Sint-Truiden VV announces collaboration with manga Aoashi

Belgian Pro League club Sint-Truiden VV (STVV) has announced a special collaboration with the popular soccer manga series Aoashi. The partnership is driven by shared themes of player development and the club's vision of serving as a gateway for Japanese players to compete in Europe.

The collaboration includes several key components:

1. Custom illustrations by manga author Yugo Kobayashi, featuring the series protagonist Ashito Aoi in STVV kit, alongside club players Shogo Taniguchi, Nelson Ishiwata, and Albannul Muya.

2. A special dialogue between Kobayashi and STVV CEO Takayuki Tateishi, to be published in Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits.

3. A dedicated project website and social media campaigns offering collaboration merchandise.

Author Yugo Kobayashi expressed his desire to increase awareness of the club's significant role in Japanese football history through this project.