Inazuma Eleven season 1

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No. of episodes	26
Release
Original network	TV Tokyo
Original release	October 5, 2008 (2008-10-05) – March 29, 2009 (2009-03-29)
Season chronology

Inazuma Eleven is a 2008 to 2011 Japanese anime television series based on Level-5's video game series of the same name. The animated series was produced by OLM under the direction of Katsuhito Akiyama and consists of 127 episodes.

Endou Mamoru is a cheerful goalkeeper in Raimon Jr High, with six other players in the team. But there was a day when the team was almost lead to disbandment by Natsumi unless they are to win the match against the Teikoku Gakuen, currently the best team of Japan. He tries to save the club by gathering four more players to the team.

The opening theme is "Tachiagari-yo". The closing theme is "Seishun Oden" performed by Twel'v.

Episode list

No.	English dub title/Original translated title Original Japanese title	Original air date	English air date
01	"Let's Play Soccer! /Let's Play Soccer!" Transliteration: "Sakkā Yarou ze!" (Japanese: サッカーやろうぜ!)	October 5, 2008 (2008-10-05)	July 25, 2011 January 2, 2017 (South Africa)
Raimon Junior High's long-neglected soccer club is suddenly presented with a request to play a match against the superior team Teikoku Gakuen! But there's a catch! If Endou does not succeed in getting 11 members for the club to play against Teikoku, the club is going to be disbanded!
02	"Royal is Here!/Royal Is Here!" Transliteration: "Teikoku ga Kita!" (Japanese: 帝国が来た!)	October 12, 2008 (2008-10-12)	July 26, 2011 January 3, 2017 (South Africa)
Raimon have their first practice match. The downside is that they must face the number one team in Japan: Teikoku Gakuen. While watching Teikoku warm up, Kabeyama gets scared and excuses himself to go to the washroom. Since he Kabeyama Stuck in a locker 002 HDKabeyama stuck in a locker.didn't come back, Endou and the others quickly looked for him, only to find that he managed to get himself trapped in a locker. After some encouragement from Endou, they returned to the field and the match starts.Raimon fared badly during the first half of the match and were completely at the mercy of Teikoku's hissatsu techniques which include Death Zone and Hyakuretsu Shot. The reason for Teikoku requesting the match is that their leader, Kageyama Reiji, wants to observe Gouenji's skill level. Since Gouenji is not participating, Kageyama ordered Kidou and the others to bring him out by any means necessary.In the second half of the match, Endou refuses to give up even though he is badly injured, so Kidou and his teammates brutally attack him with their shoots, and Kidou threatens that if Gouenji does not play in the match, then he will obliterate the last person standing (which is Endou).From the principal's office, Natsumi notices that Teikoku must be waiting for something to happen. Looking at the state of his teammates, Megane flees the pitch and takes off his t-shirt (which he drops in front of Gouenji). Gouenji picks up the t-shirt and joins the game, with the intent of stopping Kidou from attacking Endou further. Endou is delighted to see Gouenji play and rushes to greet him, only to collapse and be caught by Gouenji. Knowing that Gouenji believes in him, Endou finally manages to stop Death Zone by using God Hand. Endou throws the ball to Gouenji who then scores Raimon's first goal using Fire Tornado. Having seen all that they need of Gouenji's power, Teikoku forfeits, which means that Raimon wins the match by default. Endou welcomes Gouenji into the team, but Gouenji still refuses to join and hands his shirt to Endou.
03	"Here Comes The Killer Shot! /Here Comes The Killer Shot!" Transliteration: "Amidase Hissatsu-waza!" (Japanese: あみだせ必殺技!)	October 19, 2008 (2008-10-19)	July 27, 2011 January 4, 2016 (South Africa)
The Raimon team is getting it all together after the fight against Teikoku Gakuen! But Someoka is jealous that he doesn't have a hissatsu technique like Gouenji.
04	"Here Comes the Dragon Shot!/The Dragon is Here!" Transliteration: "Doragon ga Deta!" (Japanese: ドラゴンが出た!)	October 26, 2008 (2008-10-26)	July 28, 2011 January 5, 2017 (South Africa)
The match against Occult is about to start! But before that, Gouenji joins the team and Someoka is irritated by it. During the match, the members are having trouble deciding which forward to pass to and the team is falling apart. Will they be able to make a comeback in time before the match is over?
05	"Where's the Note Book? /Where's the Secret Notebook?" Transliteration: "Hiden-sho wa doko da!" (Japanese: 秘伝書はどこだ!)	November 2, 2008 (2008-11-02)	July 29, 2011 January 6, 2017 (South Africa)
The Football Frontier is about to start and Raimon are up against the terrifying jumpers of Nose Junior High in their first game. Everyone agrees that unless they come up with a new technique, they are finished before they even start. Just when all hope is lost, Endou finds another notebook written by his grandfather.
