Clean Freak! Aoyama-kun
| Company type | Manga series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manga, Anime |
| Founded | May 20, 2014 |
| Founder | Taku Sakamoto |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Manga, Anime |
| Parent | Shueisha |
is a manga series from Japan created by Taku Sakamoto. It first appeared in 2014 within Shueisha's seinen publication Miracle Jump before transferring to Weekly Young Jump, where it ran from 2015 until 2018. The narrative is compiled into thirteen volumes. An anime produced by Studio Hibari was broadcast between July and September of 2017.
Plot
Aoyama, a freshman and prodigious soccer talent, is characterized by his compulsive need for cleanliness.
Soccer club
- Aoyama, a first-year student and former U16 midfielder, exhibits mysophobia which shapes his meticulous approach to playing. He routinely tidies the clubroom and gear after practice. His popularity draws crowds, much to the annoyance of Kaoru Zaizen. Aoyama selected Fujimi High specifically for its distinctive amenities, such as toilets equipped with bidets.
- Kaoru Zaizen, a privileged ex-playmaker and midfielder, finds Aoyama’s habits frustrating. Although his kicking ability is limited, he is strong in aerial duels.
- Moka Gotō, who has admired Aoyama since their elementary school days, is adept at lock picking and wields a customized baseball bat to protect him. After revealing her clandestine cleaning efforts, she assumes the role of soccer club manager.
- Kazuma Sakai functions as a disciplined defender and team leader, maintaining close friendships with Jin Tsukamoto and Taichi Yoshioka.
- Jin Tsukamoto, recognized by his red glasses, plays as a defender and boosts team spirit through his eccentric behavior. He grapples with a past involving bullying that weighs on him.
- Taichi Yoshioka is a mild-mannered defender who enjoys food and frequently accompanies Sakai and Tsukamoto.
- Gaku Ishikawa captains the team and is distinguished by having a girlfriend. He supports Aoyama as part of the latter’s fanbase.
- Hikaru Tada is an egotistical midfielder who regards himself as superior to Aoyama.
- Kiyoshi Satō serves as the team’s clever goalkeeper.
- Miwa Takei coaches the soccer team. A judo practitioner attracted to soccer due to an anime influence, she also has an interest in yaoi content.
- Tsubasa Umeya transitioned from the judo club to soccer after developing feelings for Moka Gotō. Upon discovering her affection for Aoyama, he decides to back her while awaiting his chance.
Others
- Atsumu Ozaki writes manga under the pseudonym "Mirai Takada." Known for his cool demeanor and secretive personality, he gathers inspiration from his environment but becomes irritated by Aoyama’s popularity. In response, he creates an antagonist based on Aoyama that ironically gains widespread acclaim.
- Shion Narita, Aoyama’s classmate and a covert clean freak, enjoys playing online games such as "Beasts Hunter," where cleanliness is irrelevant. They often play together in the same party.
- Mio Odagiri is the school idol and basketball team member who enhances her shooting skills following encouragement from Aoyama. She is uniquely able to touch Aoyama without causing him to faint and appears to have romantic feelings toward him.
- Yuri Tamura is Gaku Ishikawa’s girlfriend and counts among Aoyama’s admirers.
Oshigami-Minami High
- A forward from Oshigami-Minami High persistently attempts to recruit Aoyama while disparaging Fujimi High’s players.
- A former U16 player with superior abilities compared to Aoyama, contracted by a Spanish club but returned home due to homesickness.
- Seigo’s girlfriend who prepares nutritious yet bland meals for him.
Takada High
- Kana, who is Yōji's girlfriend, was initially tasked with capturing Aoyama but ended up admiring him.
- The soccer team captain at Takada High is recognized for a ruthless approach and employing unsportsmanlike tactics to secure victories.
Manga
Clean Freak! Aoyama kun, created and illustrated by Taku Sakamoto, first appeared in Shueisha's Miracle Jump on May 20, 2014. It later moved to Weekly Young Jump on January 29, 2015, and concluded on January 4, 2018. Shueisha collected the series' 113 chapters into thirteen volumes, which were published between June 19, 2015, and March 19, 2018.
Anime
The anime adaptation produced by Studio Hibari aired from July 2 to September 17, 2017. Directed by Kazuya Ichikawa with Midori Gotou overseeing the script supervision, the series was produced by TMS Entertainment. The opening song "White" is performed by Bentham, while the ending theme "Taiyō ga Kureta Kisetsu" (The Season the Sun Gave Us) features vocals by Ryotaro Okiayu, Tomokazu Seki, Sōichirō Hoshi, Daisuke Sakaguchi, and Hiroyuki Yoshino as the "Fujimi High School Soccer Team." The anime was available for streaming on Crunchyroll.