German-based sportswear brand Puma were the commercial sponsors for the anime series, with many of the clothing and sportsgear sporting Puma's brand.Īfter his transfer to Jyoyō and a fated meeting with Tsujiwaki Miki, an enthusiastic girl with a lot of passion for soccer and who soon reinvigorates his love for the game with her determination to excel, Kyōsuke's deep love and passion for soccer returns to its fullest.

The anime series has also been broadcast, translated and dubbed in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Hindi, Urdu and other languages. ContentsĪnimax later aired the series across its other networks worldwide, including its English-language networks in Southeast Asia and South Asia, and its other networks, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Latin America and numerous other regions. The anime series was produced by Nippon Animation and Animax, and premiered in Japan on Animax between Septemand September 10, 2003, spanning a total of 52 episodes. The manga series was serialized in Akita Shoten's Weekly Shōnen Champion. Hungry Heart: Wild Striker ( ハングリーハート WILD STRIKER, Hangurī Hāto Wild Striker) is a Japanese soccer manga and anime series, authored by Captain Tsubasa creator Yōichi Takahashi.

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