Hungry Heart: Wild Striker (<#12495;<#12531;<#12464;<#12522;<#12540;<#12495;<#12540;<#12488; WILD STRIKER Hangur<#299; H<#257;to Wild Striker?) is a Japanese soccer manga and anime series, authored by Captain Tsubasa creator Y<#333;ichi Takahashi. The manga series was serialized in Akita Shoten's Weekly Sh<#333;nen Champion. The anime series was produced by Nippon Animation and Animax, and premiered in Japan on Animax between September 11, 2002 and September 10, 2003, spanning a total of 52 episodes.

Animax later aired the series across its other networks worldwide, including its English-language networks in Southeast Asia and South Asia, and its other networks, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Latin America and numerous other regions. The anime series has also been broadcast, translated and dubbed in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and other languages.

German-based sportswear brand Puma were the commercial sponsors for the anime series, with many of the clothing and sportsgear sporting Puma's brand.Contents [hide]
1 Storyline
2 Characters
3 Teams
4 Staff
5 Similarities and differences with Captain Tsubasa
6 External links

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Storyline

Hungry Heart: Wild Striker tells the story of Kan<#333; Ky<#333;suke, a teenage high-school student, who, at the beginning of the series, has just transferred into the Jyoy<#333; Orange high school. Ky<#333;suke's older brother is the illustrious and extremely famous A.C. Milan soccer player, Kan<#333; Seisuke, who had first taught him how to play and love the game of soccer and whom he has greatly admired since childhood. After Seisuke left Japan to sign with Italian powerhouse A.C. Milan, people started comparing Ky<#333;suke with his brother, and criticizing him due to his different playing style. Living in his brother's shadow, Ky<#333;suke's love for the game slowly started to evaporate and lessen, and he eventually lost most of his passion for it.

After his transfer to Jyoy<#333; and a fated meeting with Tsujiwaki Miki, an enthusiastic girl with a lot of passion for soccer and who soon reinvigorates his love for the game with her determination to excel, Ky<#333;suke's deep love and passion for soccer returns to its fullest and soon joins the Jyoy<#333; soccer team, making several friends, such as his fellow freshmen, Sakai Jefferson, a talented goalkeeper, and Rodrigo, a passionate Brazilian transfer student. Ky<#333;suke, along with his friends at Jyoy<#333;, invigorated with Miki's care and help, and by his love and determination to excel in soccer, takes on the best, and discovers an immense and determined passion for the game.
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Characters
Note: Names are given in the original Japanese order, with the family name, or surname, followed by the given name. This is also the format used in the English dub.
Kan<#333; Ky<#333;suke (<#21494;<#24685;<#20171;?)
Voiced by: Kousuke Toriumi
Called Orangehead jokingly by some of his friends, Ky<#333;suke learns the tricks and trades of soccer from his illustrious elder brother, A.C. Milan playmaker Kan<#333; Seisuke. After Seisuke's departure, he slowly loses interest in the game, but rediscovers his love for it after a fated meeting with Miki. Initially joining as the coach of Jyoy<#333;'s girl's soccer team, the determination exhibited by the girls, especially Miki, invigorates his passion for soccer, and soon he joins Jyoy<#333;'s male soccer team, emerging as their ace striker. In the last episode, he becomes a player for AFC Ajax.
Tsujiwaki Miki (<#36795;<#33031;<#32654;<#32000;?)
Voiced by: Natsuki Katou
Ky<#333;suke's closest friend, and the captain of the female soccer team in Jyoy<#333;. He later falls in love with her.
Rodrigo (<#12525;<#12489;<#12522;<#12468; Rodorigo?)
Voiced by: Katashi Ishizuka
A transfer student from Brazil, who wants to become a pro in order to help his family. Rodrigo is Jyoyo's playmaker, who earns the interest of several professional J. League clubs. In the final year, he becomes the captain of Akanegaoka.

Sakai Jefferson K<#333;ji (<#22659;<#12472;<#12455;<#12501;<#12449;<#12540;<#12477;<#12531;<#20844;<#21496; Sakai Jef<#257;son K<#333;ji?), (Goalkeeper)
Voiced by: Masaya Takatsuka
A transfer student from Sweden in Finland and are Known for charming all the girls in school, he is Jyoy<#333;'s goalkeeper. He is also known for his superior acceleration speed.

Kamata Gohzo (<#37340;<#30000;<#35946;<#19977;?), (Defender)
He's known as Sergeant Chin. He played forward in junior high.

Sako Toshiya (<#20304;<#21476;<#20426;<#20063;?), (Midfielder)
Jyoyo's team captain in the first year.

Ichikawa Hiroshi (<#19968;<#27827;<#12498;<#12525;<#12471;?), (Midfielder)
Voiced by: Hiroyuki Yoshino
Known for his hot-headed attitude. In the first year, he has troubles with Rodrigo's individualist attitude, as he believes teamwork is the key for victory. In the second year, he's chosen to be the sub-captain, and has to deal with Y<#363;ya and his group.

Esaka Masashi (<#27743;<#22338;<#12510;<#12469;<#12471;?), (Midfielder)
He's called <#332;saka by Ky<#333;suke. He's the series' comic relief for his bald look. In second year he is chosen by Sako as the new captain.

Kiba Y<#363;ya (<#26408;<#22580;<#20778;<#20063;?), (Forward)
Voiced by: Kenichi Suzumura
Anime-only character. Called Nesthead by Ky<#333;suke. Ky<#333;suke's rival in 2nd year for the forward position. He also falls in love with Miki and battles with Ky<#333;suke in order to win her heart. He is known for his speed.

