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10. Cheer Danshi!! (Cheer Boys!!)
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Episodes: 12
Aired: July 2016 – September 2016
The story of Cheer Danshi!! begins with a young guy named Haruki Bandou who is
recovering from a judo injury. Devastated by this incident, Haruki resigns from practicing
judo at the Meishiin University club. Unexpectedly, his good friend Kazuma Hashimoto
also decides to leave the club. In Haruki’s journey towards nding his next hobby, he
discovers a new sport that he can throw himself into, literally. With the intention and
belief that it’ll become a huge success at school, Kazuma and Haruki, along with other
supportive friends, establish the Breakers, the rst all-male cheer squad!
Now, for some, cheerleading may not be considered a “real” sport, but for the fanatics, it
is! It involves a ton of physical tness, skills, coordination, and teamwork; either in
competition, as support and/or for entertainment. Cheerleading also incorporates
gymnastics, dance, and strength training, so there’s more to it than just catchy cheering
and chanting. Moreover, cheerleading is breaking the gender barrier, as more co-ed
groups are rising in popularity. So cheers to that, it’s de nitely something to ip out
about!
9. Tiger Mask W
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Tiger Mask W is a sequel to the original Tiger Mask. Tiger Mask W centers on the story of
two “Tigers”, Naoto Azuma, the new tiger mask, and Takuma Fuji, tiger the dark. Starting
o as two wrestling friends, they part ways over time in their attempt to defeat the
wrestler Yellow Devil and the wrestling organization called the Tiger’s Lair. The reason of
their fall-out was the styles of ghting used. As the two recently faced each other in a
match, both were unaware of who the other was underneath their mask. Match after
match, Naoto and Takuma’s purpose remains the same: to destroy the Tiger’s Lair!
Tiger Mask W brings a lot of nostalgia to many who use to watch wrestling, was obsessed
with the WWF in the 90s and actually thought it was all real. For those who came after this
era, no need to feel excluded, as the sport of wrestling continues to fuel its enthusiasts
with over-dramatics, scripted and entertaining plots/twists, and most importantly, the CHART
signature moves to end the round, getting the crowd all amped up! When we see these
very features in Tiger Mask W, it’s hard to ignore, especially when hanging by your feet
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and suplexing a bear is part of training!
8. Days (TV)
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It’s the nal score to determine if the Seiseki High School team will win the match. The ball
is kicked towards the goal, but will it make it into the net? Or get blocked by the goalie?
Oh the suspense! Days kicks o by introducing us to two guys, Tsukushi Tsukamoto and
Jin Kazama. Both guys have a passion for all things soccer, except Tsukushi is a novice and Top 10 Yandere
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accomplished player like Jin.
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Tsukushi and Jin are two individuals with contrasting personalities that progressively Punch Man Characters
change for the better throughout the series. From the start, Tsukushi is a nervous and
somewhat clumsy character, and Jin has this conceited air to him. Moving along, Tsukushi
develops con dence and Jin grows more approachable. When the guys jump into their
rst game, Jin reminds us all of an important message from sports: to go out and have Top 10 Hottest Anime
fun! Even after getting battered and beaten by the ball, Tsukushi gives it his all. Girls [Updated]
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goal in mind.
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“Booty, Booty, Booty, Booty rockin’ everywhere!” Keijo!!!!!!!! is an anime about a ctional
competitive sport that pits well-endowed ladies against one another in wrestling-like
fashion upon a platform oating on water. The only methods of attack that these ladies
can use are … their boobs and butt! The sport of keijo is so serious that there is an
institution dedicated to training prospective keijo participants. Sweeping across the
country, many young ladies train and participate as keijo players to become the next
national champion and win the rst place prize!
Probably the silliest and only ctional sport on this list, Keijo!!!!!!!! is de nitely a hilarious
and one-of-a-kind anime. It may not make any sense to try and rationalize how a sport
like keijo can draw anyone’s interest besides all the fanservice. Nevertheless, we can
appreciate the creative design of the story and essentially the development of this unique
sport. Content writers really put a lot of detail into the mechanics of keijo, including
special training techniques and “scienti c” data, overall highlighting the ghting spirit.
Moreover, this anime is reminiscent of many reality competition shows to date, as
opponents try to knock each other down in order to win lavish grand prizes.
