Comedy, School Life, Seinen, Slice of Life, Sports
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August 10, 2026
Aoyama is a handsome young soccer genius who's a Japan representative. His play style is "cleanliness." He doesn't tackle and doesn't head the ball. If he's doing a throw-in, he'll only do it if he's wearing gloves.
Drama, Harem, Romance, School Life, Seinen, Sports
320
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May 25, 2026
Having forgotten his keys, Tamao Hiroi a high-school student, returns home using the back entrance and is surprised to find a stranger in his bed... Soon he realizes this is no stranger but Ran Homura, one year younger, softball ace and one of the most beautiful girls at school! Hiroi watches her masturbating on his bed and instinctively does the same peeking through the glass door. He is soon found out though and a strange 'master/slave' relationship begins!
"My name is Gen Kurosu, and as long as I stand, the Victory Flag will never fly over the heads of the Red Army! The machines roar and blood sprays! My name is Gen Kurosu!"Motocross is a sport in which contestants race for fame on steel horses through rugged, rough terrain. The essence of motocross is the struggle against the harsh nature and oneself. This is the story of a lone warrior who, despite being called "Stupid Don Quixote," stands in the way of the "Red Army," the most powerful motocross team in Japan, which has achieved an undefeated record of 150 victories in a single year. This is the memorable first serial publication of manga master Tetsuo Hara!
Comedy, School Life, Seinen, Slice of Life, Sports
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March 16, 2024
They were only two... until the club president, Harunaka Riku gave everything she had to protect her beloved track and field club on the brink of disbandment! This is the story of the 5 girls who make up the club. Run! Sweat! A story about the youth of girls interlinked with track and field!
Taichi, the older brother, and Yo, the younger brother, were born as twins. They grew up together, both fell in love with table tennis, and both fell in love with their childhood friend Shuri. However, one day, Yo became an active player in many tournaments, while Taichi quit ping-pong and lived a carefree life. One day, an incident occurred. This incident triggered the destiny of Taichi, Yo, and Shuri to begin to move violently..!
Watashi No… Megane-Kun ; My Boy with Glasses; My Glasses Boy; My Glasses Guy; 我的眼鏡情人; 私の…メガネ君 ; Watashi no... Megane-kun
Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Sports
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December 18, 2023
Love can be obsessive. Like wanting to rip the wings off a butterfly.
Chouko has been in love with Taichiro for a long time. Taichiro and Chouko have known each other since childhood. At one point, Taichiro became very candid and told Chouko that he hated her so much that he wanted to kill her. Even so, Chouko's desire toward him never really changed. One day, a senior in her athletics club confessed to her. Filled with burning jealousy, Taichiro also confessed to Chouko. Their insecure, but very obsessive love begins.
An extra can be found inside of Yoru Koi.
From Yen Press: Poor, in debt, and living on instant noodles, high school kendo instructor Kojiro makes a bet with an old friend on a practice meet between the all-girls’ teams of their respective schools. The prize: a year’s worth of free sushi! It’s too good for the desperate Kojiro to pass up! But with only one active member on the kendo team, Korjio must move quickly to put together a squad before the meet. He’s got his eye on Tamaki, the daughter of a kendo master and a skilled swordswoman herself. The only trouble is…she’s not interested. Kojiro’s willing to try anything, but what will it take to win her over?
Mighty Girl; Gadis Bertangan Besi; Iron Arm Girl; 鉄腕ガール; 鐵腕女投手; Tetsuwan Girl
Drama, Historical, Mature, Military, Seinen, Slice of Life, Sports, Tragedy
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December 17, 2023
The year is 1949. Japan had been defeated in World War II and was occupied by Allied Forces consisting of American, Australian, British, Indian and New Zealander troops.
A young woman meets a young man. Both have lost everything because of the war. Tome Kano, a barmaid, and Katsuya Ranzaki, a wealthy investor. The two are fed up with their lives and want to live "real lives" for once. Katsuya's starting up an all-girls baseball team with Tome on it allows them to do this. In this dramatic story, the dreams of a nation come alive. Through the determination and strength of Katsuya and Tome, girls baseball becomes a sensation, and Tome a superstar.
