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アイシールド21 [Eyeshield 21] #5
Eyeshield 21, Vol. 5: Powerful
I Deimon Devil Bats possono contare su cinque nuovi giocatori e la squadra comincia a prendere forma. È arrivato il momento degli allenamenti, ma prima bisogna ampliare la sede del club. In fretta, però, perché c'è già un nuovo incontro da disputare e i prossimi avversari sembrano davvero "insormontabili"...
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First published October 3, 2003
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Riichiro Inagaki
139 books199 followersHe is a mangaka from Tokyo, Japan. He debuted in October 2001 with Nandodemo Roku Gatsu Jū San Hi, and also wrote for the magazine Square Freeze and Love Love Santa, published in November 2001 and in February 2002 respectively. He later moved to Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump, in wich he won the 7th "Story King" section in the same year.
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August 30, 2017
A trio of delinquents, Sena's original bullies are blackmailed into joining the American football club but along the way, discover their desire to win. Sounds like a plot for the next Mighty Ducks reboot but this is basically one of the plots of this manga. Somehow, it works, especially with the comedy and exaggerated facial artwork. It's a lot of fun to read.
August 1, 2020
Something I kind of like about Eyeshield is that the series isn't afraid to take the camera and point it at places other than the Devil Bats. And not just to show the other games -- it gives them the space and attention to develop them as people, even off the field.
We start off this volume with the Devil Bats watching two of the powerhouse teams in their area -- the previously mentioned White Knights and the Wild Wild Gunman. It's partly to teach us a new aspect of football -- routes, in this case. Seibu has a receiver who always runs his routes perfectly, while our Devil Bats have never even HEARD of routes. (A fact that gives us a bit of fun and shines a light on why Hiruma maybe let bookworm Yukimitsu on the team -- alone of the offensive players, he not only embraces the challenge of learning routes, but also learns them fairly quickly, without Hiruma needing to force the issue.) We also meet The Kid, a shotgun quarterback with a "quick draw" throwing style and a life outlook that centers on never having any hopes or expectations.
But once this game is over, we refocus on Sakuraba, the received from the white Knights who got injured earlier after colliding with Eyeshield 21. The stuff with him and the kid who shares his hospital room is actually pretty cute. :)
And the second half of this book deals with the next Devil Bats game. See, a U.S. team is coming to play an exhibition game, and Hiruma wants the Devil Bats to be their opponent. The problem is, another team has been chosen based on their size (and therefore, their likely ability to hold up to a U.S. football team). but Hiruma isn't the sort to accept that and comes up with a way to compete with the other team -- the Sphinxes -- for the right to play the U.S. team.
With as small a team as the Devil Bats have, everyone has to contribute to do well. But the focus in this game is on the line -- and specifically Jumonji, Kuroki and Togano, or the "Hah brothers" -- three guys who got blackmailed into the team after trying to bully Sena very early on. Until now, they've mostly been going along with things because of the blackmail, and have more or less existed as a unit -- a fact lampshaded by the fact that the trio even share a locker in their new, larger locker room (though there's an in-universe reason for that as well).
But in this volume, things kind of come to a head and the trio have to decide if they want to run, or if they are really going to embrace being Devil Bats. Which way will their pride lead?
We start off this volume with the Devil Bats watching two of the powerhouse teams in their area -- the previously mentioned White Knights and the Wild Wild Gunman. It's partly to teach us a new aspect of football -- routes, in this case. Seibu has a receiver who always runs his routes perfectly, while our Devil Bats have never even HEARD of routes. (A fact that gives us a bit of fun and shines a light on why Hiruma maybe let bookworm Yukimitsu on the team -- alone of the offensive players, he not only embraces the challenge of learning routes, but also learns them fairly quickly, without Hiruma needing to force the issue.) We also meet The Kid, a shotgun quarterback with a "quick draw" throwing style and a life outlook that centers on never having any hopes or expectations.