4. Yowamushi Pedal
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Air Date: October 2013 – July 2014
Yowamushi Pedal is a story about Sakamichi Onoda, a happy, optimistic guy who is eager
to join his school’s anime club. Unfortunately, due to little membership, the anime club
has been disbanded. Determined to get it going again, Sakamichi starts the process of
revival and recruitment. Again, with little luck, Sakamichi decides one day to make his
regular trip to Akihabara, a 90-kilometer ride round trip, when suddenly Shunsuke
Imaizumi, an avid cyclist, meets him along the way. As the school is recognized as prime
location for cycling training, Shunsuke is in awe with the way Sakamichi is able to trek
such distances with his “mom bike”. From this moment, Shunsuke challenges him,
proposing that he will join the club if Sakamichi wins, but does he?
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Many may question where the excitement lies when it comes to cycling, but rest assured,
the exhilaration does occur gradually when we watch Sakamichi progress in the sport.
Throughout each training session with various cyclists, there is always someone on the
sidelines to explain certain techniques and how they are e ective or detrimental to riding.
Combining practice with skill, Yowamushi Pedal focuses on the story of an underdog
becoming the top dog.
3. Yuri!!! on ICE
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Aired: October 2016 – December 2016
Yuri Katsuki is one of Japan’s most promising gure skaters. However, his perception
changes when his skating routine places him in the lower rankings at the Grand Prix
Finale. Absorbed in defeat, Yuri reassesses his skating career. When he recon rms that
skating is what he wants to do, Yuri is determined to get back on the ice in tip-top shape.
Coming back onto the scene, Yuri nds that he’s going to have to bring his A-game, seeing
that all his competitors are in it to win it. Following this anime, we watch the intense
drama unfold, as the guys are ruthless, going to great lengths to be recognized as the
best. “You’re as cold as ice!”
Yuri!!! on Ice is an anime taking on the scene by storm, as the sport of gure skating is one
of the most popular events to watch during the Winter Olympics. During this time, stakes
are high and competition heats up as a number of countries gather and participate in
such beautiful and heartfelt routines. Moreover, upon it’s airing, we couldn’t help but nd
ourselves inspired, visiting our local ice skating rinks, in an e ort to gracefully glide like
Yuri!
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Air Date: April 2014 – June 2014
“Can I be like you? ‘Cause I wanna be. A hero appears!” Ping Pong The Animation follows
two friends, Yutaka “Peco” Hoshino and Makoto “Smile” Tsukimoto, two extremely
talented and gifted Ping-Pong players. We watch the story unfold as Peco and Smile
compete as members of the Katase High table tennis club, all the while juggling the
struggles of growing up. An interesting anime utilizing an unorthodox form of animation,
this series is one that sparks fascination from the start!
As mentioned prior, Ping Pong The Animation has a distinguishable art style,
unconventional to what we normally see, but one that is tting for the overall theme of
the series. Rough lines and edges paired with subdued colors, the creators really wanted
viewers to focus on Ping-Pong as an art, along with the assorted players, the unique
forms, and the overall intensity in each match. Ping Pong The Animation also contains
really great character development, as they are all very engaging and distinctive. In its
entirety, this anime is truly one of a kind, giving us exposure to a sport that normally isn’t
spotlighted on the sports scene.
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1. Haikyuu!!
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Haikyuu!! is a comedy, sports drama that motivates anyone who doesn’t succeed the rst
time, to try and try again. Hinata Shoyo is inspired by a volleyball legend to revive his
middle school’s volleyball club. Hinata and his teammates involve themselves in such
intense training that they eventually reach tournament levels. Unfortunately, in their rst
match, they lose against the famed “king of the court,” Tobio Kageyama. Nonetheless,
Hinata’s tenacity remains, swearing to beat Tobio at all costs. As time goes by, going into
high school and joining the school’s team, he nds that Tobio is on the team as well. Once
viewing Tobio as his competition, the two rivals discover qualities in themselves that the
other lacks. Depending on one another, Hinata and Tobio must learn to put the past
behind in order to bring the team to the top.
“Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger.” Haikyuu!! captures the spirit of perseverance and unity,
letting everyone know that it’s never too late to pick up something, and with the help of
friends, become good at it. Haikyuu!! also exposes an intense realism in volleyball.
Additionally, the animation is fantastic, very gritty, o ering viewers various play-by-play
angles of the team practicing and competing. With an incredibly huge fan base, this title is
de nitely one that will not disappoint!
