Aoashi (2022)
Aoashi is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
The verdict
Aoashi stood out as one of the better-rated Japanese series of its release window. It carries a 7.8/10 on TMDB across 69 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 24 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
Is it worth starting?
This is 2 seasons deep — Japanese animation.
- Why
- Currently 7.8/10 from 69 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
Ashito Aoi is a young, aspiring soccer player from a backwater town in Japan. His hopes of getting into a high school with a good soccer club are dashed when he causes an incident during a critical match for his team, which results in their loss and elimination from the tournament. Nevertheless, he catches the eye of someone important who happened to be visiting from Tokyo. How will things turn out for Ashito?
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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