Giant Killing
Giant Killing
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Giant Killing

8.3 / 10
2010
1 season
26 episodes
DramaAnimation

Giant Killing follows a ragtag bunch from East Tokyo who are struggling in Japan's top football league. Nearing the bottom, they have lost 5 matches in a row which hasn't done much to team morale. Even with the fan's turning their backs on the team, it seems as if the end is near. East Tokyo United can only blame their coach right now. However, their Coach is going to do something drastic to prove to his team and fans, that against the biggest club in the nation, he can make this team win...

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  • #01

    1.#01

    04-04-201025m

    Takeshi Tatsumi led the 5th division team of Eastham, England to 32nd place in the FA cup. Now he's been called back to coach his old home team, the small and weak "East Tokyo Unit...

  • #02

    2.#02

    11-04-201025m

    Tatsumi takes on the veteran team with his new starter candidates in a skirmish. The young players follow Tatsumi's instructions in order to strike at the weaknesses of the veteran...

  • #03

    3.#03

    18-04-201025m

    On the first day of camp, Tatsumi's instructions were: self-training. On top of that, Tatsumi makes it even harder by insisting that they all share a single ball. When the players...

  • #04

    4.#04

    25-04-201025m

    The first match for the new ETU under Tatsumi's lead is against the champion, Tokyo Victory. The Victory players take note of Gino wearing the captains mark, and the new starter, T...

  • #05

    5.#05

    02-05-201025m

    Second half of the Tokyo Victory match. Tsubaki screwed up and gave the opponents a chance to score. Tatsumi tries to fire up Tsubaki by saying that he shouldn't worry about a foul...

  • #06

    6.#06

    09-05-201025m

    A league press conference is being held. While everybody is in formal attire, Tatsumi wears his normal clothes. He meets Nagoya Grand Palace's manager Fuwa, who has history with ET...

  • #07

    7.#07

    16-05-201025m

    A league match against manager Kurashi's Javelin Iwata. After a lucky shot puts Iwata in the lead, ETU is totally overrun by Iwata's assault. After being dissatisfied by the way th...

  • #08

    8.#08

    23-05-201025m

    After hearing a rumor that Kuroda is about to transfer, Matsuhara feels uneasy. However, Tatsumi declares again that the starting players will be picked with the soccer tennis game...

  • #09

    9.#09

    30-05-201025m

    Since Tatsumi became manager, ETU has lost 4 matches in a row. The Skulls fan group can't conceal their anger any longer. At the peak of their anger, they stop the players' bus and...

  • #10

    10.#10

    06-06-201025m

    The fans are demanding that Tatsumi is canned. The opponent they face during their last stand is Nagoya Grand Palace, led by ETU's former manager Fuwa. In a stark contrast to ETU,...

  • #11

    11.#11

    13-06-201025m

    ETU vs Nagoya Grand Palace. In the first half, ETU is faced with a relentless assault, but thanks to Tsubaki's repeated smooth plays, the danger of losing a point is always averted...

  • #12

    12.#12

    20-06-201025m

    Nagoya can’t break ETU's defense line, so they put Carlos up front and attack with their strongest formation. This is exactly what Tatsumi has been waiting for. ETU is desperate to...

  • #13

    13.#13

    27-06-201025m

    ETU control the Brazilian trio and successfully take the lead. 15 minutes left and Nagoya comes attacking back. But, ETU's composure as a team allows them to withstand the onslaugh...

  • #14

    14.#14

    04-07-201025m

    Delighted over their first win, Goto takes ETA out to the shopping district and thinks about reviving the old cheering squad. But, the old fans don't seem 100% on board when asked....

  • #15

    15.#15

    11-07-201025m

    ETU faces off against FC Sapporo for the prelims in the Japan Cup.

  • #16

    16.#16

    18-07-201025m

    Natsuki returns to practice with ETU. He was their top goal scorer the previous season.

  • #17

    17.#17

    25-07-201025m

    The team loses a critical starter for a week with a sprained ankle.

  • #18

    18.#18

    01-08-201025m

    ETU is coming off its fourth match in a row. No one is sure if the team is in top shape or not when the match against Albireos Niigata begins. The built-up pressure and excitement...

  • #19

    19.#19

    08-08-201025m

    The battle against the Osaka Gunners is about to begin. They employee a highly aggressive offensive formation utilizing four forwards. This is a point of pride for all of Osaka.

  • #20

    20.#20

    15-08-201025m

    ETU begins their match against the Osaka Gunners. They are holding their ground man-to-man for now, but...

  • #21

    21.#21

    22-08-201025m

    ETU has their backs to the wall due to the Osaka Gunners' vicious attacks. They stiffen their defense and brace for a comeback.

  • #22

    22.#22

    29-08-201025m

    Sugie and Kuroda, both vital defensemen for ETU, give up two goals in the first half. How will they recover?

  • #23

    23.#23

    05-09-201025m

    Just before the match against Osaka, a question is posed to Natsuki... Does the ball belong to your team? Or you?

  • #24

    24.#24

    12-09-201025m

    ETU continues their run. Will they prevail? Only time will tell.

  • #25

    25.#25

    19-09-201025m

    ETU has tied the game with a goal off a free kick earned by Tsubaki's legs and stamina. While Matsubara is excited and presses for the next strategy, Tatsumi responds with a disapp...

  • #26

    26.#26

    26-09-201025m

    Akasaki appears in a match as an Olympic team member. Tatsumi removes Akasaki from the next game's starting lineup so he can regain his strength. Meanwhile, Gino complains about th...

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