But once this game is over, we refocus on Sakuraba, the received from the white Knights who got injured earlier after colliding with Eyeshield 21. The stuff with him and the kid who shares his hospital room is actually pretty cute. :)
And the second half of this book deals with the next Devil Bats game. See, a U.S. team is coming to play an exhibition game, and Hiruma wants the Devil Bats to be their opponent. The problem is, another team has been chosen based on their size (and therefore, their likely ability to hold up to a U.S. football team). but Hiruma isn't the sort to accept that and comes up with a way to compete with the other team -- the Sphinxes -- for the right to play the U.S. team.
With as small a team as the Devil Bats have, everyone has to contribute to do well. But the focus in this game is on the line -- and specifically Jumonji, Kuroki and Togano, or the "Hah brothers" -- three guys who got blackmailed into the team after trying to bully Sena very early on. Until now, they've mostly been going along with things because of the blackmail, and have more or less existed as a unit -- a fact lampshaded by the fact that the trio even share a locker in their new, larger locker room (though there's an in-universe reason for that as well).
But in this volume, things kind of come to a head and the trio have to decide if they want to run, or if they are really going to embrace being Devil Bats. Which way will their pride lead?
November 27, 2018
les frères haha trouvent enfin leur motivation ! je les aime bien ces ptits gars.
April 5, 2020
I'm reading the manga for the first time and I'm just remembering how great this series is
(I watched the anime years ago and loved it)
(I watched the anime years ago and loved it)
October 4, 2019
Yet again a very good and entertaining volume.
Eyeshield 21 volume 5 by Riichiero Inagaki get a 9.4/10 stars.
Eyeshield 21 volume 5 by Riichiero Inagaki get a 9.4/10 stars.
December 22, 2018
I love it. I love how each member has their own reason to join the team and want to win.
December 6, 2018
Eyeshield 21: Powerful continues where the previous tankōbon left off and contains the next nine chapters (35–43) of the on-going manga series.
News comes that an American team is challenging a Japanese team to compete against them. Yoichi Hiruma sends an e-mail to the magazine that announced it but the editor rejects them. Therefore, Hiruma uses his hacking technique to send a fake e-mail via the publisher's computer to the Americans. However, the Taiyo Sphinx, who was supposed to fight with the American team is not satisfied. Therefore, Hiruma challenges them to a match over the title of Japanese representative.
Meanwhile, the Hah Brothers quit the team as they cannot find the negatives, but after they are badly beaten by Taiyo's Banba Marmoru, they return to the team to become stronger. The match starts badly as the team cannot break down Taiyo's pyramid line. However, thanks to the new technique that the Hah Brothers learn from the with Zokugaku Chameleons, one of them, Kazuki Jumonji, pins down Taiyo's lineman Niinobu Kasamatsu.
This tankōbon is written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Yusuke Murata. For the most part, I really liked the story and how the Devil Bats' next milestone is to play against an American Football Team, but before they can compete against them, they have to go through Taiyo Sphinx who was the team was chosen to play against the American team.
All in all, Eyeshield 21: Powerful is a wonderful continuation to a new series that seems intriguing and I cannot wait to read more.
News comes that an American team is challenging a Japanese team to compete against them. Yoichi Hiruma sends an e-mail to the magazine that announced it but the editor rejects them. Therefore, Hiruma uses his hacking technique to send a fake e-mail via the publisher's computer to the Americans. However, the Taiyo Sphinx, who was supposed to fight with the American team is not satisfied. Therefore, Hiruma challenges them to a match over the title of Japanese representative.
Meanwhile, the Hah Brothers quit the team as they cannot find the negatives, but after they are badly beaten by Taiyo's Banba Marmoru, they return to the team to become stronger. The match starts badly as the team cannot break down Taiyo's pyramid line. However, thanks to the new technique that the Hah Brothers learn from the with Zokugaku Chameleons, one of them, Kazuki Jumonji, pins down Taiyo's lineman Niinobu Kasamatsu.
This tankōbon is written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Yusuke Murata. For the most part, I really liked the story and how the Devil Bats' next milestone is to play against an American Football Team, but before they can compete against them, they have to go through Taiyo Sphinx who was the team was chosen to play against the American team.
All in all, Eyeshield 21: Powerful is a wonderful continuation to a new series that seems intriguing and I cannot wait to read more.
