ArcaneAzmadi
Since: Jan, 2001
10/22/2013 00:00:00
Um... yes, the manga is great (up to a point). But I don't know how you can recommend people check out the anime in good conscience. It's the very definition of Adaptation Decay- not only is it padded like you would not BELIEVE, they also made a lot of needless, meaningless and DUMB changes that actively take away from the story (the animation is also embarassingly cheap). I would change the last bit of your review to "if you can't feel bothered to read the manga, then I guess you miss out" because the anime is appalling.
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My Review! Ya-Ha!
One of the best Manga's I've ever read. Hands down. While nothing will be able to beat strong runners like Death Note, or Kenichi The Mightiest Disciple, (Check that one out if you like fighting manga,) this series is nothing less than spectacular. While some of the characters get on your nerves at times, wether it be Tactless Mizumachi, or Jerk Jock Agon, the series strongest selling point is the characters. The author has put a LOT of work into the characters, and their development, and boy does it show. Not surprising, considering the main characters; Sena, dogged Nice Guy with a passion to live life without much trouble who comes to love football and the people playing with him, and Hiruma. Oooohhh... Hiruma... Sadistic, grinning, Crazy Awesome Hiruma, who happens to be the runner up for biggest Manipulative Bastard behind poster boy Light Yagami. Besides character interaction, there's beautiful art, and of course, the Shounen trade mark. Badass scenes everywhere. You'd really be surprised at how epic a pillow fight can be. Eyeshield 21 shows us just how awesome it is, can be, and will be. My only complaint, which I realize is necessary, but bothered me. Each play gets to feel like it's 5 minutes long, as opposed to the usual 5 seconds in real football. Of course, how can the characters provide commentary if the play is over so fast? This bothered me solely to the fact that I'm a pretty hard-core football fan myself.
Either way, this story is amazing, with moments and characters you won't forget for a long time. The anime is on Crunchyroll, so if you can't feel bothered to read the Manga, the anime is always available.
{Breathes.}
What the hell are you waiting for!? DO IT!! YA-HA!!