The BEST episodes of Inazuma Eleven

Every episode of Inazuma Eleven ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Inazuma Eleven!

Matsukaze Tenma tries out for the Raimon soccer team and passes, but soon finds out that soccer has changed. Tenma, along with the other members, now aim to free soccer so everyone can enjoy it freely.

Last Updated: 5/16/2023Network:TV Tokyo
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Take Flight! My Soul!!
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10.00
1 votes

#1 - Take Flight! My Soul!!

Season 4 - Episode 34 - Aired 2/19/2014

Storm Tornado Hurricane!
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10.00
1 votes

#2 - Storm Tornado Hurricane!

Season 4 - Episode 37 - Aired 3/12/2014

The End and the Beginning of a Battle
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1 votes

#3 - The End and the Beginning of a Battle

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/28/2013

Confronting the White Devil!
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32 votes

#4 - Confronting the White Devil!

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 11/2/2011

The Snowland Stadium will appear. Raimon will have a match against Hakuren.

Scorching Planet Gurdon!
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1 votes

#5 - Scorching Planet Gurdon!

Season 4 - Episode 23 - Aired 11/27/2013

Earth Eleven has arrived to the planet of fire, Gurdon. After being toured around by Ishigashi, they get to know that this planet is divided into two factions: the Pro-Machine and Anti-Machine Factions. While in Faram Obius, Lalaya goes out to the city with Tsurugi in disguise and finds out that Faram Obius isn't an ideal planet that she has been wanting to protect. During practice, Tenma recieves a message from Katra that the third fragment of hope is in Gurdon. Thus, Earth Eleven splits into three groups and go around the volcanoes to find it. Though the third member of Shitennou, Rodan Gasgus, is watching them in secret and set up some traps for them. Most of them managed to escape from the traps safely. However, Ibuki and Shindou fall off a cliff due to one of those traps. And what is waiting for them below is a pool of magma!

The Mystery of The Team Formed
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9.00
2 votes

#6 - The Mystery of The Team Formed

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/29/2013

An Enemy Within The Team!
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2 votes

#7 - An Enemy Within The Team!

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/12/2013

The match between Shinsei Inazuma Japan and Big Waves started. Sakura's past was revealed. Everyone doesn't trust Sakura now because of her play and attitude. The score is 2-1, with Big Waves in the lead. Ibuki finally completes his hissatsu, Wild Dunk. Tsurugi also uses a new hissatsu called Bicycle Sword.

The Fragment of Hope
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1 votes

#8 - The Fragment of Hope

Season 4 - Episode 30 - Aired 1/22/2014

Inazuma Japan Withdrawal Test!
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2 votes

#9 - Inazuma Japan Withdrawal Test!

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/5/2013

Kuroiwa Ryuusei proposed a withdrawal test where members had the option of leaving the team. Nozaki Sakura, Morimura Konoha, Manabe Jinichirou, Minaho Kazuto, Kusaka Ryuuji and Tetsukado Shin had to miss penalty kicks five times to pass the test. In the end all of them scored a goal and failed in the test, indirectly, stayed in Shinsei Inazuma Japan. Matsukaze Tenma, Tsurugi Kyousuke, Shindou Takuto and Matatagi Hayato didn't take the test because they decided to stay. Ibuki Munemasa also didn't take the test, because he didn't want to be looked down.

A Small Change
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#10 - A Small Change

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/22/2013

The match between Shinsei Inazuma Japan and Fire Dragon continues. Fire Dragon easily obtains the lead with 0-1 and Shinsei Inazuma Japan are still not up to their fullest. What will happen next? Will Shinsei Inazuma Japan be able to win or will they be eliminated before their challenge to the world even begins?

The Worst! Shinsei Inazuma Japan!!
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2 votes

#11 - The Worst! Shinsei Inazuma Japan!!

