Giant Killing Vol. 53 (Kodansha, 2026)

Japan's next opponent in their quest for back-to-back Asian Cup titles is Australia! This powerhouse, featuring a litany of players with European experience, wields their formidable physical strength as their greatest weapon. Tsubaki, who scored the winner against the UAE, is in top form for this match, along with fellow Olympic squadmate Kubota and Hanamori, the team's ace striker. What game plan does Coach Blanc have in mind for this scorching-hot contest? What tactics is he expecting the starting eleven to execute for him? Fan expectations are running high, as both teams stake their pride and determination on the start of this fierce battle!