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## Former Admins

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Notes

## Chapter Information

### Arc

Nighttime Training Arc

**"Notes"** (ノート, *TBA*) is Chapter 145 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 34th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2018 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 34, 2018* – Big Comic Bros
Dejected Face

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 14

**"Dejected Face"** (浮 () かない顔 () , *TBA*) is Chapter 83 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 6th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2017 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 6, 2017* – Comic Vine
Night Training (Episode)

## Episode Information

### Adapted From

Chapter 33 (p. 3–18)
 Chapter 34 – 37

## Theme Songs

### Ending

Blue Diary

**"Night Training"** (夜 () 練 () , *TBA*) is Episode 8 of the *Ao Ashi* anime TV series, an adaptation of the *Ao Ashi* manga series and directed by Akira Satō. This episode is Episode 8 in Season 1, which aired in 2022.

## Summary

The intrasquad game will determine who gets promoted to the A team. However, no one is passing the ball to Ashito, who is not able to communicate with his teammates through his soccer. He stands in the middle of the field, unable to do anything. Date says that Ashito lacks "individual tactics" to keep up with the constant change of play. Akutsu, a senior player who attacked Ashito at the tryouts, appears in front of him after the game.
Line of Sight

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 10

**"Line of Sight"** (視 () 線 () , *TBA*) is Chapter 60 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 28th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2016 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 28, 2016* – Comic Vine
A Through Ball Here

## Chapter Information

### Arc

Esperion Youth vs. Funabashi Arc

**"A Through Ball Here"** (ここで、スルー, *TBA*) is Chapter 192 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 45th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2019 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 45, 2019* – Big Comic Bros
Bewilderment and Ruthlessness

## Chapter Information

### Arc

Athletica Club Ehime Tryouts Arc (Brother Foot)

**"Bewilderment and Ruthlessness"** (困 () 惑 () と、無 () 慈 () 悲 () , *TBA*) is Chapter 3 of the *Ao Ashi: Brother Foot* series, a manga-spinoff of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 35th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2021 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 35, 2021* – Big Comic Bros
Eisaku Ōtomo

* Anime Visual
* Manga

**Eisaku Ōtomo** (大友 栄作, *Ōtomo Eisaku*?) is a supporting character in **Ao Ashi**. He is a first year student and midfielder playing for Tokyo City Esperion FC's Youth Team.

## Appearance & Personality

Ōtomo is a fair-skinned teenage boy of short height with dark green hair that is shaved to the side but long on top.

Although he initially seems like a coward, according to Sōichirō Tachibana, once the game starts, he's the one with the greatest mental fortitude among the first-years. Ōtomo also has a quite childish personality, easily being tempered and hot headed when annoyed by other teammates, in particular Asari.
Aware

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 11

**"Aware"** (自 () 覚 () , *TBA*) is Chapter 69 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 40th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2016 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 40, 2016* – Comic Vine
Disadvantage

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 2

**"Disadvantage"** (劣勢 (れっせい) , *TBA*) is Chapter 12 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 18th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2015 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 18, 2015* – Comic Vine
Ashito and Five Lanes

## Chapter Information

### Arc

Esperion Youth vs. Funabashi Arc

**"Ashito and Five Lanes"** (アシトと5 () レーン, *TBA*) is Chapter 186 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 36th and 37th merger issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2019 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 36–37, 2019* – Big Comic Bros
Eita Takasugi

**Eita Takasugi** (*高杉榮太; Takasugi Eita*) is a supporting character in **Ao Ashi**.

## Appearance & Personality

He is one grade above Ashito and is promoted from the junior youth team. He is a forward/midfielder. He was selected for the Japan national team for his age group, and has the leadership ability to inspire his teammates.
Looking Over the Field

## Chapter Information

### Arc

Esperion Youth vs. Tokyo V Youth Arc

**"Looking Over the Field"** (フィールドを、見 () 渡 () すこと, *TBA*) is Chapter 167 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 12th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2019 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 12, 2019* – Big Comic Bros
Thinking Wave

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 8

**"Thinking Wave"** (思 () 考 () の波 () , *TBA*) is Chapter 49 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 14th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2016 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 14, 2016* – Comic Vine
Ao Ashi (Manga)

Volume 1 Japanese cover

***Ao Ashi*** (アオアシ, ****Ao Ashi****) is a Japanese seinen sports manga series written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno.

It first started serialization on January 5, 2015 in *Big Comic Spirits*, a weekly Japanese seinen manga magazine published by Shogakukan. From April 30, 2015, it has then been re-published as a series of tankōbon volumes.

Shogakukan Asia began publishing the series in English on November 30, 2020. From March 17, 2022, the Japanese manga has been re-published as a series of Shinsho volumes, titled "Ao Ashi: Junior Version."

Ao Ashi has been adapted into an anime series by Production I.G, as well as a series of novels and stage plays.

