10/15/1986 - 03/25/1987 Finished
Ganbare! Kickers (がんばれ！キッカーズ)
Also known as: Fight! Kickers
The Kickers are first and foremost a football team. Actually, they're only playing for their school, but haven't exactly covered themselves with glory. When the new player, Gregor (Daichi Kakeru) arrives at the school, they just had faced a resounding defeat again. However, thanks to Gregor, things are going to change. Highly motivated, they'll try to get rid of their "always-loser-team" image. Their strongest enemy are the Devils, who Gregor provokes right from the start. However, it's not all about football. When the captain, Mario (Hongou Masaru), is not pursued by his female fans, the Kickers often hang around and do stuff together. (Source: AniDB)
23
Total episodes
23
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 23 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Ganbare! Kickers has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Ganbare! Kickers doesn't have a single filler episode: all 23 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 23 episodes of Ganbare! Kickers aired in 1986–1987 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Ganbare! Kickers is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 23 without detours. If you came looking for which Ganbare! Kickers episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
23 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hara! Is This Really the Soccer Club?10/15/1986 | 10/15/1986 | Canon |
| 2 | Taichi Guz Saved the Onboro Team!10/22/1986 | 10/22/1986 | Canon |
| 3 | Stop Deco and Soccer!10/29/1986 | 10/29/1986 | Canon |
| 4 | Confrontation with That Uesugi! Nanyo Match Kick-off!!11/05/1986 | 11/05/1986 | Canon |
| 5 | I Won't Give Up! I'll Definitely Get One Point!11/12/1986 | 11/12/1986 | Canon |
| 6 | It is a Such a Fool! Is the Captain Naughty?11/19/1986 | 11/19/1986 | Canon |
| 7 | Get it! Friendship Soccer Ball Flying in the Sky11/26/1986 | 11/26/1986 | Canon |
| 8 | Hara, Kenta-kun's Phantom Super Shoot12/03/1986 | 12/03/1986 | Canon |
| 9 | A Big Pinch! Kickers Who Can't Kick the Ball12/10/1986 | 12/10/1986 | Canon |
| 10 | Eh Kenta and Deco Leave! Struggling with Rough Play12/17/1986 | 12/17/1986 | Canon |
| 11 | Opposition to Marriage!? A Strange Challenge Letter Received by Mamoru12/24/1986 | 12/24/1986 | Canon |
| 12 | Both Gaku and Akina Won the Championship! Kickers Cheer01/14/1987 | 01/14/1987 | Canon |
| 13 | Blow Off Computer Soccer!01/21/1987 | 01/21/1987 | Canon |
| 14 | Don't be Stupid! Decide on a Double-Speed Shoot!!01/28/1987 | 01/28/1987 | Canon |
| 15 | Tetsuya's Special Dish! Feeling is Kickers Detective Team01/28/1987 | 01/28/1987 | Canon |
| 16 | Get It! A Ridiculous Coach has Arrived02/04/1987 | 02/04/1987 | Canon |
| 17 | Kickers' Big Mom Valentine's Day!02/11/1987 | 02/11/1987 | Canon |
| 18 | What's Wrong? Coach Who Left During the Match02/18/1987 | 02/18/1987 | Canon |
| 19 | It's an Official Game! But I Had a Problem with the Baseball Club02/25/1987 | 02/25/1987 | Canon |
| 20 | I found it! White? Eightback Weaknesses03/03/1987 | 03/03/1987 | Canon |
| 21 | A Mysterious Team Appears! Is the Second Game a Big Battle?03/11/1987 | 03/11/1987 | Canon |
| 22 | GO! A Fierce Battle with Rival Uesugi has Begun03/18/1987 | 03/18/1987 | Canon |
| 23 | You are a Shooting Star! Burn Kickers03/25/1987 | 03/25/1987 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Ganbare! Kickers have?
Ganbare! Kickers has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Ganbare! Kickers have?
In total, Ganbare! Kickers has 23 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Ganbare! Kickers?
It is recommended to watch Ganbare! Kickers in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Ganbare! Kickers online?
Ganbare! Kickers is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Ganbare! Kickers a complete anime?
Yes, Ganbare! Kickers is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Ganbare! Kickers have?
No, Ganbare! Kickers does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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