06	"This is the Inazuma Drop!/Is the Inazuma Drop!" Transliteration: "Kore ga Inazuma Otoshi da!" (Japanese: これがイナズマ落としだ!)	November 9, 2008 (2008-11-09)	August 1, 2011 January 9, 2017 (South Africa)
Everyone but Kabeyama is pumped up and ready for their big game against Nose. Kabeyama's fear of heights is getting in the way of the Inazuma Otoshi and without it all is lost. Will he get over it in time to save the day, or will his fear cause his team to lose?
07	"Showdown at the Riverbank!/Duel on the Riverbank!" Transliteration: "Kasenshiki no Kettō!" (Japanese: 河川敷の決闘!)	November 16, 2008 (2008-11-16)	August 2, 2011 January 10, 2017 (South Africa)
Raimon are training hard for their next game in the Football Frontier, and people are beginning to spy on them; including their next opponents - Mikage Sennou Junior High. The trouble is Mikage Sennou have them all figured out, and if Raimon want to beat them they have to move up to the next level!
08	"The Terrifying Soccer Cyborgs!/The Formidable Cyborg Players!" Transliteration: "Kyōfu no Sakkā Saibōgu!" (Japanese: 恐怖のサッカーサイボーグ!)	November 23, 2008 (2008-11-23)	August 3, 2011 January 11, 2017 (South Africa)
It's another big game for Raimon, against the cyborgs of Mikage Sennou. Nobody's ever scored a goal against them, much less won, but if Raimon want to advance they have to do just that. The soccer cyborgs used to follow tactics such as sigma 1 and gamma 7 which are offensive and defensive tactics used Raimon & Mikage Facing off by the teams and are planned by a computer which is controlled by their coach.First half ends with Raimon down by 1 goal. In the second half, Endou leaves the goalpost and comes forward to score a goal but in vain. Takeshi, the captain, is shocked by what Endou did. Later in the game when their coach orders them to destroy Raimon, they refused it and decide to followed their own gameplay which cost them 2 goals, one after another, and Raimon wins the game. Their coach was very angry while Takeshi enjoyed the game for the first time and he thanked Endou.
09	"Willy Rising!/Get Up, Willy!" Transliteration: "Megane, Tatsu!" (Japanese: 目金、立つ!)	November 30, 2008 (2008-11-30)	August 4, 2011 January 12, 2017(South Africa)
Gouenji is injured and out of Raimon's next game, but their opponents are the weakest team in the whole tournament, so winning shouldn't be a problem. Endou and his team doesn't know much about their next opponent so they go to a maid cafe to know about their team. Not too long after, the team "meets" the team as well as their captain and midfielder, who were later revealed to be the authors of Megane Kakeru claimed "most well-known moe manga in history" Magical Princess, Silky Nana manga. Megane was shown to get along with them nicely.Later on, when the match starts, in the first half no action was happening. Raimon's opponents were playing very defensive but when second half started, they played aggressively and scored the first goal. Raimon are down by one goal and Someoka isn't able to score goals against them. Raimon are in big trouble but help comes from unlikely hero... Megane. He discovered the cheating of opponents and cleverly cut through their defense and makes a header to Dragon Crash (creating Megane Crash) and scores the goal. A second goal was easily scored by Someoka and Raimon won the match.
10	"The Spy from Royal/The Royal Academy's Spy!" Transliteration: "Teikoku no Supai!" (Japanese: 帝国のスパイ!)	December 7, 2008 (2008-12-07)	August 5, 2011 January 13, 2017 (South Africa)
Raimon Junior High is looking stronger than ever, but so are the forces against them. But so desperate are their enemies to stop them from succeeding at any cost, they cross the line and unwittingly expose themselves!
11	"Find a New Coach!/Let's Find a Coach!" Transliteration: "Shin Kantoku o Sagase!" (Japanese: 新監督を探せ!)	December 14, 2008 (2008-12-14)	August 8, 2011 January 16, 2017 (South Africa)
The big game against Teikoku Gakuen is only a few days away, but unless Raimon can find a new coach then they're out without even setting foot on the field! The whole team is looking high and low, will they find one or not?
