09/11/2002 - 09/10/2003 Finished
Hungry Heart: Wild Striker (ハングリーハート Wild Striker)
Kyousuke Kanou walks away from soccer, overshadowed by his brother Seisuke's stardom, but captain Miki Tsujiwaki and manager Mori Kazuto of Jouyou Akanegaoka High School recognize his dormant potential. Given a second chance to play, Kyousuke must decide whether to reclaim his passion for the sport and chase greatness as a striker.
52
Total episodes
52
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 52 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Hungry Heart: Wild Striker 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! Hungry Heart: Wild Striker doesn't have a single filler episode: all 52 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 52 episodes of Hungry Heart: Wild Striker aired in 2002–2003 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 Hungry Heart: Wild Striker is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 52 without detours. If you came looking for which Hungry Heart: Wild Striker episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
52 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Are You Kyousuke?09/11/2002 | 09/11/2002 | Canon |
| 2 | Thank you... Coach!09/18/2002 | 09/18/2002 | Canon |
| 3 | I'm Not Gonna Lose!09/25/2002 | 09/25/2002 | Canon |
| 4 | Me? What? Defender?10/02/2002 | 10/02/2002 | Canon |
| 5 | Running Away?10/09/2002 | 10/09/2002 | Canon |
| 6 | Why do you have to be a forward?10/16/2002 | 10/16/2002 | Canon |
| 7 | Don't Underestimate soccer! part 110/23/2002 | 10/23/2002 | Canon |
| 8 | Don't Underestimate soccer! part 210/30/2002 | 10/30/2002 | Canon |
| 9 | You're A Man! What are you cowering about?11/06/2002 | 11/06/2002 | Canon |
| 10 | I Can see it! I can clearly see it!11/13/2002 | 11/13/2002 | Canon |
| 11 | Kyosuke-kun is Akanegaoka's weakpoint?11/20/2002 | 11/20/2002 | Canon |
| 12 | Don't be taken by the posts!11/27/2002 | 11/27/2002 | Canon |
| 13 | Hot-headed mister!！12/04/2002 | 12/04/2002 | Canon |
| 14 | Everyone! Gather in the Locker Room!12/11/2002 | 12/11/2002 | Canon |
| 15 | What's That Shot?12/18/2002 | 12/18/2002 | Canon |
| 16 | This Is It! I Can't Take It Anymore!12/25/2002 | 12/25/2002 | Canon |
| 17 | I'll Drag You Out Right Now!01/08/2003 | 01/08/2003 | Canon |
| 18 | Something is Wrong With Rodrigo!01/15/2003 | 01/15/2003 | Canon |
| 19 | When I Said I'll Make It, I'll Make It!01/22/2003 | 01/22/2003 | Canon |
| 20 | Hesitating Is So Unlike You!01/29/2003 | 01/29/2003 | Canon |
| 21 | A Sore Loser!02/05/2003 | 02/05/2003 | Canon |
| 22 | What Are We Doing...02/19/2003 | 02/19/2003 | Canon |
| 23 | Open-air Bath?02/19/2003 | 02/19/2003 | Canon |
| 24 | You Guys Are Too Cocky!02/26/2003 | 02/26/2003 | Canon |
| 25 | I'm Going to Face The World of Soccer!03/05/2003 | 03/05/2003 | Canon |
| 26 | I've been waiting for this03/12/2003 | 03/12/2003 | Canon |
| 27 | Let the penalty shoot-out begin03/19/2003 | 03/19/2003 | Canon |
| 28 | Do what we always do?03/26/2003 | 03/26/2003 | Canon |
| 29 | Bring it on, Sergeant Chin!04/02/2003 | 04/02/2003 | Canon |
| 30 | I made it, Brother!04/09/2003 | 04/09/2003 | Canon |
| 31 | I don't feel excited at all04/16/2003 | 04/16/2003 | Canon |
| 32 | Kanou Kyosuke... I won't forgive you!04/23/2003 | 04/23/2003 | Canon |
| 33 | It can't be...Kanou's the captain!?04/30/2003 | 04/30/2003 | Canon |
| 34 | You're 10 years too early...Bird nest head!05/07/2003 | 05/07/2003 | Canon |
| 35 | Why did this have to Happen to Kyosuke-kun too!!05/14/2003 | 05/14/2003 | Canon |
| 36 | What are you doing, guys!05/21/2003 | 05/21/2003 | Canon |
| 37 | Isn't anyone else coming!?05/28/2003 | 05/28/2003 | Canon |
| 38 | Captain Esaka...!?06/04/2003 | 06/04/2003 | Canon |
| 39 | Eat and run woman! How long are you going to sleep?06/11/2003 | 06/11/2003 | Canon |
| 40 | I was finally able to come back...06/18/2003 | 06/18/2003 | Canon |
| 41 | T-Twelve Goals !?06/25/2003 | 06/25/2003 | Canon |
| 42 | Who's that? Sergeant Chin07/02/2003 | 07/02/2003 | Canon |
| 43 | Can you give me a little time to think?07/09/2003 | 07/09/2003 | Canon |
| 44 | Father I'm ok now07/16/2003 | 07/16/2003 | Canon |
| 45 | Come Bring it07/23/2003 | 07/23/2003 | Canon |
| 46 | Itemea Soccer?07/30/2003 | 07/30/2003 | Canon |
| 47 | Where do you plan on Taking me!?08/06/2003 | 08/06/2003 | Canon |
| 48 | You think I'm just gonna laze around here!08/13/2003 | 08/13/2003 | Canon |
| 49 | Can't you stay just a little while longer? Murakami!08/20/2003 | 08/20/2003 | Canon |
| 50 | I've been waiting for you, Kanou Kyosuke-!08/27/2003 | 08/27/2003 | Canon |
| 51 | SPIRIT OF AKANEGAOKA!09/03/2003 | 09/03/2003 | Canon |
| 52 | Come back soon, Kanou Kyosuke!!09/10/2003 | 09/10/2003 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Hungry Heart: Wild Striker have?
Hungry Heart: Wild Striker 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 Hungry Heart: Wild Striker have?
In total, Hungry Heart: Wild Striker has 52 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 Hungry Heart: Wild Striker?
It is recommended to watch Hungry Heart: Wild Striker 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 Hungry Heart: Wild Striker online?
Hungry Heart: Wild Striker 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 Hungry Heart: Wild Striker a complete anime?
Yes, Hungry Heart: Wild Striker 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 Hungry Heart: Wild Striker have?
No, Hungry Heart: Wild Striker 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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