Finished Manga
J-Dream

“Abandoned 16-year-old Taka pursues professional soccer dreams while job-hunting to survive alone in Japan.”

J-Dream

24,453 rank · 159 readers · 2 favorites
Shounen Team Sports Sports
14 volumes · 1992 - 1995 · Manga
For you

Add J-Dream to your library

Add to library

Would You Love or Hate This?

AI-powered analysis tailored to your taste

Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...

However, the slow initial episodes might test your patience given your history of dropping shows that don't hook you early. The art style shift in the middle arc could also be a concern...

Sign up to unlock
Personalized to you
Honest pros & cons
Based on your library
Get Your Personal Analysis

Synopsis

Abandoned 16-year-old Taka pursues professional soccer dreams while job-hunting to survive alone in Japan.

Akaboshi Taka is a 16-year-old boy who loves to play soccer. After being abandoned by his father, he tries to find a job to support himself. His dream is to become a professional soccer player and he goes to every professional club in Japan to try his luck.

What people say

Read Order & Related

Explore the J-Dream universe

If you stay for this, you'll stay for these

See all →

The community pairs this with

See all →

Publication slate

A Manga Publication

  • Format 14 vol ch × vol
  • Published Dec 1992 – Sep 1995
  • Source Manga media type
  • Ref. BS-M9588 catalog

In the news

See all →