The BEST episodes of Inazuma Eleven season 1
Every episode of Inazuma Eleven season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Inazuma Eleven season 1!
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.
#1 - Championship Finals!! Little Gigant - Part 1
Season 1 - Episode 123 - Aired 3/23/2011
It is finally the finals, here comes Inazuma Japan VS Little Gigant! Endou has finally completed God Catch but is it enough to block Little Gigant's attacks? And can they make a goal? With fearsome hissatsu tactics and techniques, Little Gigant has a lead of one point. Also, Little Gigant easily breaks through Inazuma Japan's defense will they be able to pull through?
#2 - The Last Play-Off! The Genesis - The First Half
Season 1 - Episode 61 - Aired 12/9/2009
The first half of Raimon's match against The Genesis has started. Though, there is still one more problem left in the team, and that problem can only be answered by the person with a problem, Fubuki Shirou. Will Raimon pull-off a victory somehow even with this disadvantage?
#3 - Conclusion at Last! Number One in the World!!
Season 1 - Episode 125 - Aired 4/13/2011
The match continues to rage on! Who will win? Inazuma Japan or Little Gigant?! Only the team that scores the most will win!
#4 - The Explosive Flames of Revival!!
Season 1 - Episode 52 - Aired 10/1/2009
The match between Raimon and Epsilon Remastered continues its second half. Though they tries their best, Desarm is just too fast and powerful for them. Can Endou figure out the remaining note for the Seigi no Tekken before it's too late? Even if he can, how can they win without scoring? And, there's one more surprise for Raimon...
#5 - The Last Play-Off! The Genesis - The Second Half
Season 1 - Episode 62 - Aired 12/16/2009
Genesis has broken through the evolved Mugen The Hand, and takes the lead once more. Angry at Seijirou's remark that Raimon is the same as Genesis, Endou furiously tries to prove that he's wrong. Will Raimon's power to believe in your friends be enough to defeat Genesis?
#6 - It's Complete! My Own Hissatsu Technique!!
Season 1 - Episode 88 - Aired 6/30/2010
Despite Edgar's strongest Excalibur, Endou saves the goal thanks to Kabeyama's great efforts. But because of that, he suffers a lot of damage, and is taken out. Someoka goes in to replace him, and scores with his new technique. Then, Knights of Queen decides to use their second Hissatsu tactics, Invincible Lance, protecting Edgar and the ball while making it impossible to approach him. Edgar scores again with another of his technique, and England is in the lead once more. During half time, Endou meets the red cap man again, and he says something that might be an idea for Endou's new technique. But first, Japan must find a way to take down Invincible Lance if they don't want to lose more goals.
#7 - Torn Asunder! Fire Blizzard!!
Season 1 - Episode 58 - Aired 11/11/2009
Thanks to Otomura, Kidou figures out how to stop Chaos' rhythm. The flow of the game is totally reversed as Raimon keeps scoring without stopping. Gazel and Burn realize their team members are fighting amongst themselves and decide to use Fire Blizzard to show them that together they're unbeatable. Also, the Chaos creates an ultimate defense by combining Frozen Steal and Ignite Steal. Aphrodi tries to get past their wall but cannot and instead gets injured and has to leave the team. Despite Aphrodi's injuries, Coach Hitomiko doesn't substitute in Rika, leading to Rika's anger on the coach. The game comes to a halt because Gran intervenes. But what does he mean when he refers to Coach Hitomiko as "sister"?
#8 - The Ultimate Face-off! Kudou Japan VS. Hitomiko Japan!!
Season 1 - Episode 77 - Aired 4/14/2010
Neo Japan continues to attack aggressively with powered up Hissatsu techniques, and Inazuma Japan can't get past their defense. However, this will only make Endou's passion for soccer grows stronger, in turn encourage his teammates more. But will this be enough to take down Neo Japan's tough defense?!?
#9 - Counterattack of the Soccer Kingdom!
Season 1 - Episode 115 - Aired 1/19/2011
The match continues from the previous episode, however, Roniejo and the others from The Kingdom seem to not be able to find the will to play, only making small passes between each and not attempting to shoot. After scoring one point, Hijikata tells Roniejo not to worry about his family and that they sent him here to play soccer not because they could keep their jobs but because they wanted him and his teammates to be able to play soccer. Roniejo is then convinced and begins to show off his true abilities. The skills of both teams evolved to a greater level and this episode is also the debut of a new hissastu technique: The Birth, a shot performed by Kiyama Hiroto and Fubuki Shirou. Inazuma Japan wins with a score of 3-2 and will now proceed to the finals against either Orpheus or Little Gigant.
#10 - Strategy perfect! Press Zone Perfect!
Season 1 - Episode 82 - 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?
#11 - Get It! Our Ticket to the Internationals!!
Season 1 - Episode 84 - Aired 6/2/2010
The Asia finals are coming to an end with neither teams are giving up. However, if Inazuma Japan wants to win, they have to use all their power. In order for that to happen, Tobitaka and Gouenji have to play with all they've got. But that alone wouldn't bring them victory. Endou needs to develop a new technique, because even his Fist of Justice G5 is no match for the fearsome power of Aphrodi, Nagumo and Suzuno's combo shoot. Then what will Endou do?
#12 - The English Knights! Knights of Queen!!
Season 1 - Episode 87 - Aired 6/23/2010
The first match of FFI's Group A, Knights of Queen vs Inazuma Japan, has begun at Sea Serpent stadium. Kabeyama and Endou managed to stop Excalibur thanks to the combined power of their techniques. But Inazuma Japan are in for some big troubles. Knights of Queen decide to use their hissatsu tactic, Absolute Knights, making it difficult for Inazuma Japan to attack. And when Edgar uses Excalibur again from a long distance, Kabeyama and Endou's combo plays can't stop it from going into the goal. It seems Excalibur is a shoot that actually grows in power the further it is from the goal. So what will Endou do when Edgar shoots Excalibur that uses the maximum length of the field?
