Yuu Kou
Director
Giant Killing (2010)
Season 1
Giant Killing follows a ragtag bunch from East Tokyo who are struggling in Japan's top football league. Nearing the bottom, they have lost 5 matches in a row which hasn't done much to team morale. Even with the fan's turning their backs on the team, it seems as if the end is near. East Tokyo United can only blame their coach right now. However, their Coach is going to do something drastic to prove to his team and fans, that against the biggest club in the nation, he can make this team win...
Released April 4, 2010
Episode 25 min
None+
Genres: Animation, Anime, Anime: Seinen, Anime: Sports, Drama, Sport
Keywords: tmdb.football-soccer, imdb.soccer, imdb.based-on-manga, imdb.anime-animation, tmdb.anime, imdb.team-sport, imdb.achronological-order + 29 more, imdb.primarily-male-cast, imdb.soccer-sport, imdb.seinen, imdb.tournament, imdb.training, imdb.new-coach, imdb.soccer-coach, imdb.soccer-league, imdb.two-word-title, imdb.tokyo-japan, imdb.sports-manager, imdb.underdog, imdb.soccer-club, imdb.team-sports, imdb.flashback, imdb.male-protagonist, imdb.seinen-anime-animation, imdb.soccer-player, imdb.eccentric-character, imdb.professional-soccer-player, imdb.japanese-soccer-team, imdb.association-football, imdb.primarily-adult-cast, imdb.work, imdb.soccer-team, imdb.soccer-manager, imdb.competition, imdb.east-tokyo, imdb.japan
Production Companies: Studio Deen
Network: NHK BS1
S1E1 - #01
Takeshi Tatsumi led the 5th division team of Eastham, England to 32nd place in the FA cup. Now he's been called back to coach his old home team, the small and weak "East Tokyo United (ETU)". On the first day of training, Tatsumi picks the starter candidates with nothing but the times from 30 meter sprints.
April 4, 2010, midnight
S1E2 - #02
Tatsumi takes on the veteran team with his new starter candidates in a skirmish. The young players follow Tatsumi's instructions in order to strike at the weaknesses of the veterans, and thus secure their own starting spots. The next day at a press conference, Tatsumi announces another big shocker. Murakoshi then let's his anger explode at Tatsumi.
April 11, 2010, midnight
S1E3 - #03
On the first day of camp, Tatsumi's instructions were: self-training. On top of that, Tatsumi makes it even harder by insisting that they all share a single ball. When the players start arguing about what should be focused on, finally a brawl breaks out. While the coaches are trying to break it up, a late player called "Prince" appears.
April 18, 2010, midnight
S1E4 - #04
The first match for the new ETU under Tatsumi's lead is against the champion, Tokyo Victory. The Victory players take note of Gino wearing the captains mark, and the new starter, Tsubaki. During camp Tsubaki did not show much potential, but in this match he shines in tandem with Tatsumi's tactics, shaking up the Victory bench. Tatsumi starts to explain his reasons to coach Matsuhara who was surprised by Tsubaki's good performance.
April 25, 2010, midnight
S1E5 - #05
Second half of the Tokyo Victory match. Tsubaki screwed up and gave the opponents a chance to score. Tatsumi tries to fire up Tsubaki by saying that he shouldn't worry about a foul. In order to combat Victory's increasing pace, Tatsumi puts in offensive players midfield. Though Tsubaki was motivated by Tatsumi, it doesn't go well and his efforts turn our disastrous. Meanwhile, Murakoshi re-examines himself as a player and tries to find a hole for the counter attack.
May 2, 2010, midnight
S1E6 - #06
A league press conference is being held. While everybody is in formal attire, Tatsumi wears his normal clothes. He meets Nagoya Grand Palace's manager Fuwa, who has history with ETU, and meets last season's 2nd, Osaka Gunners' manager Dulfer. When the ceremony begins, Goto and Yuri are worried; quite right, as Tatsumi lets loose once again. A dubious Frenchman takes a liking to Tatsumi and takes him away...
May 9, 2010, midnight
S1E7 - #07
A league match against manager Kurashi's Javelin Iwata. After a lucky shot puts Iwata in the lead, ETU is totally overrun by Iwata's assault. After being dissatisfied by the way the game went, the free reporter Fujisawa asks Tatsumi a question at the press conference. While he answers it cooly and whips up another frenzy there, the next match against Sun Arrow Hiroshima is another loss...
May 16, 2010, midnight
S1E8 - #08
After hearing a rumor that Kuroda is about to transfer, Matsuhara feels uneasy. However, Tatsumi declares again that the starting players will be picked with the soccer tennis game. Amongst the disgruntled players, Kuroda finally lets his anger explode and boycotts the training. Matsue, who also left the training, begins to tell Kuroda about a mistake that they as center backs had not noticed yet.