12	"The Finals: Royal Academy-First Half!!/The Final Against the Royal Academy, Part One!" Transliteration: "Kessen! Teikoku Gakuen Zenpen!!" (Japanese: 決戦!帝国学園・前編!!)	December 21, 2008 (2008-12-21)	August 9, 2011 January 17, 2017 (South Africa)
The Raimon 11 arrived at Teikoku Gakuen for the biggest game of their lives, but before they can begin they had to dispel the cloud of suspicion hanging over the place. Kageyama had set some kind of trap, he had secretly loosened the roof of the stadium they would be playing in, but Kidou figured it out. He quickly went to Endou to inform him of the danger, who believed him and got his team safe when the match started. Raimon thanked Kidou for his help and they played the finals in a fair manner. Will Endou and his team will be able to win this match?
13	"The Finals: Royal Academy-Second Half!! /The Final Against the Royal Academy, Part Two!" Transliteration: "Kessen! Teikoku Gakuen Kōhen!!" (Japanese: 決戦!帝国学園・後編!!)	December 28, 2008 (2008-12-28)	August 10, 2011 January 18, 2017 (South Africa)
With Kageyama safely shut away, the game against Teikoku Gakuen has properly begun, and it's a real game this time. Whoever wins this comes out on top. But with the story about Kidou and Haruna in his head, will Endou hesitate on winning the game?
14	"The Legendary Eleven!"/The Legendary Team!" Transliteration: "Densetsu no Irebun!" (Japanese: 伝説のイレブン!)	January 4, 2009 (2009-01-04)	August 11, 2011 March 6, 2017 (South Africa)
Raimon still can't believe they beat Teikoku Gakuen and are the new District Champion. After the celebratory dust settles, a mysterious figure walks into Hibiki's ramen bar. Is he really from the legendary Inazuma Eleven? Coach Hibiki decides to revive back the legendary Inazuma Eleven and calls for a practice match between The Inazuma Eleven and the Raimon Junior High. There the Inazuma Eleven shows the Raimon Junior High some new hissatsu techniques and Raimon were able to perfect the Honoo no Kazamidori.
15	"This is It:The National Tournament!/The National Tournament Finally Begins!" Transliteration: "Kita ze! Zenkoku Taikai!!" (Japanese: 来たぜ!全国大会!!)	January 11, 2009 (2009-01-11)	August 12, 2011/ March 7, 2017 (Nicktoons Africa)
Raimon have set their sights on the Nationals Tournament and they're determined to win it. They're working hard to get there, but there are many obstacles - first there's the threat to their precious clubhouse but Endou is able to save it. Secondly, there is a possibility that Kazemaru might leave the team after meeting up once more Miyasaka Ryou and his other friends of Raimon's Athletics Club. Will his passion for soccer make him remain in the team?
16	"Soccer: Ninja Style!/Let's Beat the Ninja School!" Transliteration: "Yabure! Ninja Sakkā!!" (Japanese: 破れ!忍者サッカー!!)	January 18, 2009 (2009-01-18)	August 15, 2011/March 8, 2017( Nicktoons Africa)
With Kazemaru still on the team, for now, Raimon can move forward and concentrate on the Nationals. And they'll need to - their first game is against the speedy Sengoku Igajima Junior High. If they don't win this, the dream is over before it's even begun!
17	"Jude's Decision! /Jude's Decision!" Transliteration: "Kidō no Ketsui!" (Japanese: 鬼道の決意!)	January 25, 2009 (2009-01-25)	August 16, 2011/March 9, 2017 (Nicktoons Africa)
The narrow victory over Sengoku Igajima has given Raimon confidence, but on the other side of the tournament, everyone is shock at Teikoku Gakuen's complete defeat at the hands of Zeus Junior High, which is 10-0. What should Kidou do? If Raimon wants to beat them, they'll need to train even harder, and maybe even recruit new members!
18	""Break the Unbreakable Wall!"/"Break Through the Never-Ending Wall!"" Transliteration: "Kudake! Mugen no Kabe!!" (Japanese: 砕け!無限の壁!!)	February 1, 2009 (2009-02-01)	August 17, 2011/ March 10, 2017 (Nicktoons Africa)
With their firepower boosted by the addition of Kidou Yuuto, the team are ready to tackle Senbayama Junior High and their unbreakable defense. But unless they get their pass coordinated, all their hard work will come to nothing! Will they able to break the iron defense?
19	"The Reincarnated Genius! /A Star Returns!" Transliteration: "Yomigaetta Tensai!" (Japanese: よみがえった天才!)	February 8, 2009 (2009-02-08)	August 18, 2011/March 13, 2017 (Nicktoons Africa)
Ichinose Kazuya is back! Like a phoenix he has risen from the ashes and come back to visit his old friends. Just in time too, Raimon is desperate for some new moves, and the Tri-Pegasus is just what they need. But can they perfect it in time?
