The series premiere of Inazuma Eleven: Ares no Tenbin features an enthralling introductory episode, which has been updated from its original airing as episode 27. Following their Football Frontier championship victory over Zeus, the Raimon team is welcomed back to their soccer club with open arms, without any alien invasions to interrupt their celebrations. In recognition of their triumph, they are showered with well-deserved praise. With their sights set on global domination, Kidou Yuuto and Gouenji Shuuya outline the team's next objective. But before they can elaborate on their plan, Hibiki Seigou approaches them with an exciting proposal. He suggests a match between Raimon and the reigning champions of the Spanish youth league, Barcelona Orb.