## Plot

Ashito Aoi is a young, aspiring soccer player from a backwater town in Japan. His hopes of getting into a high school with a good soccer club are dashed when he causes an incident during a critical match for his team, which results in their loss and elimination from the tournament. Nevertheless, he catches the eye of someone important who happens to be visiting from Tokyo. That person is Tatsuya Fukuda, a coach for one of the top J-League club's youth team, aka Tokyo City Esperion FC. After spending time with Ashito and teaching him a few tricks, he sees potential in him and invites him to the selection tryouts.

Hopeful that his dream is not all lost, Ashito makes his way in the big city to continue his path toward becoming pro.

## Junior Version

A new "Junior Version" of the *Ao Ashi* manga series was published on March 17th, 2022. The content is the same as that of the original version of the *Ao Ashi* manga series, only adding furigana for the text, and including pages of bonus color articles for people to "read to get better at soccer."

New covers are designed for the Junior Version manga series, and the series is in Shinsho format (新書判) (103x182mm or 4.1"x7.2"), which is narrower than the B6 size (128x182mm or 5.0"x7.2") of the original version.

## Volumes and Chapters

*Main article: Volumes and Chapters*
↳ Volume Guide (This page includes release dates & ISBN numbers including a link to where you can purchase the series.)

## Trivia

* In 2019, it won the *Shogakukan Manga Award* for the general category.

## References

1. ↑ *Ao Ashi Chapter 1* - Comic Natalie
2. ↑ *Ao Ashi Volume 1* - Shogakukan
3. ↑ *Ao Ashi (English Version) Volume 1* - Tankobonbon
4. ↑ *Ao Ashi (Junior Version) Volume 1* - Shogakukan
Start Line

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 22

**"Start Line"** (スタート・ライン, *TBA*) is Chapter 119 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 52nd issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2017 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 52, 2017* – Big Comic Bros
New Map

## Chapter Information

### Arc

Esperion Youth vs. Tokyo V Youth Arc

**"New Map"** (新 () しい地 () 図 () , *TBA*) is Chapter 163 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 8th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2019 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 8, 2019* – Big Comic Bros
The Final Test Begins (Episode)

## Episode Information

### Adapted From

Chapter 7 – 12
Chapter 13 (p. 1–6)

## Theme Songs

### Ending

Blue Diary

**"The Final Test Begins"** (最 (さい) 終 (しゅう) 試 (し) 験 (けん) 開 (かい) 始 (し) , *TBA*) is Episode 3 of the *Ao Ashi* anime TV series, an adaptation of the *Ao Ashi* manga series and directed by Akira Satō. This episode is Episode 3 in Season 1, which aired in 2022.

## Summary

The final test turns out to be a game with the Esperion Youth team. Fukuda tells the candidates that he will give a piece of information to them during the game. While other candidates feel overwhelmed, Ashito is eager to beat the Youth team so everyone can pass the test. The candidates feel good about the game, but start to feel uneasy at the Youth team's sluggish play.
Why Now

## Chapter Information

### Arc

Nighttime Training Arc

**"Why Now"** (なんで今 () , *TBA*) is Chapter 150 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 41st issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2018 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 41, 2018* – Big Comic Bros
Volumes and Chapters/Brother Foot

This is a list of all current volumes and chapter titles of *Ao Ashi: Brother Foot*, a manga spin-off of the Japanese manga series *Ao Ashi*.

## List of Volumes

 Volume **1** | August 30, 2021
* 001. **The Soccer Ball I Couldn't Kick** (蹴れなかったサッカーボール, *TBA*)
* 002. **My Club** (マイ・クラブ, *TBA*)
* 003. **Bewilderment and Ruthlessness** (困惑と、無慈悲, *TBA*)
* 004. **Stinging Feeling** (ひりつく感情, *TBA*)
* 005. **Tirol Chocolate** (チロルチョコ, *TBA*)

## Chapters not yet in *tankōbon* format

These chapters have yet to be published in a *tankōbon* volume:

* 006. **Departing From Yosan Line Matsuyama Station** (予讃線松山駅発, *TBA*)
* 007. **Brother Foot** (ブラザーフット, *TBA*)
* 008. **Under the Futami Sun** (双海の陽に溶ける, *TBA*)
We Meet Again

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 5

**"We Meet Again"** (再 () 会 () , *TBA*) is Chapter 24 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 33rd issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2015 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 33, 2015* – Comic Vine
Eagle Eye (Part 2)

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 9

**"Eagle Eye (Part 2)"** (EAGLE ()  EYE () (2), *TBA*) is Chapter 54 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 20th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2016 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 20, 2016* – Comic Vine
Kanpei Kuroda

**Kanpei Kuroda** (黒田勘平) is a supporting character in **Ao Ashi**.

## Appearance & Personality

Promoted from Esperion Junior Youth. He is a midfielder with a calm and collected style of play. He is a realist who prioritizes becoming a professional player. He and Takeshima have a feud with Togashi, who has a different way of thinking about soccer.

