6 Latest Japanese Sports Dramas in 2022 - 2023, Full of Motivational Stories and Athletes' Struggles Towards Success

Kapanlagi.com - In 2022 and 2023, there are several Japanese dramas that focus on sports, presenting inspirational stories about athletes' struggles towards success. Japanese sports dramas offer thrilling sports action and emotional journeys.

These characters fight against obstacles to achieve their dreams. In this article, Kapanlagi will provide some recommendations for Japanese sports dramas that are full of spirited stories, perseverance, and determination of young athletes striving for success.

What are these Japanese dramas? Here is a list of Japanese sports dramas in 2022 and 2023 that you shouldn't miss. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. MIRAI E NO 10 COUNT (2022)

Drama Mirai e no 10 Count (credit: mydramalist.com)

Drama Jepang tentang olahraga pertama ada drama berjudul MIRAI E NO 10 COUNT. Berkisah tentang Kirisawa Shogo, mantan petinju amatir yang brilian dengan masa depan cerah, berhenti dari tinju saat menjadi mahasiswa. Setelah kehilangan istri tercintanya, hidupnya hancur.

Dia pun menjalani hari-harinya tanpa tujuan, bekerja paruh waktu untuk bertahan hidup. Suatu hari, temannya memintanya melatih tim tinju di sekolah lamanya. Menerima posisi tersebut, Shogo kembali merasakan semangat hidup saat dikelilingi oleh petinju muda yang bekerja keras.

2. OLD ROOKIE (2022)

Drama Old Rookie (credit: mydramalist.com)

Japanese drama about the second sport has the drama OLD ROOKIE. It tells the story of Shinmachi Ryotaro, a 37-year-old professional soccer player who is forced to retire after an injury and a decline in his performance. Now, he has to find a steady job like everyone else, but finds it difficult to accept the end of his soccer career.

Although his daughter is proud of him, he hides the reality of the retirement he had to do. Until finally, Shinmachi joins the sports management company Victory and works hard. However, he continues to face major challenges in the workplace while struggling with the acceptance of his soccer career's end.

3. SHIKO FUNJATTA! (2022)

Drama Shiko Funjatta! (credit: mydramalist.com)

Lanjut, ada drama Jepang tentang olahraga berjudul SHIKO FUNJATTA!. Berkisah tentang Moriyama Ryota, senior di Universitas Kyoritsu yang bergabung dengan klub sumo dan berkompetisi dalam satu pertandingan.

Klub sumo itu hanya memiliki satu anggota bernama Ohba Honoka selama dua tahun terakhir. Karena itu, klub ini hampir bubar. Untuk lulus, Ryota menjalani pelatihan ketat dari Honoka dan mulai merekrut anggota baru.

4. SANCTUARY: SEIIKI (2023)

Drama Sanctuary: Seiiki (credit: mydramalist.com)

Masuk tahun 2023, ada drama Jepang tentang olahraga berjudul SANCTUARY: SEIIKI. Drama ini mengikuti perjalanan Oze dan anak-anak muda lainnya, seperti Shimizu yang mencintai sumo tetapi tidak memiliki fisik ideal, serta Kunishima, seorang reporter yang terpaksa meliput sumo.

Di mana mereka berjuang menemukan jalan hidup mereka. Meski sumo adalah bagian penting dari budaya Jepang dan ritual keagamaan. Oze awalnya tidak termotivasi untuk berlatih dan sering menentang seniornya. Bahkan dicap sebagai orang yang tidak punya harapan.

5. DRAFT KING (2023)

Drama Draft King (credit: mydramalist.com)

Continuing, there is a Japanese sports drama set in 2023 titled DRAFT KING. It tells the story of Gohara Aura, a scout for the Yokohama Bay Golds team, known as a strict and self-righteous person but respected as a hero. He travels across Japan to find hidden talents in order to select the Draft King, the number one player in this year's draft.

Together with Kamiki Ryosuke, a former professional player, and Shimobe Rikuo, the empathetic division head, Gohara is involved in intense discussions to strengthen the team. They compete with Busujima Ryuji, a cunning and ambitious veteran scout from the White Tiger Osaka. Can Gohara and his team find hidden talents and choose the Draft King?

6. GEKOKUJO KYUJI (2023)

Drama Gekokujo Kyuji (credit: mydramalist.com)

And there is another Japanese drama about sports, GEKOKUJO KYUJI. It tells the story of Nagumo Shuji, a former baseball player who had to quit playing and drop out of school due to an injury. After working as a sports coach, he decides to pursue his dream of becoming a teacher.

Now he works as an IPS teacher at Etsuzan High School in Mie Prefecture. At Etsuzan High School, the baseball team is struggling, but with the support of Inuzuka Mikio, a wealthy philanthropist, Nagumo Shuji becomes their advisor, trying to guide them towards success.

Those are some Japanese dramas about sports in 2022 and 2023 that you can watch. These Japanese dramas inspire us with the stories of athletes' struggles. They teach us about determination, hard work, and the spirit of achieving dreams.

(kpl/dhm)