Aoi Ashito is a third-year middle school student who lives in Ehime, a quiet area far from Japan’s big cities. He isn’t famous, and he doesn’t have the best training, but what he does have is raw talent and a deep love for football. He plays with passion and energy, and even though his playing style is rough, there’s something special about him that makes him stand out.
Ashito’s biggest weakness, however, is his straightforward personality. He often speaks without thinking and sometimes has trouble getting along with others. Because of this, his team suffers, and he experiences a serious setback. It feels like his football dreams might be over before they truly begin.
But then, something unexpected happens.
One day, a man named Fukuda Tetsuya appears. Fukuda is no ordinary person—he’s the manager of the youth team for one of Japan’s top J1 football clubs, Tokyo City Esperion. Fukuda watches Ashito play and immediately sees something that others have missed. He notices the spark in Ashito’s playing, the potential hidden beneath his unpolished skills.
Fukuda doesn’t waste any time. He walks up to Ashito and invites him to come to Tokyo and try out for Esperion’s youth team. For Ashito, this is a life-changing moment. It’s a chance to leave his small town and chase his dream of becoming a professional football player.
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Excited but nervous, Ashito agrees. He knows the road ahead will be tough. Tokyo is full of strong, skilled players who have trained in top schools and academies. But Ashito isn’t afraid. He’s determined to give it everything he has.
As the story begins to unfold, Ashito’s journey becomes one of growth, teamwork, and self-discovery. He learns new techniques, understands the importance of playing as part of a team, and slowly begins to improve both as a player and a person. The boy who once played only with instinct starts to learn how to think, plan, and work with others.
“Ao Ashi” is more than just a sports story. It’s about a boy who dares to dream big. It’s about believing in your abilities, even when others don’t see your worth. And most of all, it’s about how one person with heart and effort can begin to change the game—not just for himself, but for the future of Japanese football.
Ashito’s adventure is just beginning, and the world is about to see what he’s truly capable of.
What is the release date for Ao Ashi Chapter 405?
Ao Ashi Chapter 405 will come out on April 27, 2025, for the following regions.
- Pacific Daylight Time [West Coast]: 8:00 AM PDT (April 27, 2025)
- Central Daylight Time [Central America and Canada]: 10:00 AM CDT (April 27, 2025)
- Eastern Daylight Time [East Coast]: 11:00 AM EDT (April 27, 2025)
- Greenwich Mediterranean Time [Britain]: 3:00 PM BST (April 27, 2025)
- Philippines Standard Time [Philippines]: 11:00 PM PST (April 27, 2025)
It will be available to read on April 28, 2025, for these regions.
- Korean Standard Time [Korea]: Midnight KST (April 28, 2025)
- Japanese Standard Time [Korea]: Midnight JST (April 28, 2025)
- Australia Eastern Daylight Time [Australia]: 02:00 AM AEDT (April 28, 2025)
Where to read Ao Ashi Chapter 405?
Ao Ashi Chapter 405 will be available to read on Big Comic Bros.