The best way to describe this show. It's over-the-top and proud, basically high concentrations of everything that's fun about its genre with very little of the substance. The actual plot of the show is pretty typical, a team of misfits who want to win the championship of their chosen sport (in this case American Football). Sounds cliche right? Well, in premise, yes, but it's presentation that really count, and in that area, Eyeshield 21 is an expert. I mentioned the series is basically the TTGL of manga and I mean it. Despite how cliche the plot is, it compensates by being filled to the brim with passion, over the top but lovable characters, and absolutely gorgeous action scenes. It also has a great learning curve for those unfamiliar with football, the series really knew how to sell the game as one of both strategy and violence. If Eyeshield really DID inspire a generation of Japanese kids to pick up a football, I would not be surprised. If you want a series with pure entertainment value, Eyeshield 21 is a great choice.
The Gurren Lagann Of Sports Manga
The best way to describe this show. It's over-the-top and proud, basically high concentrations of everything that's fun about its genre with very little of the substance. The actual plot of the show is pretty typical, a team of misfits who want to win the championship of their chosen sport (in this case American Football). Sounds cliche right? Well, in premise, yes, but it's presentation that really count, and in that area, Eyeshield 21 is an expert. I mentioned the series is basically the TTGL of manga and I mean it. Despite how cliche the plot is, it compensates by being filled to the brim with passion, over the top but lovable characters, and absolutely gorgeous action scenes. It also has a great learning curve for those unfamiliar with football, the series really knew how to sell the game as one of both strategy and violence. If Eyeshield really DID inspire a generation of Japanese kids to pick up a football, I would not be surprised. If you want a series with pure entertainment value, Eyeshield 21 is a great choice.