世界共通のゲーム — The World's Game
The World Cup is a perfect embodiment of what the Kesshi Spirit looks like. Training your entire life, for one moment. Ready to give it your all.
The game is 1-1. Players have trained their entire lives for this. After 120 minutes, the game goes to a penalty shootout. Japan is down 1-2 in the penalty shootout, Shuichi Gonda stands in goal. Waiting for Mario Pasalic to set up his penalty shot. The chances of saving a penalty kick is 15%. Goalkeeping is a selfless trade. Pasalic begins his runup…. As Pasalic shoots left, Gonda goes right. Croatia beats Japan in the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup.
We will never forget watching Japan's run at the Qatar World Cup, beating the likes of Spain and Germany. Coming out on top in a group that Japan wasn't expected to make it out of. Waking up at 4am to see the Samurai Blue (that's their actual name) go head to head against some of the best teams in the world. The World Cup is a perfect embodiment of what the Kesshi Spirit looks like. Training your entire life, for one moment. You may never have the chance to represent your country on a bigger stage again. One mistake, going right instead of left, will cost you your dreams.
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The World's Game
Soccer is commonly referred to as, "The World's Game". Kesshi wanted to showcase the cultural significance and history around this worldwide sporting event. Analyzing the design , you'll start to see the meaning. The old-school soccer ball with the map of the world wrapping around it. The Japanese text saying "世界共通のゲーム"、which translates to "The World's Game". The text on the bottom translates to "The road to glory is carved upon the pitch."
"The road to glory is carved upon the pitch."
— Kesshi Clothing, World Cup Drop
What's in the Collection
We've added a couple special World Cup inspired products. Hats, Tote Bags, T-shirts, and Mini Tees (by the request of my girlfriend). All adorning an ode to "The World's Game". You can save 15% off all World Cup inspired products with code WORLDCUP at checkout.
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Blue Lock
Not everything in this new drop is "serious", I wouldn't be a sports anime fan if I ignored one of the best sports anime in recent times. Blue Lock, obviously we are fans. I had to add an embroidered baseball hat that took some inspiration from such an iconic sports anime. If you were wondering, Gagamaru is both of our favorites…
Japan takes on the Netherlands today in their first World Cup game since losing to Croatia.
頑張れ！