# Where to Watch Ao Ashi

**Ao Ashi streams on Crunchyroll and Disney Plus, and it's one of the smartest soccer anime out there. Instead of flashy super-shots, it's about reading the game — spatial awareness, tactics, and a raw talent learning to think like a pro. If you want a grounded, genuinely absorbing sports story, it's a standout.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/aoashi)
- [Disney Plus](https://www.disneyplus.com/ja-jp/series/aoashi/27OVvACG0ySD)

It's available on Crunchyroll and Disney Plus, so you can stream it on either. As a longer series with more to come, it's a great pick to sink into.

## Synopsis

Ashito Aoi is a gifted but hot-headed striker from a small country town, whose temper costs his team a crucial match and dashes his high-school hopes. But his instinct for the game catches the eye of a visiting coach from a top Tokyo youth academy, who sees something raw and rare in him. Given a shot at the big stage, Ashito has to unlearn his lone-wolf habits and discover a whole new way of seeing the pitch if he wants to keep up with the country's best.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 24
- **Premiered:** 2022
- **Studio:** production i.g., inc.
- **Score:** 8.1

## Watch Order

This is the first season and the place to start, with the story continuing in a sequel.

- Ao Ashi Season 2 — sequel

## If You Liked This

- **[Blue Lock](https://hozuna.com/anime/blue-lock)** — A ruthless, high-concept soccer series about clawing your way to the top. If you want more of the beautiful game, this is the electric counterpart.
- **[Haikyu!!](https://hozuna.com/anime/haikyu)** — The gold standard of team sports anime, all momentum and heart. Same knack for making strategy and teamwork thrilling.
- **[Captain Tsubasa (2018)](https://hozuna.com/anime/captain-tsubasa-2018)** — The classic soccer anime that inspired generations of players. A fun watch if you love the sport's roots.
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- **[Hajime no Ippo](https://hozuna.com/anime/hajime-no-ippo)** — 
- **[Haikyu!! Season 3](https://hozuna.com/anime/haikyu-season-3)** — 
- **[Ping Pong the Animation](https://hozuna.com/anime/ping-pong-the-animation)** — 
- **[Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle](https://hozuna.com/anime/haikyu-the-dumpster-battle)** — 

## FAQ

### Where can I watch Ao Ashi?

It streams on Crunchyroll and Disney Plus.

### Is this the first season?

Yes. This is the first season, and the story continues in a sequel.

### How many episodes is it?

It runs 24 episodes.