Introduction
Kazamatsuri Shou's dream has always been to become a professional soccer player, but he has one problem: he's not very good at the game. He was accepted to the prestigious Musashi no Mori Junior High, known for its top rate soccer team, but he was never able to rise beyond the rank of third stringer. After transferring to Sakura Jousui Junior High, he can finally play soccer. And, with the support of his new friends and teammates, his strong determination, and lots of hard work, his soccer skills are developing rapidly and setting Shou well on his way to achieving his dream.
(Source: ANN)
Audience reviews
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Geddon616
Do you like fun Football anime that just keeps on giving then this is the one you want.
Whistle has everything you want in a great sports anime but lets start from the beginning.
The story shows the Mc not really being all that great in the beginning but this is one of those anime that lets you see his improvement through the entire story and it makes it even more fun to watch and you just want to root for him or his friends as they become better at football and learn to improve alot. The story feels as if it makes a progress. The soundtrack to this anime got one of the most classical Fotball music there ever is even the beginning of the anime has this classical look to it.
I have yet to find more then one or two characters in this anime i dont like. Reason is though some might be ha…
Read at the sourceNQ2Resq
When I first began watching Whistle!, there were many things that could classify it as a bad anime. Granted, it is old, but the animation was very choppy and uncoordinated. The main character's voice actor was not the best either, and a lot of the lines were delivered without clear articulation and emotion. However, despite these, there was something about it that drew me in. Next thing I knew, I had finished the last episode and was craving more.
The story for Whistle! revolves around Kazamatsuri Shou, a 2nd-year junior high school student who has an unquenchable passion for soccer. Throughout the anime, most of these developments include him in some way, and it showcases his overall improvement in each part. Each soccer match and emotional bump all somehow work to bring him closer to ma…
Read at the sourceyukified
First and foremost, I really have to say that the plot is really interesting, such that it is different from most sports anime I know.
1. The main character Shou may not seem to have the attribute that a striker (forward) ought to have, but yet he does not give up and makes use of whatever he has to put up a play to his advantage.
2. His growth along with the interaction with the other characters were equally as important and good.
However, the thing is that this anime seems to be under budget, I really don't like how the voice casting for Shou is done, and the drawings aren't really good in a way.
The story isn't drawn to a good conclusion, it would be good if there is season 2 to see his growth to see how Shou will aspire to be like his dad and how he uses his instinct for soccer to…
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After watching hungry heart wild striker it took me a bit of persistence to give Whistle a go but i'm glad i did. Amazing anime! I loved the characters, the music really fitted in nicely, the plot was to a point good but short but overall the anime was excellent! Dissapointed they didn't make another season or carry on the anime as theres more to have seen. It could well have turned out to be an anime such as captain tsubasa in the sense of going on a journey with the tokyo team and there adventures.
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Since childhood, I learned how to play football, turned out I found the anime actually soccer is Whistle. Anime is taught how to play soccer well, though not as famous as the anime Captain Tsubasa. For Soccer, anime is worth to watch. Although Art is too long. but has a storyline that's pretty good.
Read at the sourceVash
I'll start off first by throwing this out there, I don't really like soccer all that much. Watching it is pretty damn boring, and playing it isn't much better in my opinion. Now, with that out of the way, let me just say that I really loved this anime. I know, you're like, "But he just said he pretty much hates soccer. Is he weird?" Yes, this anime indeed be about soccer, but it is much more than just that. This anime follows a middle school boy, Shou Kazamatsuri, who enjoys soccer and works extremely hard to get better and rise to the top. We his transition from a 3rd string substitute for one school, to an amazing player for another. I'm now re-watching this series for a second time and still enjoying it, probably even more so than the first time. I think what really makes this anime so…
Read at the sourceMangaloverxox
I enjoyed this story very much. It was actually a realistic soccer story and it didn't have to deal with any other side stories. it maintained me entertained for the whole anime and the ending was very exciting, and it left you asking for more. I recommend this anime to the true soccer fans, who know the reality of soccer and that know how hard it is and how much you have to work to make it in the sport.
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