The official cover for Volume 18 features Benedict Grim , a key member of Bastard München. Anime Episode 18: "The Stage for the Protagonist"

The shift in Volume 18 toward the global stage, showing what it takes to play for top-tier European clubs.

Isagi, Nagi, and Barou face off against Chigiri, Kunigami, and Reo in a 3v3 match.

In the first season of the anime, Episode 18 is a fan-favorite that focuses on the arc:

Official character profiles reveal that Sendou, the ace of the Japan U-20 team, is also 18 years old (a 3rd-year high school student). Content Themes and Lessons