Like I mentioned, the story starts to get highly predictable and the special attacks start to get stale. This team has 3 people simultaneously stomp on the goalkeeper grounds to summon up a giant wall of dirt and rocks.) i mean really, i know the creators want to add variations in the techniques, but still.There will hardly any to little spoilers here because I chose to quit watching at about 27 out of 90 episodes). These do look cool, but on the contrary, seems a bit silly as they determine the skill level of a team (example: one team is known for an unpenetrable defense so their opponent can never score. I looked around and see not many of this type of anime one that involves sports and special attacks. Even so, I continued watching because the special techniques were fun to watch. Pretty much anyone will know whats going to happen.
Now what i come to realize at about the halfway point through the series is that because of this "happy" atmosphere, is that I know what is going to happen. Through issues of motivation and skill, he guides his team to rise and compete in the leagues. The protagonist acts as a captain for the soccer team at his school. As such, it can be expected that the atmosphere would be bright. This seems to be aimed at lower teenager audience. Story: 6Seeing the special techniques is what got me into this anime. Dont shy away from it because its around soccer. I can bear with it, so if you share that "sports are over-rated" kind of attitude as i kinda do, then this anime may be ok for you. normally i dont like "sports" animes, but this one, of course, has some magical aspects to it. Thats just my opinion of where it stands. I rated the story a 9, since for the audience its directed at. I think they did a good job. Like when a character shows up at a crucial time, whether you could see it coming or not, its like :"OH Sh*T! its goengi, he's back! its about to go down!" Its like "oh damn, goku done got mad now~" or "oh snap, they put him and him together? wow didnt see that combination coming." Sometimes the characters have an excitement factor to them like one piece (althouigh not as good, mind you) has. I dont like that, but in comparison with other animes, its no worse. Of course there is some of that "you can do it" bright spirit, since it is aimed at younger audiences. I havn't noticed anyone in this anime that (to me) is morally unbearable, which means their way of thinking is foolish. Nobody is perfect, which adds room for improvement. They have conflict, and they resolve their conflict different ways with different people. The characters: The characters are distinct.
I cant really tell where they are cutting corners. Sound: honestly, some of the music for this anime is cool, and the background music fits well. Its that some guys can demolish a building with a soccer ball kick, and then when they get on the field, its not as destructive. I was able to look over, and i hope you can too. It can be unrealistic, but should be consistent in its own rules. Sometimes the story can be a little overboard, like aliens, or angels, but isnt that why we turn to anime a lot of times: because it isnt realistic. They still hold off those peices of info that would give away the story in a way that gets you to think, and keeps you interested. That doesnt mean you can predict everything.
its more simple minded (no deathnote, naruto, one peace, code geass). The story: as this is designed to be for younger audiences you would expect it to be simple. Its not kiddish so much, but its more chibish i think. I actually like the art style of this anime. What anime doesnt do that though? Its utilizing resources effectively. The animation: the only thing I dont neccessarily like, but isnt really bad is that whenever they use a super technique they show the same segment of animation. (by the way, the main gollie is the voice actor of naruto). In a way its unrealistic that these small people have bold voices, but it hasnt bothered me. The characters have voice actors that sound middle schoolish or high schoolish. So in this anime, there is some of that annoying girly stuff, but really. I prefer an intellegent strong willed woman. the squeeling sounds of these "cute" girls is soooooo annoying. For example: in many animes you have little girls up through high school girls that sound like stirophoam plates being bunched up and thrown away. I am 20 now, and although sometimes the kittyness of this anime can be a down side. Its not like there is a main idea and they threw in some extra crap, that a younger, less intellectual seeker would be ok with. I also, mainly, agree that this anime is designed for a younger audience. I think that review has a great deal of truth and info to it. First of all: I agree with luminex's review of this anime.