Inazuma Eleven: Ares no Tenbin

Setting Sail for Tomorrow

The Devil of the Field

Raimon faces Rampart Jr. High while Mister Yi enforces exclusive defensive training

Raimon discovers they remain eligible for the Football Frontier tournament, with their upcoming opponent being Rampart Jr. High, a squad famous for an impenetrable defensive strategy. Despite this threat, Mister Yi mandates that the team focus solely on defensive drills. While the majority of the players endure this rigorous regimen, Cliff and Valentin are assigned alternative chores; Cliff must remove graffiti from school walls, and Valentin is tasked with watering plants. As the game approaches, the athletes grow increasingly frustrated and confused by the purpose of this unusual preparation method.

Raimon defeats Rampart in a defensive match where Yi's strategy fails and new moves emerge

The football match between Raimon and Rampart commences with Mister Yi instructing his team to adopt a purely defensive stance. He anticipates that Rampart's manager will eventually lose patience and order an attack, causing the opposing side to lower their guard. Meanwhile, the daily chores performed by Cliff and Valentin lead to the development of new special moves. Despite the initial tension and strategic maneuvering, the game concludes with Raimon securing a victory with a score of 2-0.

Eliot decides to play after seeing Axel Blaze provoke him on TV

Polestar Academy, the top-ranked prestigious school, prepares for tomorrow's preliminary match against Kirkwood Junior High. Eliot, an isolated player, initially refuses to practice or participate due to a lack of motivation. After school, he visits his childhood friend Faith Winter at the hospital, maintaining his usual composure while harboring a vow of revenge against the "Balance of Ares" for breaking her heart. While watching TV in the hospital room, Eliot sees a special feature on Kirkwood Junior High's cleanup efforts. During the interview, Ace striker Axel Blaze provokes him directly. This provocation convinces Eliot to join the qualifying match the next day. However, on the day of the game, the offensive strategy devised by the absolute leader of Kirkwood Junior High proves to be surprisingly effective and unexpected.

Eliot faces regret as Kirkwood Junior High overwhelms Polestar Academy with advanced attacks.

A match between Polestar Academy and Kirkwood Junior High sees Eliot, the goalkeeper, overwhelmed by Temple’s Fire Tornado, leading to his first goal and subsequent anger. Jude, representing Starry Chapter School Eleven, engages in an intense matchup against his former teammate Temple but struggles against Axel’s advanced collaborative play. After receiving the override technique Fire Ball Storm from Axel and the Murdock triplets, Eliot concedes another score. Confusion arises regarding why a forward plays as goalkeeper. Jude advises that Eliot cannot defeat Kirkwood’s offense, even if he returns to the forward position, unless he understands his purpose as a goalkeeper.

Mister Yi's Arrest Leaves Raimon Eleven to Prepare Emergency Strategies Alone

Mister Yi is arrested for unauthorized access just three days before the team's return. The police arrive at the club room while the manager is announcing new trials for Mikage senior's farming quiz. With Mister Yi gone and kickoff approaching, Raimon Eleven decides to handle the situation themselves. The manager orders the team to practice various emergency strategies that might be used tomorrow, even if they are not currently applicable. Under these gloomy circumstances, the Raimon Eleven must prepare to extend their points without their usual support.

Kanemon Mid versus Royal Academy clash begins with new tactics

The match between Kanemon Mid and Royal Academy commences, with the Imperial school introducing a new spike strategy under Kageyama's direction. The team's dynamic is disrupted by the arrival of new member Shimerigawa, creating an unstable atmosphere. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure with dark eyes watches Sakuma from behind, evoking a sense of looming darkness. Despite Raimon's caution regarding Royal Academy's movements, they are forced to act quickly as scoring opportunities arise earlier than anticipated, setting the stage for a critical confrontation.

Mister Yi confronts Ray Dark in a fierce tactical battle against Royal Academy

Following the intense pressure from Royal Academy's killing tactics on Raimon, Mister Yi finally makes his decisive move. He faces off against Ray Dark, with both coaches' strategies clashing in a fierce contest where neither side yields ground. Sakuma and the immobilized Royal Academy players unleash their final inner thoughts as the match reaches its climax. The outcome hangs in the balance as the victorious goddess decides who will be remembered in history. This incandescent game tests the limits of both teams, culminating in a definitive resolution that settles the fate of the players involved in this high-stakes confrontation.

Sonny Receives a Letter from His Mother Before the Final Preliminary Match

Fans gather at the stadium to watch Eliot play for Polestar Academy. Eliot, who is not participating in the match, encounters Heath Moore and his friend Dusk Grayling. A casual remark causes Eliot to confront Heath. Meanwhile, just before the final preliminary round at Raimon, Sonny receives an envelope from Mrs. Yone. The envelope contains a letter from his mother. This personal moment occurs on the night before the decisive games, adding emotional weight to the upcoming competition as Sonny prepares for the final challenges ahead.

Elliot Ember on Fire

The preliminary round league concludes with the final match between Raimon and Polestar Academy. Eliot launches an unstoppable offensive against the opposition. Inashima, who plays football for pure enjoyment, faces Haizaki, whose aggressive attacks embody the "demon of the field." As Kanemon starts to show signs of impatience and disappointment, the opposing team members exchange words with their teammates during the intense contest.

Raimon Eleven faces Polestar Academy in a tense match led by Eliot

The Raimon Eleven team attempts to overcome Polestar Academy, with the narrative focusing on Eliot. As the match progresses, tensions rise between the captains, Mizukamiya and Maxime, leading to an intense physical confrontation and fierce competition for the ball. Eliot remains determined to secure an absolute victory, a mindset he intends to demonstrate in the upcoming appeal. In the latter half of the game, with very little time remaining on the clock, Eliot makes a decisive run toward the goal. He is immediately confronted by a single opponent standing directly in his path, creating a critical moment of conflict as the match nears its conclusion.

The Moonlight Emperor introduces Captain Heath and the final match

The Football frontier final match begins as eleven teams make their spectacular entrance. An Imperial Moon figure appears in the Imperial Palace, regarded as the winning candidate for this inaugural tournament. Captain Heath discusses his ability to comprehend the wonder of 'Balance of Ares' within their gameplay. This episode marks the beginning of the story surrounding Heath Moore, the third protagonist, whose mysterious background finally starts to unfold. The narrative shifts focus to reveal the secrets behind this key character as the competition intensifies.

The Emperor's Anguish depicts the intense finals tournament opening match.

The finals tournament begins with Polestar Academy struggling against the emperor's shogunate. Eliot faces an opponent who appears unbeatable, while Heath displays a dark expression despite his advantageous position, masking his impatience. Simultaneously, the match between Zeus Junior High and Raimon Eleven becomes a fierce contest. Zeus finds itself in a difficult situation under Raimon's attack, yet Bryon smiles, hinting at a hidden strategy or outcome.

Raimon Eleven and Lunar Prime Academy battle for victory in a tied Football Frontier match

The contest between Raimon Eleven and Lunar Prime Academy nears its conclusion with the score tied at 2-2. Both squads deploy various techniques to bypass their opponents or attempt to score the decisive winning goal. Despite these efforts, neither side has managed to secure the victory yet. The outcome of this intense match remains uncertain as the teams strive to determine the winner of the Football Frontier tournament.