With the 2024 Olympics drawing to a close on August 11, the spirit of competition is still in the air. For victory vibes, the online streaming platform Crunchyroll curated a list of sports anime titles available in the Philippines.
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Binge These Sports Anime Series on Crunchyroll
The combination of high-octane athletic action with deep, character-driven stories has made sports anime a beloved favorite among anime fans around the world.
By immersing viewers in the thrilling highs and devastating lows of the athletes' journeys, this cherished genre brilliantly expresses the spirit of collaboration, determination, and unwavering commitment.
A potent blend of action, drama, and inspiration, sports anime captures heart-pounding events both on and off the field.
A number of these anime TV series have gone global, capturing the hearts of fans everywhere who relate to the protagonists' hardships and victories.
This curated collection of sports anime on Crunchyroll is sure to inspire everyone, from rabid basketball fans to those who adore underdog stories. These anime show the spirit of competition and teamwork through dramatic rivalries and inspiring triumphs.
Below are a few anime picks Crunchyroll has curated for sports fans.
Slam Dunk
Sports: Basketball
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Shonen, Sports
Description:
Hanamichi Sakuragi, an entering freshman at Shohoku High, holds a record for being rejected by 50 girls during middle school. Ever since the last girl turned him down for a guy on the basketball team, Sakuragi's been traumatized by the sport.
Overtake
Sports: Racing
Genre: Drama, Sports
Description:
Haruka Asahina is a high school teen racing in Formula 4. He crosses paths with a washed-up photographer, Kouya Madoka, who decides to help Haruka realize his dream and reach the podium. The heat is on, and competition is fierce. Racing for the family-run Komaki Motors team means Haruka must push the car, and himself, to the limits to catch the attention of top teams. Buckle up, it's time to race!
Eyeshield 21
Sports: Rugby/Football
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Sports
Description:
Since he was a child, Sena had been bullied into running errands which has given him superb speed which the American football team captain wants as part of "Eye Shield 21…Lightning Speed".
Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club
Sports: Swimming
Genre: Drama, Sports
Description:
Nanase Haruka loved to be in the water - loved swimming. In elementary school, Nanase Haruka, Tachibana Makoto, Matsuoka Rin, and Hazuki Nagisa attended the same swimming class together. Time passed, and as Haruka was living an uneventful high school life, he suddenly encountered Rin again. Rin challenged Haruka to a race and showed him how much stronger he had become. Soon enough, Makoto and Nagisa also rejoined the group, and along with a new classmate, Ryugazaki Rei, they established the Iwatobi High School Swimming Club.
BIRDIE WING -Golf Girls' Story-
Sports: Golf
Genre: Sports
Description:
Fore! After Eve's first meet up with Aoi on the grass left her in defeat, she's had her eyes set on a rematch to return the favor. Both these up and coming golfers are highly skilled, highly unique and most of all, highly competitive. With dreams of making it pro, a rivalry is getting in full swing as they both battle it out in the biggest tournaments.
OFFSIDE
Sports: Football
Genre: Sports
Description:
Kumagaya Goro is a goalie for Shirayuri Junior High, a team that hasn't won in three years.
Protocol: Rain
Sports: E-Sports
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Description:
Shun Tokinoya is a high school sophomore who works at the FOX ONE e-sports cafe. He gives up his passion for gaming after losing his father in an accident. Upon hearing the cafe is in debt, Shun puts his guilt aside and assembles a team to compete in the Xaxxerion Championship. Together they face stiff competition to win the prize money. Watch Shun and his friends band together in epic battles!
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