Recommendation of the 10 Best and Exciting Basketball Anime, Basketball Fans Must Not Skip, Must-Watch!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Antonia Rucita Nurak

Anime is one of the shows that has many fans. Presenting various interesting and exciting themes in each of its shows, anime is a must-watch. One of them is sports-themed anime, namely basketball anime.

In addition to being exciting and entertaining, basketball anime also teaches many life lessons. From the storyline to the characters in the anime, viewers can learn a lot. Basketball anime can be an exciting show for you, KLovers, and for those of you who love basketball, you must not miss watching it.

Basketball anime teaches a lot about sportsmanship and the spirit of never giving up. Here are some of the best basketball anime titles that you must watch if you are a sports anime lover. Curious? Read more below.

1. SLAM DUNK

Anime basketball poster Slam Dunk/Credit: IMDb

SLAM DUNK becomes one of the popular basketball anime. The popularity of this anime cannot be denied, even though it was released 30 years ago, SLAM DUNK is still very interesting to watch now. The story is very strong with iconic characters.

This legendary anime created by Inoue Takehiko has accompanied the viewers' days in the 90s since its first airing in 1993. In fact, SLAM DUNK is considered as the best basketball anime ever. The story in this anime focuses on Hanamichi Sakuragi, a delinquent who has been rejected by girls 50 times to be his girlfriend.

Finally accepted by Akagi Haruko, his dream girl who suggests Sakuragi to join the Shohoku High School basketball team. Sakuragi, who is motivated by his liking for Haruko, tries to win every game with full ambition and starts to love basketball.

2. KUROKO NO BASUKE

Anime basketball poster Kuroko No Basuke/Credit: IMDb

This basketball anime is loved by many women, KLovers, with its handsome characters and their captivating physicality as basketball athletes in this anime. But don't be mistaken, basketball enthusiasts will also like this anime because each character has different skills.

Every strategy used in the matches is very unusual. This anime highlights the story of a basketball team's struggle to win every match. This basketball team proves that they are capable and deserving, even though they are underestimated.

In addition, KUROKO NO BASUKE also combines a story of school children and the friendship that exists among them. So, KLovers, are you interested in watching?

3. BUZZER BEATER

Basketball anime poster Buzzer Beater/Credit: IMDb

Although it may seem strange because KLovers will see humans playing basketball with aliens. This is because the background of this anime takes place in the future, so the match between humans and aliens is no longer impossible. Anime can be a different recommendation that KLovers can watch.

The story is about a group of humans who are part of a basketball team. This team wants to prove that they can be the best team that will defeat the alien team. Although strange, BUZZER BEATER presents an interesting story.

4. DEAR BOYS

Anime poster Dear Boys/Credit: IMDb

This anime is exciting and inspiring. DEAR BOYS tells the story of Aikawa Kazuhiko, who used to be the captain of the prestigious basketball team at Tendouji High School. He then transferred to Mizuho High School and joined the basketball team there.

Unlike his previous school, the Tendouji High School basketball team is far from being qualified. Unfortunately, the basketball team lacks passion and interest in achieving various victories. Seeing team members who have no training spirit at all, Kazuhiko tries his best to revive the basketball team and bring back their enthusiasm This is where the story begins on how Aikawa Kazuhiko revitalizes his school's basketball team.

5. DASH! KAPPEI

Anime poster Dash! Kappei!/Credit: IMDb

Another old basketball anime from the 80s. Yes, DASH! KAPPEI, even though 40 years have passed, DASH! KAPPEI is still very popular like SLAM DUNK. This classic anime tells the story of its main character, Kappei Sakamoto, a Seirin High School student who has a short body but extraordinary athletic abilities.

Kappei overcomes all the negative views with his skills on the court. He can compete with people who have a big build with his skills. His proof makes him a core member who is always played in every game.

6. AHIRU NO SORA

Anime basketball poster Ahiru No Sora/Credit: IMDb

This basketball anime story might be more interesting because of the character's love for basketball. Sora really loves basketball and aspires to become a national basketball player. He got this passion from his mother who used to be a basketball player too.

In pursuit of his biggest desire, Sora decides to join the basketball team at his school. However, he only finds out that the basketball club is filled with delinquent kids from his school. Although he has to prepare mentally for various obstacles, it does not diminish his love and enthusiasm for basketball.

7. I'll/CKBC

I'll/CKBC is still worth watching and following its stories. It's not just about basketball, but also about the personal lives of the characters.Two basketball players who were once great rivals in the basketball world are brought together in their school basketball team. Unlike most basketball anime, I'll/CKBC focuses more on the drama of each character.

Highlighting the story of Hitonari Hiiragi and Akane Tachibana, students of Kouzu High School. Hiiragi no longer wants to play basketball, but when he sees his rival, Tachibana, join the school basketball team, he decides to come back and determine who is the best between them.

8. BASQUASH!

Another basketball anime that is quite absurd but a must-watch for KLovers. BASQUASH! can be an alternative for KLovers who are bored with the same old anime. If BUZZER BEATER is about a human team against an alien team, then BASQUASH! is about a match between robots.

KLovers will see robots attacking each other and competing for the basketball with skill. Although it features robots, this anime falls into the sports and sci-fi genres, but BASQUASH! also approaches the isekai genre.

Intrigue and interesting stories are still presented and will keep you curious about the continuation of the story.

9. RO-KYU-BU!

Anime basketball poster Ro-Kyu-Bu/Credit: IMDb

If other basketball anime tells the story of a team consisting of men, anime RO-KYU-BU! features cute and super sporty girls KLovers. Five girls are told to be part of the basketball team at their school.

All of them are trained by Subaru Hasegawa, a former basketball player. The exciting story begins when Subaru has to teach these girls how to play basketball. This anime also brings a lot of adorable and refreshing comedy.

10. BARANGAY 143

Anime basketball poster Barangay 143/Credit: IMDb

BARANGAY 143 tells the story of a young man named Bren Park. He used to be part of a basketball team but quit the sport after losing his family in a tragic accident. After the accident, he learns that his father is not his biological father.

Bren then travels to the Philippines and meets a coach who later makes him part of the local basketball team, Puzakals of Barangay 143. BARANGAY 143

Animation Studios and TV Asahi, this anime also involves support crews from Japan, the Philippines, and Singapore.

So KLovers, those are the basketball anime series that you can watch.

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