## Relationships

Friendship with:

* Asari March Jun
* Ashito Aoi
* Ryuuchi Takeshima

## Statistics

### Abilities

Passing: He is skilled in passing to his teammates, he is also particularly good at backheel passes

Defending: He is not physically formidable, but he is able to make it up with good positioning and timing his challenges.

## Official Promo Art

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➥ See more in Kanpei Kuroda/Gallery

#### Etymology

* The name Kanpei means ,,intuition'' (勘) (kan) and ,,flat, even, peaceful'' (平) (hei/pei).
* Kanpei's surname Kuroda means ,,black'' (黒) (kuro) and ,,rice field" (田) (ta/da).
Akutsu

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 2

**"Akutsu"** (阿 (あ) 久 (く) 津 (つ) , *TBA*) is Chapter 11 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 17th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2015 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 17, 2015* – Comic Vine
My Spirit Has Broken

## Chapter Information

### Arc

Funabashi Match Preparation Arc

**"My Spirit Has Broken"** (心 () が折 () れた, *TBA*) is Chapter 175 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 23rd issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2019 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 23, 2019* – Big Comic Bros
Tirol Chocolate

## Chapter Information

### Arc

Athletica Club Ehime Tryouts Arc (Brother Foot)

**"Tirol Chocolate"** (チロルチョコ, *TBA*) is Chapter 5 of the *Ao Ashi: Brother Foot* series, a manga-spinoff of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 38th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2021 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 38, 2021* – Big Comic Bros
List of Teams

This page features all teams in the Ao Ashi series and Ao Ashi: Brother Foot manga.

## Premier League

### East Japan

* Omiya Aranciono
* Aomori Seiran High
* Tokyo City Esperion FC Youth (A)
* Funabashi Academy High
* Soliel Kashiwa
* Tokyo Vans U-18
* Kashiwa Dai Business High
* FC Kashima
* Barangare Sapporo
* SC Shimizu

## Prefectural Leagues

### Tokyo Division League

* Tokyo City Esperion FC Youth (B)
* Seikyō High
* Kurume Daiichi High
* Tama Sports University High
* Tokyo Musashino FC Youth
* Tokuzen'in High
* Tokyo Vans U-18 (B)
* Kantō Integrated High
* Tokyo Kokueikan High (B)
* Edogawa Business High

## Foreign Teams

* Aspire Qatar
* Real Madrid
* Celtic
* Portland Lights
* Arsenal
* Benfica
* Suwon Stars
* Galatasaray
* Barcelona
* Frankfurt
* Sale Academy
* Bayern
* Santos
* Pass Poll Water Salzburg
* Milan S.p.A
Volume 4/Junior Version

This page is about Volume 4 of the *Ao Ashi Junior Version* manga series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This volume was published on April 18, 2022.

 The content of the Junior Version is the same as that of the original version of the *Ao Ashi* manga series, only adding furigana for the text, and including pages of bonus color articles for people to "read to get better at soccer."

## Cover Illustration

* Characters *(from top to bottom)*:
 Ashito Aoi, Keiji Togashi

## Volume Summary

Ashito’s journey in the J-Youth team of Tokyo City Esperion begins, but he quickly realizes the disparity in skill level between himself and his peers who were groomed from young. At his first practice session, the newbies are immediately pitted against each other in an intrasquad match. What will this trial by fire reveal about Ashito, and where will it lead him?

## Chapters

* 029. **The First Youth Match** (ユース初陣, *TBA*)
* 030. **Walk** (WALK, *TBA*)
* 031. **Taunt** (挑発, *TBA*)
* 032. **Pitch White** (真っ白, *TBA*)
* 033. **Ignored** (無視, *TBA*)
* 034. **Natural Enemy** (天敵, *TBA*)
* 035. **Hana's Recollection** (花の追憶, *TBA*)
* 036. **Night Training** (夜練, *TBA*)
* 037. **My Roommate** (同室の男, *TBA*)
* 038. **The Spartan Pompadour** (スパルタリーゼント, *TBA*)
* 039. **A Broader Soccer** (広がるサッカー, *TBA*)

## Extra Pages

*Category: Volume Extras (Original Version)*
TBA

### Junior Version Bonus Color Articles

*Category: Volume Extras (Junior Version Bonus Color Articles)*
TBA

## References

1. ↑ *Ao Ashi Official English Release* – Shogakukan Asia
I'll Be Gone for Ten Minutes

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 17

**"I'll Be Gone for Ten Minutes"** (10 () 分 () だけいなくなる, *TBA*) is Chapter 93 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 18th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2017 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 18, 2017* – Comic Vine
Amsterdam Killer

The Killer is the main antagonist of the 1988 Crime slasher Amsterdamned.

