Kick Off (2002)
キックオフ２００２
Synopsis
2002 FIFA World Cup anime featuring Japanese playmaker and Korean striker's friendship and growth.
A soccer animation produced for the 2002 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by Korea and Japan. The main characters are two young men, a Japanese playmaker and a Korean striker. Friendship with teammates, their growth as soccer players, etc. are drawn. (Source: Wikipedia)
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