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Final Thoughts
We hope you enjoyed our choices for top 10 sports anime! If you haven’t already, make
sure to check out all of these great titles! With so many exciting shows in existence, we
couldn’t leave you without mentioning a few others like Cross Game (2009), the Initial D
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franchise, starting with First Stage (1998), Air Gear (2006), Bamboo Blade (2007), and Ro-
Kyu-Bu! (2011). The sports genre in anime is a popular one, highlighting a variety of
activities, leaving us in anticipation for what productions will roll out with next! So keep
your eyes on the prize!
As such, let us know if we’ve missed any other great sports anime by commenting below!
See ya!
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Author: Eva B.
Hello! I’m Eva. I was born and raised in San Francisco, California. I’ve lived in Texas, Kentucky,
and will soon be living in Japan! I’m a recent college grad with an MS in Justice Studies; a
considerable feat in my life. When I’m taking a break from work/studies, I enjoy a variety of
anime, passing a lot of time binging episodes alongside my husband. I also take pleasure in
spending time with my two dogs and two cats, hiking, yoga, computer/video games, reading,
and trying new cuisines. I’m pretty shy, so writing here has been a great outlet for me to come
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Ever since the dawn of time, we humans have evolved to have to needs in indulging
ourselves in physical activity to stimulate our motoric functions, whether if it’s running,
jumping, or even doing the somersault. Since then, thanks to the brilliant minds of
humans, the simplest physical activities have developed into amazing creative sports,
attracting more individuals to partake in sports and eventually giving birth to sports
legends.
Sports stars such as David Beckham, Michael Jordan, Novak Djokovic and much more
have contributed in making the sport itself an incredible thing. And just like how those
characters have revolutionized the sporting event, anime have also created a wind of
change to how people perceive sports, in hopes to inspire more generations of youth to
become the next sporting icon. So here’s the updated version of Top 10 Sports Anime that
has sparked many fans into loving the sport itself!
10. Major
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Starting the countdown on number 10 of this list is Major. The plot centers around Honda
Gorou and his dream of becoming a famous Major League batter just like his father.
Unfortunately, his father’s baseball career came to an end when he su ered severe
injuries, forcing him to retire from the baseball scene. It was a bitter pill that Gorou had to
swallow, seeing his father as well as his idol unable to continue playing baseball anymore
but this unfortunate event became a tipping point as to Gorou’s motivation to pursue a
baseball career himself.
Major is a very amazing anime baseball series and a very memorable anime for a lot of
people in the anime world. With 6 seasons in total, the characters development in the
series is brilliant. As each season brings Honda Gorou one step closer of establishing a
name for himself, a lot of viewers were able to relate to his journey in reaching his goal.
This is why the series deserves to be on this list of Top 10 Sports Anime.
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Episodes: 178
Aired: Oct 2001 - Mar 2005
When a tennis prodigy, Echizen Ryouma joined the Seishin Gakuen Junior High School, he
was able to prove his skills and becomes a regular in the tennis team. This opened up a
whole new world for Ryouma, as he learns to face many new di erent formidable
opponents, eventually making him face the struggles and hardships of losing. But
ultimately bene ts him too, as he picks up a trick or two from those match-ups.
Next on the countdown is Tennis no Ouji-sama, or better known as the Prince of Tennis.
This series is hands down, the best-known tennis anime of all times, earning this series
the number 9 spot on this list. With great depiction of the sport and unique mindset of a
tennis player from an anime perspective, this series won’t disappoint you!
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8. Eyeshield 21
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After successfully passing the entrance exam and getting accepted at the Deimon High
School, Sena Kobayakawa thought that he could nally use a fresh start, and nally
leaving his past days of being bullied into being a lackey all behind. Unfortunately, his
peaceful days were short-lived as he was yet again bullied into being the errand boy by
Kazuki Jumonji, Koji Kuroki, and Shozo Togano, a trio who is soon known as the Ha-Ha
Brothers.
Jumping out of the frying pan and into the re, after successfully escaping the trio in a
chase, he was then kidnapped by Yoichi Hiruma, the Quarterback of Deimon Devil Bats, to
play as the Running Back after noticing how fast Sena could run. From then on, Sena
became deeply involved with Deimon’s Football Club, eventually falling in love with the
sport itself.
