The Knight in the Area

The Knight in the Area (2012)

EndedAnimation showDrama, Comedy, Anime

The story centers around Aizawa Kakeru, the younger brother of the Kamakura School soccer team captain Suguru. While Suguru is so talented in soccer that he has been made part of Japan's national under-15 team, Kakeru is so weak at the sport that he is nicknamed "Mr. No Goal". Kakeru's life changes however, after a tragic accident.

Network
Scheduleevery Saturday (25 min)

Last Episode

Kickoff!!
Season 1Episode 3725 min

Kickoff!!

sept. 29, 2012

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E37Kickoff!!sept. 29, 2012
S01E36Storm Warning!sept. 22, 2012
S01E35New Total Curtainsept. 15, 2012
S01E34Raise the Curtain! High School Championshipsept. 8, 2012
S01E33New Challengersept. 1, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Area no Kishi premiere?

Area no Kishi premiered on January 7, 2012.

What is the genre of Area no Kishi?

The genre of Area no Kishi is sports anime.

Who is the main protagonist of Area no Kishi?

The main protagonist of Area no Kishi is a high school student named Kakeru Aizawa.

Who is the co-creator of Area no Kishi?

The co-creator of Area no Kishi is Hiroaki Igano.

What is the name of the high school where Kakeru Aizawa studies in Area no Kishi?

The high school where Kakeru Aizawa studies in Area no Kishi is called Enoshima High School.

What is the name of Kakeru's childhood friend and love interest in Area no Kishi?

Kakeru's childhood friend and love interest in Area no Kishi is named Nana Mishima.

What is the name of the soccer club that Kakeru and Nana are members of in Area no Kishi?

The soccer club that Kakeru and Nana are members of in Area no Kishi is called the Enoshima High School Soccer Club.

Who is the captain of the Enoshima High School Soccer Club in Area no Kishi?

The captain of the Enoshima High School Soccer Club in Area no Kishi is Suguru Aizawa, Kakeru's older brother.

What is the nickname given to Kakeru in Area no Kishi?

The nickname given to Kakeru in Area no Kishi is "Prince of Football."

What is the name of the character who serves as the head coach of the Enoshima High School Soccer Club in Area no Kishi?

The character who serves as the head coach of the Enoshima High School Soccer Club in Area no Kishi is Jinpachi Ego.

Who is the main antagonist of Area no Kishi?

The main antagonist of Area no Kishi is a soccer player named Seven.

Cast

Akira Ishida

Akira Ishida

voices Ryuichi Araki
Jun Fukuyama

Jun Fukuyama

voices Suguru Aizawa
Tetsu Shiratori

Tetsu Shiratori

voices Leonardo Silva
Yuko Sanpei

Yuko Sanpei

voices Kakeru Aizawa
Shizuka Itou

Shizuka Itou

voices Nana Mishima
Minoru Shiraishi

Minoru Shiraishi

voices Kota Nakatsuka
Tarusuke Shingaki

Tarusuke Shingaki

voices Yusuke Saeki
Atsushi Kakehashi

Atsushi Kakehashi

voices Makoto Hyoudou
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Characters

Ryuichi Araki

Ryuichi Araki

voiced by Akira Ishida
Suguru Aizawa

Suguru Aizawa

voiced by Jun Fukuyama
Leonardo Silva

Leonardo Silva

voiced by Tetsu Shiratori
Kakeru Aizawa

Kakeru Aizawa

voiced by Yuko Sanpei
Nana Mishima

Nana Mishima

voiced by Shizuka Itou
Kota Nakatsuka

Kota Nakatsuka

voiced by Minoru Shiraishi
Yusuke Saeki

Yusuke Saeki

voiced by Tarusuke Shingaki
Makoto Hyoudou

Makoto Hyoudou

voiced by Atsushi Kakehashi
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Also known as

  • The Knight in the Area (United States)
  • Area no Kishi (Japan)

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