Revenge of the doubts

Júbilo Iwata won the title almost too easily, yet their roster doesn’t rely on young blood. Is there a future for this group?

2021 Regista Awards: J1 League

A consolidated dynasty, an Aussie gatekeeper, and young guns: these have been the awards for 2021 in the top tier.

Like a Fine Wine

A J2 loyal soldier, Junki Koike hasn’t known (almost) anything else in his career. Nevertheless, he’s giving his best at 34.

The Okinawan sniper

Satoki Uejo came through like a bullet, just like one of the rockets from his right foot. He cannot be ignored anymore.

J. Finest Hour – Shonan Bellmare (2014)

In 2020, Kawasaki Frontale wrote history. In this last episode of JFH, we revisit the team who had done it before them.

J. Finest Hour – Kawasaki Frontale (2004)

In 2020, Kawasaki Frontale wrote history. In this third episode of JFH, we revisit other teams who had done the same.

Kanto-ku-rama

We feel like Oprah: “You get a new head coach, you get a new head coach, everyone gets a new head coach!”

J. Finest Hour – Sanfrecce Hiroshima (2008)

In 2020, Kawasaki Frontale wrote history. In this second episode of JFH, we revisit other teams who had done the same.

The Regista Diaries – June 24, 2021

A new column has started from a few months and we’re trying to bring forward this weekly appointment. Every weekend we’re gonna try to watch two games, one from J1 and one from J2. Maybe sometimes there will be space for J3 in the int’l breaks, but those two will be our main topic. “The […]

Save the best for last

Can you actually age like a fine wine if you’ve never been a household name in your life? Yes, if your name is Kisho Yano.