Just like what was written in the opening paragraph of this list, anime has an amazing way
to inspire and in uence people on a peculiar level. And this anime is a good example for
it. Despite the fact that American Football is a sport that is rarely known in other countries
aside from its original country, the existence of this anime truly open the eyes of many
that remained oblivious before. Thanks to its clever and creative depiction of American
Football, people become interested in the sport itself in real life as well as the anime,
making this series number 8 on the list.
7. Yowamushi Pedal
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Aired: Oct 2013 - Jul 2014
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his love for anime, Onoda eventually got involved with Sohoku High Bicycle Club, his
school’s bicycle club and joined them later.
This anime has an uncanny resemblance of what would happen in real life, most of it
anyway. It features a clever way of making the protagonist develop his skills and talent of
cycling through his love for anime and his cheapskate nature which made the characters
development in the series so exciting and help this anime secure its spot on number 7 of
the list.
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Aired: Jul 2013 - Sep 2013
As fate brought them back together, Nanase Haruka, together with both Makoto
Tachibana and Nagisa Hazuki was reunited in the same high school. Rin Matsuoka, on the
other hand, moved to Australia after the tournament and eventually moved back to Japan
and entered a di erent high school. From then on, Rin developed a rivalry with Haruka, as
both determined to compete with one another in an epic swim-o .
Overall, this anime is a great one, due to the fact that it only focuses on the character’s
development, it also features their friendship and brotherhood amongst Haruka, Rin,
Makoto and Nagisa, which is a beautiful thing. Why is this anime in the number 6 of the
list? Because it’s Free!
5. Haikyuu!!
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Aired: Apr 2014 - Sep 2014
Inspired after watching a volleyball match by a team called “Little Giants”, Shouyou Hinata
was determined to compete in volleyball by reviving the volleyball club in his middle
school. Unfortunately, when it was his rst time to compete, they had to play against a
formidable opponent Tobio Kageyama, who was known as the ‘King of Court’. Despite
Shouyou’s team that consists of bad players, it didn’t faze him. Upon losing his rst match,
Shouyou worked hard and when he joined a volleyball club in high school, he was
reunited with his old rival, Tobio Kageyama.
Here’s a sports anime that features volleyball, a sport that is quite uncommon for males.
The series did an amazing job showcasing what the protagonist had to go through in
order to achieve his goals, and that brought the viewers a ticket to ride in the feels train.
Not only does it make you emotional but the series also packs a comedy slice that will
interest you even further about this anime, sealing the deal on the number 5 on the list.
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Episodes: 75
Aired: Oct 2013 - Mar 2015
Being a dedicated baseball player, Sawamura Eijun was lucky enough to be approached
one day and received an invitation to attend one of the most elite schools that has a
prominent baseball club. However, seeing as how he had to move and leave his
teammates behind, Eijun isn’t that thrilled to accept it. After hearing this news, his
teammates gathered and deeply encourages Eijun to accept the o er and go win the
Nationals in their stead, seeing as their baseball abilities will only hold him back.
Sawamura Eijun took the o er and met Miyuki Kazuya after joining his new baseball club.
From there on, both Kazuya and Eijun helped one another to achieve a common goal, and
that is to conquer the Nationals.
Number 4 on the list is none other than ‘Diamond no Ace’. The portrayal of the loyalty and
friendship of Eijun’s friends and teammates can be emotional. In the total of 75 episodes
long, this anime had successfully highlighted the ups and downs of Eijun’s journey,
receiving popularity amongst the anime fans and making the series secure the number 4
spot on the list.
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Episodes: 75
Aired: Apr 2012 - Jun 2015
“The Teiko Middle School basketball club. An incredibly strong team with over one
hundred members and three consecutive championship wins. Even with that brilliant
history, a group of ve prodigies known as the “Generation of Miracles stood above the
rest. However, there was a strange rumor concerning the Generation of Miracles. Despite
being relatively unknown and lacking a game record, there was one more member
recognized by the ve prodigies. A phantom sixth man.”
Kuroko no Basket is an awesome anime that features a below average player named
Kuroko Tetsuya, and his clever way of approaching basketball. As we all know the
common stereotype of being a good basketball player are determined by their heights,
agility, stamina, and shooting skills. Kuroko Tetsuya is a perfect example of being none of
the above.