## Bio

A mysterious murderer, this killer brutally mutilates people near the Amsterdam. He seems to always be stalking victims in the waters of Amsterdam. It is revealed that he is mysteriously deformed, perhaps being his murderous motive.

Defeat

After a confrontation with the police, the killer escaped. He retreats to his base. Knowing the police have found him, he kills himself with a harpoon through the Mouth. The police barge in to see him gurgling on his blood as he dies.

## Powers/Abilities/Equipment

* Expert Swimmer
* Skilled Boat Driver
* Black Speed Boat
* Custom Diving Mask
* Diving Goggles
* Leather Diving Suit
* Oxygen Tank
* Ridged Knife
* Harpoon Gun

## Victims

1. Nightclub Worker: Stabbed Repeatedly, Dragged into Water, Hung By Legs for Displayment
2. Man: Head Found In Water
3. Sailor: Stabbed In leg and dragged into the water, Found Grizzly mutilated the next morning on a boat
4. Body in Morgue: Found In the water with 16 stab wounds
5. Bike Riding Woman: Pulled into water, Found Dead
6. Woman on float: Groin Carved into from underwater
7. Officer: Found Dead With Eye Wound
8. Diver: Stabbed 3x
9. Himself: Shot Through Mouth With Harpoon, Suicide
Three People

## Chapter Information

### Arc

Esperion Youth vs. Funabashi Arc

**"Three People"** (3 () 人 () , *TBA*) is Chapter 201 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 4th and 5th merger issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2020 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 4–5, 2020* – Big Comic Bros
Pitch White

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 6

**"Pitch White"** (真 () っ白 () , *TBA*) is Chapter 32 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 44th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2015 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 44, 2015* – Comic Vine
Piece

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 10

**"Piece"** (PIECE () , *TBA*) is Chapter 62 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 31st issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2016 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 31, 2016* – Comic Vine
Flash

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 2

**"Flash"** (一閃 (いっせん) , *Issen*) is Chapter 5 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 10th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2015 series.

## Synopsis

Ōtomo shouts at Ashito to pass the ball as he is right in front of his net. Hana starts questioning Fukuda why he brought Ashito from Ehime to the tryouts, as he appears to have returned to his defensive zone. Daigo Benzen announces that five minutes remain and encourages everyone to give their best. While Ashito is trying to avoid the opponents, the coaches on the sideline start to discuss their performance. They note that Ashito appears to have underperformed and crossed his name out on a list. They also note that Tachibana is the key player of the red team, while Kaneda is the key player for the white team; however, he appears to lack a good relationship with his teammates and is extremely impatient. Hana then notices that Fukuda seems to have gotten more excited.

Back on the field, Ashito seems frustrated, while Ōtomo seems confused about what he's doing. Ōtomo then wonders if Ashito is trying to aim for something. Their opponents start pressuring him, giving Ashito the perfect opportunity. He runs towards his own goal, which takes Hana by surprise. Ōtomo fully realises what Ashito is trying to do and orders Kaneda to run. Kaneda does so, and Ashito boots a long ball up the field. Kaneda notices the ball and manages to head it into the goal. Many coaches and spectators appear surprised, with Fukuda being the only one who seems delighted. While the spectators go wild, Ashito celebrates with his teammates, and Kaneda gives him a thumbs up. Aki Tsukishima is amazed as he mentions that the last play gave him an aerial sense of vision. Ashito encourages his team to score another goal, but before they can start playing, Fukuda ends the game and prepares to announce the 11 players playing in the second final match.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Eisaku Ōtomo
* Hana Ichijō
* Tatsuya Fukuda
* Junnosuke Nakano *(Cameo)*
* Ashito Aoi
* Sōichirō Tachibana
* Yuudai Hasegawa *(Cameo)*
* Daigo Benzen
* Mamoru Izumi *(Cameo)*
* Nozomi Date *(Cameo)*
* Akinori Kaneda
* Aki Tsukishima
* Ueda Hiroshi *(Cameo)*

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 10, 2015* – Comic Vine
Volume 7

* Japanese Cover
* English Cover

This page is about Volume 7 of the *Ao Ashi* manga series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This volume was published on October 28, 2016.

## Cover Illustration

* Characters *(from left to right)*:
 Ashito Aoi, Tatsuya Fukuda

## Volume Summary

Despite Ashito’s stunning performance in the A-team promotion match, Fukuda reveals his real plans for Ashito—to have him permanently switch over to play as a defender! His dream of playing the forward position dashed, Ashito now wavers in his determination to become a professional soccer player. Will the friends and teammates help him overcome this test and stay the course?

