TV Anime (49 Eps)

Nippon Animation

TV Tokyo

Sports

Fall 1991

Moero! Top Striker

Hikaru Yoshikawa is living in Genoa, Italy, to pursue his soccer dreams. Thanks to his father's arrangements, he is playing for the elite team, Sampodesta Junior. Tragically, his world was turned upside down when his parents lost their lives in a plane crash, and he was set to be taken in by his aunt in Japan. However, fate intervened when the town doctor, Robson, discovered his talent, allowing Hikaru to remain in Italy.

Under Robson's mentorship, Hikaru joined the underdog team, Columbus, where he learned the true essence of teamwork while competing in the Genoa Cup. Although he faced defeat against his former team in the finals, finishing as the runner-up, his resilience shone through as he was selected to represent Genoa in the Italian Youth Soccer Tournament. Hikaru earned the respect of his teammates by uniting them in a common goal.

At Robson's suggestion, a mixed team called "J Wings" was formed, bringing together outstanding players from around the globe. This new chapter allowed Hikaru to broaden his horizons, as he participated in the European Tournament of Four Nations and the Junior Champions Cup alongside his former rivals.

OP: Dream Striker by Wakako Shimazaki

ED: Straniero Foreigner by Wakako Shimazaki

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