Sports (713)

Training for and participating in a sport take priority, with the goal of furthering one's athletic abilities—either to win a competition or achieve some social standing. While the featured sport may be individual or team, the main cast will always overcome conflict through discussion and insights gained from other athletes or coaches. This creates a general sense of collective support and achievement that is always present in Sports stories. Contrast with Action where the narrative is on resolving conflict with one's physical power. While both Action and Sports may focus on exciting action sequencies, the two genres are mutually exclusive.

Kinnikuman: Haresugata! Seigi Choujin

Kinnikuman: Haresugata! Seigi Choujin

Kinnikuman: Haresugata! Seigi Choujin

Dec 21, 1985 | 1 eps | Publishing

Tsurikichi Sanpei

Tsurikichi Sanpei

Tsurikichi Sanpei

Mihira Sanpei talks with a Tohou accent and is a down-to-earth boy with a cheerful and optimistic personality. However, when it comes to fishing, he becomes very serious and is a youth who enjoys fishing more than anything else. The village where he lives in is a natural environment which provides different kinds of fishing challenges. Despite his lack of experience, Sanpei has a first-rate sense with regards to fishing and decides to maxmise his potential by entering into different fishing contests. As he faces various challenges, he learns to solve difficult problems and learn from his mistakes to the extent that he is able to fish anything out of the waters. Along the way, he encounters all kinds of rivals and companions who increase his experience points and help him in his growth.

(Source: ANN)
Apr 7, 1980 to Jun 28, 1982 | 109 eps | Publishing

Ganbare Genki

Ganbare Genki

Ganbare Genki

Horiguchi Genki was 5 years old boy. His mother died when he was born, and he was raised only by his father. His father, Shark Horiguchi, was a professional boxer, but he was ruined and become an itinerant boxer. However, Genki believed his father was strong and he would become a champion, and he had a dream to become a strong boxer as his father.
After his father’s death, he was adopted by his grandparents. Although they opposed Genki boxing, Genki made up his mind to become a boxer, and he continued training secretly. Meeting with various people, for example, Teacher Ashikiwa who resembles his mother, Mishima who is a high school boxing champion, he made his way to be a boxer.

(Source: AnimeNfo)
Jul 16, 1980 to Apr 1, 1981 | 35 eps | Publishing

Major S4

Major S4

Major S4

Having finished high school, Gorou Honda sets his sights on becoming a professional baseball player. His dreams are much more ambitious than becoming a Japanese Baseball League player, so he instead decides to move to the birthplace of his beloved sport, America, in order to play in the Major League.

However, Gorou finds that the Major League players are much faster, stronger, and more driven than he is. Nonetheless, he is eager to catch up with them. In order to do so, Gorou must first conquer the ranks of the Minor League, where numerous skilled players compete in the grueling rise to the Majors.

Gorou learns that he will have to adapt to the stark differences of American culture and push himself to new extremes as his race to join the Major League begins.

Jan 5, 2008 to Jun 28, 2008 | 26 eps | Publishing

Kinnikuman: New York Kiki Ippatsu!

Kinnikuman: New York Kiki Ippatsu!

Kinnikuman: New York Kiki Ippatsu!

Mar 15, 1986 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kinnikuman: Seigi Choujin vs. Senshi Choujin

Kinnikuman: Seigi Choujin vs. Senshi Choujin

Kinnikuman: Seigi Choujin vs. Senshi Choujin

Dec 20, 1986 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kinnikuman: Kessen! Shichinin no Choujin tai Uchuu Nobushi

Kinnikuman: Kessen! Shichinin no Choujin tai Uchuu Nobushi

Kinnikuman: Kessen! Shichinin no Choujin tai Uchuu Nobushi

A TV Special first aired in 1984. It covers the Planet Rakka story arc and takes place after the 21st Choujin Olympics Arc. A young boy from Planet Rakka named Beansman asks Kinnikuman and the others to help save his planet from the Space Samurais led by Black King. The story was a parody of The Seven Samurai.

(Source: Kinnikuman Wiki)
Jul 4, 1984 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kinnikuman: Kinnikusei Oui Soudatsu-hen

Kinnikuman: Kinnikusei Oui Soudatsu-hen

Kinnikuman: Kinnikusei Oui Soudatsu-hen

Oct 6, 1991 to Sep 27, 1992 | 46 eps | Publishing

Go-Q-Choji Ikkiman

Go-Q-Choji Ikkiman

Go-Q-Choji Ikkiman

Ikkiman is super human alien, but he doesn't know it. He was raised in a farm by an old couple. When his girlfriend dumps him to become a star, Ikkiman swears to himself that he will become a super star even more famous then her so they can get back together, and so he leaves the farm for the city. There, he interrupts the match of the Battle-ball team "Blue Planets," the battle-ball champions of the earth, and decides to join them with his superhuman discovered abilities. With the Blue planets, Ikkiman will play against alien enemy's for the title of champion and for the sake of the planet Earth.
Apr 13, 1986 to Nov 23, 1986 | 32 eps | Publishing

Moero! Top Striker

Moero! Top Striker

Moero! Top Striker

Oct 10, 1991 to Sep 24, 1992 | 49 eps | Publishing

Madonna

Madonna

Madonna

Mako, a sexy young teacher, comes to Gyunabe high school to enlighten young minds. What she wasn't counting on was a class full of misfits lead by the delinquent Obayashi. If their never ending quest to see her underwear and embarrass her in front of the whole school doesn't force her to quit, then her principal's brilliant idea of making her the new rugby coach will.