20	"The Killer Triangle Z! /The Definitive Technique: The Z Triangle!" Transliteration: "Hissatsu no Toraianguru Z!" (Japanese: 必殺のトライアングルZ!)	February 15, 2009 (2009-02-15)	August 19, 2011/March 14, 2017 (Nicktoons Africa)
Raimon are getting ready to play their next big opponent - Kidokawa Seishuu, which just happens to be Gouenji's old school. Certain members of that team still carry a grudge against him and will stop at nothing to get their revenge. This results into a practice match with the Mukata triplets vs Endou. Unfortunately, Endou doesn't stand a chance against Triangle Z! Will Raimon lose at this rate?
21	""The Clash With Kirkwood Jnr. High"/"A Fierce Duel With Kirkwood!"" Transliteration: "Gekitō! Kidokawa Seishū!!" (Japanese: 激闘!木戸川清修!!)	February 22, 2009 (2009-02-22)	August 22, 2011/March 15, 2017 (Nicktoons Africa)
The Mukata triplets and their grudge are dominating Raimon at every turn, but they need to find the strength to overcome their malice if they're going to make it to the final. They are trying to take on everyone on their own, and not co-operating with the others. If they don't work together, their dream is finished!
22	"Go Beyond the God Hand! /I'll Get Past the God Hand!" Transliteration: "Goddo Hando o Koero!" (Japanese: ゴッドハンドを超えろ!)	March 1, 2009 (2009-03-01)	August 23, 2011/March 16, 2017 (Nicktoons Africa)
Raimon Junior High are through to the finals, but they're all getting nervous about playing the terrifying Zeus Junior High. Endou is convinced he's not good enough, and if that weren't enough to rattle nerves, it seems that Kageyama is working on some fiendish plot behind the scenes. Will he sabotage Raimon?
23	"A Challenge from a God!/Challenged By a God!" Transliteration: "Kami no chōsen-jō!" (Japanese: 神の挑戦状!)	March 8, 2009 (2009-03-08)	August 24, 2011/March 17, 2017 (Nicktoons Africa)
As the finals against Zeus draws nearer, so does Raimon's anticipation and dread. The team are working hard, but the level they have to reach seems beyond their grasp. Will they get it together in time for the finals?
24	"Time For Training Camp!/ Everybody All Together!" Transliteration: "Gasshuku Yarou ze!" (Japanese: 合宿やろうぜ!)	March 15, 2009 (2009-03-15)	August 25, 2011/March 20, 2017 (Nicktoons Africa)
The big game with Zeus is almost on top of them but Endou still hasn't mastered Majin The Hand. Coach Hibiki decided that everyone should spend the night at school as a sleepover training camp. The members of Inazuma Eleven brought a machine with them which was used by Hibiki to master the Majin The Hand which in turn didn't work out well for him. Endou practiced on it very hard and at last, he was able to complete the obstacle course with the help of his teammates. Gouenji, Kidou and Coach Hibiki used Inazuma Break a few times at Endou and Endou was able to stop the balls but still he didn't manage to master Majin The Hand. The team's aura was at first down, but after Otonashi's convincing that their soccer is to shoot more than the opponents did, everyone regained their confidence.
25	"The Final Battle!/The Final, Part One!" Transliteration: "Saigo no Kessen!" (Japanese: 最後の決戦!)	March 22, 2009 (2009-03-22)	August 26, 2011/March 21, 2017 (Nicktoons Africa)
This is it, the finals of the Nationals has arrived. Zeus storm to an early lead of three goals and nothing Raimon does has any effect on them. Are they really gods? Or is something else going on? Either way, if Raimon don't turn the game around they're going to get annihilated!
26	"God Vs Majin!/The Final, Part Two: Divinity vs Magic!" Transliteration: "Gekitotsu! Kami VS Majin!!" (Japanese: 激突!神VS魔神!!)	March 29, 2009 (2009-03-29)	August 29, 2011/March 22, 2017 (Nicktoons Africa)
Raimon are down by three goals and are getting clobbered by the Zeus after losing IE 26 HQ soccer gods of Zeus. The situation looks completely hopeless and the clock is running down. All the players of Raimon are down by the unnatural strength of Zeus, who are using Aqua of Gods, which is a kind of water that gives a supernatural power to humans. All Raimon players have lost the hope and Aphrodi is striking the ball at Endou, but Endou is stopping each of them by his body. By seeing his strength, Aphrodi becomes impatient and shoots God Knows at Endou. Endou suddenly realizes the secret to master Majin The Hand and stops the ball. Suddenly, all Raimon players become fearless and Gouenji and Kidou score three goals, one after the other, and the score is tied. Then, with a combination of The Phoenix and Fire Tornado, Raimon scores the final goal and wins the match with the score 4-3, finally winning the Football Frontier.