Giant Killing (2010) is a drama, animation web series in Japanese. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Giant Killing online in HD.
Giant Killing — Storyline
Giant Killing follows a ragtag bunch from East Tokyo who are struggling in Japan's top football league. Nearing the bottom, they have lost 5 matches in a row which hasn't done much to team morale. Even with the fan's turning their backs on the team, it seems as if the end is near. East Tokyo United can only blame their coach right now. However, their Coach is going to do something drastic to prove to his team and fans, that against the biggest club in the nation, he can make this team win…
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Tomokazu Seki, Takahiro Mizushima, Ryotaro Okiayu, Daisuke Ono, Tokuyoshi Kawashima, Masumi Asano, Taiten Kusunoki, Taketoshi Kawano
Giant Killing — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2010-04-04 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Genre | Drama, Animation |
| Language | Japanese |
| Network | NHK BS1 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.3/10 (23 votes) |
Giant Killing — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: #01 (2010-04-04) — Takeshi Tatsumi led the 5th division team of Eastham, England to 32nd place in the FA cup. Now he's been called back to coach his old home team, the small and weak "East Tokyo Unit
- E2: #02 (2010-04-11) — Tatsumi takes on the veteran team with his new starter candidates in a skirmish. The young players follow Tatsumi's instructions in order to strike at the weaknesses of the veteran
- E3: #03 (2010-04-18) — On the first day of camp, Tatsumi's instructions were: self-training. On top of that, Tatsumi makes it even harder by insisting that they all share a single ball. When the players
- E4: #04 (2010-04-25) — The first match for the new ETU under Tatsumi's lead is against the champion, Tokyo Victory. The Victory players take note of Gino wearing the captains mark, and the new starter, T
- E5: #05 (2010-05-02) — Second half of the Tokyo Victory match. Tsubaki screwed up and gave the opponents a chance to score. Tatsumi tries to fire up Tsubaki by saying that he shouldn't worry about a foul
- E6: #06 (2010-05-09) — A league press conference is being held. While everybody is in formal attire, Tatsumi wears his normal clothes. He meets Nagoya Grand Palace's manager Fuwa, who has history with ET
- E7: #07 (2010-05-16) — A league match against manager Kurashi's Javelin Iwata. After a lucky shot puts Iwata in the lead, ETU is totally overrun by Iwata's assault. After being dissatisfied by the way th
- E8: #08 (2010-05-23) — After hearing a rumor that Kuroda is about to transfer, Matsuhara feels uneasy. However, Tatsumi declares again that the starting players will be picked with the soccer tennis game
- E9: #09 (2010-05-30) — Since Tatsumi became manager, ETU has lost 4 matches in a row. The Skulls fan group can't conceal their anger any longer. At the peak of their anger, they stop the players' bus and
- E10: #10 (2010-06-06) — The fans are demanding that Tatsumi is canned. The opponent they face during their last stand is Nagoya Grand Palace, led by ETU's former manager Fuwa. In a stark contrast to ETU,
- E11: #11 (2010-06-13) — ETU vs Nagoya Grand Palace. In the first half, ETU is faced with a relentless assault, but thanks to Tsubaki's repeated smooth plays, the danger of losing a point is always averted
- E12: #12 (2010-06-20) — Nagoya can’t break ETU's defense line, so they put Carlos up front and attack with their strongest formation. This is exactly what Tatsumi has been waiting for. ETU is desperate to
- E13: #13 (2010-06-27) — ETU control the Brazilian trio and successfully take the lead. 15 minutes left and Nagoya comes attacking back. But, ETU's composure as a team allows them to withstand the onslaugh
- E14: #14 (2010-07-04) — Delighted over their first win, Goto takes ETA out to the shopping district and thinks about reviving the old cheering squad. But, the old fans don't seem 100% on board when asked.
- E15: #15 (2010-07-11) — ETU faces off against FC Sapporo for the prelims in the Japan Cup.
- E16: #16 (2010-07-18) — Natsuki returns to practice with ETU. He was their top goal scorer the previous season.
- E17: #17 (2010-07-25) — The team loses a critical starter for a week with a sprained ankle.
- E18: #18 (2010-08-01) — ETU is coming off its fourth match in a row. No one is sure if the team is in top shape or not when the match against Albireos Niigata begins. The built-up pressure and excitement
- E19: #19 (2010-08-08) — The battle against the Osaka Gunners is about to begin. They employee a highly aggressive offensive formation utilizing four forwards. This is a point of pride for all of Osaka.
- E20: #20 (2010-08-15) — ETU begins their match against the Osaka Gunners. They are holding their ground man-to-man for now, but…
- E21: #21 (2010-08-22) — ETU has their backs to the wall due to the Osaka Gunners' vicious attacks. They stiffen their defense and brace for a comeback.
- E22: #22 (2010-08-29) — Sugie and Kuroda, both vital defensemen for ETU, give up two goals in the first half. How will they recover?
- E23: #23 (2010-09-05) — Just before the match against Osaka, a question is posed to Natsuki… Does the ball belong to your team? Or you?
- E24: #24 (2010-09-12) — ETU continues their run. Will they prevail? Only time will tell.
- E25: #25 (2010-09-19) — ETU has tied the game with a goal off a free kick earned by Tsubaki's legs and stamina. While Matsubara is excited and presses for the next strategy, Tatsumi responds with a disapp
- E26: #26 (2010-09-26) — Akasaki appears in a match as an Olympic team member. Tatsumi removes Akasaki from the next game's starting lineup so he can regain his strength. Meanwhile, Gino complains about th
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Giant Killing have? 1 season(s) with 26 episodes.
Where can I watch Giant Killing? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
