Fighting Spirit follows the story of Makunouchi Ippo, a shy high school student who is constantly bullied. One day, he is saved by a professional boxer and inspired to take up boxing himself. With an immense passion for the sport, Ippo joins a boxing gym and begins his journey to become a champion. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges, both inside and outside the ring, as he strives to prove himself and overcome his own limits.
Chihayafuru follows Chihaya Ayase, a high school student who becomes obsessed with the competitive card game karuta after meeting a talented player named Arata. Along with her childhood friend Taichi, the trio forms a competitive karuta club and navigates the ups and downs of friendship, rivalry, and love while striving to become karuta champions.
Captain Tsubasa (2018) follows the journey of Tsubasa Oozora, a highly skilled and passionate young soccer player. With his exceptional talent, Tsubasa dreams of becoming a professional player and leading his team to victory. As he faces various challenges on and off the field, Tsubasa learns valuable lessons about teamwork, friendship, and perseverance.
Inazuma Eleven follows the story of a young boy named Mark Evans, who is passionate about soccer. With the help of his friends, Mark forms a soccer team called Inazuma Eleven and embarks on a journey to compete in various tournaments. Along the way, they face powerful opponents, develop new skills, and discover the true power of teamwork. Will Mark and his team be able to overcome all challenges and become the best soccer players in the world?
Slam Dunk is a TV show about a delinquent student named Hanamichi Sakuragi, who joins the Shohoku High School basketball team in order to impress a girl. Despite his lack of basketball skills, Sakuragi's athleticism and passion for the game help him become a valuable player. Alongside his teammates, Sakuragi faces various challenges on and off the court as they strive to become the best in Japan.
High school soccer players from across Japan gather for a controversial project designed to create the best and most egoistic striker in the world. After Isagi Yoichi, a forward for a high school team, gets eliminated in the last game in the qualifier for nationals, he gets invited to a program called Blue Lock. Their coach will be Ego Jinpachi, who intends to 'destroy Japanese loser football' by introducing a radical new training regimen. The program isolates 300 young forwards in a prison-like institution called Blue Lock and puts them through rigorous training aimed at creating 'the world's greatest egotist striker.'
Haikyu!! follows the story of Shoyo Hinata, a high school student with a height disadvantage but a burning passion for volleyball. After witnessing a legendary player in action, Hinata joins the Karasuno High School volleyball club. With the goal of competing in the national championship, Hinata and his teammates face various challenges and rivalries as they strive to become the best volleyball team.
Captain Tsubasa follows the journey of Tsubasa Oozora, a talented young soccer player who dreams of becoming the best in the world. He faces various challenges and opponents as he strives to achieve his goal and lead his team to victory.
Honda Goro the son of a famous baseball player loves nothing more than baseball itself. His biggest dream is to show his father that he can become the best pitcher in the world despite all the hardships he had to endure he keeps on running towards his goal at full speed.
The Prince of Tennis follows the journey of Ryoma Echizen, a highly skilled tennis player who joins Seishun Academy's tennis team to become the best in Japan. As he navigates through intense matches and encounters with various rivals, Ryoma learns valuable lessons about teamwork, determination, and the true meaning of being a champion.
Ares depicts an alternative canon following the events of the first season of the original Inazuma Eleven anime after their victory in the Football Frontier, with the alien attack from the second season never occurring. When Japanese soccer has been deemed weak compared to international competition, the Raimon Eleven disbanded with its members transferring into different soccer teams across the country to strengthen Japan's soccer at a national level. Furthermore, sponsorship has become a vital aspect in a Japanese youth soccer team's survival as it prevents a team's disbandment while being essential to partake in matches. The series focuses on the forward Asuto Inamori and his team, Inakuni Raimon, which is made up of players from the remote Inakunijima Island. Needing to maintain their club, they have replaced the original Raimon Eleven as Raimon Junior High's soccer team and compete as underdogs in the annual Football Frontier youth tournament.
Kō Kitamura, whose family owns a sporting goods store, has known the Tsukishima girls since he was born. The Tsukishima family runs a batting center and cafe, and they have four daughters. There's Ichiyo, the responsible eldest; Wakaba, Kō's cheerful best friend; Aoba, who doesn't get along with Kō; and Momiji, the energetic youngest daughter. When Kō enters high school, he aspires to lead his baseball team to the Koshien National High School Championship as their ace pitcher and make Wakaba's dream come true.
Yowamushi Pedal follows the story of Sakamichi Onoda, an otaku who joins his high school's cycling club and discovers his hidden talent for the sport. The series focuses on his journey as he faces challenges, forms rivalries, and participates in various cycling tournaments.
Ahiru no Sora follows the story of Sora Kurumatani, a passionate and short high school student who joins the basketball club. Despite his height disadvantage and a club with no proper members, Sora dreams of reaching the top and leading his team to victory in a school tournament. With determination, hard work, and the support of his teammates, he faces various challenges both on and off the court.
Kakeru and Suguru are brothers who both have a flaming passion for soccer. However, while Suguru becomes a rising star in the Japanese youth soccer system, Kakeru decides to take on a managerial role after struggling on the field. But due to a cruel twist of fate, Kakeru ends up reevaluating the role he has chosen. In hopes of one day being able to enter the World Cup by becoming a member of the national team, Kakeru trains harder than anyone else. He isn’t alone in this quest for glory, though. Kakeru's childhood friend, Nana, is a soccer prodigy of her own, with the wicked nickname “Little Witch”. She is a top-ranked player and is already playing for Nadeshiko Japan, the Japanese women’s national team. Nana's success gives Kakeru the extra push he needs to reach for his goals.
Shigeno Daigo is an elementary student whose father, Goro, is a professional baseball player. Inspired by his father, who was once a Major League player, Daigo started playing baseball with the Mifune Dolphins, a youth team. However, he was unable to live up to the expectations of being the son of a professional, and quit baseball after less than a year. Then, in the spring of his sixth-grade year, Daigo's school welcomes a transfer student, Sato Hikaru, whose father is Sato Toshiya, a former Major League player and Goro's close friend. The fate of these two young men begins to move forward!
Kuroko's Basketball follows the journey of Tetsuya Kuroko as he joins Seirin High School's basketball team. Despite his lackluster appearance and lack of basketball skills, Kuroko possesses a unique ability to pass the ball silently, making him an invaluable asset to the team. Together with his talented teammates, Kuroko aims to take on the top teams in Japan and become the best basketball player in the nation.
Fight! Kickers is a TV show that revolves around the sport of soccer. It follows the journey of a young soccer player named Gunther who dreams of becoming a professional player. Gunther faces various challenges and learns important life lessons through his love for the sport.
Stars Align follows the story of a non-binary protagonist who joins a tennis club in high school. As they navigate the challenges of abusive parents, difficult friendships, and the pressures of championship tournaments, they discover the power of self-acceptance and the importance of finding their true passion.
Ace of Diamond follows the journey of Eijun Sawamura, a passionate baseball player who joins Seidou High School, known for its strong baseball team. Along with his teammates, Eijun faces various challenges and rivals as they aim to become the best in Japan.