Inazuma Eleven Go

Tenma Matsukaze is a new student at Raimon Junior High. Due to his love for soccer, he decides to join the school soccer team, which gained its reputation after the amazing performance shown ten years earlier in the Football Frontier International, a tournament that hosts the best youth teams the world has to offer. Unfortunately, the once renowned school doesn't have the soccer spirit it once enjoyed.

This is primarily due to the fact that soccer in Japan is now controlled by a dark entity known as the "Fifth Sector." They alone decide the fate of every match, instructing teams to either win or lose. The actions of the Fifth Sector have beaten down the country’s soccer teams, who no longer have a love for the game.

Tenma and his teammates will look to shift this paradigm and fight back against their evil oppressors. Thankfully, they will not be alone in this battle, as they will get help from a group known as the "Resistance." Cheer on the boys of Inazuma Eleven Go as they fight the good fight!

Endou, Mamoru Main

Takeuchi, Junko Japanese

Gouenji, Shuuya Main

Nojima, Hirofumi Japanese

Tsurugi, Kyousuke Main

Ohara, Takashi Japanese

Matsukaze, Tenma Main

Terasaki, Yuka Japanese

Shindou, Takuto Main

Saiga, Mitsuki Japanese

Nishizono, Shinsuke Main

Tomatsu, Haruka Japanese

Fubuki, Shirou Supporting

Miyano, Mamoru Japanese

Kidou, Yuuto Supporting

Yoshino, Hiroyuki Japanese

Kiyama, Hiroto Supporting

Mizushima, Daichuu Japanese

Afuro, Terumi Supporting

Sanpei, Yuuko Japanese

Akiyama, Katsuhito Director

Mima, Masafumi Sound Director

Suzuki, Kenichi Episode Director, Storyboard

Nigorikawa, Atsushi Episode Director, Storyboard

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Apr 9, 2024

Elyshion

Recommended

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Inazuma Eleven GO continues the anime 10 years later with a brand-new series. Marking the beginning of a new generation, it's one of my favorite seasons! In this season, new characters make their appearance, such as Arion Sherwind (Tenma Matsukaze), Riccardo Di Rigo (Takuto Shindou), Victor Blade (Kyousuke Tsurugi), Jean-Pierre Lapin (Shinsuke Nishizono), Sol Daystar (Taiyou Amemiya), Gabriel Garcia (Kirino Ranmaru), Skie Blue (Aoi Sorano), Ryoma Nishiki, and Bailong (Hakuryuu), thus embodying the new generation of Raimon. It's always a pleasure to see the iconic old characters again, even if they take more of a backseat, which is completely normal. Additionally, Raimon Middle School is ... brand new thanks to the success and legacy of Mark and his friends.

One might think that this season is the same as the first season, meaning we have a new team, participating in a tournament (in this case, the Holy Road), and the plot repeats itself, but not at all! The Fifth Sector plays a central role in this new season by imposing strict rules and manipulating match results. The Fifth Sector claims to act for the good of football, by preventing level disparities between teams and ensuring player safety. But in reality, it stifles the creativity, passion, and sportsmanship of young footballers, who must comply with its orders or face sanctions. This system is an insult to football, as it denies the fundamental values of the sport, such as fair play, respect, self-improvement, and the joy of playing. It turns football into a rigged spectacle, where players are mere pawns serving obscure interests. It deprives spectators of the emotion and surprise that come from an unpredictable and fiercely contested match.

This system bears resemblance to reality, especially regarding match-fixing scandals that have hit Italian football. Indeed, several Serie A players are currently under investigation for participating in illicit sports betting on underground platforms. Some of them are even suspected of influencing match outcomes in exchange for money or favors. These illegal practices undermine the integrity and credibility of Italian football, which has already been tarnished by similar scandals in the past. They jeopardize the future of Calcio, risking the loss of trust from its supporters and partners.

