The Knight in the Area Season 1 Episode 8 Conclusion 2012
Kakeru and Suguru are brothers who both have a flaming passion for soccer. However, while Suguru becomes a rising star in the Japanese youth soccer system, Kakeru decides to take on a managerial role after struggling on the field. But due to a cruel twist of fate, Kakeru ends up reevaluating the role he has chosen. In hopes of one day being able to enter the World Cup by becoming a member of the national team, Kakeru trains harder than anyone else. He isn’t alone in this quest for glory, though. Kakeru's childhood friend, Nana, is a soccer prodigy of her own, with the wicked nickname “Little Witch”. She is a top-ranked player and is already playing for Nadeshiko Japan, the Japanese women’s national team. Nana's success gives Kakeru the extra push he needs to reach for his goals.
- Released: 2012-02-25
- Runtime: 25 minutes
- Genre: Animation, Comedy
- Stars: Shizuka Itoh, Yuko Sanpei, Jun Fukuyama, Akira Ishida, Takehito Koyasu
- Director: Yasuyuki Urakami, Hitomi Matsuura, Hitomi Tsuruta, Hitomi Tsuruta, Hirofumi Ogura
- Source: CWR-CRB
