Offside (オフサイド) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Natsuko Heiuchi. It was serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Magazine from January 1987 to April 1992, with its chapters collected in 29 volumes.
A 50-minute original video animation (OVA) was released in January 1993. A 39-episode anime television series adaptation, produced by Ashi Productions, was broadcast on Animax from May 2001 to January 2002.
Plot
Goro Kumagaya is a passionate and highly talented soccer player with exceptional physical abilities. Due to an unforeseen accident, he fails the entrance exam for Yokohama Minami High School, a prestigious public school known for its strong soccer program, and instead enrolls at the nearby private Kawasaki High School. Unlike its renowned neighbor, Kawasaki's soccer team is weak and lacks recognition. However, Goro refuses to give up on his dreams. Determined to transform the team, he rallies his teammates and leads them through rigorous training. Together, they strive to overcome their underdog status and compete for the national championship.