May 23, 2010, midnight
S1E9 - #09
Since Tatsumi became manager, ETU has lost 4 matches in a row. The Skulls fan group can't conceal their anger any longer. At the peak of their anger, they stop the players' bus and demand an apology from Tatsumi. Tatsumi stops Murakoshi from appeasing the crowd and tries to go out himself. Does he have a secret strategy against Nagoya Grand Palace?!
May 30, 2010, midnight
S1E10 - #10
The fans are demanding that Tatsumi is canned. The opponent they face during their last stand is Nagoya Grand Palace, led by ETU's former manager Fuwa. In a stark contrast to ETU, Fuwa has been winning cup and league matches. He is an absolutely rational coach who used expensive foreign players to raise the power of the entire team. In the beginning, the Brazilian trio goes on a fierce offensive, but Tatsumi's plans are already in motion...
June 6, 2010, midnight
S1E11 - #11
ETU vs Nagoya Grand Palace. In the first half, ETU is faced with a relentless assault, but thanks to Tsubaki's repeated smooth plays, the danger of losing a point is always averted. Fuwa slowly starts to realize that Tatsumi's plan has been set in motion. However, ETU does not launch a full assault. While Matsubara can't hide his worries about the defense-only match, Tatsumi is grinning smugly. And the thing Tsubaki sees when he gets on the field is...!
June 13, 2010, midnight
S1E12 - #12
Nagoya can’t break ETU's defense line, so they put Carlos up front and attack with their strongest formation. This is exactly what Tatsumi has been waiting for. ETU is desperate to withstand the Brazilian onslaught. They block their shot and begin their own counter attack. That was Tatsumi's plan all along. The ball goes to Gino and ETU's attack finally begins. Who will score?!
June 20, 2010, midnight
S1E13 - #13
ETU control the Brazilian trio and successfully take the lead. 15 minutes left and Nagoya comes attacking back. But, ETU's composure as a team allows them to withstand the onslaught.
June 27, 2010, midnight
S1E14 - #14
Delighted over their first win, Goto takes ETA out to the shopping district and thinks about reviving the old cheering squad. But, the old fans don't seem 100% on board when asked. Though he tries hard, it is not successful and night sets in.
July 4, 2010, midnight
S1E15 - #15
ETU faces off against FC Sapporo for the prelims in the Japan Cup.
July 11, 2010, midnight
S1E16 - #16
Natsuki returns to practice with ETU. He was their top goal scorer the previous season.
July 18, 2010, midnight
S1E17 - #17
The team loses a critical starter for a week with a sprained ankle.
July 25, 2010, midnight
S1E18 - #18
ETU is coming off its fourth match in a row. No one is sure if the team is in top shape or not when the match against Albireos Niigata begins. The built-up pressure and excitement leads Akasaki to get a yellow card while defending. At halftime, Akasaki says something that sparks a giant argument. The coach and others try to break it up in haste when they come to a quick conclusion.
Aug. 1, 2010, midnight
S1E19 - #19
The battle against the Osaka Gunners is about to begin. They employee a highly aggressive offensive formation utilizing four forwards. This is a point of pride for all of Osaka.
Aug. 8, 2010, midnight
S1E20 - #20
ETU begins their match against the Osaka Gunners. They are holding their ground man-to-man for now, but...
Aug. 15, 2010, midnight
S1E21 - #21
ETU has their backs to the wall due to the Osaka Gunners' vicious attacks. They stiffen their defense and brace for a comeback.
Aug. 22, 2010, midnight
S1E22 - #22
Sugie and Kuroda, both vital defensemen for ETU, give up two goals in the first half. How will they recover?
Aug. 29, 2010, midnight
S1E23 - #23
Just before the match against Osaka, a question is posed to Natsuki... Does the ball belong to your team? Or you?
Sept. 5, 2010, midnight
S1E24 - #24
ETU continues their run. Will they prevail? Only time will tell.
Sept. 12, 2010, midnight
S1E25 - #25
ETU has tied the game with a goal off a free kick earned by Tsubaki's legs and stamina. While Matsubara is excited and presses for the next strategy, Tatsumi responds with a disappointing "My plan was to keep Osaka at one point and to win 2-1. I dunno about the 3rd goal." Matsubara is shocked, but Tatsumi continues "I am counting on him changing the fact that ETU lacks the last bit of strength in the end."
Sept. 19, 2010, midnight
S1E26 - #26
Akasaki appears in a match as an Olympic team member. Tatsumi removes Akasaki from the next game's starting lineup so he can regain his strength. Meanwhile, Gino complains about the condition of his foot and Tatsumi pulls him from the starting lineup as well. With the starting lineup for the next match against Kawasaki settled and two of the primary players sitting out, Tatsumi has a thought: To organize a certain event with the local people, the ETU staff, and all the players!?
Sept. 26, 2010, midnight
Network: NHK BS1
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 650 min.
Released: April 4, 2010
Last Air Date: Sept. 26, 2010, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: M
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