Action, Comedy, Martial Arts, School Life, Shounen, Sports
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December 15, 2023
Noboru Takizawa is your normal student. However upon being transferred to a new school the first thing that happens is that he steps on a land mine! From that point on, he fights against the hall monitor and gets past him. In the turmoil of it all, he meets the lovely Yukari and befriends her. Later on, he meets Ibuki, who later becomes his rival to win Yukari's heart.
It turns out that the school Takizawa has transferred to is trying to tyrannize the students of the class he's entered. It is now his job to try and help them out and keep their class! He does this by trying his best in showing the class has potential in a sports festival at the school. Meanwhile in the background, Takizawa's father is setting the teacher's straight and making them stop their evil ways.
The basic plot is that Takizawa transfers to schools where the teachers have messed up methods to deal with students, or schools where there are obscure and crazy rules. His father accompanies him and pretends to be one of the teachers to try and sneak up on the evil or corrupt teachers and end their tyranny.
Comedy, Ecchi, Romance, School Life, Seinen, Sports
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December 14, 2023
There is first time at everything, and you don't know anything about it. Not about your partner, not about yourself and even how to advance in love. In a certain port city, energetic high schooler Kana, and firm high schooler Takagi lives. Two of them experiencing first time at every thing they do. Author of "Smash!", Saki Kaori presents, Hajimete Datte ba!. A heartful love story has now began.
From Anime Waves:
Tsukasa, Tajima, Katsu, and newcomer Sae, were all members of the Hentai ShonenDai (Perverted Boy's club) at the tender age of 11. But as they grow older, how will each of their lives change? Will they grow apart, or stay true to the (perverted) passions they shared as kids. D-ASH is a story about the adventures these boys will have trying to grow up as fast as they can, being as naughty as possible all the while.
This is Dakichi Kamiyama. A College Student at Toudai University. He had came back to his home town to attend such a prestigious University. He happened upon a cafe where once stood a great wrestling arena lead by the "Amazoness kitty." Now three daughters remain running it. Yukihyou (Who has taken a sudden interest in him.) Ferris (A rather ditzy young woman.) And Leona (A Tsundere-ish big boobed girl with a rather "Unique" Ability in the wrestling ring.) Join Daikichi "sandbag" Kamiyama as he endures the trails ahead of him with these Bombshells.
Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Sports
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December 13, 2023
From Adachi's Universe:
Slow Step follow the adventures of schoolgirl Minatsu as she looks for a man and tries to stay on top at school. She's got the school bully to worry about, two potential suitors, a pervert for a PE teacher, and a gang of criminals in hot pursuit.
Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Shounen, Sports
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December 12, 2023
Matsuri is a girl like all the other high school girls. She likes boys, especially one called Wataru, but he hardly notices her even though she watches him like a crazy gal. "Tough girls aren't my type," he once said, and now even three street guys call her a tough chick?! Nothing too good to say to the wrestling Princess. Being this kind of princess is nothing to be proud of for Matsuri so it's a secret that she keeps from her school mates, because it's her father who wants to make her a wrestler...but what will happen when she's discovered fighting those three guys by Arata, the bad boy who can even "fight cows"? Discover it and keep track of Matsuri Special!
From Viz:
After young Utena's parents die, she wanders the streets. Just as she's about to drown herself, a prince comes to her rescue, telling her she must grow up to be a brave noblewoman. From that day on, she strives to become not a princess but a prince. Years later, she receives a mysterious rose-crested ring in the mail. Will she meet the prince again?
Action, Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shounen, Sports
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December 11, 2023
Tamano Kako and Marunouchi Gaku were the best of friends, but Gaku had to leave with his father to travel the world. However, Gaku promised that if Kako waited, he would come back in 10 years and they would go out. However, right after Gaku left the law of Takkoku was created: If you confess your love to someone, you must beat them at a game of ping pong; if you touch each other before the game, that person will be punished. If you win, regardless of the other person's feelings, you automatically go out. However, Kako is called the best ping pong player in Japan and Gaku has never played ping pong before AND he wants to be the one that confesses. How will these two people's love flourish under these conditions? Will Gaku ever be able beat Kako at ping pong?
