Inazuma Eleven Ares: A Strong Comeback for the Series

After the initial few matches, excluding those involving Haizaki, Inazuma Eleven Ares hits its stride and delivers powerful character arcs in every single match. The opposing team ends up feeling like the main characters, while Raimon's characters take a backseat. Some existing characters have their arcs fast-forwarded, while others are fundamentally altered but still remain interesting in their own right.

The real draw of the series lies in the opponents they face and those set to eventually join Inazuma Japan in the next Orion anime. The team's head coach, Zhao Jin Yun, is a unique departure from traditional hardass serious coaches. With an interesting backstory involving mastering multiple sports and being comedically aloof, he brings fresh ideas to every match, making their fast improvement feel believable.

Standout characters are few and far between, as the series' curse of replacing original characters with more likable ones continues. The story revolves around Inanuki Raimon, a team of transfer students brought in to replace the separated Raimon. Through their encounters with several titans of the soccer landscape, including the mysterious coach Zhao Jinyun, they rush headlong into the Football Frontier to face Japan's greatest teams.

Inazuma Eleven: Ares no Tenbin is an incredibly strong comeback for the series. For those interested in learning more about the context behind this review, I recommend checking out my Inazuma Eleven Reloaded review as well.

The story follows a group of friends whose desire for soccer burns brighter by the day. Leaving behind their families and entering metropolitan Tokyo, they embark on a journey that will test their resolve to be the best in all of Japan. Asuto Inamori and his classmates take up the offer, moving to mainland Japan and attending Raimon Junior High.

Their only way to regain their soccer club is to become champions of the Football Frontier. However, one day they witness the demolition of the only soccer field on the island as they fight desperately to prevent its destruction, ultimately to no avail. The series takes place in an alternate timeline after Raimon Junior High wins the Football Frontier, where a group of boys are playing soccer on a remote island off the coast of Japan.

Overall, Inazuma Eleven Ares is a strong comeback for the series, offering fresh ideas and exciting matches. With its unique head coach and intriguing storylines, it's definitely worth checking out.

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