The BEST episodes of Hungry Heart Wild Striker
Every episode of Hungry Heart Wild Striker ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hungry Heart Wild Striker!
Kano Kyosuke has lived his life in the shadow behind his older brother Seisuke, who is a professional soccer player.
#1 - Thank you... Coach!
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/18/2002
Kyosuke is now the coach of the female soccer team of Akanegaoka. As a first training, he puts the girls to grab all the rocks and herbs of the field from the first line of goal to the other one. With this task, the girls of the team, eventually leaves the team and only Miki stays until the end. With this task and a thanks from Miki, Kyosuke realizes that he still loves soccer and with the help of Mori, he decides to play again soccer and he decides to join the male soccer team of Akanegaoka.
Watch Now:Amazon#2 - I'm Not Gonna Lose!
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/2002
Kyosuke finally joins Akanegaoka' s soccer team where he meet Rodrigo and Sakai, and to prove his skills he challenges Kamata and Sako, the captains of the team to a friendly game but a one price, the loser has to run 100 laps around the field. Will Kyosuke wins the bet? or is he going to run 100 laps?
#3 - Come back soon, Kanou Kyosuke!
Season 1 - Episode 52 - Aired 9/10/2003
Kyosuke is playing in the sub 22 japanese team, along with Kamiyama, Kagami and the Fujimori brothers in a game against Cameroon. After a while, Kyosuke is offered to play in Amsterdam, the best soccer team in Holland. After he talks with Miki, Kyosuke decides to leave Akanegaoka, and with the support of his teammates, Kyosuke set off to Holland, hoping to improved his game style.
#4 - SPIRIT OF AKANEGAOKA!
Season 1 - Episode 51 - Aired 9/3/2003
The second time begins and Akanegaoka is determined to win the game. After beating the pressure, Akanegaoka plays with their spirit until the end. Can they win the game?
#5 - Can't you stay just a little while longer? Murakami!
Season 1 - Episode 49 - Aired 8/19/2003
After winning the game against Asahigaoka, Kyosuke set off to the hospital because his father had a heart attack. There in the hospital, Kyosuke' s father tells Kyosuke the true about his past and his real parents
#7 - T-Twelve Goals!?
Season 1 - Episode 41 - Aired 6/24/2003
Now that Kyosuke is fully recovered, he joins once again to Akanegaoka. The regional tournament begins once again, and to prove that Kyosuke is fully recovered he, with the assist of his teammates, beats Tenjin, Fujikawa and Kokuryou in the firsts rounds of the tournament. Kyosuke ignores that his goal score could break the record of the tournament.
#8 - Eat and run woman! How long are you going to sleep?
Season 1 - Episode 39 - Aired 6/10/2003
After a year of training with the new coach, the female soccer team of Akanegaoka is playing in the inter high tournament. This time, they are going to play against Himenokawa high school again, but in this occasion, the things are different. Can Miki lead the team in the game and win?
#9 - You`re 10 Years Too Early... Bird Nest Head!
Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 5/6/2003
Three new students joins the team of Akanegaoka. Kiba, a forward, Shinkawa a mid-forward player and Muroi a defender. These tree students challenge the team of Akanegaoka to a game to decide the new main players, just like Kyosuke did in the past. But they also has another, Kiba wants to take Kyosuke' position of the team. Can he do that?
#10 - I've Been Waiting for This!
Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 3/12/2003
The interhigh regional tournament has finally begins, and with new uniforms Akanegaoka is determined to win and advance to the semifinals. In the semifinals they are playing against Ryosei, but this time, Furuki is after Sakai' s weakpoin
Watch Now:Amazon#11 - An Open-Air Bath?
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 2/19/2003
Kyosuke, Esaka and the rest of the teammates of first year, are trying to scare all the girls of the female soccer team.
#12 - Hesitating is so unlike you!
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 1/29/2003
Kyosuke receives a letter from his brother, Seisuke Kanou.
#13 - This Is It! I Can't Take It Anymore!
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/25/2002
Ichikawa gets angry with Rodrigo' gamestyle and he is not gonna take it anymore. He tells Sako and Kamata and they try to calm him down for a moment. Meanwhile, Miki finds out about Rodrigo' injury and he tells her to not say anything about it. With this condition, Can Rodrigo play the next game well?
#14 - I'll Never Give Up My Position!
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/30/2002
Sakai realized that he has a weakpoint, during a practice of shoots with Murakami the coach. Then, later that night he practices with Rodrigo and Kyosuke and then, he remembers the reasons of his weakpoint, an accident when he was a child. The next day, Sakai has to prove Murakami that he is the best goalkeeper and that he is not gonna give up his position.
#15 - Don`t underestimate Soccer!
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/23/2002
Rodrigo' game style has Ichikawa upset and they have a fight between them. After that Murakami challenges Rodrigo to play with Kamata and beat his defense.
#16 - A Sore Loser!
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/5/2003
Seisuke tells Dr. Kaori the story of Kyosuke and the reasons for Kyosuke to quit soccer. Meanwhile, Miki convices Kyosuke to confront his brother and watch him play in the friendly game between Japan and Auckland.
#17 - Bring It On, Sergeant Chin!
Season 1 - Episode 29 - Aired 4/2/2003
The game between Akanegaoka and Kokuryou continue.
#18 - Do what we always do?
Season 1 - Episode 28 - Aired 3/26/2003
The final game in the regional tournament is Akanegaoka Vs Kokuryou. This time, Akanegaoka is determined to win the game and strecth to the national tournament. Kyosuke also wants to challenges Kamiyama again and beat him in a duel. Can Akanegaoka beat Kokuryou this time and have their revenge?
Watch Now:Amazon#19 - Running Away?
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/2002
Kyosuke doens' t play very well as a defense this cause that Akanegaoka loses the game againts Kokuryou 3-1. Kyosuke doens' t like his position because he is a forward, he ignores the true intentions of the coach and he leaves the team.
Watch Now:Amazon#20 - You guys are too cocky!
Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 2/26/2003
An old friend of Murakami, Gon Nakayama an active player of the japanese national team, has come to the place of training. Kyosuke decides to test his skills and he challenges Gon to a duel in a game.
#21 - What is That Shot?
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/18/2002
During the 2nd time, Akanegaoka' new strategy is working and they were able to tie the score. However during the game, Rodrigo' leg gets injured and he is trying to play the whole game even with his injury. At the end of the game, with the assist of Sakai, Kyosuke, and finally Rodrigo, Akanegaoka wins the game scoring one last goal. Now Akanegaoka will play against Kokuryou in the semifinals.
Watch Now:Amazon#22 - I`ve been waiting for you, Kyosuke!
Season 1 - Episode 50 - Aired 8/26/2003
The national tournament' semifinals finally begins,and Akanegaoka is playing once again against Tenryu. Kyosuke is determined to beat Kagami this time in a duel, but after the first goal of Kyosuke, Tenryu' strategy change and Akanegaoka is having troubles. With this new strategy, Can Akanegaoka change the results in the second time?
#23 - You think i' m just gonna laze around here?
Season 1 - Episode 48 - Aired 8/12/2003
In the quarter finals of the tournament, Akanegaoka is playing against their brother school Asahigaoka. If Akanegaoka wins the game, they' ll play against Tenryu once again. Can Akanegaoka win the game to play against Tenryu?
#24 - Itemae Soccer?
Season 1 - Episode 46 - Aired 7/29/2003
The national tournament finally has come, and Akanegaoka is playing against Kamigata high school. Most of Kamigata' s members are former teammates of Esaka and their game style is the itemea soccer, a tough game style. Can Akanegaoka win the game?