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Despite the limited number of sports anime, their narratives are often enthralling, especially for male viewers. These series not only revolve around sports but also explore relationships, struggles, and the relentless efforts of characters to achieve their dreams. If you have a passion for sports, why hesitate? Dive into the top sports anime below.
1. Ace of Diamond – Exceptional Baseball Team
Meet Sawamura Eijun, a talented pitcher attending an ordinary school facing closure. His life takes an unexpected turn when he gets paired with a genius catcher during a match. This leads to an invitation to join one of the top schools with a renowned baseball club. Eijun, motivated by his teammates, accepts the offer, setting his sights on winning the national championship. Join the journey as he encounters new challenges and forms bonds with players like Miyuki Kazuya.
1. Inazuma Eleven – Supercharged Soccer Team (2008)
The story follows Mamoru Endou, a talented goalkeeper and the grandson of one of Japan's greatest goalkeepers. Unfortunately, his grandfather passed away before he was born. Despite his deep love for football, his school lacks a real football club. One day, a mysterious forward moves to the town, looking for members for his football team. Mamoru, along with his friends, decides to join the team. From this point on, Mamoru's life takes a new turn.
2. Haikyuu! – Volleyball King (2014)
Hinata Shouyou, a high school student, aspires to become a volleyball player. After watching a match featuring the 'Little Giants' team, he decides to recruit members with the hope of revitalizing his school's volleyball team. Unfortunately, in the first round of the qualifiers, he faces off against Kageyama Tobio, known as the 'King of the Court.' This doesn't deter him; instead, it fuels his determination and commitment to intense training. Upon entering high school, he joins another volleyball club, where he encounters his old rival once again.
3. The Prince of Tennis – Tennis Royalty (2001)
Echizen Ryoma, the son of a renowned tennis player, has just returned from the United States to study at Seishun Academy in Japan. At his new school, he quickly joins the powerful tennis club, Seigaku, which boasts many talented players. Ryoma defeats older opponents to become an official member of the school's tennis team. From this point on, he and his teammates achieve significant breakthroughs in the world of high school tennis, leading their team to the national championships.
4. Kuroko's Basketball – The Basketball Monarch Kuroko
Teikou Middle School has long been famous for its basketball club, not only for its large number of members but also for its outstanding record of defeating every opponent they face. The most exceptional players among them are known as the Generation of Miracles (GoM). After graduation, these five players move on to different prestigious high schools with strong basketball programs. However, little is known that there is a sixth member acknowledged by all five, known as the 'Phantom' - Kuroko Tetsuya. He transfers to a newly established school with a basketball team. In his new school, he and Kagami Taiga aim for the Japanese championship while taking on each member of the GoM.
5. Yuri!!! on Ice – On the Ice Rink (2016)
Katsuki Yuuri, a passionate 23-year-old, is deeply in love with figure skating. Last year, he carried the hopes of Japan to win the artistic figure skating competition, but he was completely defeated. He was beaten by the 15-year-old prodigy, Yuri, known as the humiliation on ice, who declared, 'Retirement suits you.' Back home, torn between retiring or continuing his career, he isolates himself in his room with conflicted emotions. Until one day, suddenly Vitor, along with the young Yuri, appears before him. The three of them embark on a challenge in the Grand Prix.
6. Initial D First Stage – Speed King (1998)
Takumi, an 18-year-old boy, works at a gas station after school to earn some spending money. At night, he helps his father with tofu deliveries until 4 in the morning. He often uses his father's car – the Toyota Trueno (commonly known as 86) – to deliver tofu every morning from Monday to Friday since he was 13 years old. His life continues in this routine until another racing group challenges the town's racing teams. Unintentionally, he becomes a racing idol in the town.
7. Yowamushi Pedal – Extraordinary Cyclist
Sakamichi Onoda, a cheerful and somewhat shy boy with a burning passion for anime, goes to great lengths every day, cycling 90km to Akihabara, a haven for rare anime collectibles. During one of his rides to Akihabara, he encounters the school's cycling club and is persuaded by a senior member to join their club.
8. Slam Dunk – Basketball Prodigy (1996)
The story revolves around Hanamichi, a unique high school student who leads a troublemaking gang and has a fiery temper. In junior high, he confessed his feelings and was rejected a whopping... 50 times. Upon entering high school, he meets the girl of his dreams – Haruko Akagi. She discovers Hanamichi's athletic potential and introduces him to the Shohoku basketball team. Despite never participating in any sports before, he proves his innate athletic abilities and joins the basketball team with the goal of impressing Haruko. What awaits him in the future?
9. Hajime no Ippo – Boxing Champion Ippo (2000)
Makunouchi Ippo, a rather shy boy, spends most of his time studying and helping with his family's business, lacking a complete childhood like his peers. He becomes a target for bullying at the high school he attends. One day after school, a boxer rescues him from bullies, marking a turning point that changes his life. From this moment, Ippo decides to become a professional boxer with the aspiration of becoming a champion.
The above are the best sports anime that Mytour wants to share with you. Hopefully, after watching these anime series, you will find more motivation in life. Wishing you moments of relaxation and enjoyable entertainment!!!
