: A fierce defender who anchors Kawaguchi's backline, stopping opposing counterattacks.
| Feature | Details | | :--- | :--- | | | Offside | | Japanese Title | オフサイド (Ofusaido) | | Original Source | Manga by Natsuko Heiuchi (serialized from 1987 to 1992) | | Anime TV Series | Produced by Ashi Productions; Directed by Seiji Okuda | | Original Run | May 10, 2001 – January 31, 2002 | | Number of Episodes | 39 | | Episode Runtime | Approximately 23 minutes | | Total Seasons | 1 | | Genres | Sports, Drama, Team Sports | | Where to Stream | Crunchyroll (Subscription) | | Original Network | Animax | | Main Voice Cast | Hiroshi Tsuchida (Goro), Chieko Higuchi (Nagisa), Atsushi Kisaichi (Yakumaru), Shigeru Shibuya (Shingo) | | Bonus Content | A 50-minute Original Video Animation (OVA) was released in 1993 |
A reliable defender who holds down the backline and protects the goal. Episode Guide Overview
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