ドラゴンボール; Doragon Boru; Dragonball; Dragon Ball Z; DBZ; Pila draconis; Bola de drac; Bola de dragón; Sferat e Dragoit; Drakonų kovos; Куля Дракона; Жемчуг дракона; Zmajeva kugla; دراگون بال; ड्रैगन बॉल; ড্রাগন বল; דרגון בול; دراغون بول; డ్రాగన్ బాల్; 드래곤볼; 七龙珠; 七龍珠; ดราก้อนบอล; Bảy viên ngọc rồng; Viên ngọc thần kỳ; 7 viên ngọc rồng; Mutiara naga; Bola naga
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Martial Arts, Monsters, Mystery, Sci-fi, Shounen, Slice of Life, Sports, Supernatural, Time Travel, Tragedy
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December 11, 2023
Though it's also popular with younger kids, is an internationally popular teenager and young adult media franchise. It consists mainly of a manga series made by Akira Toriyama in 1984, four anime show, nineteen animated feature films, an American live action movie, collectible card games as well as other collectible merchandises, a lot of video games (still being made), and action figures. comes with an extensive fanbase that is on-line and is consistently among the very often searched-for terms on Google, Yahoo!, and Lycos.
The storyline and characters of were partially inspired by the Chinese people novel Journey to the West, though they and the novel diverge quickly. The storyline follows the experiences of the lead character Son Goku (on the basis of the Monkey King of the folk legend, Sun Wukong) from his youth through his maturity. The narrative contains components both of humor and action, although the show became more activity-oriented over time.
The show starts using a monkey-tailed boy named Goku befriending a teenage girl named Bulma, whom he accompanies to find the seven Dragon Balls (which summon the dragon Shenlong to allow the user one wish. They are led by the journey to the desert bandit Yamcha, who afterwards becomes an ally; Chichi, whom Goku unknowingly consents to wed; an impish guy who seeks the Dragon Balls to satisfy his need to rule the planet, and Pilaf. Goku subsequently gets extensive training regimes under the martial arts master Kame-Sen'nin to be able to fight in the Tenkaichi Budokai ("Strongest Under the Heavens Martial Arts Tournament"). A monk named Kuririn becomes competitor and his training partner, however they soon become best friends. Following the tournament, Goku searches for the Dragon Ball his grandfather left him and nearly singlehandedly conquers their hired assassin Taopaipai and the Red Ribbon Army. Then Goku reunites with his buddies to get the better of the combatants of the fortuneteller Baba Uranai and have her find a buddy killed by Taopaipai to be revived by the last Dragon Ball.
At the Tenkaichi Budokai three years after Goku and his allies fight Kame-Sen'nin's competition and the brother of Taopaipai, Tsuru-Sen'nin, and his pupils Tenshinhan and Chaozu. Kuririn is killed following the tournament and his killer, Piccolo Daimao tracks down and defeats Goku. Goku is taken by the samurai Yajirobe to the hermit Karin, where he receives a power boost and healing. Meanwhile, Piccolo fights with Kame-Sen'nin and Chaozu, resulting in both their departures, and uses before ruining Shenlong the Dragon Balls to recover his youth. Piccolo Daimao, who, just before expiring, spawns his son/reincarnation Piccolo is subsequently killed by Goku. Karin subsequently directs Goku to Kamisama, the first inventor of the Dragon Balls, renovate his slain buddies and to restore Shenlong. Goku trains under Kami for the following 3 years, once again reuniting in the Tenkaichi Budokai with his buddies, where he narrowly wins against Piccolo before leaving with Chichi to keep his promise to wed her.
Five years after, Goku is a young adult and dad to his son Gohan, when Raditz arrives on Earth, identifies Goku as his smaller brother 'Kakarrot' and discloses to him that they're members of a virtually extinct extraterrestrial race known as the Saiyans (Saiyajin?), who sent Goku to capture Earth for them, until he suffered a serious head injury and lost all memory of his assignment. Goku gives his life to defeat Raditz, and refuses to continue the assignment, sides with Piccolo. Under the North Kaio Goku trains in the afterlife until he's restored by the Dragon Balls to save the Earth from the invading Nappa and Vegeta. In the conflict Yamcha, Chaozu, Tenshinhan, and Piccolo are killed, and the Dragon Balls stop to exist. Kuririn and the galactic tyrant Freeza learn of another set of Dragon Balls on planet Namek (Namekkusei?), whereupon Bulma, Gohan, and Kuririn search to allow them to restore their buddies and later the Earth's Dragon Balls, resulting in a number of conflicts with Freeza's minions and Vegeta, the latter standing alongside the heroes to fight the Ginyu Force, a team of mercenaries. The long fight with Freeza himself comes to a close when Goku gets the better of him and transforms into a Super Saiyan of legends.
