In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Eyeshield 21”, also known by the following titles:
- アイシールド21
- Eyeshield21
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- All related entries are marked as finished on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as ended on Trakt
- The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that Eyeshield 21 is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#
Eyeshield 21 ↗ ↖
Eyeshield 21 Pilot
Summary
Original two-part pilot one-shot for Eyeshield 21. It was later collected in the official databook published on October 4, 2005.
Eyeshield 21 ↗ ↖
Summary
Timid, diminutive, and frequently the target of bullies, Sena Kobayakawa has just enrolled at Deimon Private High School. When he angers a group of delinquents by refusing to act as their errand boy, he makes an incredibly speedy getaway, an ability he has developed through years of running from his tormentors.Youichi Hiruma—the demonic captain of the Deimon Devil Bats football team—happens to be nearby, and seeing Sena’s “golden legs” at work, forcibly recruits him as a running back despite Sena’s desire to be team manager instead. Made to don the number 21 jersey and a special helmet to hide his identity as a player, Sena becomes “Eyeshield 21,” the team’s closely guarded secret weapon. Soon he realizes his love for the sport, and aims to help the Devil Bats reach the Christmas Bowl, the high school football championship.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Eyeshield 21 has sold more than 27 million copies in Japan as of July 2025. The series was published in English by VIZ Media under the Shonen Jump Advanced imprint from April 5, 2005, to October 4, 2011.
Eyeshield 21: Maboroshi no Golden Bowl ↗ ↖
アイシールド21 幻のゴールデンボウル
Summary
The Uraharajuku Boarders may have been knocked out of the Kantou Tournament, but a mysterious proposition from a mysterious man may influence the Governor, a graduate of Uraharajuku High School, to allow Uraharajuku to play Sena Kobayakawa and the Deimon Devilbats in the equally mysterious Golden Bowl, whose winner will seemingly receive a place in the Kantou Tournament. However, when Sena and company arrive at the field, they find the Golden Bowl may be something they didn't bargain for against opponents they may not be able to beat.(Source: ANN)
Eyeshield 21: Jump Festa 2005 Special ↗ ↖
Eyeshield 21: Jump Super Anime Tour 2005 Special
Summary
A brief OVA about the Devil Bats training on an island.
Eyeshield 21 ↗ ↖
Eyeshield21
Summary
Shy, reserved, and small-statured, Deimon High School student Sena Kobayakawa is the perfect target for bullies. However, as a result of running errands throughout his life, Sena has become agile and developed a skill for avoiding crowds of people. After the cunning Youichi Hiruma—captain of the Deimon Devil Bats football team—witnesses Sena's rapid legs in motion, he coerces the timid boy into joining his squad.As Hiruma wants to conceal Sena’s identity from other clubs, Sena is forced to hide under the visored helmet of “Eyeshield 21,” a mysterious running back wearing the number 21 jersey. The legendary Eyeshield 21 can supposedly run at the speed of light and has achieved remarkable feats in the United States during his time at the Notre Dame College.
Accustomed to avoiding his problems in the past, Sena’s specialty might just help him become the new secret weapon of the Deimon Devil Bats. As he interacts with his teammates, Sena gradually gains more self-confidence and forges valuable bonds along the way.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Eyeshield 21 was original scheduled to stream in North America on Toonami Jetstream and NFL Rush in collaboration with the National Football League, but the plan fell through and the anime made its debut only on Toonami Jetstream, which later dropped the series. It would then become available in its entirety on Crunchyroll. Sentai Filmworks later licensed and released the first 52 episodes on DVD from 2010 to 2011.
Eyeshield 21: Brain x Brave ↗ ↖
Eyeshield 21: Tokubetsu Yomikiri