INAZUMA ELEVEN Debuts April 13 on Disney XD (official announcement)

Santa Monica, Calif. (April 4, 2019) – LEVEL-5 abby is excited to announce the debut of INAZUMA ELEVEN ARES™, kicking off in the United States for the first time on Disney XD. The new series will air on Saturdays at 8:30am starting April 13, 2019. INAZUMA ELEVEN is a Super Dimensional action-adventure where those who have mastered Special Moves have a chance to win at the world-renowned Football Frontier. Join in and watch a humble team battle through action-packed, heart-wrenching matches between the good, the evil and those in between.

“Inazuma Eleven Ares is a series with appeal beyond just anime and sports fans.” said Yukari Hayakawa, Chief Operating Officer, LEVEL-5 abby Inc. “With the over-the-top action also comes a lot of heart. It perfectly sits on Disney XD where we’ve seen success with the Kids 6-11 audience for YO-KAI WATCH. As a beloved franchise around the world, we’re excited to finally bring this property to the U.S. audience”

The Lightning Eleven otherwise better known as the Inazuma Eleven, are a group of legendary players seen to be as fast as lighting and as powerful as thunder. The first season follows eleven individuals of a small island soccer club faced with disbandment as they decide to leave their home and chase their dreams. They must come together as a team to overcome the many challenges awaiting them on their journey to become legends.