Thanks to Seijuro Akashi’s mentoring, Kuroko discovered a whole new way to play
basketball. Using a ‘misdirection’ technique, similar to the sleight of hand technique
commonly used by magicians, Kuroko was able to utilize his low presence in the court to
intercept opponent passes, and redirect passes to the team. He then became the
phantom 6th man of the “Generation of Miracles”, a shadow if you will. Join Kuroko’s
journey in basketball as he joins Seirin High School and competes with his former fellow
teammates.
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Episodes: 75
Aired: Oct 2000 to Mar 2002
Imagine yourself constantly being treated like the loser, getting bullied every day, that’s
what happened to Ippo Makunouchi. After a fortunate twist for Ippo as he was saved by
Takamura Mamoru, a boxer, when he was in the midst of being bullied, Takamura then
took him to Kamogawa boxing gym and introduced a whole new world of boxing to Ippo.
He then realized that it was somewhat of his calling to dwell in boxing. Thus begins the
journey of Ippo rising up to the challenges he may face in the boxing ring and conquering
them one ght at a time.
Next on number 2 of the list, this anime is an honorable mention and must-see anime for
anime fans out there. Aside from the beat-down loser status of the protagonist, the series
did a magni cent job turning him into a true contender through painstaking training and
motivational drive. Believe this, when you watch this series, you will feel just as motivated
as Ippo when it comes to ghts and journey.
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1. Slam Dunk
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Episodes: 101
Aired: Oct 1993 to Mar 1996
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Who could ever forget Hanamichi Sakuragi’s infamous signature red hair? Or the jiggling
fat on the chin and belly of Coach Mitsuyoshi Anzai? These are few of the many things
that made Slam Dunk such a fun anime to watch. Hanamichi Sakuragi, the series’
protagonist, is an arrogant, self-centered delinquent, who through basketball, discovered
his true calling in playing the sport itself.
Old but gold, is the best way to describe this anime. Having been the oldest anime that
made it on this list and earning the number 1 spot nonetheless, this is a testament as to
how powerful of an impact Slam Dunk has brought on sports-genre anime. Despite the
lack of quality state-of-the-art animation like anime nowadays, the story and concept of
this particular basketball-themed anime were enough to make this series a legendary
one.
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Final Thoughts
So that’s it for the Updated Top 10 Sports Anime! Does watching some of the anime
above makes you want to join and participate in a sporting club? Do you think anime has
the ability to motivate people watching into actually trying out some of the sports that
exist in real life? What’s your favorite sports anime? Be sure to leave them in the
comments below what you think about sports anime!
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my bachelor degree but I hope in the near future I get to travel to new places including Japan!
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Not as famous as Dragon Ball Z or Naruto kind of shônen anime, yet the sports anime
genre are numerous and cover many di erent types sports. From the most common
ones, like football or basketball, to some more unconventional for anime types, like
swimming or cycling. Sadly, these types of anime are rarely broadcasted on the main TV
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channels outside Japan, but it would be a shame to miss some of them! There are many
great sports anime (way more than only 10) and I tried to make a list of my Top 10 for
you. Here we go!
10. Free!
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Episodes: 12
Aired: Jul. 2013 – Sept. 2013
An anime with lots of fan service for … women! That’s quite rare in the sports category so
it had to be noticed. Apart from that it is a good anime with great quality graphics and it
focuses on swimming which is rather original!
Following Haruka Nanase, a talented swimmer who loves to be immersed in water. After
losing a race against his old friend and ex-partner Rin Matsuoka, he decides to form a
new team with the Iwatobi High school swimming club in order to defeat his new rival.
9. Yowamushi Pedal
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Episodes: 38
Aired: Oct. 2013 – Jul. 2014
Yes, this is an anime about cycling, and no, this isn’t boring at all as some people could
think like I did before watching it! With great characters, a good storyline, lots of fun and
motivating songs, Yowamushi Pedal has what it takes to be part of this Top 10. Note that
there are also 2 movies and a side story.
Sakamichi Onoda is an otaku with no friends. When entering high school he decided to
enter the anime club to make new friends but this one had been disbanded. However,
while trying to nd people to join the club in order to re-establish it, someone noticed him
riding his bike on a steep road and unexpectedly invites him to join the bicycle club.
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8. Prince of Tennis
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Episodes: 178
Aired: Oct. 2001 – Mar. 2005
Now talking about Tennis, here is the most famous anime in this sport: Prince of Tennis.
Adding to the 7 seasons, there are many OVAs and movies, plus the sequel named New
Prince of Tennis. A great anime that will keep you busy for a long time!
