ホイッスル!

Whistle! (ホイッスル!, Hoissuru!) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Daisuke Higuchi, which was adapted into a 39-episode anime television series, broadcast exclusively by the anime television network, Animax across Japan and South Korea. The manga was published in Japan in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump. Whistle! tells the story of Shō Kazamatsuri, a middle school boy who transfers from the prestigious Musashinomori School to the weaker Sakura Josui Junior High in hopes of playing soccer, despite his small stature. At his new school, he encounters new teammates and rivals, working hard to become a skilled soccer player. The manga is known for its passionate storyline and love of soccer. The series has also been translated into English and published by VIZ Media.