## Chapters

* 062. **Piece** (PIECE, *TBA*)
* 063. **The Intentions of the Coaches** (指揮者達の思惑, *TBA*)
* 064. **It's Just Soccer** (たかがサッカー, *TBA*)
* 065. **Returning to the Dorms** (帰寮, *TBA*)
* 066. **Look Out** (見渡せる, *TBA*)
* 067. **Confined** (不自由, *TBA*)
* 068. **Where I Ought to Be** (いるべき場所, *TBA*)
* 069. **Aware** (自覚, *TBA*)
* 070. **Please Tell Me** (Please tell me, *TBA*)
* 071. **Neck** (首, *TBA*)
* 072. **Ant** (蟻, *TBA*)

## Extra Pages

*Category: Volume Extras (Original Version)*
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## References

1. ↑ *Ao Ashi Official English Release* – Shogakukan Asia
2. ↑ *Ao Ashi Volume 7* – Shogakukan Comic
The Truly Weak One Is

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 17

**"The Truly Weak One Is"** (本 () 当 () に弱 () い奴 () は, *TBA*) is Chapter 92 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 17th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2017 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 17, 2017* – Comic Vine
Orange Scenery (Episode)

## Theme Songs

### Ending

Blue Diary

**"Orange Scenery"** (オレンジ色 () の景 () 色 () , *TBA*) is Episode 5 of the *Ao Ashi* anime TV series, an adaptation of the *Ao Ashi* manga series and directed by Akira Satō. This episode is Episode 5 in Season 1, which aired in 2022.

## Summary

The letter of acceptance arrives to Ashito in Ehime. Ashito and his friends are overjoyed at the news, but Noriko, Ashito’s mom, looks at the celebration with mixed feelings. Hana tells Ashito to have a heart-to-heart with Noriko, but he never gets the chance until the day of his departure.
Nozomi Date

* Anime Visual
* Manga

**Nozomi Date** (伊達 望, *Date Nozomi*?) is a supporting character in **Ao Ashi**. He is the head coach at Esperion Youth.

## Appearance & Personality

Head coach of Esperion Youth. He is in charge of the second team where Asito and his teammates are. He has been a close friend of the coach, Fukuda, since their days as players. He is a calm and collected coach who is called "Iron Mask," but he is a leader who puts the growth of his players first and is highly trusted by them. As a professional player, he was a member of Esperion and played in the midfield.

## History

He was once, based on his illustrations from his J1 days, a reserve player for Tokyo City Esperion. Even during back then he was already close friends with Fukuda Tatsuya.
Volume 1

* Japanese Cover
* English Cover

This page is about Volume 1 of the *Ao Ashi* manga series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This volume was published on April 30, 2015.

## Cover Illustration

* Characters: Ashito Aoi

The front cover is of Ashito Aoi kicking a soccer ball. He's wearing the Tokyo City Esperion FC yellow and black uniform.

## Volume Summary

Ashito Aoi is a young, aspiring soccer player from a backwater town in Japan. His hopes of getting into a high school with a good soccer club are dashed when he causes an incident during a critical match for his team, which results in their loss and elimination from the tournament. Nevertheless, he catches the eye of someone important who happened to be visiting from Tokyo. How will things turn out for Ashito?

## Chapters

* 001. **First Touch** (ファーストタッチ, *Fāsuto Tacchi*)
* 002. **Tokyo City Esperion** (東京シティ・エスペリオン, *Tōkyō Shiti Esuperion*)
* 003. **Essential Light** (不可欠な光, *Fukaketsuna Hikari*)
* 004. **Thinking Power** (思考力, *Shikōryoku*)
* 005. **Flash** (一閃, *Issen*)
* 006. **Thinking Reed** (考える葦, *Kangaeru Ashi*)
* 007. **To Meet** (会合する, *TBA*)

## Editors' Recommendations

“A classic story that is sure to warm your heart.” “Images full of dynamism and freshness.” “Realistic depictions based on interviews.”
So for both those who are interested in soccer and those who are not,
this is a work that you will definitely enjoy!

Please give it a try!!

## Extra Pages

*Category: Volume Extras (Original Version)*
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## References

1. ↑ *Ao Ashi Official English Release* – Shogakukan Asia
2. ↑ *Ao Ashi Volume 1* – Shogakukan Comic
Night Training

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 6

**"Night Training"** (夜 () 練 () , *TBA*) is Chapter 36 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 49th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2015 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 49, 2015* – Comic Vine
Volume 2/Junior Version

This page is about Volume 2 of the *Ao Ashi Junior Version* manga series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This volume was published on March 17, 2022.

 The content of the Junior Version is the same as that of the original version of the *Ao Ashi* manga series, only adding furigana for the text, and including pages of bonus color articles for people to "read to get better at soccer."

## Cover Illustration

* Characters *(from top to bottom)*:
 Ashito Aoi, Naofumi Futahara

## Volume Summary

Aspiring professional soccer player Ashito Aoi is taking part in Tokyo City Esperion Football Club’s youth team tryouts. He’s made it to the final test match along with a group of other young entrants, but the coaches have set up an unexpected hurdle for them to clear. Ashito is about to play the most physically and mentally taxing soccer game he’s ever known, and he’ll have to draw out all of his hidden potential to ace it!

