Kawasaki Frontale, once the dominant force in Japanese football, are now making waves in the AFC Champions League Elite. Their current team, with a unique profile, has surpassed expectations. Players like Marcinho and young talents like Kōta Takai have shone. Veterans like Yuichi Maruyama have stepped up. The coaching decision of appointing Shigetoshi Hasebe has paid off. Despite being underdogs, they have defied the odds.