Eyeshield 21, the high-energy American football anime that aired on TV Tokyo from 2005 to 2008, is available to stream in Japan across several platforms. Here is a full breakdown of every option, updated as of November 2026.

Unlimited Streaming Options

The following services offer Eyeshield 21 as part of their unlimited (見放題) subscription:

• DMM TV — ¥550/month (tax included); 14-day free trial + 550 points on first registration
• U-NEXT — ¥2,189/month; 31-day free trial + ¥500 worth of points on first registration (ongoing subscribers receive 1,200 points monthly)
• dAnime Store (dアニメストア) — ¥660/month; first month free; anime-specialist service
• Hulu — ¥1,320/month; no free trial period

Other Viewing Options

• Amazon Prime Video — Available via the Prime Video Channel “アニメタイムズ” (additional fee). Not included in the standard Prime library. Prime membership costs ¥600/month with a 30-day trial.
• TSUTAYA DISCAS — DVD postal rental service. The “定額レンタル8ダブル” plan costs ¥2,200/month, allowing up to 8 discs per month with no return deadline. 30-day free trial available (up to 8 discs; new releases excluded).
• ABEMA — Episode 1 and select other episodes are available for free, though some are time-limited.

Lemino, Netflix, Disney+, FOD, and TELASA do not currently carry Eyeshield 21.

Why DMM TV Stands Out

For a 145-episode series, DMM TV offers the best value: at just ¥550 per month, combined with a 14-day free trial and 550 welcome points, viewers can work through the entire run at a low cost.

Story Overview

Kobayakawa Sena is a timid first-year high school student who has spent his life running errands for bullies — inadvertently developing extraordinary speed in the process. When the cunning and devil-like team captain Hiruma Yoichi spots his talent, he disguises Sena as the mysterious running back “Eyeshield 21.” Together with the rest of the Deimon Devil Bats, Sena takes on increasingly powerful rivals in pursuit of a spot in the national championship final, the Christmas Bowl.

The anime aired from April 6, 2005 to March 19, 2008, covering the manga’s story through the Kanto regional semi-finals against the Ojou White Knights, along with anime-original content.

Highlights

• Sena’s growth — A boy who once ran away from everything gradually becomes a running back who faces the toughest opponents head-on.
• Hiruma Yoichi — The charismatic, scheming captain is voiced by Tamura Atsushi of the comedy duo London Boots No.1 No.2.
• Rival matchups — Clashes against teams like the Ojou White Knights, featuring characters such as Shin Seijiro and Sakuraba Haruto, deliver some of the series’ most thrilling moments.

Main Cast

• Kobayakawa Sena — Irino Miyu
• Hiruma Yoichi — Tamura Atsushi (London Boots No.1 No.2)
• Anezaki Mamori — Hirano Aya (also known as Haruhi in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)
• Kurita Ryokan — Nagano Koichi
• Raimon Taro — Yamaguchi Kappei (also known as Inuyasha in Inuyasha)
• Taki Suzune — Nakagawa Shoko
• Jumonji Kazuki — Hoshino Takanori
• Kuroki Koji — Iwasaki Masami
• Togano Shozo — Maeda Takeshi
• Shin Seijiro — Gotomoto Naoya
• Sakuraba Haruto — Miyano Mamoru (also known as Light Yagami in DEATH NOTE)

Production Details

• Original manga: Story by Inagaki Riichiro, art by Murata Yusuke; serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2002 to 2009 (37 volumes)
• Director: Nishida Masayoshi
• Series Composition: Kishima Nobuaki
• Character Design: Takaya Hirotoshi
• Music: Otani Ko
• Animation Studio: Gallop
• Broadcast: April 6, 2005 – March 19, 2008 (TV Tokyo)
• Episodes: 145

FAQ

Is Eyeshield 21 on Netflix?

No Netflix listing for Eyeshield 21 has been confirmed. For unlimited streaming, DMM TV, U-NEXT, dAnime Store, and Hulu are the recommended options.

Is it included in standard Amazon Prime?

No. Eyeshield 21 is not part of the standard Prime library. It requires a separate subscription to the Prime Video Channel “アニメタイムズ.”

Can I watch it for free?

ABEMA offers Episode 1 and select episodes for free, though many are time-limited. The Jump Channel on YouTube is also streaming episodes in batches of five on a time-limited basis, starting October 15, 2026, to mark the manga’s 21st anniversary. For the full series, DMM TV’s 14-day free trial is the most practical free-access option.

How much of the manga does the anime cover?

All 145 episodes cover the story up to the Kanto regional semi-finals (the Ojou White Knights match), and also include anime-original storylines not found in the manga.