Is the Anime Really Finished?#
Whether Inazuma Eleven is “finished” depends on which part of the massive franchise you are watching. The original series and the Inazuma Eleven GO saga provide their own narrative arcs. However, the franchise has expanded significantly beyond the original story, including alternate retellings like Inazuma Eleven Reloaded and its sequels, Ares no Tenbin and Orion no Kokuin.
If you are looking for a definitive end to the entire universe, be aware that the franchise continues to evolve. For instance, new cinematic projects like Eiga Inazuma Eleven Sōshūhen: Densetsu no Kickoff and Gekijōban Inazuma Eleven: Aratanaru Eiyū-tachi no Joshō are slated for late 2024. While the original manga ran from 2008 to 2011, and specific manga like Ares no Tenbin have concluded, the anime experience is a sprawling journey. To get the full story, you’ll want to dive into the various series and movies rather than relying on a single source.
If you want to keep up with the latest releases, you can watch the anime on Prime Video.
Who Is This Anime For?#
Inazuma Eleven is built around the “tournament” genre, making it a perfect match for viewers who love high-stakes competitions, team growth, and the thrill of climbing the ranks to become the best. Its appeal lies in its energy and the progression of its characters as they master new skills to overcome increasingly difficult opponents.
Whether you are a fan of sports-centric narratives or just enjoy seeing an underdog team fight their way to the top, this series offers a satisfying loop of challenge and victory. To celebrate your love for the series, you might want to buy some Inazuma Eleven merchandise to show your team spirit!
Recommended Watch Orders#
Because of the complex nature of the series—featuring sequels and alternate timelines—the order in which you watch can change your experience. You can refer to the relationship tree provided on our site for a visual breakdown of these connections.
Release Order#
For those who want to experience the franchise exactly as it aired, follow this path:
- Inazuma Eleven (Original)
- Inazuma Eleven: Saikyō Gundan Ogre Shūrai
- Inazuma Eleven GO
- Inazuma Eleven GO: Kyūkyoku no Kizuna Griffon
- Inazuma Eleven GO 2: Chrono Stone
- Inazuma Eleven Go vs. Danbōru Senki W
- Inazuma Eleven GO Galaxy
- Inazuma Eleven: Chōjigen Dream Match
- Inazuma Eleven Outer Code
- Inazuma Eleven Reloaded
- Inazuma Eleven: Ares no Tenbin
- Inazuma Eleven: Orion no Kokuin
- Upcoming 2024 films (Densetsu no Kickoff and Aratanaru Eiyū-tachi no Joshō)
Completionist Order#
If you want every single piece of content, follow the release order above but ensure you also pick up the Inazuma Eleven manga to fill in the gaps and see how the written material differs from the animation.
The “Alternate Timeline” Path#
If you prefer a fresh start or a different take on the story, you can dive into the alternate retelling branch. Start with Inazuma Eleven Reloaded, which leads directly into Inazuma Eleven: Ares no Tenbin and subsequently Inazuma Eleven: Orion no Kokuin.
For Source Material Lovers#
If you don’t mind jumping between mediums, start with the original 2008 manga and the original anime. For the Ares arc, the manga is a great companion, though it was noted to have ended in September 2019.
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Inazuma Eleven • manga • 2008-05-15 to 2011-09-15 (CoroCoro Comic, Jun 2008 - Oct 2011)
└─(related)→ Inazuma Eleven • anime • 2008-10-05 to 2011-04-27
└─(sequel)→ Inazuma Eleven: Saikyō Gundan Ogre Shūrai • anime • 2010-12-23
└─(sequel)→ Inazuma Eleven GO • anime • 2011-05-04 to 2012-04-11
└─(sequel)→ Inazuma Eleven GO: Kyūkyoku no Kizuna Griffon • anime • 2011-12-23
└─(sequel)→ Inazuma Eleven: Chōjigen Dream Match • anime • 2014-06-13
└─(sequel)→ Inazuma Eleven GO 2: Chrono Stone • anime • 2012-04-18 to 2013-05-01
└─(related)→ Inazuma Eleven Go vs. Danbōru Senki W • anime • 2012-12-01
└─(sequel)→ Inazuma Eleven GO Galaxy • anime • 2013-05-08 to 2014-03-19
└─(related)→ Inazuma Eleven Outer Code • anime • 2016-11-04
└─(alternate retelling)→ Inazuma Eleven Reloaded • anime • 2018-01-21
└─(sequel)→ Inazuma Eleven: Ares no Tenbin • anime • 2018-04-06
└─(sequel)→ Inazuma Eleven: Orion no Kokuin • anime • 2018-10-05
└─(related)→ Eiga Inazuma Eleven Sōshūhen: Densetsu no Kickoff • anime • 2024-12-27
└─(related)→ Gekijōban Inazuma Eleven: Aratanaru Eiyū-tachi no Joshō • anime • 2024-12-27