Shinkawa Masahiko (<#26032;<#24029;<#12510;<#12469;<#12498;<#12467;?), (Midfielder)
Anime-only character. The fastest in the team. Y<#363;ya's buddy. He and Muroi joined soccer to help Y<#363;ya make it into the J-League, as a way to thank him for getting them out of their lives as outcasts. He is known for his incredible speed.

Muroi Kazuya (<#23460;<#20117;<#21644;<#20063;?), (Defender)
Anime-only character. Replaces Kamata in 2nd year as defender. Known for his Mohawk look. Like Shinkawa, he started playing soccer to help Y<#363;ya make it into the J-League.
Murakami Kazuo (<#26449;<#19978;<#30435;<#30563;?)
Voiced by: Takashi Matsuyama
Coach of Jy<#333;yo men's soccer club. He was formerly a powerful forward for the Japanese National Team.
Mori Kazuto (<#26862;<#19968;<#20154;?)
Voiced by: Akari Hibino
Jy<#333;yo's team manager. He used to play soccer in middle school, but due to an injury he cannot play anymore.
<#332;mori Fukuko (<#22823;<#26862;<#31119;<#23376;?)
Voiced by: Yoshiko Iseki
Jy<#333;yo dormitory's cook.
D<#333;moto Kaori (<#22530;<#26412;<#39321;<#32340;?)
Voiced by: Kae Araki
Jy<#333;yo's nutritionist and cook. She has some feelings for Seisuke, who asked her to watch over his brother in his absence.
Kan<#333; Seisuke (<#21494;<#25104;<#20171;?)
Voiced by: Takehito Koyasu
Ky<#333;suke's brother. When he was young, he led both his Middle and High School's soccer teams to the nationals and won, and was in the top three in High School. A world renowned player before 17, he also had a J. League contract before 21, and later became the A.C. Milan star and captain. He also had excellent academic grades.
Furuki
Ryosei's team captain. He plays ID (Important Data) soccer.
Makoto Iguchi
Kokury<#333;'s ace goalkeeper. He also plays with the Japan youth team.
Kamiyama Yuujirou
Kokury<#333;'s ace striker. Ky<#333;suke's rival as the best striker in the region. JYT member.

Fujimori Minoru (<#34276;<#26862;<#31252;?) and Fujimori Kaoru (<#34276;<#26862;<#34219;?), (midfielders)
Kokury<#333;'s dynamic duo. They are members of the JYT.

Yuki Kagami (<#21152;<#36032;<#32654;<#21191;<#27193;?), (midfielder)
Voiced by: Kenichi Suzumura
Known as Kan<#333; Seisuke Jr. Tenry<#363;'s captain. He's Ky<#333;suke's rival as the best player in high school soccer in Japan.
Masashi "Gon" Nakayama (<#20013;<#23665;<#38597;<#21490;?)
Voiced by: Masashi Nakayama
Like Murakami Kazuo, he was a former Japanese football player. He was the first man to ever score a goal in a World cup for Japan, since this was their first time to play the tournament. He plays for Júbilo Iwata
Narumi Keisuke
Biological father of Kyosuke. He holds a mark in Japanese football. Lost his life in a car accident shortly before being called to the Japanese football team. Kyosuke was in the car, but managed to survive the accident. He has a record of goalscoring in the region before Kyosuke broke it.
Narumi Mitsuko
Biological mother of Kyosuke. She lost her life in the car accident along with her husband.
Coach Numakawa
Head coach of Tenryu High and Japan Under 22 delegate.
Toda and Ueno
Both are side backs for Jyoy<#333;'s Soccer Club. Kamata "Sergeant Chin" teaches them some defensive techniques in the first year. Sakai also tells them what to do in some trainings and matches.
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Teams
Jy<#333;yo Akanegaoka High School (Jy<#333;yo Orange Hill) - Ky<#333;suke Kan<#333;'s high school team. Members: Sakai Jeferson Kouji, Toda, Ueno, Kamata (graduated), Muroi, Ichikawa, Shinkawa, Esaka, Sako (graduated), Tanaka, Rodrigo, Kanou Kyosuke, Kiba Yuya, Sasao, Shimizu (graduated), Omura (graduated).
Ry<#333;sei High School - Known for their ID soccer, based on data collected by their captain, Furuki.
Yamanomori High School - A school in the mountains known for their teamwork.
Kokury<#333; high school - The regional champions and Tenry<#363;'s rival school. Members: Kamiyama, Iguchi, Fujimori Twins
Tenry<#363; High School - The national champions. Seisuke Kan<#333;'s former high school. Members: Seisuke Kan<#333; (graduated), Kagami, Sawamura, Suzuki, Mishima, Aida
Japan Under 22 delegate - Chosen by coach Numakawa to represent Japan in the Amsterdam Preliminaries. Members: Kanou Kyosuke, Kagami, Kamiyama, Iguchi, Fujimori Twins
Jyoyo Asahigaoka High School - Sister school to Jy<#333;yo Akanegaoka High School.
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Staff
Executive Producer: K<#333;ichi Motohashi
Planning: Sh<#333;ji Sat<#333;, Masao Takiyama, Y<#333;ko Matsuzaki
Production Manager: Shigeo End<#333;
Director: Satoshi Saga
Series Composition: Yoshiyuki Suga
Character Design: Ken'ichi Imaizumi
Chief Animation Directors: Tetsur<#333; Aoki, Masahiro Kase
Background Artist: Kazue Itoh
Art Director: Ken'ichi Ishibashi
Color Design: Takashi <#332;hira
Music: Noboyuki Nakamura
Sound Director: Hideo Takahashi
Producers: Katsunori Naruke, Shunichi Kosao
Production: Fuji Television, Animax Broadcast Japan, Nippon Animation

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