## Chapters

* 008. **Challenge** (挑戦, *TBA*)
* 009. **The Final Test Begins** (最終試験開始, *TBA*)
* 010. **Characteristic** (本領, *TBA*)
* 011. **Akutsu** (阿久津, *TBA*)
* 012. **Disadvantage** (劣勢, *TBA*)
* 013. **Telling the Exam-Takers** (受験生に告ぐ, *TBA*)
* 014. **Cold Eyes** (冷たい目, *TBA*)
* 015. **We Are Working Hard** (がんばってる, *TBA*)
* 016. **Crow** (CROW, *TBA*)
* 017. **Clock Strikes** (CLOCK STRIKES, *TBA*)
* 018. **Summary** (総括, *TBA*)

## Extra Pages

*Category: Volume Extras (Original Version)*
TBA

### Junior Version Bonus Color Articles

*Category: Volume Extras (Junior Version Bonus Color Articles)*
TBA

## References

1. ↑ *Ao Ashi Official English Release* – Shogakukan Asia
Volume 3

* Japanese Cover
* English Cover

This page is about Volume 3 of the *Ao Ashi* manga series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This volume was published on October 30, 2015.

## Volume Summary

After proving himself in the tryouts, Ashito Aoi gets accepted into the Tokyo City Esperion FC’s youth development program! However, that would mean moving to Tokyo and leaving behind his family and friends. With his heart set on going pro, Ashito bites the bullet, vowing to become the top player in the world! How will he fare against the formidable soccer giants in Tokyo?

## Chapters

* 019. **Results** (合否, *TBA*)
* 020. **Orange Scenery (Part 1)** (オレンジ色の景色 前編, *TBA*)
* 021. **Orange Scenery (Part 2)** (オレンジ色の景色 中編, *TBA*)
* 022. **Orange Scenery (Part 3)** (オレンジ色の景色 後編, *TBA*)
* 023. **The J-Youth's Privilege** (Jユースの特権, *TBA*)
* 024. **We Meet Again** (再会, *TBA*)
* 025. **The Selected** (昇格生, *TBA*)
* 026. **The Scouted** (スカウト生, *TBA*)
* 027. **Hana Ichijō (Part 1)** (一条 花(1), *TBA*)
* 028. **Hana Ichijō (Part 2)** (一条 花(2), *TBA*)

## Editors' Recommendations

*Category: Volume Extras (Original Version)*

## Extra Pages

*Category: Volume Extras (Original Version)*
TBA

## References

1. ↑ *Ao Ashi Official English Release* – Shogakukan Asia
2. ↑ *Ao Ashi Volume 3* – Shogakukan Comic
Initiate Attack

## Chapter Information

### Arc

Esperion Youth vs. Tokyo V Youth Arc

**"Initiate Attack"** (攻 () 撃 () の起 () 点 () , *TBA*) is Chapter 156 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 49th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2018 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 49, 2018* – Big Comic Bros
Rotator

## Chapter Information

### Arc

Esperion Youth vs. Tokyo V Youth Arc

**"Rotator"** (Rotator () , *TBA*) is Chapter 168 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 13th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2019 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 13, 2019* – Big Comic Bros
Tokyo Metropolis League Match 1 – Seikyō High School

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 8

**"Tokyo Metropolis League Match 1 – Seikyō High School"** (東 () 京 () 都 () リーグ第 () 1節 ()  成 () 京 () 高 () 校 () 戦 () , *TBA*) is Chapter 47 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 12th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2016 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 12, 2016* – Comic Vine
One More Person

## Chapter Information

### Arc

Esperion Youth vs. Kashiwa Business Arc

**"One More Person"** (もう一人 () , *TBA*) is Chapter 136 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 23rd issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2018 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 23, 2018* – Big Comic Bros
First Touch (Episode)

## Episode Information

### Adapted From

Chapter 1
 Chapter 2 (p. 1–30)

## Theme Songs

### Ending

Blue Diary

**"First Touch"** (ファーストタッチ, *Fāsuto Tacchi*) is Episode 1 of the *Ao Ashi* anime TV series, an adaptation of the *Ao Ashi* manga series and directed by Akira Satō. This episode is Episode 1 in Season 1, which aired in 2022.

## Summary

After a violent outburst at one of his middle school team's final football matches, aspiring player, Ashito Aoi, reflects and puts his skills to the test when a top youth team coach approaches him and invites him to the Tokyo City Esperion tryouts.
The Greatest Masterpiece

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 10

**"The Greatest Masterpiece"** (最 () 高 () 傑 () 作 () , *TBA*) is Chapter 57 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 25th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2016 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 25, 2016* – Comic Vine
Volume 5/Junior Version

This page is about Volume 5 of the *Ao Ashi Junior Version* manga series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This volume was published on May 18, 2022.