Raimon's role in the fight against the Fifth Sector is crucial and inspiring. Raimon is one of the few clubs openly opposing the Fifth Sector, refusing to follow suit like many formidable opponents who are either under Fifth Sector control or allied with its cause. The team also faces the threat of the Dragon Alliance, a secret team formed by the Fifth Sector to eliminate the Rebellion. Raimon represents the hope and resistance of all young footballers who want to change the system and restore true football. Raimon is supported by former players from the previous generation like Mark Evans, Axel Blaze, and Jude Sharp, who experienced the glory and joy of football. Raimon is also followed by many fans who admire its courage and determination. Raimon symbolizes the football revolution aimed at overthrowing the Fifth Sector and freeing the world's most popular sport.

Among significant innovations, the concept of the Fighting Spirit (Keshin) is an original and fascinating addition to the Inazuma Eleven GO universe. It's a manifestation of the strength and will of football players, allowing them to transform into mythical or legendary creatures with extraordinary powers. It adds an epic and spectacular dimension to football matches, turning them into true battles between overpowering beings. It also helps develop the personality and character of the characters, who must learn to master their Fighting Spirit, evolve it, and synchronize it with their teammates. The Fighting Spirit is a symbol of the passion and courage of players who spare no effort to achieve their dreams.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Apr 30, 2013

ArchStanton

Mixed Feelings

Inazuma Eleven GO! isn't as good as the original, but it's still fun. It's ten years after the original and soccer is run by Fifth Sector, who decides who wins and who loses in advance. To go against them is to get your school shut down... apparently. Yeah, it's dumb. Dumb like a fox! But half the fun of this show is how dumb it is. It's good-naturedly silly and they do try so very hard. The beginning is hard going since nobody but Tenma is willing to challenge Fifth Sector so there's a lot of whining, but once that's over with the plot is ... as fun as the other series.

It does have two major problems however.
First off there are the Avatars. These basically take the place of the hissatsu techniques, although they have a few of those as well. but the difference is they're just not as fun. Instead of shouting some random Engrish word and having magic appear they now shout out said name and a giant creature appears behind them to fight for them. It's less fun and more easily exhausted, especially since they don't have more than one animation which takes forever and seems to need to be replayed every time.

Secondly there are the characters. I have no problem with Tenma. Even if he is an Endou knockoff he's a good one. There's also Tsurugi, who has the amazing ability to play soccer without taking his hands out of his pockets, Shinsuke, who is like a pink bouncy Yoda, and Shindou, whose ability to direct players through music makes him an awesome captain. They're all good. They're also the only characters in it. The other teammates get no screentime and no personality. Even these guys have precious little to do except for Tenma, and most of his story is over once he gets everyone on his side. The villains are disposable too, and rushed through too fast to have any sense of drama. In general the fights seemed rushed too, as if they couldn't bother to put any effort into them. I suppose the formula had to dry up sometime.

So if you liked the original you'll probably like this one. If you didn't then this one won't change your mind.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Apr 18, 2024

Flyyyy

Not Recommended

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I usually just rate an anime and not post a review but this one time it just feels necessary. I have seen a lot of garbage anime - but rarely have I seen such a garbage story. Scripted and in advance decided football matches that are so unbearable to watch you might as well skip every single one of them as you have to sit through match after match where the team that was being told to lose will just stand on the field watch the opponent score goals, do nothing and at best just feel down about it.

It does not help that you have ... to watch the main character being the only one (later on one of the few) on the team that wants and tries to win regardless, instead his own teammates actively give their best to lose, hinder him to win them the match and constantly talk down to him. - Yes, they are just silly children and yes, this is an anime but again, it doesn't make any of this more bearable or easier to watch.

A "holy emperor" (a child) deciding which of the two teams wins and loses, even decides the exact score the match needs to end with made all the scripted matches completely pointless to watch or get excited about.

There is a lot of character development happening yes, but in no way does any of that make these matches any more bearable to watch. And in no way would I ever want to recommend Go to anyone. Watch the previous season/arc (Inazuma Eleven), that one is amazing. If you still want to give it a try, I highly suggest to skip at least the first dozen episodes.

Reviewer’s Rating: 1

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