(Source: ANN)
Mar 11, 1988 to Jun 23, 1989 | 2 eps | Publishing

Ganbarist! Shun

Ganbarist! Shun

Ganbarist! Shun

First-year high school student Fujimaki Shun has a dream of becoming an olympic gold medalist as a gymnast. Having no previous training, Shun trusts his passion, boldly joins the gymnastics club, and sets out to pursue his goal.
Along the way, he meets his share of entertaining and supportive upper classmen, develops a romantic interest in his classmate, and learns about the happiness involved in devoting yourself to a sport.
Jul 1, 1996 to Mar 10, 1997 | 30 eps | Publishing

Play Ball 2nd

Play Ball 2nd

Play Ball 2nd

A continuation of the Play Ball TV series.
Jan 10, 2006 to Mar 28, 2006 | 13 eps | Publishing

Air Gear Special

Air Gear Special

Air Gear Special

Takes part a while after Ikki accepts Simca's offer to become the new leader of Genesis. Shows the Battle between Kogarasumaru and Potemkine. The episode takes place between episodes 21 and 22 of the main series.
Mar 21, 2007 | 1 eps | Publishing

Sasuga no Sarutobi

Sasuga no Sarutobi

Sasuga no Sarutobi

Nikumaru, meaning "meatball" in Japanese, is a seventeen-year-old student at Ninja High School, a special school for the training of ninja. He is short and chubby, but he possesses a super technique known as the "kamikaze", where he stirs up a whirlwind with his feet. The series introduces his many adventures and pranks as Nikumaru meets with his rivals both in and out of school.

(Source: AnimeNfo)
Oct 17, 1982 to Mar 11, 1984 | 69 eps | Publishing

Dokaben

Dokaben

Dokaben

Tarou "Dokaben" Yamada, who was a judoist while at junior high, enters Meikun High School and is talked into joining the baseball club. He displays his superb athletic abilities in baseball and becomes well-known as a hard hitter. He and his unique teammates establish Meikun a solid position as No.1 in the High School Baseball Championship games.

(Source: Nippon Animation)
Oct 6, 1976 to Dec 26, 1979 | 163 eps | Publishing

Play Ball

Play Ball

Play Ball

After fracturing a finger in a junior high school game, Takao Taniguchi is unable to play baseball. After entering Sumitani High School, he is constantly watching the baseball club even though he is unable to play. He catches the eye of the captain of the soccer club, and while he still has lingering hopes of joining the baseball club, he decides to join the soccer club.

While he's a complete beginner, Taniguchi developed a strong spirit of hard work while in junior high school and his new teammates begin to see his potential. While he focuses all of his energy on soccer, he is unable to forget his youthful zeal for baseball and he begins umpiring baseball games in secret.

(Source: Wikipedia)
Jul 5, 2005 to Sep 27, 2005 | 13 eps | Publishing

Ore wa Teppei

Ore wa Teppei

Ore wa Teppei

Teppei, brought up by his father in the mountains, is an energetic boy who is as tough as weeds and acts as free as a bird. His life changes completely when he enrolls in high school, the first school he has ever attended. Despite his eccentric behavior and being a constant source of troubles, he is soon recognized for his talent in sports—especially in Kendo (the Japanese swordplay art)—and becomes the school's hero.
(Source: Nippon Animation)
Sep 12, 1977 to Mar 27, 1978 | 28 eps | Publishing

Apache Yakyuugun

Apache Yakyuugun

Apache Yakyuugun

Oct 6, 1971 to Mar 29, 1972 | 26 eps | Publishing

Kick no Oni

Kick no Oni

Kick no Oni

Oct 2, 1970 to Mar 26, 1971 | 26 eps | Publishing

Ashita e Free Kick

Ashita e Free Kick

Ashita e Free Kick

Apr 14, 1992 to Apr 24, 1993 | 52 eps | Publishing

Ookiku Furikabutte: Kihon no Kihon

Ookiku Furikabutte: Kihon no Kihon

Ookiku Furikabutte: Kihon no Kihon

In the summer before Ren Mihashi makes his high school baseball debut, another drama is playing out at Musashino High. The short-statured Naoto Kaguyama feels threatened by freshman pitcher Motoki Haruna after seeing how seriously he trains. Afraid that Haruna will take his place on the mound, Kaguyama tries to understand why such a devoted player came to their low-ranked school, and how to build their team into one more befitting of a player of Haruna's skill.

Feb 27, 2008 | 1 eps | Publishing

Tennis no Ouji-sama: Zenkoku Taikai-hen - Final

Tennis no Ouji-sama: Zenkoku Taikai-hen - Final

Tennis no Ouji-sama: Zenkoku Taikai-hen - Final

After their victory over Shitenhouji Middle School in the semifinals, Ryouma Echizen and the Seishun Academy Boys Tennis Team must now face off against the two-time defending champions of Rikkai University-Affiliated Middle School in order to claim the national title. Rikkai is not only seeking revenge for its team's previous loss to Seishun at the Kanto Regional Tournament, but they also are aiming to win the national title for a third consecutive year.

In the conclusion of Tennis no Ouji-sama, the titular "Prince of Tennis" is pitted against the "Child of God" in a head-to-head battle for the national championship title. Along the way, Ryouma must teach his opponents and teammates that there is more to tennis than winning.

Apr 25, 2008 to Jan 23, 2009 | 7 eps | Publishing

Musashi no Ken

Musashi no Ken

Musashi no Ken

Musashi no Ken is the story of a boy named Musashi who aims to be the Kendo champion. Part of the anime is him as a child, and part is of him as an adult.
Apr 18, 1985 to Sep 26, 1986 | 72 eps | Publishing