Several Androids (Jinzoningen?, "Artificial Humans") created with an associate of the former Red Ribbon Army, Doctor Gero, seem three years after, seeking revenge against Goku. In now, an evil life form named Cell additionally emerges and, after consuming two of the Androids to accomplish his "perfect form," holds his own fighting tournament to challenge the protagonists. Gohan avenges his father by conquering Cell after Goku loses his own life to no avail. Seven years after, his allies, and Goku, briefly restored for just one day are drawn into a fight against Majin Boo. After numerous conflicts, including destruction and recreation of the Earth, Goku ruins Boo with a Genki Dama (a sector of pure energy brought from all intelligent beings on Earth) and wishes for him to be reincarnated as a "good person." Ten years after, at another Tenkaichi Budokai, Goku meets Oob, Boo's human reincarnation. Leaving their match incomplete, Goku departs with Oob to train him to be the new guard in Earth.
, produced Kakarot , is the chief protagonist of the show created by Akira Toriyama. He's the adoptive grandson of Grandpa Gohan, the son of Bardock and Gine, the husband of Chi Chi, the daddy of Gohan and Goten, the grandpa of Pan, and after the ancestor of Goku Jr. Cheerful, brave and also a bit innocent, Goku is a Saiyan initially sent to Earth as an infant with the assignment to ruin it. Nevertheless, his recollection changes, inducing him to grow up pure-hearted and afterwards become the best defender in Earth, in addition to the informal leader of the Z Fighters. Throughout his life, he strives to function as the finest warrior potential, while in once using his astonishing strength and expertise to carry on peace and trains hard
a, is the prince of the fallen Saiyan race and archrival to Goku. He could be the husband of Bulma, the older brother of Tarble, the firstborn son of King Vegeta, the daddy of Bulla and Trunks, and the great -great grandfather of Vegeta Jr. Alongside Goku, Gohan, and Piccolo, he's easily among the very obvious characters in the show, after being introduced than a variety of other characters, receiving more character development.
, egotistical and filled with pride, Vegeta was once a callous, cold blooded warrior and outright killer, but after left his job in the Frieza Force, instead choosing to stay and live on Earth, fighting alongside the Z Fighters; all the while striving to become the universe's strongest warrior, especially using the assignment to overcome and surpass Goku in power. His character evolves from villain, to protagonist through the length of the show, to antihero
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One day, Kunisada Haruichi who is specializing in Japanese dance in his high school dance department, meets Yuri Arbatov, a famous and young ballet dancer who comes for a short-term study abroad. However when he gets a hold of Haruichi's weakness, Haruichi is force to crossdress on stage...
(From Bliss Website)
Action, Drama, Mature, Romance, School Life, Seinen, Sports
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December 9, 2023
In the Middle Ages, jousting was a duel between knights who put their prides on the line in an effort to take down their opponent in one sweeping blow. Even with the changing of time, jousting is still being done. In one country it has gone from "duel" to "sport" and everyone, girls as well, is encouraged to become knights and take up the sport. One girl, Celia, is no exception. It was through jousting that she met her first love, a jousting student named Takahiro in her youth. However, before she could talk with him, tragedy struck in the form of a jousting accident and he returned to his country before she could approach him. Years pass and Celia has become a strong young woman. Attending Winford Academy, she studies the art of jousting as well as how to become a knight. It is a new school year and she sees Takahiro among the new students. Will she be able to approach Takahiro this time? Will she become a knight? Only time will tell as the story unfolds.
In search of her mother Nagi, a girl from a desolate country village, comes to a big city and enters Swimming Suieikyou High School. Shortly after joining the swimming club, Nagi finds out that the pool is actually completely overtaken by boys! But in this never-practicing so-called swimming club Nagi finds something...
Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shounen, Slice of Life, Sports, Supernatural
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December 9, 2023
Atsushi Ando (15) moves back to his home town with his family after 6 years. The story focuses on the fortunes and misfortunes he encounters in this town mostly due to pranks pulled by the ghost of his older brother, Hitsushi Ando, AKA Q-Chan, whose death prompted the family to move away in the first place.
The catch is, only Atsushi can see his brother's ghost.
Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice of Life, Sports
37
1
3
December 9, 2023
From Viz: When Maya Kurinoki takes her little brother to the local ice-skating rink for the first time, she's got her hands full just trying to get him to let go of the bar. To inspire a bit of bravery in him, she attempts a double axel--and lands it! Maya never imagined that this jump would change her life...or that a coach named Eishi Todo would vow to make her a figure skating "princess"! Now all Maya has to do is convince famous skater Shun Kano to become her partner. Too bad Shun doesn't want to have anything to do with her! [On Hiatus]
Ever since middle school, Takahiro Ozu was famous in the world of track and field as the "long jump specialist”. But after losing his final competition in high school, he hung up his track shoes for good. Now in college, having taken up smoking, he just wants to get a girlfriend and lead a normal student life. Noriko Watsuki has had a crush on Takahiro since she first saw him jump and wants him to join the college track team so she can get close to him. Yuki "The Headphone Girl" Hoguchi, a high school student who likes to hang out at the university, claims Takahiro took her virginity 13 years ago when he was in kindergarten. She considers him her property to do with as she pleases. Throw in a full cast of zany and unique characters, sprinkle with fan service, and you have the world of Inu Neko Jump.
From Animewaves
Regatta Kimi to Ita Eien; Регата; レガッタ 君といた永遠; ลิขิตรักเรือกรรเชียง
Drama, Romance, Seinen, Slice of Life, Sports
43
1
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December 9, 2023
Story about Makoto Osawa, a university student on the regatta (rowing) team. He and his friend have dominated the intercollegiate competition for the double scull. Along with his friend's girlfriend (and team manager) Misao , the team has dreams of participating in an Olympic competition. But his friend's death in a racing accident leaves Makoto broken up, and he has to deal with pulling himself together as well as facing the trials of love and friendship.
Bushido Academy gathers people who are descendants of the military commanders from the Warring States Period to fight for leadership. As Takeda Shingen's descendant, Takeda Tetsuro is forced to join Bushido Academy. Joining him is Sanada Rieko, who is descended from Sanada Masayuki, a loyal retainer of Takeda. Can they unify everyone together in a school where various warlord students battle for control? The curtain rises on this magnificent picture scroll featuring a Warring States themed academy.
Action, Comedy, Crossdressin, Delinquents, Ecchi, Fantasy, Harem, Horror, Military, Monsters, School Life, Shounen, Slice of Life, Sports, Supernatural, Survival, Tragedy
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July 24, 2024
Harenchi Gakuen is titular elementary school whose teachers and students are all perverts. Boys peep girls changing. Girls pull up their skirts and show off their panties. Actually, it’s not as evil as you imagine. They’re like cubs playing together. It’s only pre-school eroticism, nothing sexual.
The protagonist of the misadventures are Yasohachi “Oyabun (Boss)“ Yamagishi and Mitsuko “Jubei“ Yagyu.
Note: The PTA attacked the comic’s immorality and the manga ended up being cancelled.
Harutaka Kato, a 1st year student in Kakegawa high school with the extraordinary ability to jump. After seeing his ability, Maiko the volleyball club manager kept urging him to join the team. Finally, Harutaka was persuaded to enter the club. However, the volleyball club had another star, Yuta Kaneko! Harutaka was upset and tried to show off but all of his smash was blocked by Yuta!! So, what will Harutaka do!?
Aria Hoshina transfers to the prestigious school, Saiko Garden, to be with her father, who told her he supervises a girl's dorm. When she arrives there she finds the 222 BOYS that live there to be troublesome.
真珠の鎖 ; A Girlfriend with Substance ; Mujyouken Love Shiyou ; Rawasa's Master ; Shinju no Kusari ; The Fruit Called Girlfriend ; The Fruit Called Grapefruit ; The Rumored Natori-kun ; The Way of Unconditional Love ; Unconditional Love Formula ; Unconditional Love Method
Drama, Romance, Shoujo, Sports
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July 1, 2026
From ShoujoMagic:
The beautiful, genuine pearls we lust after belong in a chain... because that is how they bind our hearts. Hisa, the newest manager of her high school's soccer club, has a secret: a part-time job. If anyone knew, she would either have to quit the job she needs to survive or the sport that she loves. Sakyou, one of the team's most talented and anti-social members, finds out about Hisa's secret... so it's a good thing for Hisa that the handsome and high-handed Sakyou wants to keep her close to him! Or is it?
