2024 is a big year for sports thanks to the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. While we all have to wait for another four years for the Los Angeles Olympics, there are other ways to keep the Olympic spirit alive. One of which is by watching sports anime.
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Netflix has a good selection of sports anime you can choose from. Here are some of them:
For Those Who Enjoy Basketball
Netflix is where you can find a few choices of sports anime that focus on basketball. First on the list, of course, is the iconic Slam Dunk, which was first broadcast back in 1993.
Other anime options include Ahiru no Sora and Kuroku's Basketball. Ahiru no Sora was released in 2019, while Koroku's Basketball first premiered in 2012.
For Those Who Enjoy Boxing
Those who enjoy watching boxing should give Hajime no Ippo a try. Based on the manga by George Morikawa, Hajime no Ippo is one of those animes who exceed 50 episodes, which is perfect for those who want to binge a long series.
For Those Who Enjoy Cycling
Yowamushi Pedal is a must-watch anime for those who enjoy cycling. Five seasons long, Yowamushi Pedal is the anime adaptation of the manga of the same name by Wataru Watanabe.
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For Those Who Enjoy Golf
Believe it or not, there is an anime for golf, and it's none other than Rising Impact. It is based on the manga that is the debut work of Nakaba Suzuki, which was published 25 years before the release of the anime.
For Those Who Enjoy Soccer
Whether you call it soccer or football, this sport has millions of fans around the world. For any fan hoping to enjoy the game in an anime, there's Blue Lock, whose first season aired in 2022.
For Those Who Enjoy Volleyball
Last and certainly not the least is the anime that helped propel Japan's men's national team into stardom overseas. Haikyu!! is based on the manga series by Haruichi Furudate and whose first season aired in 2014. The franchise now includes anime films, video games, and even a stage play.
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