, is an original Japanese
anime television series animated by
Liden Films, directed by Aimi Yamauchi and written by Yamauchi and Teruko Utsumi. Original character designs are provided by
Suzuhito Yasuda, while Majiro adapts the designs for animation. The music is composed by fox capture plan.
The series aired on
TV Asahi's block from January 30 to April 17, 2022. The opening theme song is "The Warrior" by
Novelbright, while the ending theme song is "Nisen Gohyaku Man no Ichi" by
Mafumafu.
Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service owned by Sony through a joint venture between Sony Pictures and Sony Music Entertainment Japan's Aniplex. The service primarily distributes films and tel ...
has licensed the series outside of Asia.
Medialink licensed the series in Southeast Asia. A spin-off manga illustrated by Kou Sakashita was serialized on
Bushiroad's ''Comic Bushiroad Web'' magazine from October 2022 to August 2023.
Summary
Mikoto Shiratori, a badminton prodigy with the ability of foresight, is fired from Mitsuhoshi Banking after losing a match for their
company sports Company sports is organized sport activities within companies, occupational groups, trade unions and public agencies, with the goal to improve the working atmosphere. The form of organization is an alternative to the offerings through regular natio ...
badminton
team and is recruited by Sunlight Beverage to play for their team. Mikoto has vowed not to play on a doubles team following an incident at his interhigh match in high school. However, his co-worker, Tatsuru Miyazumi, encourages him to be his doubles partner, and Mikoto must work through his past trauma to overcome the struggles in their teamwork.
Characters
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Episode list
Notes
References
External links
Anime official website
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Anime with original screenplays
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Crunchyroll anime
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Sports anime and manga
TV Asahi original programming