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/8/2013

Everyone is gathered to be chosen, and Kuroiwa Ryuusei arrives and chooses the members. At the call of Matsukaze Tenma, Shindou Takuto and Tsurugi Kyousuke's name, Nishizono Shinsuke get's ready but then hears other names called; mainly people whom they didn't know; Ibuki Munemasa, Morimura Konoha,Minaho Kazuto, Manabe Jinichirou, Tetsukado Shin, Kusaka Ryuuji, Nozaki Sakura and Matatagi Hayato. An exhibition match starts to test Shinsei Inazuma Japan's strength against Teikoku. Everyone is then shocked, especially Tenma, Tsurugi and Shindou at the other members when they can't organize or play soccer properly and losing points. It ends up with 10 goals for Teikoku, leaving Shindou frustrated but Tenma rises up the moral and Shindou uses Kami no Takuto FI yet again and Tenma passes through with Kazaana Drive. And nearing the goal, both Tsurugi and Tenma use Fire Tornado DD scoring a goal, but the match ends and they lost. Everyone in frustrated, especially Shinsuke who wishes to have been chosen, and Shindou crying. Kuroiwa leaves, leaving no comment about the match, and at the end has a call with Endou.

Dark Clouds Hovers Again! Starts The World Championship!!
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#12 - Dark Clouds Hovers Again! Starts The World Championship!!

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/15/2013

Matsukaze Tenma is excited for practice and as he arrives along with Tsurugi Kyousuke and Shindou Takuto for practice, they seem to learn a lot more about the other players. Like how Matatagi Hayato has siblings, to whom Tenma says that their brother is fast. Shindou is still angry about the new players, to the extent that he talks with Kuroiwa Ryuusei, saying the plan for the match against Fire Dragon will be just him defending, Tsurugi shooting, and Tenma passing the ball. Ibuki Munemasa overhears this and gets angry. Ibuki then keeps training hard, even though he still doesn't succeed in catching Shindou's and Tsurugi's shoots. Near night, Hayato and Tenma have another conversation but it seems that it wasn't entirely enough to encourage Hayato. On the day of the match, more shocking revelations happen as Manabe Jinichirou accuses Hayato of stealing his wallet, but Minaho Kazuto counter-claims Manabe of not having enough evidence, saying his accusation was full of holes. Manabe then asks Minaho on which side he was, but before Minaho could answer, they get interrupted by Shindou. Manabe then reveals to the Raimon trio that all of the eight players are getting paid to play, which frustrates Shindou even more. During the match, Lee Chyun-Yun shoots, and Shindou blocks it, even though Ibuki was anticipating the shoot, making the two have a heated glare at each other. Will the match work out or will they lose the first match already?

Go Beyond Mugen the Hand!
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2 votes

#13 - Go Beyond Mugen the Hand!

Season 1 - Episode 77 - Aired 6/30/2010

Tachimukai is amazed at Endou's new Ijigen The Hand. But this, along with Kogure 's remark about Tachimukai copying Endou all the time, makes him determined to create a technique of his own. As a result, Tachimukai throws himself into harsh training.

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Miracle! A Kappa Encounter!?
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4 votes

#14 - Miracle! A Kappa Encounter!?

Season 1 - Episode 88 - Aired 9/15/2010

After Inazuma Japan's practice, Hiroto decides to go for a short run in a nearby forest, as he thinks his dribbling won't be able to break past the defense of their next opponent, Orpheus. Kogure, having been looked down by Hiroto and Kogure. Someoka earlier on, pulls a prank on the latter. He ends up being chased after by an angry Someoka, and runs into the same forest Hiroto is currently in. Hiroto runs into Kogure, and they encounter a kappa-looking boy, who wants an autograph from Hiroto. Both Hiroto and Kogure decide to camp out in the forest because they can't find a way back.

Fuyuppe's Secret
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#15 - Fuyuppe's Secret

Season 1 - Episode 84 - Aired 8/18/2010

Fubuki's injury is completely healed, so Coach Kudou calls him back to the team; but this also means someone will have to leave, and that's Kurimatsu, who was injured in the previous match.

The Barricading Fortress
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8.67
3 votes

#16 - The Barricading Fortress

Season 1 - Episode 82 - Aired 8/4/2010

Because of Mr. K, the match between Inazuma Japan and The Empire got pushed a day earlier. Fideo tried to help Endou and the others get to the boat that will take them to where the match will take place, Mountain Lion Inazuma Japan about to fight stadium. But an accident on the way prevent them from catching the boat on time. Having no captain or coach, Inazuma Japan will have to fight on their own. Endō and the others can do nothing but watching the match on TV. Without Endō or Kidou, Inazuma Japan pushes themselves too much to cover for their absence, causing their plays to fall apart in the process. Hiroto realizes this and pull them together. However, that wasn't enough to get pass Therese's defense. And to their surprise, The Empire changed from a defensive formation to an offensive one, quickly passes Japan's defense and gets the first goal.

