodes through the Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Meanwhile, audiences located in Indonesia have streaming access via Netflix, Disney+, Catchplay, and Crunchyroll.

Viewers tuning into this seinen slice of life and school drama can expect a focused exploration of a tournament and team sports journey. The narrative centers heavily on football (soccer) and the unique path of its protagonist, combining traditional competitive elements with character growth. With its ongoing production status, the series continues to expand its storyline for enthusiasts of the genre.