When Japan took a shock 2-0 lead by scoring a brace of goals in quick succession in their World Cup last 16 game in Rostov Arena, the internet exploded into a frenzy of anime memes in support of ‘Samurai Blue’.
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Goals from Genki Haraguchi on 48 minutes from a tight angle and then a second from long-range by Takashi Inui four minutes later gave Japan a surprise lead against the Belgian Red Devils.
Anime is a brand of hand-drawn computer animation originating in the country and has been used to bring to life series and movies centered on soccer, including 'The Knight in the Area' and 'Captain Tsubasa'.