January 8, 2019
3 ESTRELLAS ☆☆☆
La diversión sigue estando asegurada, la fuerza de voluntad y la sed de victoria siempre serán protagonistas. La historia sigue su curso entre el las adversidades y gags cómicos que rompen las leyes de la lógica. Cada vez se mejora un poco más el ritmo y el darle los toques de seriedad puntual necesaria a la historia. Me da a pensar que los pasados "tormentosos" de los personajes tanto protagonistas, secundarios o ambientales siguen siendo demasiado melodramaticos, muy usados y poco efectivos. Se sienten como hechos con la magia del guión, del que solo con mucho esfuerzo terminarían saliendo de aquellos baches que lastraban su vida anteriormente, y no. Aún así tienen cosas prometedoras, el dibujo sigue estando en un nivel muy alto , más allá del promedio entre el manga del género. Veremos cómo salen de tan compleja situación. Habrá muchas risas y momentos drámaticos asegurados. Seguramente se irán puliendo esos detalles más adelante.
La diversión sigue estando asegurada, la fuerza de voluntad y la sed de victoria siempre serán protagonistas. La historia sigue su curso entre el las adversidades y gags cómicos que rompen las leyes de la lógica. Cada vez se mejora un poco más el ritmo y el darle los toques de seriedad puntual necesaria a la historia. Me da a pensar que los pasados "tormentosos" de los personajes tanto protagonistas, secundarios o ambientales siguen siendo demasiado melodramaticos, muy usados y poco efectivos. Se sienten como hechos con la magia del guión, del que solo con mucho esfuerzo terminarían saliendo de aquellos baches que lastraban su vida anteriormente, y no. Aún así tienen cosas prometedoras, el dibujo sigue estando en un nivel muy alto , más allá del promedio entre el manga del género. Veremos cómo salen de tan compleja situación. Habrá muchas risas y momentos drámaticos asegurados. Seguramente se irán puliendo esos detalles más adelante.
October 13, 2023
⭐4.5/5
Aku lupa kenapa aku bisa suka komik ini. Dan ternyata karena suka banyak kejutan di tiap akhiran volume yang bikin pas baca tuh jadi excited buat lanjut ke volume selanjutnya:D
Aku agak lama nyelesaiin volume ini karena lagi banyak hal kulakukan di real life, padahal aslinya cerita utk volume ini tuh baguss gak yang bikin pusing banget gitu lah.
Apalagi pas baca tadi tuh kepikiran kayaknya ini pertama kali aku menantikan adegan pertandingan karena trio HaHa bersaudara jadi center! 😂
Dan intermezzo di tiap pergantian babnya juga lucuuu aku suka bagian nunjukin isi tas tiap anggotanya wkwk.
Walau sempet diskusi sama kakak Karena ada terjemahan yang multitasfir dan bikin aku agak kebingungan buat memahami. Tapi yah pelan2 lagi kubaca masih berhasil ngerti sih sejauh ini. Masih bisa kembali lagi pemahamanku yg udah hilang dulu 😣✌️
Aku lupa kenapa aku bisa suka komik ini. Dan ternyata karena suka banyak kejutan di tiap akhiran volume yang bikin pas baca tuh jadi excited buat lanjut ke volume selanjutnya:D
Aku agak lama nyelesaiin volume ini karena lagi banyak hal kulakukan di real life, padahal aslinya cerita utk volume ini tuh baguss gak yang bikin pusing banget gitu lah.
Apalagi pas baca tadi tuh kepikiran kayaknya ini pertama kali aku menantikan adegan pertandingan karena trio HaHa bersaudara jadi center! 😂
Dan intermezzo di tiap pergantian babnya juga lucuuu aku suka bagian nunjukin isi tas tiap anggotanya wkwk.
Walau sempet diskusi sama kakak Karena ada terjemahan yang multitasfir dan bikin aku agak kebingungan buat memahami. Tapi yah pelan2 lagi kubaca masih berhasil ngerti sih sejauh ini. Masih bisa kembali lagi pemahamanku yg udah hilang dulu 😣✌️
June 13, 2022
[NOTE: I’m rereading this entire series; I read it for the first time probably around a decade ago.]
