Ep. 81: Inazuma Japan faces Fire Dragon with key players missing and new opponents
Aired on May 12, 2010
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Inazuma Japan arrives at the stadium in time for the finals against Korea's team, Fire Dragon. The match presents three major challenges. First, former teammates Aphrodi, Suzuno, and Nagumo have joined Fire Dragon, alongside Korea's top strategist, Choi Chang Soo. Second, captain Endou is excluded from the lineup. Coach Kudou claims Endou does not need him on this team because he fails to understand the team's situation. Third, Fire Dragon employs powerful tactics that threaten to crush Inazuma Japan. The opposing side keeps these strategies secret, leaving Inazuma Japan unaware of the danger they face during this critical final encounter.
Episodes
- Ep. 77 · The Ultimate Showdown Between Kudō Japan and Hitomiko Japan
- Ep. 78 · Fuyuka's Secret Plan to Help Endou Find a New Move
- Ep. 79 · Gouenji faces pressure from his father to quit soccer and study medicine in Germany instead.
- Ep. 80 · Inazuma Japan trains on mud while Endou faces Gouenji's departure and a blocked path to the stadium.
- Ep. 81 · Inazuma Japan faces Fire Dragon with key players missing and new opponents
- Ep. 82 · Inazuma Japan faces Fire Dragon's Perfect Zone Press and tactical substitutions
- Ep. 84 · Inazuma Japan secures victory against Fire Dragon to advance to the international level
- Ep. 85 · The World Finals Arrive as Inazuma Japan Heads to Liocott Island