The story focus on a young tennis prodigy named Echizen Ryoma who joined one of the
best tennis school in Japan in order to surpass his father, a former pro player. He will
meet there many teammates and have to overcome many obstacle to nd his own style
of tennis and reach his goal.
7. Captain Tsubasa
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Episodes: 128
Aired: Oct. 1983 – Mar. 1986
What would be a list of the best sports anime without Captain Tsubasa? This is probably
the most notorious sports anime all over the world. We could even say that it is
comparable to Dragon Ball Z in its own genre. It clearly had an impact on many children
as it did for me and will always have a special place in my heart. In total, 227 episodes
have been released (including the sequels Captain Tsubasa J and Road to 2002), 14 OVAs
and 4 movies!
11-year-old Tsubasa Ozora just arrived to his new school in the town of Nankatsu but he
quickly imposed himself as the major and best player of the school football team. The
story follows his evolution playing against great rivals and joining the national team of
which he will become the emblematic captain.
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6. Eyeshield 21
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Episodes: 145
Aired: Apr. 2005 – Mar. 2008
This is one of the only anime focusing on American football. One that makes you feel like
searching for a club and try your luck at this sport. It also helps a lot to understand the
basic rules and positions in American football. I personally really enjoyed it! Note that
there are also 1 special episode and 1 movie.
Following Sena, a supposedly weak and coward new high school student, but having huge
natural acceleration and speed skills. This won’t go unnoticed by the devilish Hiruma,
captain of the Deimon Devil Bats American football team. Instead of becoming the new
manager, Sena nds himself thrown on the pitch as a mysterious running back named
Eyeshield 21. With Hiruma and Kurita they will start to climb the ranks and try to reach
the Christmas Bowl while recruiting talented new players on the way.
5. Major
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Episodes: 154
Aired: Nov. 2004 – Sept. 2010
As most of the anime listed here, you can also nd 3 additional OVAs and 1 movie. Putting
apart the unreal abilities or skills that are countless in many sports anime, Major focus
more on a real experience with amazing characters and a truly heart-breaking story that
won’t leave you indi erent.
Major’s story follows Gorou Honda, a young baseball pitcher and son of the Major league
batter Shigeharu Honda, from the Little league to the Major one. However, his life is not
that simple as alongside his passion, he will have to go through many joyful as painful
moments…
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4. Slam Dunk
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Episodes: 101
Aired: Oct. 1993 – Mar. 1996
There are also 4 short movies of around 40 or 45 minutes relating some side stories. Slam
Dunk could be considered as a pioneer of sports anime, and even though it is a bit old, it
still remains one of the best.
Sakuragi Hanamichi is a freshman at Shohoku High school with a bad reputation: he got
rejected by 50 girls during Middle school! Moreover, his appearance makes him often
classi ed as a delinquent. One day he meets Haruko Akagi and immediately falls in love
with her. In order to gain her heart, he pretends loving basketball and joins the school
basketball team. Soon it will become way more important to him than he would have
imagined…
3. Kuroko no Basket
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Episodes: 64
Aired: Apr. 2012 – in progress
In 3rd place is another basketball anime, much more recent though. Kuroko no Basket is
one of the most trendy sports anime of nowadays. Compared to some other anime listed
here, this one clearly goes into the unreal with overwhelming special powers and crazy
moves. However, this makes it really fun to watch. Adding to that, the characters are
really likeable and well distinguished and the animation is great! Whether you like
Basketball or not doesn’t matter, if you never watched it, try! You won’t regret it.
The Teiko Middle school basketball team was famous for its “Generation of Miracles”
composed of 5 incredibly skilled starting men. After winning several seasons in a row,
they went separate ways to di erent high schools. Yet few people noticed there was a 6th
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player that was part of this generation. His name: Tetsuya Kuroko. He is now part of the
Seirin High School basketball team with the naturally talented player Taiga Kagami, and
they are planning to defeat every member of this legendary generation.
2. Haikyuu!!
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Episodes: 25
Aired: Apr. 2014 – Sept. 2014
Only 1 season done and it’s already one of the best sports anime there is, as of today! I
can’t tell you how much I’m waiting for the next season, which is scheduled for October
this year! One thing that makes it already di erent from the others are the characters,
they are no superheroes! They have to face defeat before getting to know the taste of
victory and need to practice hard for that purpose. Plus, you won’t nd any super skills
here, it’s all based on reality! All of this makes you feel way closer to the characters.