 The content of the Junior Version is the same as that of the original version of the *Ao Ashi* manga series, only adding furigana for the text, and including pages of bonus color articles for people to "read to get better at soccer."

## Volume Summary

Ashito has lost badly in his first official J-Youth club match, but undeterred by his defeat, he lowers his pride to seek help from the coach who refuses to acknowledge him. Meanwhile, the A-team is back from training camp, and the youth club finally begins training in earnest with everyone present—starting with an A-team versus B-team match! Despite having to face one unexpected obstacle after another, Ashito will not let anything hinder his momentum!

## Chapters

* 040. **A (Part 1)** (A(1), *TBA*)
* 041. **A (Part 2)** (A(2), *TBA*)
* 042. **A (Part 3)** (A(3), *TBA*)
* 043. **How to Spend a Day Off (Part 1)** (休日のすごしかた(1), *TBA*)
* 044. **How to Spend a Day Off (Part 2)** (休日のすごしかた(2), *TBA*)
* 045. **Scene at the Day of the Entrance Ceremony** (入学式当日の風景, *TBA*)
* 046. **No Compromises** (譲れないこと, *TBA*)
* 047. **Tokyo Metropolis League Match 1 – Seikyō High School** (東京都リーグ第1節 成京高校戦, *TBA*)
* 048. **Emergency Half-Time Meeting** (HT・緊急ミーティング, *TBA*)
* 049. **Thinking Wave** (思考の波, *TBA*)
* 050. **Eye to Eye** (EYE TO EYE, *TBA*)

## Extra Pages

*Category: Volume Extras (Original Version)*
TBA

### Junior Version Bonus Color Articles

*Category: Volume Extras (Junior Version Bonus Color Articles)*
TBA

## References

1. ↑ *Ao Ashi Official English Release* – Shogakukan Asia
This Team's

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 15

**"This Team's"** (このチームで一 () 番 () , *TBA*) is Chapter 86 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 10th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2017 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 10, 2017* – Comic Vine
Natural Enemy

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 6

**"Natural Enemy"** (天 () 敵 () , *TBA*) is Chapter 34 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 47th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2015 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 47, 2015* – Comic Vine
How to Spend a Day Off (Part 2)

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 7

**"How to Spend a Day Off (Part 2)"** (休 () 日 () のすごしかた(2), *TBA*) is Chapter 44 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 8th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2016 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 8, 2016* – Comic Vine
It's Completely Quiet

## Chapter Information

### Arc

Esperion Youth vs. Funabashi Arc

**"It's Completely Quiet"** (全 () て、静 () か, *TBA*) is Chapter 179 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 27th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2019 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 27, 2019* – Big Comic Bros
We Are Working Hard

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 3

**"We Are Working Hard"** (がんばってる, *TBA*) is Chapter 15 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 22nd and 23rd merger issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2015 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 22–23, 2015* – Comic Vine
Memories of Camp Nou

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 21

**"Memories of Camp Nou"** (カンプ・ノウの記 () 憶 () , *TBA*) is Chapter 113 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 45th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2017 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 45, 2017* – Big Comic Bros
Look Vertically

## Chapter Information

### Arc

Esperion Youth vs. Tokyo V Youth Arc

**"Look Vertically"** (縦 () を見 () る, *TBA*) is Chapter 155 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 48th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2018 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 48, 2018* – Big Comic Bros
The Scouted

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 5

**"The Scouted"** (スカウト生 () , *TBA*) is Chapter 26 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 36th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2015 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 36, 2015* – Comic Vine
Shun Aoi

Anime Visual

**Shun Aoi** (青井 俊*; Aoi Shun*) is a supporting character in **Ao Ashi** and the main protagonist in it's spin-off, Ao Ashi: Brother Foot. He is the oldest child of Noriko and the older brother of Ashito who currently works a part-time job and has recently been scouted and accepted by J-League team, AC Ehime.

## Appearance & Personality

Shun is a teenage boy of average height and a lean build. He has straight black hair is usually seen wearing his glasses, though when he plays on the field he switches to contacts.

Shun is a very supportive person, shown by his encouragement for his younger brother, Ashito, in pursuing his dreams of playing in a J-League club and pushing him to take the first step. He is also a very responsible individual, putting others wants and needs over his, like when he chose to help out and take over the family store rather than continue to play football. Shun is also shown to be rather determined when he truly decides to do something and put his mind to it, pushing himself to his limit on the pitch even when he is in pain. At first it seems he lacks confidence and has anxiety regarding playing again, stemming from his childhood where he had to give up football due to his severe asthma, but despite this he pushes forward and doesn't give up, willingly striving forward towards his goals.

## Plot Overview

Early Life

As a child, Shun was very talented at football. But due to his illness, which caused him to have asthmatic attacks, he developed anxiety leading him to stop pursuing it.

