In Giant Killing a ragtag bunch from East Tokyo are struggling in Japan's top football league. The team is going through an abysmal spell right now where they are nearing the bottom of the table and have lost 5 matches in a row. The loses haven't done much to team moral, because it was already low. Fan support, on the other hand, is looking bleak. In the world of football, once the fans turn on a team the end is near. Teams don't recover. Coaches are fired, players are sold, and teams drop to smaller divisions where profits often prevent them from ever being successful against even mediocre top division programs. East Tokyo United, ETU, can only blame their coach right now. And Coach is ready to give up this next game to prove to his team and fans, that against the biggest club in the nation he can make this team win.
I've watched many football anime before and I think the most famous one would be Cabtin Tsubasa!
All of those anime are based on the team players and mostly they evolve around one main player character but never about a coach!
Giant Killing does not have a lot of matches because it is focused on how the coach is dealing with all kind of obstacles that face him and his team. I think Giant Killing sets a new bench mark in football anime. This show gives you an image about how much Japanese becomes professionals in football.
For me this show is new idea but a GREAT watch!! If you are a fan of football believe me you do not want to miss GIANT KILLING!!