Where to Watch
Checking availability in your country…
Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1987
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Comedy, Drama
Votes2
DirectorAkira Shigino
WritersNoriaki Nagai
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsGanbare! Kickers: Bokutachi no Densetsu
About Ganbare! Kickers: Bokutachi no Densetsu
Bokutachi no Densetsu is a summary of the TV series with an alternate ending. 'Kickers' is a weak soccer team that hardly wins a game. It has recorded 22 consecutive losses up till now, neither a star player nor a sign of a victory can be found in the team, that's why they begin to lose hope. But everything quickly changes when Kakeru Daichi, a newcomer to Kitahara Primary School, joins the team!
Directed by Akira Shigino, Ganbare! Kickers: Bokutachi no Densetsu leans on a strong ensemble — Tomiko Suzuki, Hidehiro Kikuchi, Noriko Tsukase — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1987.
Read More on the Blog
You Might Also Like
More like Ganbare! Kickers: Bokutachi no Densetsu, picked from what people are watching
6.7Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
2014 6.7
In the underground Diamond Domain, where many Carbink live, the Mythical Pokémon Diancie serves as ruler. The Heart Diamond that sustains the land is beginning to fall apart, and Diancie is not yet strong enough to create a new one. While seeking help from the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas, Diancie encounters a group of thieves who want to take control of its diamond-producing power–and who awaken the Legendary Pokémon Yveltal from its cocoon in the process! Can Ash and his friends help Diancie discover its true power, stop Yveltal’s rampage, and save the Diamond Domain?
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
2014
6.8Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles – Animal Adventure
2012 6.8
Nobita and Doraemon use time tree Mochi and catch a big bird, which has been extinct for 500 years ago. To protect the animal, Nobita and Doraemon go to Beremon Island, overseen by a golden beetle named Herakles.
Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles – Animal Adventure
2012
6.8Doraemon: Nobita and the Green Giant Legend
2008 6.8
A sapling Nobita discovers is turned into a plant-boy with help from Doraemon, and becomes Earth's only hope at passing judgment from the dryadic aliens of the Green Planet.
Doraemon: Nobita and the Green Giant Legend
2008
7.2Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness
1997 7.2
The Noharas get caught between two rival clans when Himawari swallows a pretty bead that turns out to be a mysterious ball with hidden powers.
Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness
1997
6.4Doraemon: Nobita's Secret Gadget Museum
2013 6.4
Doraemon and his friends travel to the 22nd century to look for his golden bell, which was stolen by a notorious thief called Kaito DX.
Doraemon: Nobita's Secret Gadget Museum
2013
7.0Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil
1993 7.0
Everyone's favorite TV superhero Action Mask shows up in Kasukabe, and he's trying to get something from Shin-chan -- but what could it be?
Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil
1993
User Reviews
9.0
Community rating
Loading reviews…
From the Blog
All Posts
News
Lanterns OTT Release Date: DC’s Green Lantern Series Hits JioHotstar Aug 17
DC’s Green Lantern series Lanterns arrives on JioHotstar in India on August 17, 2026. Here is where to watch it, who is in it, and why it is one of the year’s biggest superhero shows.
News
Michael OTT Release Date: The Michael Jackson Biopic Streams August 29
The Michael Jackson biopic arrives on JioHotstar on August 29, 2026. Here is where to watch it, what you need, and why it is one of the year’s biggest music films.
News
Jana Nayagan OTT Release Date: When Vijay’s Film Streams on ZEE5
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is headed to ZEE5 for its digital premiere. Here is the latest on its OTT release date and where to watch, updated as news is confirmed.