6 Recommended Anime about Japanese Sports that are Exciting to Follow

Kapanlagi.com - For those of you who like anime with a sports background, the following recommendations for anime about Japanese sports can be an option for KLovers. Of course, these sports anime have a very exciting storyline for you to follow.

There are recommendations for anime about Japanese sports that focus on martial arts, such as judo. And there are also recommendations for anime about Japanese sports that come from old games. In addition to being full of struggles, some of these Japanese anime also have a romance story.

So, what are the recommendations for anime about sports in Japan? Here is a list of recommendations for anime about Japanese sports that you shouldn't miss. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. YAWARA! (1989)

Anime Yawara! (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Yawara!
Episodes	124 episodes
Duration	25 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

The first recommended anime about Japanese sports is an anime titled YAWARA! which aired in 1989. This anime tells the story of a high school student, Yawara Inokuma, who lives a very happy and ordinary life.

She aspires to live an average lifestyle as a young gentle woman with a handsome boyfriend in the near future. Unfortunately for Yawara, she has extraordinary talent in Judo. Furthermore, Yawara is the only granddaughter of the seventh master, Judo Jigorou Inokuma.

In fact, Judo Jigorou Inokuma hopes for her to become a Japanese Judo superstar in the 90s. Thus, Yawara carefully hides her strength from everyone. However, Kousaku Matsuda, a sports reporter, is willing to do whatever he can to make her the center of attention.

2. BAMBOO BLADE (2007)

Anime Bamboo Blade (credit: imdb.com)

Other Titles	Bamboo Blade
Episodes	26 episodes
Duration	24 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

The second recommended anime about Japanese sports is titled BAMBOO BLADE. This anime tells the story of Kojirou, a kendo instructor at Muroe High School who is bankrupt. But then an unexpected opportunity is given to him because his team has to win against his senpai's team and the prize is extraordinary.

The prize is free food for a whole year. However, the only remaining problem is where Kojirou can find a skilled girl who is willing to join his kendo team. This anime is included in the recommended anime about Japanese sports that should not be missed.

3. CHIHAYAFURU (2011)

Anime Chihayafuru (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Chihayafuru
Episodes	25 episodes
Duration	22 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

Anime CHIHAYAFURU tells the story of high school students who immerse themselves in the traditional Japanese card game called karuta. This anime combines dexterity and hand speed with traditional poetry. It takes diligent practice to master this game. Unfortunately, not many Japanese teenagers still enjoy this traditional game.

And Chihaya Ayase becomes one of the teenagers who aspires to become the queen of karuta in Japan. However, she has to gather people to form a club at her school. After that, Chihaya has to win the national high school championship in Japan before she can challenge the karuta queen. And this anime is included in the recommendations for other Japanese sports anime.

4. TSURUNE: KAZEMAI HIGH SCHOOL KYUDO CLUB (2018)

Anime Tsurune: Kazemai High School Kyudo Club (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Tsurune: Kazemai High School Kyudo Club
Episodes	13 episodes
Duration	24 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll

The term Tsurune refers to the sound produced by the bowstring when an arrow is released, and this sound inspires Minato Narumiya to learn kyudo, a modern Japanese martial art that focuses on archery. However, an incident during a school tournament causes him to quit the sport.

However, not long after, many things try to make Minato return to the sport. For example, a new kyudo club at his high school, his childhood friend, Seiya Takehaya and Ryouhei Yamanouchi. Until his new team members, Kaito Onogi and Nanao Kisaragi, who want to revive Minato's love for kyudo.

5. HINOMARUZUMOU (2018)

Anime Hinomaruzumou (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Hinomaru Sumo
Episodes	24 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

Next recommendation for a Japanese sports anime is titled HINOMARUZUMOU. This anime focuses on the life of professional sumo wrestlers. It tells the story of young Hinomaru Ushio, who despite being highly talented and hardworking, does not meet the qualifications to become a professional sumo wrestler.

This young boy has a big dream of reaching the highest sumo class, Hinoshita Kaisan. The only way for him to become a professional is if he becomes the Yokozuna of his high school, a title given to the strongest wrestler in the high school tournament.

Instead of enrolling in Ishigami High School, the best sumo school in Japan, he mistakenly enrolls in Odachi High School and has to build a sumo club from scratch with the help of loyal member Shinya Ozeki. Odachi High School is an underdog team in the world of sumo, but Ushio must continue to move forward with all his strength if he wants to become a professional.

6. MOU IPPON! (2023)

Anime Ippon again! (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Ippon again!
Episodes	13 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll, HIDIVE

And the latest recommendation for Japanese sports anime is titled MOU IPPON!. This anime tells the story of Michi Sonoda, who tells her teammate, Sanae Takigawa, that she will quit judo forever after her final high school tournament.

However, Michi's plan to end her judo career is ruined after a humiliating defeat at the hands of the talented Towa Hiura. Later on, her plan becomes even more chaotic when she finds out that Towa has enrolled in the same high school as her and Sanae.

With the sudden appearance of her past enemy, Michi soon realizes that she still has a strong attachment to the sport of judo and wants to fight again. And this is the latest recommendation for Japanese sports anime that KLovers can watch.

That's the list of recommendations for Japanese sports anime that KLovers can watch on the weekend. Not only is it exciting to follow, but this anime is also full of messages of spirit and never giving up.

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