Middle school brawler Noboru Haitani has built a reputation on the streets for never losing a single fight. But the raw power that serves him so well in a scrap proves useless on the soccer field, and the bitter taste of a sports defeat begins to consume his thoughts. What starts as frustration gradually evolves into a newfound passion for the game, as Haitani finds himself increasingly drawn to the discipline and strategy of the sport. In Kei Kurumazaki's high-octane soccer drama Embers (2025), the former delinquent must trade his fists for footwork as he prepares for a high-stakes match against a team featuring the middle school soccer prodigy Takami. The story follows Haitani's journey as an outlaw fighting to find his place in a world where talent alone isn't enough to win. Now complete, this sports manga is an unmissable read for fans of delinquent-turned-athlete stories and intense competitive growth. It is a powerful story about the fire that ignites from the sting of defeat.

Status: Completed
Year: 2025-02-03
Original Language: 🇯🇵 Japanese
Author(s): Kei Kurumazaki
Artist(s): Soutarou Nishii
Genres: Sports
Themes: Delinquents
Content Rating: safe