Jumonji, Togano, and Kuroki - The "HAH" Brothers - get a bit more spotlight in this volume (though I don't know that they're actually named??) as they showcase their tenacity. They're starting to build a small bond with the rest of the team, which is refreshing.
My biggest complaint about this volume is the blatant ignoring of actual American Football rules... there were a few moments that were clear penalties/flags, but they brush it off with an off-hand remark about "American Football doesn't have wimpy fouls" or something... except it absolutely does, hahaha.
Jumonji, Togano, and Kuroki - The "HAH" Brothers - get a bit more spotlight in this volume (though I don't know that they're actually named??) as they showcase their tenacity. They're starting to build a small bond with the rest of the team, which is refreshing.
My biggest complaint about this volume is the blatant ignoring of actual American Football rules... there were a few moments that were clear penalties/flags, but they brush it off with an off-hand remark about "American Football doesn't have wimpy fouls" or something... except it absolutely does, hahaha.
September 17, 2024
Easily the best volume of the series so far. Sakuraba probably become one of my favorites in this volume, I like the story of the popular celebrity trying his best and his fame being the thing that brings him down. He just wants to be good, just like Shin. The kid finding out he can’t play is sad but I wish they fleshed it out another chapter so it would hit better. The bullieeeeesssss, yes they’re on board now, didn’t think we’d be getting an impromtu match for Japan’s representatives but here we go!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 12, 2024
The "huh" trio are probably the most interesting characters in the series so far, being blackmailed into joining the team but having enough pride that they still want to succeed (sort of). This volume talks about how linebackers do things, either by being strong or by being strong. Lots of strong here.
May 9, 2025
2025 reread:
I looooove the chapter cover for chapter 35… and the concept of Kid lugging a rocking chair to each of his games is very funny to me… and then they lost bc Tetsuma can’t stop peeing????? I love this team and their adorable mascot
This is a big volume for my problematic fav Jumonji so I was living…. Juvenile Delinquent Murder Method would be a sick band name
I looooove the chapter cover for chapter 35… and the concept of Kid lugging a rocking chair to each of his games is very funny to me… and then they lost bc Tetsuma can’t stop peeing????? I love this team and their adorable mascot
This is a big volume for my problematic fav Jumonji so I was living…. Juvenile Delinquent Murder Method would be a sick band name
April 20, 2018
Wind Gunmans vs White Knight
Devil Bat vs Tiyou dari Kanagawa
Devil Bat vs Tiyou dari Kanagawa
May 6, 2019
Good.
February 12, 2022
Tiga bersaudara versus line man terkuat babak belur.Bisane ngomong Bae.
June 19, 2024
Rating: 4,5
August 23, 2014
The Devilbats watch the Ojo White Knights win against the Seibu Wild Gunmen, though it seems to be because their receiver made a mistake and drank too much water. (You really need to watch commands around a guy who takes everything literally.) Hiruma jumps into action when he finds out that an American team is supposed to play a Japanese team, and after several hacking attempts result in getting the Devilbats to receive the invitation, the team they took it from is angry. The Taiyo Sphinx--a team they normally wouldn't play since it's not in their region--was supposed to be the Aliens' opponent, and they agree to fight it out on the football field. This team is known for their incredibly powerful line--just like their team name, the Sphinx, this Ancient Egypt-inspired team is built as strong as a pyramid. Their pharaoh-like quarterback, Harao, has never been tackled because no one can get through the line. Strong, big Kurita can't handle five guys just like him at once, and little Komusubi can hold his own surprisingly well but he's still just one guy. With their three linemen the Hah brothers quitting, they're not sure how they'll win, but when the guys come back to prove their strength after getting disgraced by Taiyo's lineman Banba, they want revenge.
I saw the anime before reading the manga and I can't help but hear those drums when I read this one. The pyramid line is incredible--you can feel the intimidation that streams off them--and I love watching the Deimon line go against them. It's really fun also to see how the team has to focus on different problem spots against each team. In the match against Ojo, it was a battle of runners. In this one, it's the line. Hiruma's insults to enrage the other team's line and make them sloppy are hilarious too. And the way Hiruma gets his dirty fingers into everything is just amazing. Seeing the Hah brothers redeem themselves somewhat while not losing their gruff exterior entirely is great as well.
