Produced by Studio Pierrot in 1986, the animation in Episode 1 has that warm, hand-drawn grain that fans of retro anime will adore.
For fans of soccer anime like "Captain Tsubasa" or more recent series like "Haikyuu!!" (which, while focused on volleyball, shares a similar spirit), "Ganbare Kickers" seems like a promising addition. Even for viewers who aren't typically into sports anime, the characters' enthusiasm and the series' positive messages make this a worth-watching series.
For fans of classic sports anime, (known in many regions as Kickers ) represents the beginning of a grounded, heartfelt journey into youth soccer. While often compared to its contemporary Captain Tsubasa , Kickers focuses less on superhuman abilities and more on the emotional growth and teamwork of an underdog elementary school team. Episode 1: The Striker Arrives
It lacks the cynicism found in some modern sports series.