The Phoenix's Determination!
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3 votes

#17 - The Phoenix's Determination!

Season 1 - Episode 87 - Aired 9/8/2010

The tense game between Inazuma Japan and Unicorn continues with neither side wants to give up. When one team takes the lead, the other takes it back, this is what the game has become. Unicorn finally decides to use the Hissatsu tactics, Rolling Thunder, continuously attacks Japan's defenders, eventually wears them down. Then they adds on another point, bringing them closer to victory. What will Japan do to breakthrough this situation?

The Kickoff Towards Tomorrow!!
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2 votes

#18 - The Kickoff Towards Tomorrow!!

Season 1 - Episode 115 - Aired 4/27/2011

The outcome of this tough battle is now announced, but now what will await them in the coming future?

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Clash! Space Soccer!!
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8.50
2 votes

#19 - Clash! Space Soccer!!

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 10/16/2013

As the day of the match between Earth Eleven and Sandorius Eleven is coming near, Earth Eleven is still unable to play soccer properly due to the difference of the gravitational force. Most of the members are under pressure because of being the representative of Earth.

Asia's Strongest! Fire Dragon!!
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3 votes

#20 - Asia's Strongest! Fire Dragon!!

Season 1 - Episode 70 - Aired 5/12/2010

Though there was troubles, Inazuma Japan manages to get to the stadium in time. At last, the finals against Korea's team, Fire Dragon, has begun. However, Inazuma Japan has some surprises waiting for them. First: Aphrodi, Suzuno and Nagumo are all in Fire Dragon, along with Korea's most highly acclaimed game strategist - Chae Chan-soo. Second: Endou won't be playing because according to Coach Kudou, Coach Kudou told him he doesn't need him, not in this team. Because he doesn't understand the team's situation, therefore he fails as captain. And third: Fire Dragon's powerful tactics which will crush Inazuma Japan, and they have no idea about it!

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Grandpa`s Last Notebook!
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3 votes

#21 - Grandpa`s Last Notebook!

Season 1 - Episode 95 - Aired 11/17/2010

The last game in Group A, Argentina vs America, are coming to an end with Argentina in the lead. Since the match between Japan and Italy has ended in a tie, Italy has been guaranteed first place in Group A, while Japan are anxiously waiting for the results as they couldn't advance with their own wins.

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The Last Match
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3 votes

#22 - The Last Match

Season 1 - Episode 70 - Aired 5/5/2010

As the Asia finals draw near, Inazuma Japan are training hard to complete their new techniques. While they're practicing, a letter was sent to Endou, which shocks him and the team because the writing on it is similar to Daisuke's.

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Gouenji's Decision!
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3 votes

#23 - Gouenji's Decision!

Season 1 - Episode 70 - Aired 4/28/2010

Gouenji has a big problem: his father wants him to quit soccer and become a doctor. What's more, he also wants Gouenji to withdraw from being a national and go to Germany to study medicine.

Strategy perfect! Press Zone Perfect!
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8.33
3 votes

#24 - Strategy perfect! Press Zone Perfect!

Season 1 - Episode 70 - Aired 5/19/2010

Inazuma Japan manages to score a goal with their new combination shot,Thunder Beast. However, their rejoices are short-lived, because Fire Dragon decides to use Perfect Zone Press which takes down Fubuki and Tsunami, who are then switched out. Things only start to get tough as Fire Dragon now attacks with full power, and turns the tide of the match. And after the first half ends, Coach Kudou decides to switch Fudou in for an injured Kidou, Coach Kudou claims that their opponents doesn't know about Fudou and says that Fudou is "Their Joker". Will this turn the situation around?

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Battle of the ultimate mystery of Winter Flowers!
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3 votes

#25 - Battle of the ultimate mystery of Winter Flowers!

Season 1 - Episode 70 - Aired 4/21/2010

Even though the Seigi no Tekken had just evolved, Coach Kudou tells Endou that he'll never make it to the world tournament the way currently is. Endou thinks that the coach is telling him to learn a new Hissatsu, one that surpasses the Seigi no Tekken. Fuyuka notices a troubled Endou and learns some 'tips' from Rika to help him get ideas.

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