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Giant Killing follows a ragtag bunch from East Tokyo who are struggling in Japan's top football league. Nearing the bottom, they have lost 5 matches in a row which hasn't done much to team morale. Even with the fan's turning their backs on the team, it seems as if the end is near. East Tokyo United can only blame their coach right now. However, their Coach is going to do something drastic to prove to his team and fans, that against the biggest club in the nation, he can make this team win...
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Season01
- S01E01
#01April 4, 2010—Takeshi Tatsumi led the 5th division team of Eastham, England to 32nd place in the FA cup. Now he's been called back to coach his old home t - S01E02
#02April 11, 2010—Tatsumi takes on the veteran team with his new starter candidates in a skirmish. The young players follow Tatsumi's instructions in order to - S01E03
#03April 18, 2010—On the first day of camp, Tatsumi's instructions were: self-training. On top of that, Tatsumi makes it even harder by insisting that they al - S01E04
#04April 25, 2010—The first match for the new ETU under Tatsumi's lead is against the champion, Tokyo Victory. The Victory players take note of Gino wearing t - S01E05
#05May 2, 2010—Second half of the Tokyo Victory match. Tsubaki screwed up and gave the opponents a chance to score. Tatsumi tries to fire up Tsubaki by say - S01E06
#06May 9, 2010—A league press conference is being held. While everybody is in formal attire, Tatsumi wears his normal clothes. He meets Nagoya Grand Palace - S01E07
#07May 16, 2010—A league match against manager Kurashi's Javelin Iwata. After a lucky shot puts Iwata in the lead, ETU is totally overrun by Iwata's assault - S01E08
#08May 23, 2010—After hearing a rumor that Kuroda is about to transfer, Matsuhara feels uneasy. However, Tatsumi declares again that the starting players wi - S01E09
#09May 30, 2010—Since Tatsumi became manager, ETU has lost 4 matches in a row. The Skulls fan group can't conceal their anger any longer. At the peak of the - S01E10
#10June 6, 2010—The fans are demanding that Tatsumi is canned. The opponent they face during their last stand is Nagoya Grand Palace, led by ETU's former ma - S01E11
#11June 13, 2010—ETU vs Nagoya Grand Palace. In the first half, ETU is faced with a relentless assault, but thanks to Tsubaki's repeated smooth plays, the da - S01E12
#12June 20, 2010—Nagoya can’t break ETU's defense line, so they put Carlos up front and attack with their strongest formation. This is exactly what Tatsumi h - S01E13
#13June 27, 2010—ETU control the Brazilian trio and successfully take the lead. 15 minutes left and Nagoya comes attacking back. But, ETU's composure as a te - S01E14
#14July 4, 2010—Delighted over their first win, Goto takes ETA out to the shopping district and thinks about reviving the old cheering squad. But, the old f - S01E15
#15July 11, 2010—ETU faces off against FC Sapporo for the prelims in the Japan Cup. - S01E16
#16July 18, 2010—Natsuki returns to practice with ETU. He was their top goal scorer the previous season. - S01E17
#17July 25, 2010—The team loses a critical starter for a week with a sprained ankle. - S01E18
#18August 1, 2010—ETU is coming off its fourth match in a row. No one is sure if the team is in top shape or not when the match against Albireos Niigata begin - S01E19
#19August 8, 2010—The battle against the Osaka Gunners is about to begin. They employee a highly aggressive offensive formation utilizing four forwards. This - S01E20
#20August 15, 2010—ETU begins their match against the Osaka Gunners. They are holding their ground man-to-man for now, but... - S01E21
#21August 22, 2010—ETU has their backs to the wall due to the Osaka Gunners' vicious attacks. They stiffen their defense and brace for a comeback. - S01E22
#22August 29, 2010—Sugie and Kuroda, both vital defensemen for ETU, give up two goals in the first half. How will they recover? - S01E23
#23September 5, 2010—Just before the match against Osaka, a question is posed to Natsuki... Does the ball belong to your team? Or you? - S01E24
#24September 12, 2010—ETU continues their run. Will they prevail? Only time will tell. - S01E25
#25September 19, 2010—ETU has tied the game with a goal off a free kick earned by Tsubaki's legs and stamina. While Matsubara is excited and presses for the next - S01E26
#26September 26, 2010—Akasaki appears in a match as an Olympic team member. Tatsumi removes Akasaki from the next game's starting lineup so he can regain his stre
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