#13 - Championship Finals!! Little Gigant - Part 2
Season 1 - Episode 124 - Aired 4/6/2011
As the second half begins, the coach of Little Gigant, Endou Daisuke is making changes and puts Rococo on the field! What could this mean to Inazuma Japan? Will they be able to win the game through this second half? As the match continues both teams show off hissatsu that has never been used in the matches! Will the new hissatsu of Inazuma Japan pull through the second half and win this match?
#14 - Clash! God Vs Devil!!
Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 3/29/2009
Raimon Junior High are down by three goals and are getting clobbered by the soccer gods of Zeus Junior High.
#15 - Counterattack! Epsilon Remastered!!
Season 1 - Episode 51 - Aired 9/30/2009
Epsilon have powered up to become Epsilon Remastered, and challenge Raimon to battle. But it's not just them that's leveled up, Raimon has too. But they still can't break through Desarm's techniques, even Fubuki. Desarm, disappointed because Fubuki failed to entertain him, says that he has no need of Fubuki anymore. Fubuki is devastated because he's not needed as Shirō or as Atsuya, and has a breakdown. With him off the field, Raimon can only concentrate on defending. No longer interests in Raimon's shoots, Desarm decides to change position with the forward Zel. And to their horror, Desarm gets past their defense easily, and breaks through Fist of Justice easily.
#16 - Clash! Aliea Academy!!
Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 5/27/2009
Raimon have leveled up through their snowboard training and are ready to face Aliea Academy one more time. But do they have what it takes to beat them? And even if they do, what else do Aliea Academy have in store? Surely not another team..
#17 - Asia's Strongest! Fire Dragon!!
Season 1 - Episode 81 - 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!
#18 - The Cursed Coach!
Season 1 - Episode 70 - Aired 2/17/2010
Inazuma Japan has begun their training under Coach Kudou. However, they soon realize that he is one strict coach. They start to worry even more when they know about his past, along with a rumor from back then and then to their shock, Coach Kudou orders them to stop training for the two days before their first game against Australia. Is Coach Kudou really what the rumor says?
#19 - Bitter Struggle! The Strongest Evil, Epsilon!!
Season 1 - Episode 42 - Aired 7/29/2009
The big game against Epsilon is here, and Raimon come out with all their might! Will they be able to fight back the aliens? Meanwhile, Fubuki is having an identity problem that threatens to tear him and the team apart!
#20 - The Flame Striker!
Season 1 - Episode 48 - Aired 9/9/2009
Right after arriving at Okinawa, Raimon starts the search for the flame striker. While searching, Fubuki and Domon run into a player claiming he's the flame striker. After they take him to the team, he introduces himself as Haruya Nagumo and shows them his Hissatsu shot. It seems Nagumo will be a great asset to Raimon, or isn't he?
#21 - The Kickoff Towards Tomorrow!!
Season 1 - Episode 127 - Aired 4/27/2011
The outcome of this tough battle is now announced, but now what will await them in the coming future?
#22 - The Tearful Graduation Ceremony!
Season 1 - Episode 126 - Aired 4/20/2011
All of the members of Inazuma Japan head home after their victory in the FFI. After being back at Raimon for some time (it seems as though a year has passed), everyone is getting ready for the graduation ceremony. Following the ceremony, a match is held between the original Raimon Eleven and the other members of Raimon that joined along the way. Some who joined in the Aliea Academy arc, like Tsunami and Fubuki are present, while the others joined before that, like Kidou and Ichinose. Toramaru is also present, despite not ever appearing on Raimon during the series, but only the Inazuma Japan team. Later when they are about to start the Teikoku bus appears. Everyone is quite worried, but it is just Fudou, Genda, Sakuma and the rest of the team who came to watch.
#23 - The Last Play-Off! Kageyama Reiji!!
Season 1 - Episode 106 - Aired 11/10/2010
The match between Inazuma Japan and Orpheus now heads into the second half. Italy's captain, Hide Nakata, has finally returned, which give the rest of the team an emotional boost. They even evolved Catenaccio Counter with Nakata joining them. There's no doubt that Italy's team right now is the strongest ever. How will Japan handle this absolutely flawless Orpheus? And what will Kageyama's fate be after this game?
#24 - Absolute Despair! Inazuma Japan Loses?!
Season 1 - Episode 95 - Aired 8/11/2010
Inazuma Japan are shocked as they witness such offensive power from a defensive team. Tachimukai tries to catch Iron Wall blocked Bakunetsu Screwthe next Hellfire with an incomplete Maou The Hand, but it failed. Tachimukai panics as Leone approaches the goal, but thanks to Tobitaka 's encouragement, he pulls off a perfect Maou The Hand. The Empire then uses the Hissatsu tactics, The Andes' Antlion Death Trap, making it very difficult to score as Japan is leaded to where Teres is all the time. Will they be able to get through this situation?
#25 - Stand Up, Captain!
Season 1 - Episode 83 - Aired 5/26/2010
Things aren't looking well for Inazuma Japan: the recently switched-in Fudou isn't working with his teammates, leading them to fight among themselves; Gouenjiand Toramaru still can't use Tiger Storm; Tobitaka is still trying too hard not to make mistakes, which causes him to make even more. After seeing all this, and hearing about Fudou's past, Endou is finally able to give his answer, he knew it was his fault that he didn't watch the team, and he steps out to the field. The teamwork between the team and Fudou is finally linked, which lead to them scoring a point. However, Endou has to solve their remaining problems, or they'll never win this game.