---
title: "Aoashi"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/aoashi-2022"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 126437
imdb_id: "tt15792808"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 48
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 64
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Aoashi (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/aoashi-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series Aoashi is a Japanese anime that premiered in 2022. It is based on the story of Ashito Aoi, a young soccer player from Japan. The series involves Ashito's journey and experiences in the Tokyo Esperion youth academy. An anime television series adaptation produced by Production I.G aired from April to September 2022. The show stars Kôki Ôsuzu and has a total of two seasons, with the second season set to premiere in October 2026, produced by TMS Entertainment. The series originally premiered on NHK Educational TV and currently holds a rating. A second season has been announced with a teaser revealing the returning cast members and new staff members, as well as an October premiere date on NHK Educational. The series follows Ashito's story as he navigates his soccer career.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A talented young soccer player from a rural town pursues his dreams at a prestigious youth academy."

### Why Watch
- Focuses on youth sports development
- Engaging character growth

### Caveats & Content Note
- Features sports-related setbacks
- Can be intense
- Tone & Suitability: The series depicts the competitive environment of youth sports and the personal challenges faced by aspiring athletes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: inspirational, sports, determined, competitive

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, YouTube TV | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (24 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 25
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (16%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 21 (84%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kouki Osuzu** as *Ashito Aoi (voice)*
- **Tatsumaru Tachibana** as *Eisaku Ohtomo (voice)*
- **Seiichiro Yamashita** as *Soichiro Tachibana (voice)*
- **Maki Kawase** as *Hana Ichijo (voice)*
- **Hiroki Yasumoto** as *Nozomi Date (voice)*
- **Taku Yashiro** as *Keiji Togashi (voice)*
- **Chikahiro Kobayashi** as *Tatsuya Fukuda (voice)*
- **Reina Ueda** as *Anri Kaido (voice)*
- **Daisuke Sakaguchi** as *Aki Tsukishima (voice)*
- **Wataru Katoh** as *Jun Asari-Marches (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series about?
The series follows Ashito Aoi, a talented youth soccer player from a rural town who joins the Tokyo Esperion youth academy.

### Q: When did the series premiere?
The series originally premiered on April 9, 2022.

### Q: Who produced the show?
The anime television series was produced by Production I.G.

### Q: Where is the protagonist from?
Ashito Aoi is from a backwater town in the Ehime prefecture.

### Q: What network airs the show?
The series airs on NHK Educational TV.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tracking | UPS - United States](https://www.ups.com/track?loc=en_US&msockid=22944899463f6e571aa05f1d47786f66)
- [Aoashi (TV Series 2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15792808)
- [Aoashi - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aoashi)
- [Aoashi (TV Series 2022- ) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/126437)
- [Aoashi (2022) - Where to Watch - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/ao-ashi/NE3hArgmQDVR2eKIRCJR16/where-to-watch/)
- [Aoashi Season 2's Teaser Reveals Returning Cast, New Staff, October 4 ...](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-11/aoashi-season-2-teaser-reveals-returning-cast-new-staff-october-4-tv-debut/.235200)

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