Fight! Kickers 1986
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 15, 1986
- Last Aired
- April 8, 1987
- Format
- 1 season · 26 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~10.8 hours (25 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E5 "We Won't Give Up! We'll Definitely Score One Goal!" (★ 9.5/10)
- Network
- Nippon TV
- Where to Stream
- RTL+, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
What is Fight! Kickers?
Fight! Kickers is a television series that premiered in 1986.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 15, 1986
- Last aired
- Apr 8, 1987
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Nippon TV
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 30 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 26 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~25 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Nippon TV
Where to watch in Germany
Stream
RTL+
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Amazon VideoStream
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Fight! Kickers is a television series that premiered in 1986. The narrative centers on a soccer team known as the Kitahara Kickers. At the beginning of the series, the team experiences significant difficulty securing a victory on the field. The players endure a difficult period characterized by a streak of 22 consecutive losses. This poor performance impacts the morale of the group, leading the members to lose their original enthusiasm for the sport. The situation changes when a newcomer joins the team. This individual possesses a unique attitude that serves as a catalyst for the other players. Through the influence of this new member, the team begins to rediscover the passion for soccer that they had previously forgotten. The series documents their collective effort to overcome their history of defeat and reconnect with the game. By focusing on the impact of this new arrival, the program explores themes of motivation and athletic perseverance within the context of a struggling youth sports team.
Should you watch it?
“The struggling Kitahara Kickers soccer team attempts to break their losing streak after a newcomer arrives.”
- focuses on a struggling soccer team
- features an inspiring newcomer
- explores a passion for sports
- the team has a long losing streak
Watch it if you enjoy animated sports stories about a team striving to turn their luck around.
This is an animated show suitable for children and families.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 What's That! Is This Really the Soccer Club? Mytharc Oct 15, 1986
- E2 The Slow Taichi Saved the Loser Team! Core Oct 22, 1986
- E3 Deco, Stop Playing Soccer! Core Oct 29, 1986
- E4 Confrontation With Uesugi! Nanyo Match Kick-Off!! Core Nov 5, 1986
- E5 We Won't Give Up! We'll Definitely Score One Goal! Core Nov 12, 1986
- E6 That Can't Be! Is the Captain a Pervert? Core Nov 19, 1986
- E7 Get It! Soccer Ball of Friendship Flying in the Sky Core Nov 26, 1986
- E8 What's That, Kenta's Phantom Super Shoot Core Dec 3, 1986
- E9 In a Fix! Kickers Not Allowed to Kick the Ball Core Dec 10, 1986
- E10 Uh, Kenta and Deco Get Sent Off! Struggling With Rough Play Core Dec 17, 1986
- E11 Against Marriage!? Mamoru Receives a Strange Challenge Core Dec 24, 1986
- E12 Manabu and Akina Both Win! The Kickers Cheer for Them Core Dec 31, 1986
- E13 Beat Off Computer Soccer! Core Jan 7, 1987
- E14 Don't Be Stupid! Go for a Double-Speed Shoot!! Core Jan 14, 1987
- E15 Tetsuya's Special Report! The Kickers Feel Like Detectives Core Jan 21, 1987
- E16 Gee! An Outrageous Coach Has Arrived Core Jan 28, 1987
- E17 Kickers' Very Stressful Valentine's Day! Core Feb 4, 1987
- E18 What's Wrong? Coach Leaves During the Match Core Feb 11, 1987
- E19 The Tournament's On! But There's Trouble With the Baseball Team Core Feb 18, 1987
- E20 We Found It! Hakuhō's Eight-at-the-Back's Weakness Core Feb 25, 1987
- E21 A Mysterious Team Appears! What a Big Battle Is That Second Game? Core Mar 4, 1987
- E22 Go! The Fierce Battle With Our Rival Uesugi Has Begun Core Mar 11, 1987
- E23 You Are a Shooting Star! Burn It Up Kickers Core Mar 18, 1987
- E24 The Lone Ace Striker Core Mar 25, 1987
- E25 The Mystery of the Red Roses Given to Ayumi Mytharc Apr 1, 1987
- E26 Defeat the Outlaw Group Jackals! Mytharc Apr 8, 1987
Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the soccer team?
The team is called the Kitahara Kickers.
How many consecutive losses do they have?
They have a run of 22 consecutive losses.
What happens when a newcomer joins?
The newcomer brings back the passion for soccer that his teammates have forgotten.
What genres are associated with the series?
The series features animation, comedy, and drama.
When was the series released?
The series was released in 1986.
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