Following Shouyou Hinata, a middle school student passionate about volley-ball. Even
though he's always been the only one of his school volley-ball club, he never stopped
practicing hard until he nally got the opportunity to play a tournament with his
schoolmates against other middle school teams. Sadly, he is the only player of the team
having good basics skills in this sport, and they eventually get crushed by their rst
opponents leaded by Tobio Kageyama, also known as “The King of the Court”. In order to
get better and defeat this new rival, Shouyou entered Karasuno High School which has
the volleyball team that made him discover this sport. Little did he expect, Tobio is in the
same club…
1. Hajime no Ippo
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Episodes: 75
Aired: Oct. 2000 – Mar. 2002
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It was pretty hard to decide but I chose Hajime no Ippo as my number 1 selection in this
Top 10. How many times did I nd myself repeating the same moves seen in this anime?
A lot! This is a great show, ultra-motivating and showing how somebody who's supposed
to be weak and without any talent can become really good a something through passion
and hard work. Adding to the 75 episodes, there is also 1 special episode about
Takamura’s debut, 1 OVA, 1 movie and 2 sequels named Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger
(26 episodes) and Hajime no Ippo: Rising (25 episodes). And the best thing is that a 4th
season will be released this year!
The story focuses on Makunouchi Ippo, a nice high school student having problems
making friends as he spends all his free time helping his mother at their shing company.
He regularly gets bullied by other students and seems unable to react against it until he
meets Takamura, a young and on-the-rise boxer. That’s when Ippo discovers a new
passion and it marks the very beginning of his hard path towards glory.
So that was my Top 10! Of course, this is my opinion and I had a lot of trouble deciding, as
they are all great anime. What would be your Top 10 selections? Let us know below in
comments!
Translator/Writer
Author: Thomas
Sports, music (listening/playing), travels, movies, games and anime: those are my main
interests. I can probably not be categorized as a nerd or an otaku but I do enjoy a lot the last 2
of my hobbies. After living in 3 other di erent countries, I decided to follow my "nindou" and
came to Japan in order to become a ninja. Apparently it’s not the right era anymore though…
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ashley "thiccthighs" lee • 7 months ago
where is yuri on ice ;-;
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Kendra • a year ago
Yuri on ice is amazing Just dont watch it with English dubb. If you need it, use subbed.
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Edit: When i try to remember it, i think the name is Full Swing. But when i search it on
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Diamond no Ace - I rather watch Raichi instead, hes more of a MC to me then Sawamura.
To me Sawamura is a side character trying to be the Main guy. You should watch Major and
One Outs first.
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Rose Rose • a year ago
Well, Kuroko no Basket isn't realistic at all, but it's still my favourite sport anime. It's so
intense and exciting that it's more like a life and death struggle than a basketball match in
highschool... ;)
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I watched them all except major.
So if i would rank them it should be:
1. Slamdunk, this is my childhood. Badass op song.
2. Hajime no ippo, the only boxing anime you should probably watch.
3. Eyeshield 21, taking unpopular sport in japan into a new level. Badass character and
animation.
4. Kuroko no baskets, lets be honest, its the animation that so amazing that make u
watched it. The story is mediocre
5. Yowamushi pedal, good animation, great story, makes u wanna buy bicycle and cycling.
6. Haikyuu, same with kuroko. Production IG is badass
7. Shoot, my childhood, i have the manga completed, so its a bit biased here, but if this is
reanimated. It will be good.
8. One outs, far better than Ace which have slow pace and dragging story. This is better
baseball anime in my opinion.
9. Chihayafuru, not your typical sport, but the story and competition is amazing indeed.
10. Captain tsubasa, the most popular football anime out there, not my favourite, but have
many fanbase
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Vento Aureo Squad 2018 hype • a year ago
best sports anime: diamond no ace, ping pong the animation, slam dunk, chihayafuru,
haikyuu, and play ball. kuroko is childish with the powerups and fighting with a basketball
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SK • 2 years ago
Diamond no Ace should be in top five!!
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Miz • 2 years ago
Oye oye, why is kuroko no basuke above major and slam dunk?
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slam dunk is the best for me though a littile bit slow place hajime no ippo also deserves no
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Dimitris J. Filippas • 2 years ago
I don't trust any list without Diamond no Ace on it.
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