Vol. 1, Side Story 1: A "Girlfriend" with Substance
Minami Kanan's debut work. Sachi was so determined to become Takanori's girlfriend that there was no way he could say "no." Literally, no way. She's the girlfriend he was forced to have, and he treats her as such. They go out together, but it seems obvious that Takanori hates every moment of it. When Sachi finally has enough of his unaffected attitude, will it make Takanori happy to be alone again?
Vol. 2, Side Story 2: Unconditional Love Formula
Tachibana Kouya is a whiz kid, while Ayumi barely passed the entrance exams. They're at opposite ends of the spectrum, but Ayumi is determined to win Kouya's love by having him tutor her -- then, when she passes the physics exam, she's going to confess. Why would Kouya want to tutor such a poor student, though? Ayumi's love rival discovers that Ayumi had to bribe Kouya to do it, and so she feels no remorse when she ruthlessly foils our heroine's efforts to succeed in physics and love...!
Vol. 2, Side Story 3: The Rumored Natori-kun
High school freshman Ai just found out that the stranger she fell in love with at first sight is the notorious Natori-kun, who goes to her school and is rumored to ditch every girl he agrees to date. That doesn't discourage Ai, though, because he's been nothing but nice to her so far. What will it take to become Natori's girlfriend, or is Ai doomed to become just another rumor?
放学后的橘恋曲 ; 放課後オレンジ ; 放课后的橙色恋情 ; 방과후 오렌지 ; After School Orange ; Houkago Orenji ; Mon Ciel Apres Les Cours (french) ; Vùng trời màu cam (Vietnamese)
Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Sports
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December 6, 2023
Taken from JShoujo
The track & field team Sakurai Natsumi joined is an uncommon team, who instead of training, play basketball and soccer everyday. The captain of Tokiwa Middle School's track and field team is Yoku-senpai, a second year student, who despite his small height of just 152 cm, is good at every sport he plays. Even though it was Natsumi’s brother Ryo who made Yoku the captain, she criticizes Yoku-sempai for being a bad captain. But soon she understands why her brother made that decision just by seeing Yoku's high jump. His beautiful jump makes her fall in love with him on a day where the sport’s ground was colored in orange by the setting sun, a day she will never forget.
高校球児 ザワさん ; Koukou Kyuji Zawa-san ; School Baseball's Mr. Zawa
Comedy, Seinen, Slice of Life, Sports
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August 12, 2026
It's about a girl, often called as Zawa (short for her surname, Miyakozawa), in a high-school baseball team. She's talented, but being a girl, she doesn't get to participate in any official matches, and yet she trains just as hard as the rest of the team anyway, just for her own personal satisfaction.
Nominated for the 3rd Manga Taisho Award (2010).
Comedy, Drama, Ecchi, Seinen, Slice of Life, Sports
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May 24, 2024
(from ebookjapan):Michael's seemingly carefree daily life, with his pampering and begging for food, is thrillingly unpredictable, including a fall from the seventh floor and an interrogation on suspicion of theft of Pen Nibs! Michael's daily life created the golden age of cat manga that took the 1980s by storm! The "dancing cat" that won the Kodansha Manga Award, was made into an anime TV series, a TV drama, and even appearing in TV commercials. Michael, who, has become a hit with the general public, is back in digital form! Beware of the too cute cat!(https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3004-968/Whats-Michael-Fatcat-Collection-Volume-1-TPB)----
The story revolves around three teenagers: Nomiya Tomomi, a high school dropout, Togawa Kiyoharu, an ex-sprinter who now plays wheelchair basketball and Takahashi Hisanobu, a popular leader of the high school's basketball team who now finds himself a paraplegic after an accident. Real features a cast of characters who find themselves being marginalized by society, but are all united by one common feature: a desire to play basketball, with no place to play it in. Nomiya, being a high school dropout, has no future in his life. Togawa, being a difficult personality, finds himself constantly feuding with his own teammates. Takahashi, once a popular team leader, now finds himself being unable to move from the chest down. Real also deals with the reality of physical disabilities, and the psychological inferiority that the characters struggle against. The characters break through their own psychological barriers bit by bit.
The story centres on first-year high school student Tatsuya Yoigoshi, a former ace soccer player who dislikes sports. He gets invited to join a team for the contact sport kabaddi. He scoffs at the idea at first but becomes interested after watching a kabaddi practice.