Main Story

Shun doesn't play a major role in the main series apart from encouraging Ashito to pursue his dream of entering a J-League club and to not worry about him and their mother, saying he will help out at their family store. Shun also used to play with Ashito as a kid, and is one of Ashito's inspirations.

Ao Ashi: Brother Foot

## Statistics

### Abilities

**Wide Vision**: Since Shun has been the playing partner of Ashito Aoi around the store, it may be assumed that he also has the ability of his brother to a certain degree. It has also been stated by Ashito that his brother plays better than he does, although to what extent is uncertain.
Volume 1/Junior Version

This page is about Volume 1 of the *Ao Ashi Junior Version* manga series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This volume was published on March 17, 2022.

 The content of the Junior Version is the same as that of the original version of the *Ao Ashi* manga series, only adding furigana for the text, and including pages of bonus color articles for people to "read to get better at soccer."

## Cover Illustration

* Characters: Ashito Aoi

The front cover is of Ashito Aoi cheering. He's wearing the Tokyo City Esperion FC yellow and black uniform. It's shown that his uniform number is 33.

## Volume Summary

Ashito Aoi is a young, aspiring soccer player from a backwater town in Japan. His hopes of getting into a high school with a good soccer club are dashed when he causes an incident during a critical match for his team, which results in their loss and elimination from the tournament. Nevertheless, he catches the eye of someone important who happened to be visiting from Tokyo. How will things turn out for Ashito?

## Chapters

* 001. **First Touch** (ファーストタッチ, *Fāsuto Tacchi*)
* 002. **Tokyo City Esperion** (東京シティ・エスペリオン, *Tōkyō Shiti Esuperion*)
* 003. **Essential Light** (不可欠な光, *Fukaketsuna Hikari*)
* 004. **Thinking Power** (思考力, *Shikōryoku*)
* 005. **Flash** (一閃, *Issen*)
* 006. **Thinking Reed** (考える葦, *Kangaeru Ashi*)
* 007. **To Meet** (会合する, *TBA*)

## Extra Pages

*Category: Volume Extras (Original Version)*
TBA

### Junior Version Bonus Color Articles

*Category: Volume Extras (Junior Version Bonus Color Articles)*
TBA

## References

1. ↑ *Ao Ashi Official English Release* – Shogakukan Asia
Changing Lineups

## Chapter Information

### Arc

Nighttime Training Arc

**"Changing Lineups"** (様 () 変 () わる陣 () 容 () , *TBA*) is Chapter 149 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 40th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2018 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 40, 2018* – Big Comic Bros
Just Like You (Episode)

## Theme Songs

### Ending

Color Lily's Love Letter

**"Just Like You"** (お前 () みたいに, *TBA*) is Episode 16 of the *Ao Ashi* anime TV series, an adaptation of the *Ao Ashi* manga series and directed by Akira Satō. This episode is Episode 16 in Season 1, which aired in 2022.

## Summary

Advised by Takeshima and Anri that he should study Kuribayashi's movements, Ashito pours over the broadcast of the J1 match to see Kuribayashi's play. Combing over the past footage of Kuribayashi's play, Ashito realizes that what set Kuribayashi apart is how he turns his head. Ashito tries to incorporate it in his practice right away, but it only confuses him. In his teammates eyes, that confusion looks like being unmotivated for having to play a full-back.
What We Lack

## Chapter Information

### Novel Chapter(s)

Chapter 15

**"What We Lack"** (俺 () 達 () にないもの, *TBA*) is Chapter 85 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 9th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2017 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 9, 2017* – Comic Vine
International Football Overlap

## Chapter Information

### Arc

Nighttime Training Arc

**"International Football Overlap"** (代 () 表 () 戦 () かぶり, *TBA*) is Chapter 148 of the *Ao Ashi* series, written and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi and based on a concept by Naohiko Ueno. This chapter was published in the 39th issue of *Big Comic Spirits*' 2018 series.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Big Comic Spirits No. 39, 2018* – Big Comic Bros
Taira Nakamura

**Taira Nakamura** (*中村 平; Nakamura Taira*) is a supporting character in **Ao Ashi**.

## Appearance & Personality

Taira is a teenage boy with a lean, muscular physique of average height. He has unruly raven black hair, which he styles with a thin hair band.

A midfielder in the second team, he is one year older than Ashito and has been promoted from the junior youth team. He has a caring personality and sometimes gives advice to Ashito, who has inferior skills, as a senior player in the youth team. He is well-liked by his teammates.

## Plot Overview

### Main Story

During summer, he lived the Esperion and want to be policemen
Miyako Tachibana

**Miyako Tachibana** is a supporting character in **Ao Ashi**. She is the fraternal older twin sister of Soichiro.

## Appearance & Personality

Miyako is always with a serious expression on her face, in contrast to her twin brother who is always with a relaxed smile, she is a slim but fit teenager of average height. She has short black hair (?) and tanned skin.
In contrast to Soichiro, who has a light personality, Miyako has a strong dynamic and masculine personality.