Soccer Fever
サッカーフィーバー
| Genres: Historical, Sports, Team Sports | |
| Themes: Historical, Team Sports | |
| Producers: Tokyo Movie Shinsha | |
| Rating: 6.33 / 10 | |
| Rank: #8232 | |
| Popularity: #15062 | |
| Users Listed: 892 | |
| Users Scored: 195 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 06/09/2021 | |
| Aired: April 4, 1994 – March 27, 1995 (Spring) | |
| Type: tv | |
| Source: original | |
| Age Rating: PG | |
| Episodes: 51 | |
| Broadcast: Friday at 18:00 (JST) |
Synopsis:
This series chronicles the history of the FIFA World Cup through the eyes of Brian Thompson, an ex-reporter whose personal journey intertwines with the tournament's evolution. Beginning with the inaugural games in Uruguay 1930 and spanning to the 1994 competition in the United States, the narrative unfolds alongside Thompson’s life experiences from his formative years into the present day.
The anime vividly portrays key moments and legendary players – figures like Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Müller, Eusebio, and Pelé – bringing iconic matches to life. It offers a historical perspective on the World Cup, exploring not only the sporting spectacle but also reflecting on the cultural and societal impact of the games across decades. The series blends biographical elements with historical events to provide an engaging look at global competition and the individuals who shaped it.
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Staff:
- Matsumoto, Tadahito (Producer)
- Oda, Hitoshi (Director, Storyboard)
- Kurimoto, Hiroshi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Mikamoto, Yasumi (Episode Director)
- Motonaga, Keitarou (Episode Director)
- Kimiya, Shigeru (Storyboard)
- Yamayoshi, Yasuo (Storyboard)
- Yokota, Kazu (Storyboard)
- Hyoudou, Takashi (Animation Director)
- Kimizuka, Katsunori (Animation Director)
- Kobayashi, Ichizou (Animation Director)
- Takatou, Kazushige (Art Director)
- Takeuchi, Kazuyoshi (Character Design)