Eyeshield 21
Eyeshield 21 by Riichiro Inagaki, published by VIZ Media LLC on April 5, 2005, is a graphic novel that explores the journey of Sena Kobayakawa, a small but exceptionally fast boy who finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the world of American football. With only two players on his school’s team, Sena, who has always been relegated to the role of errand boy, adopts the alias Eyeshield 21 to protect his identity as he strives to help his team compete in the sport. This edition spans 208 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will discover a unique perspective on the underdog narrative typical of boys’ manga, as it combines elements of sports and camaraderie. The story follows Sena’s efforts to recruit enough players to form a complete team while navigating the challenges posed by his size and the competitive nature of football. The blend of humor and determination in this manga offers an engaging look at teamwork and ambition, set against the backdrop of a sport that is less familiar in Japan.
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“The underdog-with-exceptional-ability-makes-good plot is typical of boys’ manga, but seeing another country’s view of a great American competitive sport–in this case, football–provides added entertainment. Since football isn’t a popular sport in Japan, Sena Kobayakawa’s school’s team only has two players: Ryokan, a large, friendly boy who dreams of someday competing in the Christmas bowl game, and Hiruma, the quarterback better known for frightening the underclassmen. At 5’1″, Sena has always been smaller than his classmates, so he’s been used as their gofer and errand boy. As a result, he’s developed outstanding running speed. He wants to be team manager, but he winds up competing under the name Eyeshield 21 to keep other teams from knowing his name and stealing him away. The three must recruit enough players to form a team of 11 in order to play their first game”–Publishers Weekly.
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