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In the aftermath of a crushing loss at the 2018 World Cup, Japan's football team searches for a new strategy to triumph. The missing element? An exceptional Ace Striker - a player driven by an insatiable passion for scoring goals and propelling their team towards victory. Confronted with this challenge, the Japan Football Union devises an ambitious plan: assembling 300 of the nation's most gifted young athletes in hopes of cultivating such a talent. The stage is set for an intense competition where aspiring players must face not just physical challenges but also navigate complex interpersonal dynamics to prove their mettle and earn their position as the team's star striker. This inspiring sports drama explores themes of perseverance, determination, and personal growth as it follows the journey of a young prodigy who dares to rise above the competition and emerge as a leader on and off the field.