Giant Killing

East Tokyo United is struggling to retain its place in Japan's top football league, worn down by defeats and dwindling confidence among players and supporters. In a controversial move, the club brings back Takeshi Tatsumi, the former star whose departure for Europe left many fans feeling betrayed.

Now a coach, Tatsumi believes a smaller side can defeat stronger clubs through preparation and a sharp understanding of opponents' weaknesses. His unconventional methods first provoke resistance within his own squad, however. Before ETU can challenge the league's giants, he must rebuild trust and uncover strengths that almost everyone has stopped expecting from the relegation-threatened team.