PlayStation versions. Stage adaptation A stage play adaptation was announced in February 2016 for a late August to early September release. Reception The Whistle! series has received good reception. A review by Greg McElhatton of Read About Comics stated that the Whistle! manga had good drawings that showed the characters move around with the soccer ball during matches. David Welsh of Precocious Curmudgeon said the series is very interesting that those who do not have soccer background will enjoy reading the manga, as well as with the realistic illustration used. Scott Campbell and Holly Ellingwood of Active Anime have remarked that the art is clear since all the "line and detail has obvious care and attention given to it, resulting in well-managed visuals for a well-flowing read.", while praising Sho's character development as the readers "see him strive against so much to obtain what he worked for is uplifting." Eduardo M. Chavez's review on Whistle! Volume 1 noted that although it does not look good for characters to run away from their problems, Sho's inner determination to play soccer is the main highlight of the series. References External links Whistle! at Marvelous Entertainment 1998 manga 2002 anime television series debuts Animax original programming Association football in anime and manga Fictional association football television series School life in anime and manga Shogakukan manga Shōnen manga Shueisha manga Viz Media manga