I saw the anime before reading the manga and I can't help but hear those drums when I read this one. The pyramid line is incredible--you can feel the intimidation that streams off them--and I love watching the Deimon line go against them. It's really fun also to see how the team has to focus on different problem spots against each team. In the match against Ojo, it was a battle of runners. In this one, it's the line. Hiruma's insults to enrage the other team's line and make them sloppy are hilarious too. And the way Hiruma gets his dirty fingers into everything is just amazing. Seeing the Hah brothers redeem themselves somewhat while not losing their gruff exterior entirely is great as well.
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June 11, 2010The book of Eyeshield 21 is about a weak boy named Sena Kobayakawa goes to Deimon Private Senior High School, where his childhood friend Mamori Anezaki went to school the year before. His only special ability is his running speed which came from a school life spent complying with the demands of bullies. It was revealed later that a friend, Riku, taught him how to run fast to help him against bullies. His skill was recognized by the high school football team captain Yoichi Hiruma, who forces Sena to join the Deimon Devil Bats as its running back. Like every high school there were bullies, and this deadly trio was called the Hah Hah Brothers, they picked on Sena until he decided to stand up for himself one day. He pulled pranks on the bullies with his speed and without them knowing. Soon after, they joined the football team in hopes of getting back at him.
I can connect this to any average bully because in almost every bullet scenario, they have their fun picking on the weaker people but then they will rise against the bullies to beat them and they will usually bond after that
I rate this book 1 star because my opinion has changed on this book, I thought it was pretty decent but it was the same prodigy based thing where this one guy can do something physically better than the rest.
I can connect this to any average bully because in almost every bullet scenario, they have their fun picking on the weaker people but then they will rise against the bullies to beat them and they will usually bond after that
I rate this book 1 star because my opinion has changed on this book, I thought it was pretty decent but it was the same prodigy based thing where this one guy can do something physically better than the rest.
July 9, 2014
In this volume we get a different matchup as the Devilbats go as guests to watch a their rival White Knights go up against the Gunslingers. Both teams are considered two of the top in Japan. The second half of the manga focuses on one of the star receivers of the White Knights and concludes with The Devilbats starting their face off against the mysterious Sphinx team for the right to play a prestigious American team in an exhibition game.
This was a fun volume with a balanced dose of football action and new character development that flushes out our rival team even more than just their star player. The development of the shotgun offense for the aptly name Gunslingers (in addition to their aloof charismatic quarterback) was another great move in explaining the grand strategy and scheming of gridiron football. I bet the Bats will face this team in the future, but when has me wanting to keep reading long run. The next volume also looks promising as the Sphinx team appears to be the toughest and most interesting opponent the Devilbats have come up against yet. Their already touting a killer offensive/defensive line! Yay for football geekery. 3 stars.
This was a fun volume with a balanced dose of football action and new character development that flushes out our rival team even more than just their star player. The development of the shotgun offense for the aptly name Gunslingers (in addition to their aloof charismatic quarterback) was another great move in explaining the grand strategy and scheming of gridiron football. I bet the Bats will face this team in the future, but when has me wanting to keep reading long run. The next volume also looks promising as the Sphinx team appears to be the toughest and most interesting opponent the Devilbats have come up against yet. Their already touting a killer offensive/defensive line! Yay for football geekery. 3 stars.
August 27, 2008
More Eyeshield, and we get to watch those former punks become linemen against the Egyptian-inspired Taiyo team . . . and we have a whole lot more fun.
November 10, 2013
#Program BUBU
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada tahun 2007.
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada tahun 2007.
October 2, 2010
Loved it! ^ _ ^
June 8, 2013
This is another interesting part, trio ha-haa-haaa! bros who are delinquents joining Devil Bat.
January 24, 2016
This series continues to be a ton of fun - I can't wait to keep going with it.
August 24, 2025
Sempre fantastico! MI fa molto ridere il fatto che sia così vicino alla realtà del football americano italiana :D
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