IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix is an original anime co-produced by Production I.G and the American animation channel Cartoon Network, airing from 2005 to 2006. The series consists of 26 episodes and was directed by Mitsuru Hongo. Set in a futuristic world, the story revolves around teams participating in the world’s largest race, the “IGPX (Immortal Grand Prix).” The combination of robot racing and battle...
Captain Tsubasa is a Japanese soccer anime based on the manga by Yoichi Takahashi, which began serialization in 1981. The anime, which first aired in 1983, centers on a soccer-themed story that has had a major impact not only in Japan but also among soccer fans worldwide. The original manga was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The series has been expanded into several seasons,...
“YAWARA!” is a Japanese anime series that aired from 1989 to 1992. The original manga, written by Naoki Urasawa, was serialized in “Big Comic Spirits” from 1986 to 1993, and it was later adapted into an anime. The anime, directed by Hiroko Tokita, aired 124 episodes. The story revolves around the protagonist, Yawara Inokuma, and her growth as a judo athlete. The anime received...
“Haikyu!!” is a Japanese manga series by Haruichi Furudate, serialised in a weekly shōnen magazine from 2012 to 2020.An anime was broadcast on TV from 2014. The series of comics has sold more than 60 million copies in total. Synopsis One day, a small boy named ‘Shoyo Hinata’ happened to watch a live TV broadcast of the Spring High School Volleyball Tournament and was...
“Blue Lock” is a Japanese manga series written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and drawn by Yusuke Nomura, serialised in a weekly shonen magazine from 2018. An anime was broadcast on TV from 2022. The original manga won the 45th Kodansha Manga Award for Juvenile Division in 2021. Synopsis In the final match of the Saitama Prefecture High School Football Championship, the ball is passed to...
Eyeshield 21 is based on the manga created by Riichiro Inagaki (story) and Yusuke Murata (art), serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 2002 to 2009. The story follows Sena Kobayakawa, a shy high school student who joins the American football team, Deimon Devil Bats, and becomes the star player known as “Eyeshield 21” due to his incredible speed. The anime aired from 2005 to...
Major is based on the popular baseball manga by Takuya Mitsuda, which was serialized in *Weekly Shōnen Sunday. The story depicts an emotional drama centered on the growth, setbacks, and challenges of the protagonist, Gorō Shigeno, as he pursues his dream of becoming a professional baseball player. The anime aired on NHK Educational TV from 2004 to 2010, spanning six seasons. The film *Major:...
The Japanese anime “The Prince of Tennis” was created by manga artist Takeshi Konomi and serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1999 to 2008. The anime version was broadcast on TV from 2001 to 2005, followed by OVAs, movies, and many other media. Directed by Takayuki Hamana, the anime features realistic depictions of tennis and adolescent drama. The series “The Prince of Tennis” boasts...
